ARRI Introduces ARRIFLEX 416 Super 16mm Camera At IBC

ARRI boast that the new ARRIFLEX 416 camera introduced at IBC is the “most powerful, flexible and portable Super 16 camera ever built.
The new lightweight ergonomic design, integrated electronic accessories and compatibility with the same lenses and accessories used by its 35mm siblings make the 416 an important new addition to the ARRI range.
Since spring, 16 pre-production cameras have been put into the market allowing the cameras to be used by cinematographers and in turn, ARRI received user feedback on the initial units.
Denny Clairmont, President of Clairmont Camera said: "The 416 is a fantastic camera. It has a nice size and is very quiet. The biggest issue for operators is the viewfinder, and the 416 viewfinder is outstanding. We have Super 16 and HD cameras for rent, but I personally think Super 16 makes more financial sense. Super 16 is certainly a format with a future, especially if you consider the archival issue."
The ARRIFLEX 416 is a lightweight, modern Super 16 film camera with a 35-style viewfinder and an amazingly low sound level (less than 20 dbA) similar to that of the ARRICAM. Its speed is variable from 1 to 75 fps, and the mirror shutter can be manually adjusted from 45 to 180 degrees.
The camera’s viewfinder optics have been redesigned from the ground up, incorporating fewer lens elements of higher quality and a shorter optical path. The results are significantly higher contrast, higher resolution and a brighter image. The viewfinder can be freely rotated, extended or flipped to the other camera side for comfortable viewing in any camera position. In addition, a new ARRIGLOW system has been implemented which provides evenly illuminated and user selectable frameline color options.
"The best feature is the new viewfinder. It has a bigger image that is brighter and shows more detail. I can judge focus better, which was especially useful during our night shoots. Even in wide shots I can now see details," said Cinematographer Peter von Haller
The 416 weight has been reduced by 25% in comparison to the ARRIFLEX 16 SR3 Advanced. Its low-profile shape has been designed to make it as compact as possible. At the same time its shape and weight are balanced for comfortable shoulder operation.
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