ARRIFLEX 16BL

Original ARRIFLEX 16BL Motion Picture 16mm Film Camera

Introduced in 1965, the 16 BL is ARRI's first silent 16mm camera. This model was originally designated the 16Q (Q for Quiet), and was renamed before it became available for purchase in early 1965.

Considered as workhorse of the 16 mm Movie and TV Industry, Arriflex 16 BL Camera is used for recording of Feature film, Documentary, Sports and Music Video. Shoot in 16 mm, and blow it up to 35 mm for Independent Feature Film, Theatrical, or Commercial release.

• Arriflex 16 BL Camera Body with Viewfinder
• 2 x 400 Feet Magazines
• Angenieux 12 mm to 120 mm Zoom lens in blimp housing
• Zoom rod
• Mattebox
• T Handle
• 115/110 Volts AC Motor
• 24 fps gears
• Camera Power Cable for AC Motor

16BL Advantages

The 16BL is one of the least expensive silent 16mm cameras available. It is built with the same quality that ARRI instills in all their cameras, which generally makes it superior to the competition (other silent camera's in its price range). It is compatible with ARRI standard and bayonet mount lenses. The 16BL was priced at about $4000 at its introduction in 1965. Prices are dropping rapidly today due to the lack of spare parts and service availability.

Super 16 Conversion

Arandafilm in Australia has developed a Super 16 conversion for the 16BL. Also, the factory is rumored to have produced less than 20 "Super 16BL" cameras. We at CinemaTechnic do not believe that the possilibity of converting the 16BL's to Super 16 make up for the obvious drawbacks of this camera design, mentioned above. We have no intention of developing such a conversion ourselves.

ARRIFLEX 16BL Camera Production Kit

• 24 or 25 f.p.s
• XTAL Motor
• Variable Speed 5-50 f.p.s.
• 2 x400' Magazines
• 2 x12v 4ah Batteries
• Charger
• Zeiss 10-100mm T3.0 or Angenieux 10-150mm T2.3 Zoom
• Changing Bag