Arri 3-PERF oration Camera Rental

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.

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
- Digital Intermediate

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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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.