7.3 Movement

The ARRIFLEX 235 features a 5-link movement, equipped with ball-bearings for low maintenance.

Never operate the movement locking mechanism while the camera is running!

Removing the Spacer Plate

•Open the movement by turning the inching knob

➪photo until the mark aligns with the mark on the movement and then turn the movement locking lever

➪photo towards the “OPEN“ position.

•Press the spacer plate backwards by its handle ➪ photo. Then remove it by pulling upwards.

Installing the Spacer Plate

•Open the movement by turning the inching knob ➪ photo until the mark aligns with the mark on the movement and then turn the movement locking lever ➪ photo towards the “OPEN“ position.

•Take hold of the spacer plate by its handle ➪ photo and insert it at an angle from above into the movement block.

•Push the spacer plate downwards until it locks audibly in place.

spacer gate handle

locking lever

inching knob

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