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Equipment

PL mount

ARRI’s positive-locking cinema lens mount, widely used with professional motion-picture lenses.

Also known as: Positive Lock mount

Reviewed

ARRI’s positive-locking cinema lens mount, widely used with professional motion-picture lenses.

Use cases

  • Seat the lens squarely, rotate the locking ring fully, support heavy lenses, and verify back focus.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Seat the lens squarely, rotate the locking ring fully, support heavy lenses, and verify back focus.

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