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Hey all I recently purchased an analog to sdi mini converter from blackmagic design for my Aaton XTR Prod. Tried it out the other day and I'm having trouble getting a signal to my monitor. Any ideas or possible solutions? Thanks!

REAL FILM at film festivals... Kind of makes sense, right? Well, not on the modern "film" festival circuit. Every film festival I have attended or been a part of the last five years (live or online) is primarily about HD. Usually I am the only filmmaker who shoots on film when my films play at a festival, unless the festival is truly specific to ACTUAL FILM, like the United States Super 8 Film and Digital Video Festival. You see how the title of the festival states FILM and digital video...? Recently I attended the 2022 Spring Austin Micro Film Festival. A really cool Festival! I had two experimental films play, WAITING FOR LEGROS and WAITING FOR LEGROS 2: THE EYE OF THE TIGER Both films shot on Super 8. I was surprised to see another film the was shot on film at the festival, and it was really good! I am pleased to announce that my latest short film THE UNMENTIONABLES (16mm, Tri-X 7266) will play at the 2022 Oregon Short Film Festival. I hope to see more films shot on film in the future! Don't give up on it!

I work in TV, so when it comes to 16mm I'm just an enthusiast, and all of my 16mm footage so far has been on my Krasnogorsk-3, which has served me well. Having said that, I would like to eventually shoot some more ambitious projects on film (requiring sound, longer takes, etc), but unfortunately the closest place I could rent a film camera from is about five hours away. Because of this, I occasionally find myself browsing eBay for cameras, and often Regular 16 cameras such as Arri SRs, Aatons, or CP-16s are available. I can't help but wonder how worthwhile buying a Regular 16 camera is though; Super 16 seems to be preferable in every way. I guess Regular 16 is good if you want a 4:3 aspect ratio, but it seems like most people would prefer to shoot Super 16 and crop the sides instead. Likewise, if you wanted a wider aspect ratio, you could crop the top and bottom of your Regular 16 image, but Super 16 would require less cropping and give you a bigger image area. It's also worth noting that many Regular 16 cameras can be converted to Super 16, but for the cost it seems like you might as well have just bought a Super 16 camera in the first place. As I said, I'm not a professional when it comes to film, so I'm not sure if I will ever be able to justify purchasing my own professional-level 16mm camera. However, the (generally) lower cost of Regular 16 cameras does make it a little tempting sometimes. What do you guys think, are Regular 16 cameras worth investing in? Note: Yes, I recognize that both Regular 16 and Super 16 would widely be considered "obsolete" these days, so strictly speaking they probably aren't worth "investing" in. I just mean this in the context of those who enjoy shooting celluloid.

