ARRI ALEXA MINI LF

  • ALEV 3 A2X Full Frame Sensor 1.43:1

  • 36.70 x 25.54 mm, 4448 x 3096 photosites à 8.25 μm

  • Lower noise with higher usable sensitivity

  • ARRI color science for natural skin tones

  • 14+ stops over the entire sensitivity range

  • EI 160 to EI 3200, EI 800 base sensitivity

  • internal uncompressed MXF/ARRIRAW or MXF/Apple ProRes

  • Codex High Density Encoding (HDE) uses loss-less encoding to reduce

  • ARRIRAW file sizes by around 40% during downloading or later in the workflow.

  • New Codex Compact Drive 1TB

  • Internal FSND filters: 0.6, 1.2, 1.8

  • LDS-2, LDS-1 and /i lens metadata

  • Color Output: Rec 709, Rec 2020, Log C,

  • Custom Look (ARRI Look File ALF-2)

  • Lens Squeeze Factors: 1.00, 1.25, 1.30, 1.50, 1.65, 1.80, 2.00

  • Easyily powered by 14.4 V on-board batteries

  • MVF-2 high-contrast HD OLED Viewfinder with 4” flip-out monitor

FORMATS & FPS

SENSOR
MODES		 RECORDING
FILE TYPE		 RECORDING
RESOLUTION		 FINAL
RESOLUTION		 RECORDING
DIMENSION (MM)		 RECORDING
FILE SETTING		 max. FPS
16:9 ProRes HD 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 31.68 x 17.82 – ∅ 36.35 MXF/422 HQ 90
4444 90
4444 XQ 90
2K 3840 x 2160 2048 x 1152 31.68 x 17.82 – ∅ 36.35 MXF/422 HQ 90
4444 90
4444 XQ 90
UHD 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 31.68 x 17.82 – ∅ 36.35 MXF/422 HQ 60
4444 60
4444 XQ 60
ARRIRAW UHD 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 31.68 x 17.82 – ∅ 36.35 – 60
2.39 : 1 ProRes 4.5K 4448 x 1856 4448 x 1856 36.70 x 15.31 – ∅ 39.76 MXF/422 HQ 60
4444 60
4444 XQ 60
ARRIRAW 4448 x 1856 4448 x 1856 – 60
Open Gate ProRes 4.5K 4448 X 3096 4448 X 3096 36.70 X 25.54 – ∅ 44.71 MXF/422 HQ 40
4444 40
4444 XQ 40
MXF-ARRIRAW 4448 X 3096 4448 X 3096 – 40

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

ARRI ALEXA MINI LF
Camera type LF format film-style digital camera with lightweight and compact carbon body, switchable active sensor area, support for ARRI MVF-2 viewfinder, built-in remote control capabilities via ARRI Electronic Control System and Wi-Fi, support for force motors, built- in motorised ND filters, LPL Mount and ARRI Lens Data System as well as Lens Data Archive.
Dimensions Length: 188 mm/7.4″
Width: 140 mm/5.5″
Height: 143 mm/5.6″
(camera body with LPL lens mount)
Weight ~ ~ 2.6 kg/5.7 lbs (camera body with LPL lens mount), 800g MVF-2
Sensor Large Format ARRI ALEV III (A2X) CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array
Active photo sites 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
Shutter Electronic shutter, 5.0° to 356.0°
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 EI 800 base sensitivity
Filters Built-in motorized ND filters 0.6, 1.2, 1.8
Lens mounts LPL Mount with L-Bus connector and LDS
PL to LPL Mount Adaptor
Recording media Codex Compact Drives
Recording formats LF 2.39:1 (4448 x 1856):
ProRes 4.5K
ARRIRAW 4.5K

LF 16:9 (3840 x 2160):
ProRes HD
ProRes 2K
ProRes UHD
ARRIRAW UHD

LF Open Gate (4448 x 3096)
LF Open Gate ProRes 4.5K
LF Open Gate ARRIRAW 4.5K
Recording codec MXF/ProRes 4444XQ, MXF/ProRes4444, MXF/ProRes422 (HQ), MXF/ARRIRAW
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 ProRes 4.5K: 0.75 – 60 fps

