This is a 2 perf 35mm Arriflex 35-III or 35-3 camera. It will allow you to shoot in 2.35 using regular lenses, doubling the shooting time over regular 35mm as well as letting you use much faster normal aspect and mount (PL, BNCR or Nikon mount) lenses than anamorphic lenses are capable of.
Recently rebuilt by Andree Martin, this camera has all the options:
MOUNTS: There are swappable PL, BNCR and Nikon mounts. Some Nikon lenses will not physically fit the camera, and some may be too deep and will strike the rotating mirror, damaging the camera, so check before filming! Check out my lens packages for compatible DSO (Dog Schidt Optics aka Richard Gale) and Lensbaby lenses for some unique looks, as well as a range of Nikon mount lenses.
It is a physical machine, which is reliable but also can be tough to get familiar with, so if you aren't familiar with it I recommend using an AC who is intimate with it to make things go smoothly. I will include a couple hundred feet you can use to load and shoot with to get acquainted with it. If you don't know any AC's, I can provide recommendations, and once you get the hang of shooting on film, you will find it hard to go back. For one-day Test rentals, I will give a discount so you and your crew can get to know the camera!
These are crystal speed but a bit on the loud side, so while a barney or blanket will soften the sound, this camera is best for MOS dubbed/music videos. I shot a wedding with it, and it was a bit noticeable, so don't try to be inconspicuous.