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What are 3-Perf Cameras?
3-Perforation cameras are standard film cameras designed to use only three perforation movements per image frame versus the traditional four perforation advancement. By eliminating the unused space between frames found in 4-Perforation, 3-Perforation cameras result in a 25% savings in film stock and lab costs and allows each magazine to last 33% longer.
All with no loss in 35mm image quality.
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Why 3-Perf oration Cameras Now?
3-Perforation has been around for years, but with the emergence of 16:9 HDTV and Digital Intermediate it has now become mainstream. It is perfect for those shooting in high definition or multi-format content. Fletcher is proud to bring this technology into the Midwest production community.
- HDTV Popularity
- 16:9 Commercials
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Same film - More Efficiently
A single perforation difference may not seem like much, but when you’re shooting millions of frames over thousands of feet of film, the savings add up quickly. Not only will a production shooting with 3-Perforation cameras save by shooting more efficiently, the production also saves at the lab and in the field by getting longer takes with less mag changes.
4P: A single 400’ Roll of 5218 yields 4:30 mins
3P: The same 400’ Roll of 5218 yields 6:00 mins
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3 Perfect Arriflex Additions to the Fletcher Camera Family
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3-Perf oration
ARRI 235
- Little brother to the 435
- High-speed shooting up to 7Sfps
- Ergonomic, lightweight design
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3-Perf oration
ARRI 535B
• The workhorse of the industry
• Up to 6Ofps, forward and reverse
• Sound-sync for dialogue
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3-Perf oration
Arricam LT
- Lightweight -only 15 lbs.
- Electronic shutter for speed-ramps
- Sound-sync for dialogue
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The Right People with the Right Tools
At Fletcher we're all about confidence and reliability. Our team of technicians, led by Al Collins, a 26-year film industry veteran, prepare each camera to secure consistent quality and precision. Expertly trained at ARRI's New York headquarters, they utilize
the most advanced diagnostic and maintenance equipment between the coasts to ensure that the camera you choose performs to factory specifications day in and day out.
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| Al Collins ensures proper optical alignment using a Borescope, one of the many diagnostic tools Fletcher's technicians use to maintain camera performance. |
| Fletcher's Family of Cameras |
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35mm - 4P:
Arricam ST
Arricam LT
Arriflex 435 Xtreme
Arriflex 235
Arriflex 535B
Arriflex 35-3 |
35mm- 3P:
Arricam ST
Arricam LT
Arriflex 535B
Arriflex 235 |
16mm:
Arriflex 416
Arriflex SR3 HS
Arriflex SR3 |
Digital PL Mount:
Arriflex D-21
Red One
Phantom (High Speed)
NAC K4 (High Speed) |
Digital B4 Mount:
Sony HDW-F900/3
Panasonic HPX-3000
Panasonic HPX-2000
Panasonic VariCam
Panasonic HDX-900 |
Digital Fixed Lens:
Sony PMW-EX1
Sony EX3
Sony V1U
Panasonic HVX-200
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Our Rental Department is proud member of PERA (Professional Equipment Rental Association) and offers the most complete and well maintained inventory in the Midwest - film or digital. We also regularly service clients throughout the Midwest - Iowa (Des Moines), Wisconsin (Milwaukee & Madison), Indiana (Indianapolis), Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Dayton), Michigan (Detroit & Grand Rapids) , Minnesota (Minneapolis) Kansas, Kentucky (Louisville), Tennessee (Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis), Missouri (St. Louis & Kansas City) across the country and internationally.
Additional Resources
Arri 3-Perforation.pdf
STORY realizes 16x9 commercial benefits
Arri 3-Perforation Flash Animation
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