This company also makes a belt that should fit on the bl3's and 4's and they're endless with no splices problem is their minimums are stupid...precisionparts.wmberg.com/ecatalog/rowler/en/flt=16/Flex-E-Gear 32GCF-176-E Main Drive Belt....Glad to know i'm not the only one searching for an alternative...I did order a pic-design one to try as my main drive belt. wish me luck
A typical CLA on a 35BL is not as typical as it used to be..... To check spec's and spot lube the movement and clean a few smudges off optics is an hour or two of labor however these cameras are now older than many of their owners so I would recommend that the cameras be sent to a qualified, trained technician for inspection as things like film gap, registration pin bushing wear, pull-down claw wear and so many other variables can affect the quality of the product these machines produce. It is better to be completely informed of any issues if found and how those issues may affect your footage before starting a long and expensive project rather than blindly trusting that a blob of grease and an acetone saturated Kimwipe is going to address all possible issues. I can inspect and service your camera at Visual Products in Ohio. We are easy to find on the internet and have been around for over 20 years and I have been working on ARRI cameras for over 30 years now so can steer you in the right direction with what you've got and what you need..... give me a call! Happy shooting, - Paul
Hi Losef, I personally have not explored that because the 535 cameras although newer with brighter viewfinders were not as popular as the 35BL line because they were so much larger and heavier... I'm sure that after-market belts could be found for those as well if needed trough tat same supplier (Pic Design). It would just take one self-educating about the different timing belt types and finding the closest match...
