lot 237 at May 3rd auction – an old Arriflex movie camera and two magazines
Toronto. Lot 237, in our spring auction tomorrow, is a turret style, three lens Arriflex camera and two film magazines Arri is one of the prestigious high end movie camera makers. The cameras are manufactured to robust specifications to withstand the rigours of professional movie making.
The company was founded in Munich in 1917 by August Arnold and Robert Richter – the AR in ARRI. In 1937, at the Leipzig Fair, the company was the first to offer reflex viewing in movie cameras.
Our 2026 events will have many interesting cameras, lenses, prints, books, etc. to interest all photography collectors, users, and history buffs. Next up is tomorrow’s May 3rd spring (Estate) auction. Details and a poster are shown here. Free parking. Free admission. Friendly people.
