Arri-news 2011

ARRICCESSORIZE New products in the ARRI Professional Camera Accessory range The Professional Camera Accessory (PCA) range makes the legendary build quality and performance of ARRI’s matte boxes, follow focus units, support systems and electronic accessories available to cameras from other manufacturers. With the PCA range, film-style functionality is made possible for almost any type of digital camera, from small, handheld HDV units and HD-capable DSLRs to broadcast HD and high-end digital models. This aligns them with universal industry working practices and allows them to be used efficiently and effectively on professional sets everywhere. In response to the continual release of new cameras from many different manufacturers in this segment of the market, the PCA range evolves constantly to ensure that ARRI accessories can be used with the latest and most popular models. This is reflected by the release at IBC 2011 of several new PCA developments, including Mini Base Plate adapters for the Sony NEX-FS100 and Ikonoskop A-cam dII. Also new for IBC is the ARRI Mini Follow Focus MFF-2. This compact follow focus utilizes a unique and space-saving snap-on bridge mechanism that makes it suitable even for very small cameras. Despite this, it is compatible with all ARRI drive gears and can be used with three different focus knobs. In addition, it features a plunger mechanism that engages adjustable, hard stops for lenses with infinite rotation and a reversing function for Nikon and Leica lenses. The new ARRI Shoulder Pad SP-1 is modular and easy to use. It fits on to 15 mm lightweight support rods and incorporates a Universal Mounting Bracket UMB-1 that can be used separately as a bracket tool for on-board recorders, batteries, or other accessories. The SP-1 is aimed at filmmakers working with DSLRs and smaller cameras such as the Sony PMW-F3, Sony NEX-FS100 and Panasonic AG-AF100. Compact, lightweight and affordable, the ARRI Mini Matte Box MMB-2 is a modular system that can be configured to facilitate anything from basic to full professional setups. Designed for the DSLR and smaller video camera market, it features integrated handgrips, giving operators maximum control and stability. From IBC, the MMB-2 is available with a double 4” x 5.65” filter stage, further expanding creative options. The new MFF-2, with three focus knobs 24 ARRI NEWS