A movie camera infobox can be used to summarize information about a particular camera line in a standard manner. Generally it should make distinctions between variant models within the infobox. This makes it easier to quickly see how the models differ. (A camera line is defined as a series of camera models with a common design - in the case of the Arriflex 435 camera line, the models within the camera line are the 435 (manual), 435 ES, 435 Advanced, and 435 Xtreme. Generally speaking, the camera model name will indicate the camera line.) Many of the parameters can be omitted if desired; the choice of which parameters are appropriate for a particular camera is left to the discretion of the article editors.

Usage

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The infobox should be added using the {{Infobox movie camera}} template, as shown below:

{{Infobox movie camera
| cameraline            = 
| image                 = 
| image_size            =
| caption               = 
| models                = 
| manufacturer          = 
| introduced            = 
| gauge                 = 
| weight                = 
| movement              = 
| speed                 = 
| aperturesize          = 
| apertureplate         = 
| motor                 = 
| operatingnoiselevel   = 
| indicators            = 
| lensmount             = 
| lenscontrol           = 
| shutter               = 
| viewfinder            = 
| videoassist           = 
| groundglass           = 
| magazines             = 
| magazinetype          = 
| filmcores             = 
| matteboxes            = 
| electronicaccessories = 
| opticalaccessories    = 
| otheraccessories      = 
| batteries             = 
| environmentprotection = 
| camerasupport         = 
}}

Example

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Arriflex 435
Variant models435 (manual), 435ES, 435 Advanced, 435 Xtreme
ManufacturerArri
Introduced1995 (manual and ES), 2001 (Advanced), 2004 (Xtreme)
Gauge35 mm
Weight6.5 kg/14.3 lbs without magazine
MovementFive link with dual registration pins and pulldown claws, 3 or 4-perf pulldown
Speed1-150 frames per second, forward and reverse, expanded to 0.1-150 for Advanced and Xtreme. Crystal accurate to 0.001 frame/s. Integrated capping shutter for single frame or intervalometer functions.
Aperture sizefull range available
Aperture plateremovable
MotorDC with quartz crystal control
Operating noise levelMOS
Indicatorsspeed, run, counter (ft or m), shutter angle, timecode (user bit and sensitivity level), voltage, incorrect movement, asynchronous speed, low battery, film end
Lens mountArri PL (Super 35 compatible)
Lens controlArri-style follow focus. Integrated Lens Data System (LDS) and Lens Control System (LCS) in Advanced and Xtreme models; may be added as accessory for manual and ES.
Shutterreflex mirror; manual model stops at 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.8° and 180°, all other models can be adjusted continuously between 11.2° and 180° while either running or in standby mode
Viewfindercovers Super 35, rotates 360° and to left or right of camera with upright image continuously, can be used with either eye. Cross-compatible with Arriflex 535 viewfinder. Anamorphic switch available. Standard 80/20 beamsplitter, but entire viewfinder and beamsplitter can be replaced with 100% video tap for Steadicam or remote rigging.
Video assistIntegrated Video System (IVS) or IVS-2 standard; 0.5 inch CCD camera mountable through C-mount
Ground glassinterchangeable, includes Arriglow
Magazinestop-mounted, available in 400 ft (122 m), 1000 ft (300 m), and 400 ft Steadicam sizes. 1000 ft mag has torque motor. Older fixed-loop mags from Arri III and Arri II can be used, but won't be able to record time code
Magazine loadingfixed-loop displacement mags, takes up emulsion in (9P design)
Film coresstandard cores
Matte boxesArriflex MB or LMB models, 19 mm rods
Electronic accessories24 V, 3/5 A and 12 V, 3/5 A ports; shutter timing shift box (TSB), handcrank extension (HC), external display (EXD), zoom control (ZMU), wireless remote system (WRS), wireless remote control (WRC), remote control unit (RCU), universal motor controller (UMC), lens data archive (LDA), heated eyepiece (HE), lens data mount (LDM), integrated video system (IVS), Varicon flashing unit, rain deflector, Arrimotion data box, external sync unit (ESU), cine tape measure, accessory power box (APB), remote switch (RS), onboard video monitor, functional expansion module (FEM), motion control interface (MCI), CHS module for 130+ frame/s, lens data display (LDD)
Optical accessoriesshift and tilt lens system, eyepiece leveller, pentafinder, wide angle eyepiece
Other accessorieslightweight follow focus (LFF), lightweight support rods, third party accessories
Environment protectionthird party covers and housings, rain deflector
Camera supportArrihead, bridge plate, handgrip, shoulder set, shoulder cushion, underslung bracket for Steadicam
{{Infobox movie camera
| cameraline = Arriflex 435
| image =
| caption = Released in 2004, the Arriflex 435 Xtreme is the most recent iteration in the 435 product line.
| models = 435 (manual), 435ES, 435 Advanced, 435 Xtreme
| manufacturer = [[Arri]]
| introduced = 1995 (manual and ES), 2001 (Advanced), 2004 (Xtreme)
| gauge = [[35 mm movie film|35 mm]]
| weight = 6.5 kg/14.3 lbs without [[camera magazine|magazine]]
| movement = Five link with dual [[registration pin]]s and pulldown claws, 3 or 4-perf [[negative pulldown|pulldown]]
| speed = 1-150 frames per second, forward and reverse, expanded to 0.1-150 for Advanced and Xtreme. Crystal accurate to 0.001 frame/s. Integrated capping shutter for single frame or intervalometer functions.
| aperturesize = full range available
| apertureplate = removable
| motor = DC with quartz crystal control
| operatingnoiselevel = [[MOS (filmmaking)|MOS]]
| indicators = speed, run, counter (ft or m), [[shutter angle]], [[timecode]] (user bit and sensitivity level), voltage, incorrect movement, asynchronous speed, low battery, film end
| lensmount = [[Arri PL]] ([[Super 35]] compatible)
| lenscontrol = Arri-style follow focus. Integrated Lens Data System (LDS) and Lens Control System (LCS) in Advanced and Xtreme models; may be added as accessory for manual and ES.
| shutter = reflex mirror; manual model stops at 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.8° and 180°, all other models can be adjusted continuously between 11.2° and 180° while either running or in standby mode
| viewfinder = covers [[Super 35]], rotates 360° and to left or right of camera with upright image continuously, can be used with either eye. Cross-compatible with [[Arriflex 535]] viewfinder. [[Anamorphic]] switch available. Standard 80/20 beamsplitter, but entire viewfinder and beamsplitter can be replaced with 100% video tap for [[Steadicam]] or remote rigging.
| videoassist = Integrated Video System (IVS) or IVS-2 standard; 0.5 inch CCD camera mountable through C-mount
| groundglass = interchangeable, includes Arriglow
| magazines = top-mounted, available in 400 ft (122 m), 1000 ft (300 m), and 400 ft Steadicam sizes. 1000 ft mag has torque motor. Older fixed-loop mags from [[Arri III]] and [[Arri II]] can be used, but won't be able to record [[time code]]
| magazinetype = fixed-loop displacement mags, takes up emulsion in (9P design)
| filmcores = standard cores
| matteboxes = Arriflex MB or LMB models, 19 mm rods
| electronicaccessories=24 V, 3/5 A and 12 V, 3/5 A ports; shutter timing shift box (TSB), handcrank extension (HC), external display (EXD), zoom control (ZMU), wireless remote system (WRS), wireless remote control (WRC), remote control unit (RCU), universal motor controller (UMC), lens data archive (LDA), heated eyepiece (HE), lens data mount (LDM), integrated video system (IVS), Varicon flashing unit, rain deflector, Arrimotion data box, external sync unit (ESU), cine tape measure, accessory power box (APB), remote switch (RS), onboard video monitor, functional expansion module (FEM), motion control interface (MCI), CHS module for 130+ frame/s, lens data display (LDD)
| opticalaccessories = shift and tilt lens system, eyepiece leveller, pentafinder, wide angle eyepiece
| otheraccessories = lightweight [[follow focus]] (LFF), lightweight support rods, third party accessories
| batteries  24V
| environmentprotection = third party covers and housings, rain deflector
| camerasupport = Arrihead, bridge plate, handgrip, shoulder set, shoulder cushion, underslung bracket for [[Steadicam]]
}}

