16mm arriflex....

[richalezio]

hi

does anyone have any opinions about buying from ebay?

I have found an arriflexst for quite a low price

seller says good working condition -but can it be trusted?

rich

[Andreas Wideroe]

If not, they're easy to get serviced.

[jedi knight]

check the feedback. if its good, its worth it. if its not then maybe not...

[Nigel]

I have been round and round with people about eBay. Here is what I think...

1) If it is to good to be true--It is and don't buy it.
2) If it can break easily don't buy it.

That is not to say I haven't bought anything on eBay. I have bought lens adaptors and other non-breakable goods. Where did I buy my Aaton(Not eBay)....Where do I buy lenses(Not eBay). I also feel like eBay deflates the costs of upper end gear. I know my Aaton is worth more that 5000USD but that seems to be what people will bid up to.

If you really think it is a great deal arrange to have the camera sent to a reputable camera house for inspection first.

Good Luck

[looneyfarm]

seller says good working condition -but can it be trusted?

I don't have much experience from Arriflex cameras, but I suspect all used Arris need overhaul to some degree when purchased second-hand. No matter how trustable the seller is, it is for the best to get all parts checked up at a professional.

[cineandy]

Hi, if it were me, firstly i would ask for the camera's serial number, later ones with the bayonet mount are more desirable, then confirm it has a good power lead and motor. I prefer the 12v 24fps motors. From experience i would put money aside for either a service or at least focal depth and collimation check. Ask whether the cameras viewfinder glass has turned a warm/orange colour.
Are there any lenses with the camera????? if so ask whether they have any haze or fungus on the inner optics.

[reflex]

does anyone have any opinions about buying from ebay?

I have found an arriflex st for quite a low price

I woudn't do it. The only cameras I buy on eBay are either really cheap or bought with the intent of having them stripped and repaired before use. I would think that an Arri would probably be easily marketable off eBay for more money, unless there's a problem.

If you do decide to bid, ask lots of questions first.

James

[francis]

ive sold a ton of st's lately. they all worked and the ones that i hear about with problems get fixed locally quite cheaply. the us is a different story. the scoopic has no support like the old arries but they seem to go on forever. and the bolex? new parts not an issue...