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Email For Details & Photos For MaximaAnton Bauer Cine VCLX Battery Kits Includes Block,Charger Cable & CaseCinema Lenses:Cooke S4 Lens Set: 18/25/32/40/50/75/100mm ImperialCooke Speed Panchro Set P&S Rehoused Includes: 18/25/32/50/75/100mmCooke 25-250mm Varotal MKIII T3.5 Zoom Lens Cooke 20-100mm Varotal Zoom Lens Cooke Anamorphic Macro 65mm LensArri/Zeiss Master Primes Lens Set Includes:14/21/27/32/100mmArri/Zeiss Master Anamorphic 28mm Flare Set NEW Arri Fujinon Alura 18-80mm Zoom LensArri Fujinon Alura 45-250 Zoom LensARRI UWZ 9.5-18mm T2.9 Ultra Wide Zoom Lens SV Scorpio Anamorphic 2x FFA Lens Set:35/40/50/75/100mm Serviced & Upgraded To FFLeica Thalia Lens Set Includes: 30/35/45/70/100/180mm Leica Summilux-C Set Includes:18/25/35/50/75/100mmLeica Summicron-C Set Includes: 18/21/25/29/35/50/75/100/135mm Leica Summicron-M 75 & 90mm T1.2 Atlas Orion A Set 40/65/100mm w/PL Expander To Use On FF Sensors Angenieux Optimo 30-72mm Anamorphic Zoom LensAngenieux Optimo Style 25-250mm PL Mount $28KAngenieux Optimo Zoom 28-340mm Lens Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic 56-152mm Zoom Lens Angenieux Optimo 24-290mm Zoom Lens Serviced By AngenieuxAngenieux Optimo 28-76mm Zoom Lens $21KAngenieux Optimo 17-80mm Zoom Lens Angenieux Optimo 30-76mm Zoom LensAngenieux Optimo DP 16-42mm Zoom Lens Zeiss Variable Primes 3 Lens Set Includes VP1,VP2,VP3 PL MountZeiss CP2 Lens Set Includes: 15/18/21/25/28/35/50/85/100/135mm $26K Zeiss CP2 Lens Set Includes: 15/18/21/25/28/35/50/85mm EF & PL $21KZeiss Standard T2.1 135 & 180mm $6,500 EachFujinon 24-180mm T2.6 Premier PL MountFujinon HK18-85mm T2.0 Premier $47K Fujinon Cabrio 25-300mm Includes: Duclos Handle,Rods,Case $34,500 Fujinon Cabrio 85-300mm Zoom Lens Fujinon Cabrio 19-90mm V1 Zoom Lens (Upgraded Front Barrel)ENG/MISC. LENSES:Canon HJ21x7.8 III KLL Cine Zoom B4 Mt. Canon CN-E 18-80 EF Mt. Fujinon HA20x7.5 EVM-628 B4 Mt. Sony 35,50,85mm T2 PL Mt.CAMERAS:Arri Alexa Mini LF Package Ready To Shoot Kit, Gold Mt.Arri Alexa Mini Package Includes Look Library License, Hours- 3900 $35KArri Alexa LF Camera Package Hrs.- 369 Arri Alexa Camera LF Camera Package Hrs.-1100 Arri Alexa Mini Package Includes Look Library License, Hours- 3900 Arri Alexa SXT Plus Camera PackageArri Alexa XT Studio Camera Package $22KArri Alexa XT & XT Plus Camera PackagesArri Alexa Plus Extreme Bundle Camera Package $20K Arri Alexa Classic Package Arri CertifiedVR Phantom Miro 320S Camera Package $15KRed Monstro 8k Camera Package Hrs-152 Red DSMC2 Gemini 5K S35 Hrs. 148 Camera Package Red DSMC2 Gemini 5K S35 Brain Camera Package Hrs.-394Red Epic W 8K EF & PL Hrs. 597 MOVI Pro,Easy Rig (Email for details) Red Epic Dragon 6K w/VF Canon EOS C300 MK2 Body Only NEWCanon EOS C300 MK2 PL & EF Mt. 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Offered for sale is a very clean used Aaton XTR Plus super-16mm camera system. The camera had a top-to-bottom overhaul at the Aaton factory in Grenoble approx 15 yrs ago and has been maintained by Abel Cine Tech since then. It has been stored for a few years and will get a service checkout in my shop prior to sale. At present it runs very quietly and draws .5 amp at 12.8 Volts without a magazine, which is right where it should be. This is a personal DP unit that has never been in rental service AFAIK. Package Consists of: Aaton XTR Plus camera body (# 16xx) w/PL mount , 1.66/ TV viewing screen, time code, hand grip, thread-in support rods. 1-Custom integrated B&W video assist with interchangeable cameras (included camera is B&W SD composite video). Mount is C-mount. Video tap has manual controls for image size, focus, centering and iris. 2-400' DX magazines 1-Media Logic Xtal speed control (6-54 fps in .001 frame increments) 1-Oppenheimer Np-1 battery adapter 4-NP-1 Ni-Cad batteries (power cycled and tested, may need replacement soon) IDX 4-place charger for NP-1 1-Aaton 16V battery for frame rates btwn 37-54fps (new cells) 1-16V charger Camera power cable for external batteries (XLR 4-pin) Aaton Origin-C time code clock w/cables Canon 8-64mm T2.4/PL mount Super-16mm zoom lens Canon 2-stage 4x4" clamp on 95mm filter holder sunshade for 8-64mm Tiffen 4x4" filters: 85; 85ND3, 85ND6 Cases for all Price: US$ 10,500.00 + shipping (Equip is located in Seattle WA USA) Email for more photos etc.: cp@seriousgear.com Charles Pickel www,seriousgear.com

Looking for a professional quality S16 camera package, please let me know if you're WTS or have a contact, thanks! Steve

Hi, I'm student of cinematography and I'm looking for s16 camera package (preferrably Aaton or Arri sr) or/and s16 lens nojusdra at gmail, or p.m. here Thanks! Nojus

