ARRI ALEXA Mini LF

Name: ARRI ALEXA Mini LF
SKU: 23115
Price: 1600.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Rent for $1,600.00 per day

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Description

ARRI combines the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor, bringing exciting new creative possibilities to ARRI’s large-format camera system. See FEATURES tab for more LF details, including excellent image quality in large format, internal recording to new Codex Compact Drive, new MVF-2 high-contrast HD viewfinder, great system compatibility, and more.

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Features

Excellent image quality in large format

Immersive large-format look
Lower noise with higher usable sensitivity
Highest dynamic range of any production camera
ARRI color science for natural skin tones, easy color correction and clean VFX
Perfect for High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) displays

Excellent overall production value

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 modes: single operator, crew or remote
New flexible and reliable CoaXPress VF cable, up to 10 m/33 ft

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 ARRI and cmotion wireless remote systems
Works with 12 V and 24 V on-board batteries (∼65 W power draw)

Specifications

Sensor Type:

Large Format ARRI ALEV III (A2X) CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array

Sensor Maximum Number of Photosites and Size:

4448 x 3096

36.70 x 25.54 mm / 1.444 x 1.005″

⌀ 44.71 mm / 1.760″

Sensor Frame Rates:

0.75 – 90 fps

Weight:

∼2.6 kg / ∼5.7 lbs

(camera body with LPL lens mount)

800 g (MVF-2)

Photosite Pitch:

8.25 μm

Sensor Active Image Area (photosites):

LF Open Gate ProRes 4.5K: 4448 x 3096

LF Open Gate ARRIRAW 4.5K: 4448 x 3096

LF 16:9 ProRes HD: 3840 x 2160

LF 16:9 ProRes 2K: 3840 x 2160

LF 16:9 ProRes UHD: 3840 x 2160

LF 16:9 ARRIRAW UHD: 3840 x 2160

LF 2.39:1 ProRes 4.5K: 4448 x 1856

LF 2.39:1 ARRIRAW 4.5K: 4448 x 1856

Sensor Active Image Area (dimensions):

LF Open Gate ProRes 4.5K: 36.70 x 25.54 mm / 1.445 x 1.006″

LF Open Gate ARRIRAW 4.5K: 36.70 x 25.54 mm / 1.445 x 1.006″

LF 16:9 ProRes HD: 31.68 x 17.82 mm / 1.247 x 0.702″

LF 16:9 ProRes 2K: 31.68 x 17.82 mm / 1.247 x 0.702″

LF 16:9 ProRes UHD: 31.68 x 17.82 mm / 1.247 x 0.702″

LF 16:9 ARRIRAW UHD: 31.68 x 17.82 mm / 1.247 x 0.702″

LF 2.39:1 ProRes 4.5K: 36.70 x 15.31 mm / 1.445 x 0.603″

LF 2.39:1 ARRIRAW 4.5K: 36.70 x 15.31 mm / 1.445 x 0.603″

Recording File Container Size (pixel):

LF Open Gate ProRes 4.5K: 4480 x 3096

LF Open Gate ARRIRAW 4.5K: 4448 x 3096

LF 16:9 ProRes HD: 1920 x 1080

LF 16:9 ProRes 2K: 2048 x 1152

LF 16:9 ProRes UHD: 3840 x 2160

LF 16:9 ARRIRAW UHD: 3840 x 2160

LF 2.39:1 ProRes 4.5K: 4480 x 1856

LF 2.39:1 ARRIRAW 4.5K: 4448 x 1856

Recording File Image Content (pixel):

LF Open Gate ProRes 4.5K: 4448 x 3096

LF Open Gate ARRIRAW 4.5K: 4448 x 3096

LF 16:9 ProRes HD: 1920 x 1080

LF 16:9 ProRes 2K: 2048 x 1152

LF 16:9 ProRes UHD: 3840 x 2160

LF 16:9 ARRIRAW UHD: 3840 x 2160

LF 2.39:1 ProRes 4.5K: 4448 x 1856

LF 2.39:1 ARRIRAW 4.5K: 4448 x 1856

Exposure Latitude:

14+ stops over the entire sensitivity range from EI 160 to EI 3200 as measured with the ARRI Dynamic Range Test Chart (DRTC-1)

Exposure Index:

Adjustable from EI 160-3200 in 1/3 stops

EI 800 base sensitivity

Shutter:

Electronic shutter, 5.0°- 356° or 1s – 1/8000s

Recording Formats:

MXF/ARRIRAW

MXF/Apple ProRes 4444 XQ

MXF/Apple ProRes 4444

MXF/Apple ProRes 422 HQ

Recording Media:

Codex Compact Drives

Recording Frame Rates:

LF Open Gate ProRes 4.5K: 0.75 – 40 fps

LF Open Gate ARRIRAW 4.5K: 0.75 – 40 fps

LF 16:9 ProRes HD: 0.75 – 90 fps

LF 16:9 ProRes 2K: 0.75 – 90 fps

LF 16:9 ProRes UHD: 0.75 – 60 fps

LF 16:9 ARRIRAW UHD: 0.75 – 60 fps

LF 2.39:1 ProRes 4.5K: 0.75 – 60 fps

LF 2.39:1 ARRIRAW 4.5K: 0.75 – 60 fps

Note: maximum fps values are preliminary information

Recording Modes:

Standard real-time recording

No Pre-recording

No Intervalometer

Viewfinder Type:

Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 with 4″ flip-out monitor

Viewfinder Technology:

