AATON III 3-PERF CAMERA

Includes:
– AATON 35-3
– 35-III Camera body # T326
– 3 Perf
– Standard 35 & Super 35 camera
– 4 position Variable Shutter : 180°, 172,8°, 150°, 144°
– Illuminated (Aatonite) viewing screen (one included)
– Filming speed 3-40 fps (Variable speed control in thousands of increments)
– Internal phase shift control for TV bar elimination
– Integrated TimeCode/ AatonCode generator and printer
– Power supply : 12 Volts
– Ø 54mm PL mount included
– Right On/Off wooden handgrip included
– One pair Ø 15 mm front rod – 60 mm long included
– 2 x groundglass – Format 2,35 – 1,78 – Full
– 1 x 250mm Extension Eyepiece with zoom
– Linear zoom to 100% magnification and secondary dioptery
– 3 x 400 FT/122M MAGAZINE (#491 – #494 – #470)
– Magnetic coupling drive system – Easy Loop adjustment
– 1 VHR 35 PAL
– 3 x12 Volts – 3,5 Ah NiMH External Battery
– Rechargeable NiMH battery 3,5 Ah
– 1 x Battery Charger CHA-3
– Two ports Aaton battery charger
– 3 h for 2 x 12V – 3,5 Ah NiMH batteries. 110/220V
– 1 x new Blimp / Barney
– 1 x New Pelicase

The Aaton XTR Prod (Aaton III) is a legendary Super 16mm motion picture camera, renowned for its ergonomic “cat-on-the-shoulder” design. The 3-Perf (3-perforation) movement is a specific modification that allows the camera to pull down three perforations per frame instead of the standard four. This results in a significant reduction in film consumption—roughly 25%—while providing a native widescreen aspect ratio (1.78:1) that fits modern HD and digital standards perfectly.

Key Features:

Film Economy: Reduces film stock and processing costs by 25% compared to 4-perf, effectively turning a 400ft roll into a much longer-running magazine.
Ergonomic Design: Specifically balanced for handheld shooting; the camera “rests” on the operator’s shoulder, reducing physical fatigue during long takes.
Low Noise Floor: One of the quietest 16mm cameras ever built (under 20 dB), making it ideal for sync-sound recording on intimate sets.
AatonCode-II: An advanced timecode system that records real-time data onto the film edge, simplifying the synchronization of sound and picture in post-production.
Fiber-Optic Viewing: Features a bright, high-quality viewfinder with an illuminated “Glow” for frame lines, essential for shooting in low-light conditions.
Universal Lens Mount: Typically equipped with an Arri PL mount, allowing access to a vast library of world-class cinema glass.