Looking For : (Preowned) To PurchaseGrass Valley LDX-C86 Compact Cameras Canon S16 10.6-180mm Lens Canon S16 10.5-210mm Lens Cartoni Lambda Fluid Head (2 or 3 axis) ARRICAM LT Steadicam Mags Arri S16 SR3 Packages Aaton Camera PackagesP&S Skater Scope Zeiss S16 Ultra 16 18mm,14mm,6mm Cooke Varotal 18-100mm T3 Zoom LensFOR SALE:NEW LISTING VR Phantom Flex 4K 128GB Camera Package $94KRed Monstro 8k Camera Package Hrs-152 $25,500Zeiss Supreme Prime 150mm Lens NEW Leica Thalia Lens Set Includes: 30/35/45/70/100/180mm $110KAngenieux Optimo 24-290 Zoom Lens $29KARRI SXT Plus Camera Package Hrs. 903 Arri/Zeiss Master Primes Lens Set Includes:14/21/27/32/40/65/100/150mm (Can sell as singles) Canon 8-64mm S16 T2.4 Zoom Lens

Hello everyone, I have a simple question: which adapter should I use when planning to use a lens in Arri Standard Mount on a camera with Aaton Mount? Is a "Arri Bayonet to Aaton" adapter doing the job? I can't seem to find a "Arri Standard to Aaton" adapter. Thanks in advance for your help!

Any model of the Aaton LTR or XTR camera (7, 54, Plus, Prod). I am specifically looking to find a more or less NON-WORKING specimen. Hence: price realistically and accordingly. Feel free to send me a message.

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FOR SALE: Aaton XTR super 16mm camera kit Aaton XTR camera SN c1709 PL mount, Aatoncode, Exposure reading 3 x 400” DX Magazines SN M4974, M3784, M3801 3 x magazine throat protectors Cinematography Electronics Intervalometer SN 6413 + cable Aaton walnut handgrip + cable NP1 battery adaptor 15mm rails/handgrip adaptor Aaton mount spare, other loose parts Origin C+ 2 x 15.6 V 3 Ah Aaton batteries ( recelled 3 years ago - all holding charge) 4 x 12 V Aaton batteries ( recelled 3 years ago - all holding charge) ICE Film Equipment LTD TOP C/D 16V/12V Aaton battery charger (charges 3 batteries at once) Harrison Film Changing Bag Extension eyepiece (Tillhor Sveriges Television AB 880871 K399) Rollerbox Aluminium case (fitted for camera) More photos of the camera and footage shot with this camera can be seen here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h4xxlmtikpidtf6/AABgjHcTbE41VOt6XG4KvvC1a?dl=0 This is a very lightly used Aaton XTR, that's in exceptional condition. There is no video split installed but one can be installed by AZ Spectrum in NYC, USA and elsewhere. I'm selling as I don't have cause to shoot 16mm these days. The camera is located in Perth, Australia but can be shipped worldwide. The kit is fully operational. The kit was never rented, and has been my personal camera. Asking price $AUD12,000

Hi , Just purchased a beautiful old lady in perfect working condition (still got to do some test next week but motors are running pretty well) : an Aaton Ltr 7 from the first era (1974-1982) 1) It came with two mags that are a bit different one from another. Any tips about the serial numbers and the pressure plate (see photos) is welcome. 2) Is there anyone in europe making this kind of video output/assist : http://www.visualproducts.com/storeProductDetail01.asp?productID=741&Cat=11 3) any comments about the camera electronics, what to take care of etc ... is very much welcome ? photos : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oh1TppG0EFdFYhjaO6_K7DUtGjWVuGoj

Hi fellow Aaton users, hope you're all well and have purring kittens on your shoulders! My friend David Schweitzer and I are compiling a list of all the Penelopes around the world. Who owns one? What serial number do you guys have? If you don't own one, where do you rent it? Do you know how to service it? Who are your techs? For those of you who are on Facebook, please join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870336556426483/ We're trying to create a mutual support group and information center for all things Shoulder Cat! we'd love to have you join us in the Quest! Merci bien, David

Hi to all, I am seeking for example of filter use on 16 mm. It can go from glimmer, black promised to effect filters like stars and else (ideally from footages, test or existing movies) Shooting soon on aaton xtr, zeiss 12 mm + zeiss zoom 20-120 + eventually 7219. A dance performance in a studio with natural light , about T'4 coming from outside with top windows. Thanks in advance

Hello everyone, I am seeking for examples of filter use on 16 mm, anything from glimmer, black promist to effect filters (stars ...etc) will do. If movies also pop in mind don't hesitate ? I am in research for an upcoming 16 mm video (dance performance, with natural light) that we'll shot with the aaton xtr , 7219 film, zeiss 12 mm & zeiss zoom 12-120 (by mind). Caméra on dolly or stand, 'black swan' inspired of some sort . Thanks ! Jordan