Parameters

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  • cameraline – the name of the camera line being described (e.g. "Arriflex SR" or "Aaton XTR").
  • image – an image for the infobox. It should be written as example.jpg, not [[File:example.jpg]].
  • image_size – defaults to 300px.
  • caption – the text to be placed below the image.
  • models – the camera models or variants created under this camera line. For some camera lines, there may be only one model. Third-party conversion variants should only be included if a particular one is considered highly notable or widely used. (So as to avoid wikispam, try to err on the side of caution.)
  • manufacturer – the company responsible for the creation of the camera (e.g. "Mitchell" or "Panavision").
  • introduced – the year the camera line was introduced. In the case of lines with multiple models, the year of each model should be listed with the model in parentheses. These should be ordered chronologically. The year of introduction may not be clear, as often prototypes or working models may be debuted to the public well before the camera is available. Generally defer to company literature if available; otherwise, the year of the first known project using the camera should be used.
  • gauge – the film gauge used by the camera. The format should only be included if it prevents usage of other standard formats for the gauge. (E.g. 35 mm VistaVision cameras should include the VistaVision format as a qualifier; Super 16 cameras, however, should only list as "16 mm".)
  • weight – a standard accepted weight for the camera. Should be as specific as possible regarding what parts are included or excluded.
  • movement – the general details regarding the film movement block design. The negative pulldown should also be noted, especially if there are multiple options or a non-standard one.

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