Eric F Adams Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Besides using a towel. Is there something good to use to cover the camera to muffle out the little clicking motor sound? Fits good and no problems or interfering the workings of the camera. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member George Ebersole Posted April 1, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2017 A blimp. Back in the day they ran around 30grand depending on the camera. What kind of camera do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric F Adams Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Arriflex SR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member George Ebersole Posted April 1, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2017 Hmm, that's odd. That particular camera should run silently. You might want to have a tech at the local rental house check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted April 1, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2017 I've shot with the SR2 and had absolutely no problem. As with almost any film camera there's a very faint purring, inevitably, but if it's causing really serious problems, as George says, it's fault. That could be causing damage, so get it looked at. You could, I suppose, in the most extreme circumstances, homebrew a blimp. The trick, as I understand it, is layers of harder and softer materials. I once made a very effective sound-deadening enclosure (for something other than a camera) out of some layers of vinyl flooring and upholstery foam, with the flooring serving as a hard reflective surface and the foam catching and absorbing the reflections. Effectiveness is limited by your tolerance for size, and on a camera, the need to have the viewfinder and lens, which will carry some vibration and thus sound, sticking out. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted April 1, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2017 As mentioned SR2/3 should be very very quiet when within spec--- as in quieter than even some digital cameras with fan noise. Get it serviced, and perhaps check how well it's loaded-- could be a bit of film just scratching inside the mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted April 1, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2017 Could be the film loop size too, as I seem to recall that made some difference in film transport noise. Maybe try a loop one perf smaller. Worst case, there are barneys made for the SR cameras. Like old leather football helmets, they are. Though from what I understand, most of the noise generated is actually coming out of the lens port, which a barney won't help with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric F Adams Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hmm, that's odd. That particular camera should run silently. You might want to have a tech at the local rental house check it out. Hey George. Silent, it's not.. It has the normal purr of the ole Arri film. I guess I need to do a better job of my camera position in relation to my sound. I've shot with the SR2 and had absolutely no problem. As with almost any film camera there's a very faint purring, inevitably, but if it's causing really serious problems, as George says, it's fault. That could be causing damage, so get it looked at. You could, I suppose, in the most extreme circumstances, homebrew a blimp. The trick, as I understand it, is layers of harder and softer materials. I once made a very effective sound-deadening enclosure (for something other than a camera) out of some layers of vinyl flooring and upholstery foam, with the flooring serving as a hard reflective surface and the foam catching and absorbing the reflections. Effectiveness is limited by your tolerance for size, and on a camera, the need to have the viewfinder and lens, which will carry some vibration and thus sound, sticking out. P Thanks Phil. I get it serviced with Bernie up in New York. I am purchasing some Producer Choice sound blankets so that should help. As mentioned SR2/3 should be very very quiet when within spec--- as in quieter than even some digital cameras with fan noise. Get it serviced, and perhaps check how well it's loaded-- could be a bit of film just scratching inside the mag. Thanks Adrian. I will get it checked out. Could be the film loop size too, as I seem to recall that made some difference in film transport noise. Maybe try a loop one perf smaller. Worst case, there are barneys made for the SR cameras. Like old leather football helmets, they are. Though from what I understand, most of the noise generated is actually coming out of the lens port, which a barney won't help with. Interesting you say that Satsuki. I have notice a difference in my film loop size. I purchase an additional mag for my next project so now i will have 3 mags. Now i can take my time and load them up just right instead of hurrying to load on set...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted April 2, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 2, 2017 Shouldn't take more than a minute to load/unload a mag lol. On the SR3 at least when i'd load i'd make the loop tight to the marked line with no extra slop in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric F Adams Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Shouldn't take more than a minute to load/unload a mag lol. On the SR3 at least when i'd load i'd make the loop tight to the marked line with no extra slop in it. A minute? goodness. Now I can unload in about 2 minutes or less, but to load...I need full concentration and I take my time. I would say I average 4 to 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin R Probyn Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Try an optical flat filter too.. some noise is coming out the front of the lens too... as an assistant I remember some SR,,s could be pretty noisy compared to an Aaton.. usually around the gears/cogs that drives the mags.. you could get a clunking sound if they were worn .. other than that just get a blimp .. not a bad idea to have one anyway.. Edited April 3, 2017 by Robin R Probyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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