Note: maximum fps values are preliminary information ( November 2019)
Color output Rec 709, Rec 2020, Log C, Custom Look (ARRI Look File ALF-2)
Look control Import of custom 3D LUT, ASC CDL parameter (slope, offset, power, saturation)
Adjustable image parameters Knee, gamma, saturation, black gamma, saturation by hue
Focus and exposure control Peaking, zebra, false color
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
Sound level < 20 dB(A) at 24fps
Environmental -20° C to +45° C / -4° F to +113° F @ 95% relative humidity max, non condensing, splash and dust proof through sealed electronics
Viewfinder Multi Viewfinder MVF-2, 1920 x 1080 OLED viewfinder display, 4″ LCD fold out monitor
Control interface Integration of Transvideo Starlite HD5-ARRI touch interface, WCU-4 hand-unit with control over operational parameters, OCU-1 and Master Grip control of lens and user buttons, Camera Access Protocol (CAP) via Ethernet & WiFi,
ARRI lens motor control Built-in white coded radio interface for ARRI lens and camera remote control LBUS motor output for daisy-chainable cforce lens control motors Lens Data Archive
Wi-Fi remote control Built-in Wi-Fi interface and web-based remote control from phones, tablets and laptops
Custom control Optional GPIO interface for integration with custom control interfaces
Power input Lemo 8-pin, 11-34 V DC
Video 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.
Inputs SDI-Genlock (optional activation through ARRI Service), Timecode (in and output)
Other interfaces USB 2.0 (for user sets, looks etc.)
Ethernet for service and web remote control
EXT accessory interface w. RS pin and unregulated power output (outputs battery voltage)

ARRI ALEXA MINI

  • Sehr leichtes Karbongehäuse

  • Wechselbare Objektivanschlüsse (PL, EF, B4)

  • ALEXA Sensor und Bildqualität

  • Interne 4:3 & ARRIRAW Aufnahme

  • Integrierte Objektiv Motorsteuerung und ND Filter

  • Bestens geeignet für Gimbals und Multicopter

  • Zukunftssichere Technologie mit 4K UHD, HDR & HFR Aufnahme

  • ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444 XQ und ARRIRAW codec

  • REC 709 Encoding (mittels Look Files), Log C oder ARRIRAW Encoding

  • CFast 2.0 Card Aufnahme

  • Bis zu 200 fps bei voller Bildqualität

  • 35 mm CMOS Sensor in 16:9 oder 4:3 Modus

  • EVF mit OLED Okular

  • Einklappbarer Monitor sowohl für Live Bild als auch Benutzeroberfläche

FORMATS & FPS

SENSOR
MODES		 RECORDING
FILE TYPE		 RECORDING
RESOLUTION		 FINAL
RESOLUTION		 RECORDING
DIMENSION (MM)		 RECORDING
FILE SETTING		 max. FPS
CFast 2.0
16:9 ProRes S16 HD 1600 x 900 up-sampled to
1920 x 1080		 13.20 x 7.43 – ∅ 15.14mm LT – 422 – HQ 200
4444 200
4444 XQ 120
HD 2880 x 1620 1920 x 1080 23.76 x 13.37 – ∅ 27.26 LT – 422 – HQ 200
4444 200
4444 XQ 120
2K 2867 x 1613 2048 x 1152 23.65 x 13.31 – ∅ 27.14 LT – 422 – HQ 200
4444 200
4444 XQ 120
3.2K 3200×1800 3200 x 1800 26.40 x 14.85 – ∅ 30.29 LT – 422 – HQ 60
4444 60
4444 XQ 30
UHD 3200×1800 up-sampled to
3840 x 2160		 26.40 x 14.85 – ∅ 30.29 LT – 422 – HQ 60
4444 60
4444 XQ 30
MXF-ARRIRAW 2.8K 2880 x 1620 2880 x 1620 23.76 x 13.37 – ∅ 27.26 – 48
4:3 ProRes 2.8K 2880 x 2160 padded to
(black pixels)
2944 x 2160		 23.76 x 17.82 – ∅ 29.70 LT – 422 – HQ 50
4444 50
4444 XQ 50
MXF-ARRIRAW 3424 x 2202
with “metadata” crop		 2880 x 2160 – 30
6:5 ProRes 2K Anamorph
2.39:1		 2560 x 2145 2048 x 858 21.12 x 17.70 – ∅ 27.55 LT – 422 – HQ 120
4444 120
4444 XQ 120
MXF-ARRIRAW 3424 x 2202
with “metadata” crop		 2560 x 2145 – 30
8:9 ProRes HD Anamorph
16:9		 1920 x 2160 1920 x 1080 15.84 x 17.82 – ∅ 23.84 LT – 422 – HQ 120
4444 120
4444 XQ 120
MXF-ARRIRAW 3424 x 2202
with “metadata” crop		 1920 x 2160 – 30
Open Gate MXF-ARRIRAW 3.4K Open Gate 3424 x 2202 3424 x 2202 28.25 x 18.17 – ∅ 33.59 – 30