I recently got an Aaton LTR 7 serviced and have been practicing loading it and running film through it for a project. It has 2 mags. One of the mags is making a scratching sound and I am not sure what it is. The only difference between the mags is the rubber stoppers on the load in side seem to keep getting ground down everytime I run a roll through the camera on this problematic mag. Is there another reason that the sound could be happening and if not do you know why these are being grounded down? improper loading? The roll maybe has to be completely flat when loading? I'm really not sure and would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Hey everyone, Just purchased a beautiful Aaton XTR Prod (very happy) and I'm currently figuring out which direction I want to go lens wise. I've personally already used the Arri/Zeiss 11-110 T2.2 a bit and quite liked it. Not tried the Canon "hurt locker" zooms but have only heard good things. My main question was around using newer glass made for S35, and what the potential downsides of that might be. The Tokina seems to be well made, not huge, have great reviews, not silly money, and can be used as a superwide on S35 when the opportunity arises. Is there something I'm missing? Image wise, what am I losing by using it on S16? Thanks! Rowan

Hello, I am considering selling my Aaton xtr prod. it has been serviced from scratch at cinefacilites in Amsterdam, and it is in fantastic condition. Pm for photos, I am only willing to sell it in Europe ( shipping internationally would be too much of a hassle, it s a big case ). 15K eur, OBO I also have two Zeiss superspeeds s16 ( 12 and 16mm ) if you are interested. Sold separately. Location : the Netherlands Best Kimon

I posted this some time ago and would like to see if anyone can add to what I already know......forget parts 2 + 3 as they are obvious......don't know what 1, 4, 5, 6 or 7 are for.....

Curious if anyone has seen a solution that allows a WCU4 or Preston to run/stop an XTR Prod. Would be great to have for steadicam builds/in general.

Looking for an 11 position shutter for an Aaton XTR Prod. Just bought a 3 position XTR and would like to upgrade it to 11.

Hello, I'm conducting a super 16mm steadiness test on an Aton LTR and was wondering if anyone knows where I could download a steadiness test chart? So far I found one from a French webpage but it doesn't look like the one I know. I also take the opportunity to double check the procedure since it's been a while since I did one: 1 - 25 mm lens 2 - Make sure the chart occupies the entire frame 3 - Center the camera with the chart (use a mirror to help) 4 - Load virgin film 5 - Mark the first frame in the gate of the camera with a big "X 6 - Try to use a higher F stop 7 - Under expose 1 stop 8 - Let it run for 20 seconds 9 - Rewind the film (use a darkroom or changing bag), rethread the camera and load it so that the "X" appears in the gate to fill the frame as it did in the first pass 10 - Reframe slightly to the right/left and up/down so that the chart lines are in a different position but still parallel to each other 11 - Under expose 1 stop (again) 12 - Run the same film for a second time I'm in doubt about step number 10. The image attached is an illustration of what I meant! Thanks in advance. Best, Marta S.

Hello everyone, I hope this is the right place for this. I have a light leak problem on my XTR prod, it's a strong red flashing cast that comes across the image fairly sporadically, I have attached an example video: I thought it might be the viewfinder glow somehow leaking through the gate, however I thought when I was filming this the glow was off, but I can't be 100% sure. I have found two other posts from the forum about this kind of problem: But I'd like to post about my specific problem with examples here to see if anyone might know definitively what causes it. I am based in the UK and I am going to get the camera serviced and hopefully fixed, but in order to chase down this particular problem I thought I would ask here and see if anyone else has had this problem and what solutions they found please? Here are video examples from my camera: The password for both videos is: leaky Thanks for taking the time to read my post, please can anyone let me know if they've seen the same thing and is it a simple fix? ? Thanks, Eddie

Hi all, I own an Aaton XTR s16 camera. Currently I have a PL hard mount on the camera and have only used the camera with rented PL glass, but I also own the original Aaton Mount, which has a much shorter FFD than the PL mount (40mm compared with PL 52mm). So I’m looking for adapters that would allow me to put vintage lenses (with ffds between 40mm and 52mm) on the camera that will cover the s16 film plane (i.e. m42, Canon FD, Nikon f, etc). Does anyone know if there are any adapters out there that would allow me to put any of these lenses on my Aaton camera mount? If so, where can I find them? Thanks for your help! - Clay