ARRIFLEX 535 (1990)

A 35mm silent motion picture camera reportedly introduced by ARRI in 1990, known for quiet operation and programmable frame rate control.

Overview

The ARRIFLEX 535 is a 35mm motion picture camera manufactured by ARRI (Arnold & Richter Cine Technik) and introduced in 1990. Designed for professional film production, it features adjustable viewfinders and operates with remarkably low noise—below 20 dB(A)—making it suitable for sync-sound filming. The camera supports frame rates reportedly from 3 to 60 frames per second, both forward and reverse, with crystal accuracy, and allows real-time changes to mirror shutter angle during filming. It uses a 7-link movement with dual registration pins and pull-down claws for precise film transport.

Specifications

Film format	35 mm
Running noise	below 20 db (A)
Frame rate	3–60 frames per second, forward and reverse
Movement	Seven link with dual registration pins and pulldown claws
Lens mount	Arri PL (Super 35 compatible)
Weight	7.7 kg / 17.0 lbs without magazine
Weight	10 kg / 22 lbs with finder
Dimensions (body)	270 mm × 120 mm × 220 mm
Gate aperture	.945" × .710"
Motor	DC with quartz crystal control
Feature	adjustable viewfinders
Magazine compatibility	reportedly 400 ft light-weight magazine; magazines compatible with ARRIFLEX 535B
Electronic integration	Digital frame-rate selection and time code

Design

The ARRIFLEX 535 features a robust design built for extreme conditions and integrates digital frame-rate selection and time code within the camera body. The mirror shutter's open angle can reportedly be adjusted during filming, enabling dynamic exposure control. An an electronic and mechanical film stock indicator is reportedly built into the magazine, and the camera is compatible with a comprehensive accessory system. It shares magazine compatibility with the later 535B model and can reportedly be programmed alongside the 435ES using control units like the RCU-1, LCC, or CCU for synchronized frame rate and shutter adjustments.