One of the most acclaimed cameras is being listed for sale by ARRI CPO (Certified Pre-Owned). Obviously, we are referring to the ARRIFLEX 435 Extreme, which has a place of honor by dedicated filmmakers. The price is $21,000. Would you buy it?
In recognition of the achievements of the 435 system, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded ARRI a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award in 1999.
ARRIFLEX 435
That’s how ARRI explains that born of the ARRIFLEX 435: “The ARRIFLEX 435 came out in 1994 as a 35 mm MOS and high-speed camera to replace the 35 III. Its dual 3-pin pull-down claws and industry-standard dual registration pins assured optical printer steadiness. Frame rates up to 150 fps could be combined with in-camera speed ramps by means of a motorized mirror shutter, and the lens iris could be coupled to a control unit. TV commercials immediately embraced the technology of speed-iris-mirror shutter control, as agency creatives, directors, and DPs unleashed spates of beautiful sequences exploring time and motion”. The ARRIFLEX’s applications were (and still are) widespread, and thus it is regularly used on music videos, commercials, second unit work on features, special effects work, and motion control, among other usages. Furthermore, in recognition of the achievements of the 435 system, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded ARRI a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award in 1999. Here’re a few notable films shot on the ARRIFLEX system:
Robert Richardson, ASC Camera: Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL2, Aaton A-Minima, Arriflex 435
Lens: Panavision Anamorphic – E, C, T series, Cooke Varotal
The ARRIFLEX’s applications were (and still are) widespread, and thus it is regularly used on music videos, commercials, second unit work on features, special effects work, and motion control, among other usages.
The Xtreme model
A new FEM (Functional Expansion Module) was added in 2003 to increase the camera’s electronic feature set. ARRI integrated this into the new 435 Xtreme, which was released in 2004. The new functions included faster ramping speed capability, a wider ramping range that could go down to 0.1 frames per second, further motion control interface abilities, integrated lens electronics, and integrated wireless radio signaling. Three more accessories were released in 2005, exclusively for the 435 Advanced and 435 Xtreme: a hand-crank extension, a timing shift box to offset the phasing, and a remote LCD control panel designed for use on the “dumb side” of the camera.
In fact, the ARRIFLEX 435 is one of the dominant film cameras used in Sundance 2023, Cannes 2023, and even Oscars 2023.
Utilized by dedicated filmmakers
The ARRIFLEX models have a place of honor reserved by film lovers and artists. In fact, the ARRIFLEX 435 is one of the dominant film cameras used in Sundance 2023, Cannes 2023, and even Oscars 2023. Hence, the ARRIFLEX cameras are more than revenant even in the modern filmmaking age and allow the production of the best celluloid imagery.
The camera is now listed in the ARRI CPO program. Although the price of the cameras in CPO is significantly higher than eBay, they can be bought with higher confidence.
For sale in ARRI CPO: $21,350
The camera is now listed in the ARRI CPO program. Although the price of the cameras in CPO is significantly higher than eBay, they can be bought with higher confidence. ARRI promises that the CPO products go through the same final function test that is required for new equipment. This ensures that every piece offered for resale meets the high standards expected of it. As stated by ARRI: “Before the ARRI Certificate of Approval is issued, the equipment goes through a final function test. The ARRI service center performs a thorough check on all products during the certification process to ensure each piece of equipment meets the high standards expected of it. Once all functions have been checked and approved, ARRI engineers issue an official printed certificate, which will come with every CPO product”. As for the ARRIFLEX 435 XTR, explore the details below:
- ARRIFLEX 435 XTR 3-Perf : Condition: Stock Clearance, serviced by ARRI
- Ground Glass / ARRIGLOW Mask: NONE
- Aperture mask: Universal (24,25×18,6mm covers N35+S35)
- Items included: 1x ARRIFLEX 435 XTR. 3P | 1x 435 10x Eyepiece | 1x ESU-1, External Sync. Unit complete | 2x 120m/400ft Magazine 435 | 1x ARRIGLOW Module
- Price in USD: $21,353 (excl. VAT and applicable taxes)
So, would you buy it?
