3.2.2 Optic Academy3.2.3 CCD Optic Module
For a complete and working IVS, either the optic silent orThe CCD optic module, which is mounted on the ARRI-
the optic acacemy has to be installed inside the CCD opticFLEX 535BOs viewfinder system, has to be equipped with
module. They are easily interchangeable.a video lens. This module contains the CCD chip and all
the necessary elements to center the video image on the
The optic academy forms an image on the CCD chip basedTV-monitor screen and to adjust focus. It also houses a
on the 35mm academy format with a picture width of 22mm.video pre-amplifier to increase the sensitivity of the IVS at
To check for important objects outside the image recordedlow light conditions.
on film there is an additional area around the format markings.
The CCD optic module is available in two versions for PAL
The lenses are especially designed and built for the use withor NTSC.
the ARRIFLEX 535B to achieve the best image quality possible.
The aperture of 1:1.4 is particularly important for use asNote:It is necessary to keep the combination of CCD
video assist lenses: only a small portion of the light passesoptic module and inserter/antiflicker module
goes through the camera lens goes to the video chip. Thetogether as delivered. Mixing the modules might
lenses are not designed as zoom lenses because it wouldlead to reduced image quality.
be impossible to get the same image quality and speed.
General Description
All academy optics are marked with an N in the serial number,
e.g. N0040.
There is no difference between lenses for PAL and NTSC.
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