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Aaton Penelope 35mm 2-Perf Camera Body
Aaton Penelope 35mm 2-Perf Camera Body

Product Overview
The Penelope 35mm camera offers the key features for which Aaton is famous while introducing several important innovations. It is the world's first camera designed from the ground up as a switchable 2-perf or 3-perf shooting solution, and it's also the first 35mm camera to offer a progressive scan video-tap.
Model 33-000-02
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MSRP $134,000
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  • 35mm 2-perf
 / 3-perf swappable camera: 2-perf-native camera, switchable to 3-perf
    (Note: Not field switchable; this operation must be performed by an Abel tech.)

  • 22dB noise level in 2-perf (+/- 1dB)

  • 23dB noise level in 3-perf (+/- 1dB)

  • Weight: 20lbs with loaded 400' Mag, One Battery, and Prime Lens

  • 6-50 fps in 2-perf

  • 6-40 fps in 3-perf

  • Sync, External and Variable Speed Control (Variable Speeds in 0.001 fps increments)

  • Lightweight Instant Film Magazine, ~ 9 minutes autonomy @ 24fps/2-perf/400' load

  • Instant 'Digital-Mag' Ready, 35mm-size Sensor Equipped

  • Bright Optical Viewfinder, Compatible with Arri-Style Extension Viewfinder and Heater Eyecup

  • Hot-Swappable Dual Battery Power Supply, 14.8V Li-Ion w/ 12V accessory output

  • Progressive Scan High-Res Video Assist w/ ND Filter Wheel

  • Cooke "/i" Technology Contacts Provide Lens Data & Communication for Lens Control

  • PL & PV Interchangeable Mounts

  • Four Position Adjustable Shutter with Future Upgrade to Eight Position

  • Aatonite Illuminated Interchangeable Viewing Screens

  • 19mm Accessory Rod for Lens Motors or QR Accessory Clamps

  • Comfortable Top Handle w/ Built-In Tools for Pitch & Shutter Adjustments

  • Detailed Assistant-Side Display w/ Dimmable Multi-Colored Background

  • User-Friendly Menu Control w/ 'Hot Button' Video Gain Control

  • Customizable Frame and Data Display for Video Monitoring

  • Programmable Magazine Info for Footage and ISO Setting Control

  • PDF 'Image Report' w/ JPEG Snapshots, Metadata, and AatonCode via USB

  • Image Store Function for Frame Overlay

  • AatonCode Equipped w/ Built-In Timecode Generator

  • 3x 12V Accessory Power (2x 6-pin Lemo & 1x 8-pin Lemo)

  • 2x 12V Video Out for On-Board Monitor or Video Transmitter (2x 4-pin Fischer)

  • 2x Video Out (2x BNC)

  • 1x Heater Eyecup Connector (2-pin fischer)

  • Built to withstand extreme climates (-10 C to +40 C)

    Body ships with PL port, standard viewfinder, two 15mm front mini-rods, handgrip, coupler, L2 cable and choice of one viewing screen (see Specifications tab for a list of available viewing screens).

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

    33-000-03 – Aaton Penelope 35mm 3-Perf Camera Body
    33-210-50 – Panavision PV Lens Mount
    34-000-01 – Penelope 400' Magazine
    33-230-80 – Penelope PAL Video Assist
    33-200-70 – Penelope Top Handle
    34-260-46 – Loop Tool


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