Overview

The most versatile, robust and powerful MOS camera

The ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme is the workhorse of the film industry, the golden standard for 35 mm MOS camera work to be found on sets all over the world. Combining robust construction with a super steady movement, high speed and special in-camera effects, the ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme is the most versatile MOS camera ever built. It is ideal for features, commercials, music videos, Steadicam or special effects work alike.

Main Features

  • Robust construction
  • Wide speed range of 0.1 to 150 fps
  • Precision dual pin registration movement
  • Bright, ergonomic viewfinder for spherical and anamorphic viewing available
  • Extensive line of accessories
    • wired and wireless remote control of camera and lens
    • radio integrated in camera body
    • integrated Lens Data System
    • synchronizing to monitors
    • speed ramps, depth of field ramps, timing shift ramps
    • compatible with motion control systems
    • time-lapse control and integrated capping shutter
  • Electronic mirror shutter
  • hand crank option

 

435 Timeline

Since the 435 camera first saw the light of day in 1995, it has become the workhorse of the film industry, the golden standard for MOS camera work. Over 1,200 cameras were sold worldwide. Based on the original 435 design, ARRI has continuously updated the camera to add versatility and features, culminating now in the 435 Xtreme.

Nov 1995: 435 & 435ES, 4 perforation   
Nov 1995: FEM-1
Nov 1995: Anamorphic Viewfinder    
Aug 1996: Steadicam Magazine
Jul 1997: IVS
Feb 1998: 300m Magazine
Nov 1998: Single Frame System
May 2000: WRC-1
Jul 2000: 435 & 435ES, 3 perforation
Nov 2000: IVS II
Jul 2001: 435 Advanced
Oct 2001: Motion Control Interface
May 2003: FEM-2
Apr 2004: 435 Xtreme    

Technical Details

   
Recording format 35 mm Film
Lens mount 54 mm PL
Contacts for LDS lenses yes
Forward run 0.1-150 fps
Reverse run 0.1-150 fps
Sound level MOS
Temperature range -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Mirror reflex shutter 180° to 11.25° electronically adjustable
Nominal power input 24 V DC to 32 V DC
Weight body with finder 6.5 kg/14.3 lbs

Comparison

435 Model Comparison:

Feature 435 435ES 435 Advanced 435 Xtreme
Faster & smoother ramps       x
Ramps from 0.1 to 150 fps       x
Lens Data System       x
Integrated lens motor electronics       x
Integrated modular wireless radio (no cables)       x
ARRIMOTION frame accurate ramps       x
ARRIMOTION stop & go motion       x
Speed Range 0.1 to 150 fps     x x
Motion Control Interface     x x
Slow ramp up for Steadicam & cranes     x x
Electronic mirror shutter   x x x
Spherical or anamorphic viewfinder x x x x
Integrated Video System x x x x
4 or 3 perforation movement x x x x
Compatible with Single Frame System x x x x

Accessories

HD-IVS – High Definition Video Assist for 35 mm Film

The HD-IVS is a breakthrough product that uses innovative digital technology to create high definition video assist images for...

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Master Primes

The Master Primes finally realized a cinematographer's dream: lenses that are both fast and have an optical...

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Ultra Primes

Ultra Primes have the widest focal range of any prime lens set available to cover every cinematic need...

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Ultra Prime 8R

The Ultra Prime 8R/T2.8 is an extreme wide angle lens with a unique look unparalleled by any other lens...

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Lightweight Zoom LWZ-1

The Lightweight Zoom LWZ-1 is the only compact zoom that combines outstanding optical image quality...

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Master Diopters

The ARRI/Zeiss Master Diopters are a set of three high quality diopters (+0.5, +1 and +2) that work with...

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Tilt Focus Lenses

The ARRI Tilt Focus lenses offer similar creative possibilities like the ARRI Shift & Tilt System — without...

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Shift & Tilt System

ARRI's Shift and Tilt Bellows System is the most advanced swing-shift system available on the market...

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Wireless Remote System Overview

The ARRI Wireless Remote System (WRS) is the smallest and most flexible system on the market for lens...

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Zoom Main Unit ZMU-3

The ZMU-3, a new member of the ARRI Wireless Remote System, is shaped like a classic handgrip zoom...

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Controlled Lens Motor CLM-2

This small and lightweight motor is particularly suited to applications for which weight and size are...

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Iris Control Unit ICU-1

A speed ramp is a change of the camera’s frame rate (fps), performed while the camera is running.

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Lens Data Archive LDA

The Lens Data Archive provides basic LDS features for any camera with any lens, as long as the ARRI...

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Universal Radio Module

The URM-3 is a radio modem that allows the camera to communicate with the Wireless Main Units WMU-3 or ...

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Wireless Battery Unit WBU-4

The snap-on WBU-4 uses modern Lithium-Ion battery technology to provide the longest running times.

