Pricing
Service
For all Service requests, please fill out the check-in sheet below and include it in the shipping box.Click here for the Service Check-in Sheet
We charge $165/hour for basic labor, with a minimum of one hour.
We flat-rate magazine service at $150 per magazine, which includes any servicing labor AND scratch test.
We charge a $50 diagnosis fee, if service is not completed through us.
We have an extensive parts inventory for Aaton cameras as well. Please contact us for details using the info below.
Flicker Free Ultra Assist™ Video Tap
Our all-new, 100% Flicker Free Ultra Assist™ Gen 2 has finally released. Using an EXMOR 6xx 1080p imager and 3D noise reduction, the gen 2 system launches for ALL installs starting October 2026.Our ground breaking video assist is fully flicker free at 23.98, 24fps and 25fps, making it the most versatile tap on the market for multiple sync frame rates. It can also be adjusted all the way up to 60fps for flicker free support of high frame rates.
The all-metal (internally) system, is custom made to fit each camera (outside of A Minimna which is a kit) and is easy to remove for future service of the camera.
Gen 2 comes with several updates including full menu control with a joystick on the housing of the camera.
The assist comes in multiple flavors:
- Aaton Penelope (please contact for further details)
- Aaton XTR Prod $1799 (with menu joystick)
- Aaton LTR/XTR Prod with top handle beam splitter (with menu joystick) $1999
- Aaton Xtra $2999 (with menu joystick)
- Aaton A Minima $1999 (with menu joystick)
- Aaton 35III $2999 (custom aluminum housing and power cable and joystick control)
- Arri SR (customer supplied T-BAR beam splitter with menu joystick) $2499
- Arri 35-3 (customer supplied beam splitter) $2499
- Arri 35BL (BL3 and BL4 beam splitter only, includes menu joystick) $2499
- Moviecam Compact and SL (please contact for further details)
*All cameras sent in for installs, must approved ahead of time by Narrow Gauge Films. Currently we can't do any cameras without pre-existing beam splitters.
Video assists are pre-paid at the timem of shipment and take 7 - 14 days for installation once received.
We are constantly developing new taps, if you have a tap already installed on your camera, there is a good chance we can adapt it to ours. The only cameras we KNOW will not work are the early LTR/XTR's without the side mount tap. Please if you have one of these cameras, we can't currently modify them
Custom Hard Parts
We offer dozens of hard parts for various camera systems and can custom design anything you can dream.Here are some of the parts we offer. If you're interested in them, please contact us for purchasing.
- Aaton LTR, XTR, Xtera Magazine Boots $35 each
- Aaton 16mm and 35mm camera Loop Former $35 each
- Arri magazine covers $65 for a pair
- Eclair ACL/NPR Loop former $35 each
- Aaton Penelope Magazine Boot $125 each
- Aaton, Eclair and Beaulieu eye cup $45 each
We also offer PL conversions for Aaton mount cameras starting at $750
Scanning and Restoration
For all scanning and restoration work, please fill out the checkin form and include it in the box.Click here for the Scanning and Restoration Check-in Sheet
One Light Scanning Only
For our standard 8mm and 16mm format scans, we use a Film Fabriek HDS + 4k scanner.This scanner delivers exceptional dynamic range and color accuracy, as well as full DCI 4k resolution.
For 35mm scans, we use a 4k Scanity
We scan both negative and reversal films, but they must be already prepped with leader.
Unprepared films (under 100ft rolls) will have a $50 dollar fee for assembly onto scan roll; 500ft for 8mm and 1200ft for 16mm.
4k One-Light scan of 8mm formats starts at .48 cents per foot.
4k One-Light scan of 16mm formats starts at .38 cents per foot.
4k One-Light scan of 35mm starts at .42 cents per foot.
2 - 5 day turn around depending on format.
Each scan is checked for color accuracy and delivered on whatever codec and drive you wish.Please contact us for specific pricing based on your project. We do offer bulk and package deals.
35mm and 16mm Processing + Prep + Scanning Packages
For filmmakers shooting on film today and want a great deal, we offer this complete package for them.Starting at $.68 cents per foot for 16mm and .72 cents per foot for 35mm
We will process, prep, clean and scan your 16mm film, with clean color pass AND deliver on whatever format you wish!This deal is ONLY for ECN color negative stocks and turn around is usually 48hrs depending on quantity
Please contact us directly for a quote
Pricing is for 400ft or more. Lower quantities can be discussed at a different rate.
Full Restoration Scan (great for old dirty home movies)
Our basic restoration scan starts by cleaning your film and then running it through our wet gate process, to help remove scratches.Then, after we scan your film, we will do a color pass to insure each scene is at its optimal quality possible.
The final file is delivered in the resolution and format of your choice.
We scan both negative and reversal films, but they must be already prepped with leader.
Unprepared films (under 100ft rolls) will have a $50 dollar fee for assembly onto scan roll; 500ft for 8mm and 1200ft for 16mm.
Pricing starts at only $.60 cents per foot.
5 - 15 day turn around depending on format.
Please contact us for bulk rates and timeframes, as wet gate scans do take a while.Damaged film and full restoration
For people with old/damaged 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm formats, either warped, severely faded, bad perforations, etc.The price includes inspection, vitafilm chemical restoration, ultrasonic cleaning, custom wet gate scanning (including clamping gate), full Phoenix restoration & DaVinci Resolve color.
Please contact us for pricing if you have film that needs full restoration. We have samples above.
Special Services
Digital Dailies (per roll) $508mm and 16mm scan roll assembly $50
Super 8 magnetic audio $.10/ft
16mm optical audio $.10/ft
Hand cleaning of film (prep process)$75/hr
Frame by frame digital cleaning $125/hr
Automated ultrasonic cleaning $.06/ft
Scene by scene color grade $125/hr