Jeffrey Mahon

Just completed a battery build with an inline %, amp hour/draw and volt meter. I used two lithium 12v 10ah batteries in parallel and fit everything into a battery box. Last thing to do is install the 4-pin XLR and battery meter into the battery box. Works great and my BL4 purred like a kitten.

Hi again, another few questions regarding the 35BL4. I bought a Bescor 12v 7ah and it runs my BL4 beautifully and I got a steady, non-stop 3 hours run time before it shut off. Because I spent 40 years behind professional video cameras, I realized there is no way to monitor battery life on the BL4. Is this normal in the film industry? Quite honestly, I'd be a wreck on location not knowing when my battery was going to cut off. I've built battery packs before and was wondering if installing an in-line battery meter is something other Cinematographers do? Did the original Arriflex batteries have some sort of metering device/option? Again, I appreciate any and all advice and insight. Jeff

Thank you Dom!

Great footage! Thank you Uli.

Thank you Brian!

Hi, New to the forum and new to 35mm. I spent the last 40 years behind professional video cameras so I have very little experience with 35mm....so I went out and bought a excellent condition Arri 35bl4 with all the trimmings except lenses.. I can't afford premium Primes at the moment but looking into Xeen. So my questions are: Will these new 35mm PL Primes, that are made mainly for digital cameras and 35 sensors, work on the 35Bl4 gate? Any recommendations on descent affordable Primes other than Xeen? And my last question, I prefer shooting oners, on a tripod, minimal cutaway unless necessary, letting a scene play out as much as possible within the frame. Saying that, if I were to have only one lens, what focal length would be the best? I'm thinking 25 or 35mm? I appreciate any advice and insight offered! Jeff