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Wireless Zoom Unit WZU-3

The WZU-3 is used to control zoom. It can be sandwiched between the WMU-3 and the WFU-3...

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Wireless Main Unit WMU-3

The heart of the system is the WMU-3. It accepts the hand controllers for focus, zoom, iris, camera...

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Wireless Focus Unit WFU-3

The WFU-3 is used to control focus and/or iris. Focus and iris can be assigned freely to hand wheel...

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Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3

The WEB-3 attaches to the Wireless Main Unit (WMU-3), and allows the use of two hand controllers...

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Wired Handgrip Attachment WHA-3

The WHA-3 allows all hand controllers except the LDD-FP to be connected with a cable to an ARRICAM...

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Remote Control Unit RCU-1

The RCU-1 is a practical remote- control and program unit for all new-generation ARRIFLEX cameras:...

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Wireless Remote Control WRC-2

Sporting an easily navigatable touchscreen user interface, the recently developed WRC-2 extends and...

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External Display EXD-1

The EXD-1 is a small, universally usable remote control for all models of 16 SR 3, 416, 435 (as long as a...

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External Synchronization Unit ESU-1

Allows for external synchronization of camera to other equipment such as CRT monitors, projectors...

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Hand Crank

The Hand Crank HC-1 can be used with any 435 Xtreme or 435 Advanced (even without FEM-2), to achieve that...

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Remote Switch RS-4

The remote Switch RS-4 is compatible with the ARRICAM, 435, 535B, 416 and 16SR3. It operates the...

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Heated Eyecup HE-4

The new and improved heated eyecup is now available for sale. The HE-4 fits on all ARRIFLEX and...

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Heated Eyecup HE-5

With the Auto-Iris Heated Eyecup HE-5 a low powered infrared sensor detects the presence of the...

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Lens Data Mount

The Lens Data Mount (LDM) allows most Lens Data System (LDS) features to be used with ARRI LDS cameras and...

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Lightweight Matte Box LMB-3

The lightweight matte box LMB-3 includes two 4"x4" push-through filter frames and attaches directly to...

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Lightweight Matte Box LMB-4A

The ligthweight matte box LMB-4 includes two 6,6"x6,6" push-through filter frames and attaches...

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Lightweight Matte Box LMB-5

The leightweight matte box LMB-5 is equipped with two push-through 4"x5.65" filter frames as well as...

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Lightweight Matte Box LMB-15

The ARRI LMB-15 is the perfect choice for those requiring a lightweight clamp-on mattebox solution...

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Production Matte Box MB-14

The MB-14 production matte box is equipped with a 4x filter stage for four 6.6" x 6.6" push-through...

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Production Matte Box MB-16

The standard equipment of the 4" x 4" production matte box MB-16 includes a 2x filter stage for two...

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Production Matte Box MB-19

The MB-19 is a compact, lightweight production matte box which is ideally suited for use with the...

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Compact Matte Box MB-20 I

By adopting a functional, modular approach, the ARRI MB-20 accommodates most modern lenses and...

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Compact Matte Box MB-20 II

Like the MB-20, the MB-20 System II is a compact matte box designed to accommodate even wide angle...

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Compact Matte Box MB-20 II Super Wide 16x9 Module

The MB-20 System II Super Wide 16 x 9 Module is a sunshade, carrier and filter stage primarily intended...

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Studio Follow Focus FF-5HD

With the ARRI Follow Focus FF5-HD, a completely modular, film style follow focus is now available for...

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Studio Follow Focus FF-4

All purpose follow focus unit for all rod systems.

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2 Speed Studio Follow Focus FF-3

2 speed follow focus for video and film cameras.

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Lightweight Follow Focus LFF-1

Designed for small, lightweight cameras like the ARRIFLEX 235 and ARRICAM Lite the Lightweight...

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ARRIHEAD 2

Smaller, lighter in weight and equally efficient is the formula of the future. The ARRIHEAD 2 is it is...

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Eyepiece Leveler EL-3

Lightweight telescopic Eypiece Leveler for Film and Video Cameras.

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Bridgeplates BP-8 and BP-9

Bridge Plate for ARRIFLEX 435 and 235 cameras.

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Lens Supports LS-9 and LS-10

Support bridge for heavy lenses.

Downloads

Brochures

17 Sep 2008 Perforation Technology Brochure
Download (pdf, 630 KB)
17 Sep 2008 ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme Brochure
Download (pdf, 258 KB)

Technical Information

17 Sep 2008 Technical Note P-1032 - Optimizing 435X/A Speed/Shutter Ramps
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29 Jun 2009 Time-Code-Exposure Values TCS
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29 Jun 2009 Time-Code-Aufbelichtungswerte TCS
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29 Jun 2009 The ARRI-Guide for Ground Glasses Frameglow- Format Masks
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Posters

17 Sep 2008 ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme Poster
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