OLED viewfinder display

LCD fold out monitor

Viewfinder Resolution (pixel);

1920 x 1080

Viewfinder Diopter:

Adjustable from -5 to +5 diopters

Color Output:

Rec 709

Rec 2020

Log C

Custom Look (ARRI Look File ALF-2)

Look Control:

Import of custom 3D LUT

ASC CDL parameters (slope, offset, power, saturation)

White Balance:

Manual and auto white balance, adjustable from 2000K to 11000K in 10K steps

Color correction adjustable range from -16 to +16 CC

1 CC corresponds to 035 Kodak CC values or 1/8 Rosco values

Filters;

Built-in motorized ND filters 0.6, 1.2, 1.8

Fixed optical low pass, UV, IR filter

Image Outputs;

1x proprietary signal output for MVF-2 viewfinder on VF CoaXPress connector (video, audio, power, control signals)

SDI 1:

-HD only, Processed or Clean, with or without a look file applied

-1.5G 422 HD (SMPTE ST292-1, up to 30 fps, progessive (p) or progressive segmented frame (psf))

-3G 422 HD (SMPTE ST425-1, up to 60 fps, p)

-3G 444 HD (SMPTE ST425-3, up to 30 fps, p)

SDI 2:

-HD or UHD, Clean only, with or without a look file applied, or SDI 1 clone

-1.5G 422 HD (SMPTE ST292-1, up to 30 fps, p or psf)

-3G 422 HD (SMPTE ST425-1, up to 60 fps, p)

-3G 444 HD (SMPTE ST425-3, up to 30 fps, p)

-6G 422 UHD (SMPTE ST2081-10, up to 30 fps, p)

“Clean” is an image without surround view or overlays (status, false color, zebra, framelines, etc.)

“Processed” is an image with surround view or overlays.

Lens Squeeze Factors:

1.00

1.25

1.30

1.50

1.65

1.80

2.00

Exposure and Focus Tools:

False Color

Zebra

Zoom

Aperture and Color Peaking

Audio Input;

1x LEMO 6pin balanced stereo line in with 12V power output

(Line input max. level +24dBu correlating to 0dBFS)

Audio Output:

SDI (embedded)

3,5mm stereo headphone jack (on MVF-2)

Audio Recording;

2 channel linear PCM, 24 bit 48 kHz

Remote Control Options:

MVF-2 viewfinder can act as wired remote control with 10m/33ft cable

Web-based remote control from smart phones, tablets and laptops via WiFi & Ethernet (beta version)

Camera Access Protocol (CAP) via Ethernet & WiFi

GPIO interface for integration with custom control interfaces

WCU-4 hand-unit with control over lens motors and operational parameters via built-in white radio

SXU-1 hand-unit with control over one lens channel

OCU-1 and Master Grip control of lens and user buttons

Interfaces:

1x LEMO 5pin LTC Timecode In/Out

1x LEMO 10pin Ethernet for remote control and service

1x BNC SYNC IN

1x LEMO 7pin EXT multi purpose accessory interface w. RS pin and 24V power output

1x LEMO 4pin LBUS (on lens mount) for lens motors, daisy chainable

1x USB 2.0 in media bay (for user setups, look files etc)

Wireless Interfaces;

Built-in WiFi module (IEEE 802.11b/g)

Built-in White Radio for ARRI lens and camera remote control

Lens Mounts:

LPL lens mount with LBUS connector

PL-to-LPL adapter

EF Mount (LBUS)

Leitz M mount (available from Leitz)

Flange Focal Depth:

LPL mount: 44 mm

with PL-to-LPL adapter: 52 mm

Power Input:

1x LEMO 8pin (11-34 V DC)

Power Consumption:

Around 65 W when recording ARRIRAW at 24 fps with MVF-2 attached (preliminary information)

Power Outputs:

1x Fischer 3pin 24V RS

1x LEMO 2pin 12V

1x LEMO 7pin EXT 24V power output

Measurements (HxWxL):

140 x 143 x 188 mm / 5.5 x 5.6 x 7.4″

(camera body with LPL lens mount)

Operating Temperature;

-20° C to +45° C / -4° F to +113° F @ 95% relative humidity max, non condensing, splash and dust proof through sealed electronics

Storage Temperature:

-30° C to +70° C / -22° F to +158° F

Sound Level:

< 20 dB(A) at 24fps

Includes

Alexa Mini LF Camera Body
LPL Mount w/ Port Cap
PL to LPL Adapter w/Port&Back Cap
MVF-2 Multi Viewfinder
MVB-1 Viewfinder Bracket
Viewfinder Attachment Bracket
CCH-2 Camera Handle
MAP-2A Adapter Plate
(2) MAP-1 Adapter Plate
MSB-3 Side Bracket
MSB-2 Side Bracket
RAB-1 Rear Accessory Bracket
RAB-1 Clamp 2
RMB-3 Rod Mounting Bracket
(2) 19mm to 15mm Reduction Insert
CBP-2 15mm Sliding Baseplate
CBP Sliding Camera Plate
15mm LWS Adapter for CBP
Gold Mount Splitting Box Mk II
12” Dovetail Plate | A-Box
(2) 15mm Steel Rods
Timecode Cable
1.5’ Viewfinder Cable
1.15’ Viewfinder Cable
AC Power Supply w/ AC Cable
KC50 XLR-Lemo Power Cable
24V XLR3 Extension Cable
USB Stick | 3mm Allen Driver
Codex Compact Drive Reader
USB 3.1 C to C Cable