Overview

An Established and Reliable 35 mm Production Camera

The ARRIFLEX 535B is a 35 mm silent production camera that combines convenience and flexibility of operation with the precision and reliability typical of ARRI products. The 535B functions equally well as a studio or location camera for sync sound shooting. It is hard-wearing and sufficiently versatile to serve as the main or even the only camera for a feature film production.

Main Features

Robust and functional 35 format sync sound
Versatile & affordable
Bright and modular optical viewfinder system
Silent operation and absolute image steadiness
Mechanically adjustable shutter
Digital frame rate selection and time code

Technical Details


Recording format	35 mm Film
Lens mount	54 mm PL
Contacts for LDS lenses	No
Forward run	3-60 fps
Reverse run	3-60 fps
Sound level below	20 db(A)
Temperature range	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Mirror reflex shutter	180° to 15° manually adjustable
Nominal power input	24 V DC to 36 V DC
Weight body with finder	10 kg/22 lbs

Accessories

Master Primes

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

Ultra Primes

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

Ultra Prime 8R

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

Lightweight Zoom LWZ-1

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

Master Diopters

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

Tilt Focus Lenses

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

Shift & Tilt System

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

Wireless Remote System Overview

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

Zoom Main Unit ZMU-3

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

Universal Motor Controller UMC-3 or UMC 3A

Some ARRI cameras (ARRICAM, 435 Xtreme, 435 Advanced with FEM-2) have the necessary...

Controlled Lens Motor CLM-2

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

Iris Control Unit ICU-1

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

Lens Data Archive LDA

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

Wireless Battery Unit WBU-4

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

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...

Wireless Main Unit WMU-3

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

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...

Wireless Expansion Bracket WEB-3

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

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...

Remote Control Unit RCU-1

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

Wireless Remote Control WRC-2

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

Iris Control Unit ICU-1

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

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...

External Synchronization Unit ESU-1

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

Remote Switch RS-4

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

Heated Eyecup HE-4

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

Heated Eyecup HE-5

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

Lightweight Matte Box LMB-3

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

Lightweight Matte Box LMB-4A

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

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...

Lightweight Matte Box LMB-15

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

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...

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...

Production Matte Box MB-19

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

Compact Matte Box MB-20 I

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

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...

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...

Studio Follow Focus FF-5HD

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

Studio Follow Focus FF-4

All purpose follow focus unit for all rod systems.

2 Speed Studio Follow Focus FF-3

2 speed follow focus for video and film cameras.

Lightweight Follow Focus LFF-1

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

ARRIHEAD 2

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

Eyepiece Leveler EL-3

Lightweight telescopic Eypiece Leveler for Film and Video Cameras.

Bridgeplates BP-3 and BP-5

Bridge Plate for Arriflex 535 Cameras.

Bridgeplates BP-8 and BP-9

Bridge Plate for ARRIFLEX 435 and 235 cameras.

Lens Supports LS-9 and LS-10

Support bridge for heavy lenses.

Downloads

Manuals

01 Apr 1999 ARRIFLEX 535B Quick Guide
Download (pdf, 225 KB)

Brochures

17 Sep 2008 Perforation Technology Brochure - PDF
Download (pdf, 630 KB)

01 Jul 1994 ARRIFLEX 535B - Product Brochure PDF (english)
Download (pdf, 160 KB)

Technical Information

29 Jun 2009 Time-Code-Exposure Values TCS
Download (pdf, 9 KB)

29 Jun 2009 Time-Code-Aufbelichtungswerte TCS
Download (pdf, 8 KB)

29 Jun 2009 The ARRI-Guide for Ground Glasses Frameglow- Format Masks
Download (pdf, 4.06 MB)

Posters

17 Sep 2008 ARRIFLEX 535 Academy Award - Poster PDF
Download (pdf, 358 KB)

News & More

News

2004 03 - Lord of the Rings - an ARRI show with 11 Oscars

Contact Options

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