Arriflex 16SR
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Arriflex 16SR is a movie camera product line created by Arri
, introduced in 1975. This 16SR camera series is designed for 16 mm
filmmaking in Standard 16 format. 'SR' Stands for Silent Reflex.
Later on in 1982, Arri released 16SR2, for improved the function of the previous version.
In 1992, Arri released 16SR3, the latest and, the only series that can support Super 16 format in 16SR series. It appeared in two versions: "Advanced" & "HS" (High Speed), for the high speed shooting purpose.
Arri
-History:Arri was founded in Munich, Germany as Arnold & Richter Cine Technik in 1917, named after founders August Arnold and Robert Richter. They produce professional motion picture equipment, digital and film cameras and cinematic lighting equipment...
, introduced in 1975. This 16SR camera series is designed for 16 mm
16 mm film
16 mm film refers to a popular, economical gauge of film used for motion pictures and non-theatrical film making. 16 mm refers to the width of the film...
filmmaking in Standard 16 format. 'SR' Stands for Silent Reflex.
Later on in 1982, Arri released 16SR2, for improved the function of the previous version.
In 1992, Arri released 16SR3, the latest and, the only series that can support Super 16 format in 16SR series. It appeared in two versions: "Advanced" & "HS" (High Speed), for the high speed shooting purpose.
Arriflex 16SR2
- Introduced in 1982.
- Arri bayonetArri bayonetArri bayonet is a lens mount developed by Arri for use with both 16 mm and 35 mm movie camera lenses. Lenses of this type are distinguished by "outer wings" which both control aperture and bayonet alignment, and are placed in the mount while two pressure tabs are simultaneously depressed at the...
lens mount in early models. - PLArri PLArri PL is a lens mount developed by Arri for use with both 16 mm and 35 mm movie cameras. The PL stands for "positive lock". It is the successor mount to the Arri bayonet; however, unlike the bayonet mount, it is incompatible with older Arri-mount lenses, due to the larger diameter...
lens mount in later models.
Arriflex 16SR3
- Introduced in 1992.
- Adding support of Super 16 format.
- PLArri PLArri PL is a lens mount developed by Arri for use with both 16 mm and 35 mm movie cameras. The PL stands for "positive lock". It is the successor mount to the Arri bayonet; however, unlike the bayonet mount, it is incompatible with older Arri-mount lenses, due to the larger diameter...
lens mount.