Combining the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor, ALEXA Mini LF brings exciting new creative possibilities to ARRI's large-format camera system. The LF camera system consists of the high-speed ALEXA LF and ALEXA Mini LF cameras, ARRI Signature Prime lenses, LPL lens mount, PL-to-LPL adapter, and Lens Data System LDS-2. The combined feature sets and form factors of ARRI's two large-format cameras encompass al on-set requirements.
FEATURES
- Immersive large-format look
- Lower noise with higher usable sensitivity
- Highes dynamic range of any production camera
- ARRI color science for natural skin tones, easy color correction and clean VFX
- Perfect for High Dynymic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) displays
- Robust and reliable
- Easy to operate and use on set
- Fast and efficient workflows
- Internal recording to new Codex Compact Drive
- Uncompressed and unencrypted MXF/ARRIRAW
- Fast and efficient MXF/Apple ProRes
- New Codex Compact Drive 1TB is small, tough and cost-efficient
- Affordable Compact Drive Reader works without license or extra software
- Compact Drive Adapter is compatible with SXR Capture Drive Docks
- New MVF-2 high-contrast HD viewfinder
- HD OLED display, color science and ARRICAM eyepiece like ALEXA LF EVF-2
- Optimal judgement of focus, dynamic range and color
- Stable color balance through temperature-controlled display
- Large 4" flip-out monitor shows image or camera menu
- Three operation medes: single operator, crew or remote
- New flexible and reliiable CoaXPress VF cable, up to 10 m/33 ft
- The ALEXA Mini LF uses the same sensor as the ALEXA LF. This is the ALEV 3 A2X sensor, which has the same photosite size and type as the Super 35 ARRI digital cameras. It has 4448 x 3096 photosites (yes, it is therefore a 4.5K sensor) and measures 36.70 x 25.54 mm.
The ALEXA Mini LF (left) has the same dimensions and the same mounting points as the ALEXA Mini (right), except for the media bay on the camera left side. Our current prototypes weigh in at 2.6 Kg/5.7 lbs for the camera body with LPL lens mount and 800 g/1.7 lbs for the MVF-2 viewfinder.
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Additional new features
- Three internal, motorized large-format FSND filters: ND 0.6, 1.2 and 1.8
- New dedicated, regulated 12 V and 24 V accessory power outputs
- New SYNC IN and improved AUDIO connectors
- Two built-in microphones
- Six user buttons on camera's left side
- One LOCK button each for camera and viewfinder
- Additional external WiFi antenna
- Easier access to media, VF and TC connectors
- Great system compatibility
- Same sensor and recording formats as ALEXA LF
- Compatible with LPL and PL mount lenses, Super 35 and full frame
- Supports all anamorphic de-squeeze ratios
- Compatible with almost all ALEXA Mini accessories
- Compatible with ARRIand cmotion wireless remote systems
- Works with 12 V and 24 V on-board batteries (~65 W power draw)