indieASSIST 435 is a high end Full HD video assist for ARRIFLEX 435 35mm film cameras. It provides exceptional image quality for all crew on set, allowing to judge images far better than before. The high resolution, sharp images show true colours and excellent dynamic range.

With a sensor of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the resolution of indieASSIST 435 is noticeable higher than of conventional systems. The system works internally with 14 bit pixel depth and outputs HDSDI 4:2:2 in 10 bit. It facilitates better judgment of the scene including focus and actors, with high visible detail in shadow and highlight areas.

indieASSIST 435 is compatible with the following cameras: 435ES, 435 advanced. Furthermore, it is compatible with all 435 versions, when they are fitted with the FEM Module or the FEM-1 Module. Please contact us for more details on compatibility.

The system easily mounts on the original mounting positions of the ARRIFLEX 435, which is also powering the video tap. indieASSIST 435 has integrated iris and focus control. Iris can be easily adjusted with a thumb screw and focus can be set with an adjustment screw. Image position can easily be adjusted as well. XY-axis and the rotation of the image can be set with three adjustment screws.

indieASSIST 435 can output both 16:9 and 4:3 images with only one lens. The system works for ARRIFLEX 435 cameras in 4 perf and 2/3 perf mode. It can easily changed over from one mode to the other with a step ring. In the 2/3 perf mode, the internal system moves towards the ground glass and makes optimal use of the sensor area. This can be changed by an in-house camera technician following the manual.

Other features are several white balance presets (3200, 5600, one-touch Auto and AWB continuous), automatic or manual exposure control, flicker free operation and a simple user interface. indieASSIST 435 can be turned on and off with a power switch in order to save battery life. Power consumption is only 3.5 Watt and therefore, the unit does not get hot even after extended usage. Flicker-free camera speeds are 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps and all of their multiples!

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