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

ARRI ALEXA MINI
Camera type 35 mm format film-style digital camera with lightweight and compact carbon body, switchable active sensor area, support for ARRI MVF-1 viewfinder, built-in remote control capabilities via ARRI Electronic Control System and Wi-Fi, support for force motors, built-in motorised ND filters, interchangeable lens mounts and ARRI Lens Data System as well as Lens Data Archive.
Dimensions Length: 185 mm/7.3″
Width: 125 mm/4.9″
Height: 140 mm/5.5″
(camera body with PL lens mount)
Weight ~ 2.3 kg/5 lbs (camera body with titanium PL lens mount)
Sensor 35 mm format ARRI ALEV III CMOS with Bayer pattern color filter array
Active photo sites
(with surround view)		 S16 HD: 1600 x 900 (1760 x 980)
HD: 2880 x 1620 (3168 x 1772)
2K: 2868 x 1612 (3154 x 1764)
3.2K: 3200 x 1800 (3424 x 1926)
4K UHD: 3200 x 1800 (3424 x 1926)
4:3 2.8K: 2880 x 2160 (3168 x 2160)
2.39:1 2K Ana.: 2560 x 2145 (3424 x 2202)
HD Ana.: 1920 x 2160 (3424 x 2202)
Open Gate 3.4K: 3424 x 2202 (3424 x 2202)
Shutter Electronic shutter, 5.0° to 356.0°
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 EI 800 base sensitivity
Filters Built-in motorized ND filters 0.6, 1.2, 2.1
Lens mounts Titanium PL mount with L-Bus connector and LDS
EF mount
PL mount with Hirose connector and LDS
B4 mount with Hirose connector(A)
Recording media CFast 2.0 memory cards (128Gb & 256GB)
Recording formats ProRes:
S16 HD: 1920 x 1080 (up-sampled from 1600 x 900)
HD: 1920 x 1080
2K Cine 16:9: 2048 x 1152
3.2K: 3200 x 1800
4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 (up-sampled from 3.2K)
4:3 2.8K: 2880 x 2160 (padded to 2944 x 2160)

Anamorphic ProRes formats with 2x in-camera de-squeeze:
HD Anamorphic: 1920 x 1080*
2.39:1 2K Anamorphic: 2048 x 858*

MXF/ARRIRAW (in-camera recording to MXF-wrapped ARRIRAW files):
2.8K 16:9: 2880 x 1620**
Open Gate: 3424 x 2202***

MXF/ARRIRAW Open Gate modes with active image area matching 4:3 ProRes modes:
4:3 2.8K (OG 3.4K): 2880 x 2160 (Recording in Open Gate 3.4K)***
2.39:1 Ana. (OG 3.4K): 2560 x 2145 (Recording in Open Gate 3.4K)***
16:9 HD Ana. (OG 3.4K): 1920 x 2160 (Recording in Open Gate 3.4K)***

*) requires ALEXA Mini 4:3 License Key,
**) requires ALEXA Mini ARRIRAW License Key,
***) requires both ALEXA Mini 4:3 and ARRIRAW Licenses Keys
Recording codec ProRes 4444XQ, 4444, 422 (HQ), 422, 422(LT), MXF/ARRIRAW
Recording frame rates 16:9
ProRes HD 0.75 – 200 fps
ProRes S16 HD 0.75 – 200 fps
ProRes 2K 0.75 – 200 fps
ProRes 3.2K 0.75 – 60 fps
ProRes UHD 0.75 – 60 fps
MFX/ARRIRAW 16:9 2.8K 0.75 – 48 fps

4:3
ProRes 4:3 2.8K 0.75 – 50 fps

6:5*
ProRes 2:39:1 2K Ana. 0.75 – 120 fps

8:9**
ProRes HD Ana. 0.75 – 120 fps

Open Gate
MFX/ARRIRAW 3.4K Open Gate 0.75 – 30 fps

* 4:3 cropped
** Center crop from anamorphic
(1) Minimum frame rate is always 0.75 fps
(2) The „recording resolution“ determines the number of horizontal pixels that will be recorded
(the number of vertical pixels is dependent on the recording file type and sensor mode)
Color output Rec 709, custom look or Log C
Look control Import of custom 3D LUT, ASC CDL parameter (slope, offset, power, saturation)
Adjustable image parameters Knee, gamma, saturation, black gamma, saturation by hue
Focus and exposure control Peaking, zebra, false color, waveform
White balance Manual and auto white balance
Sound level less than 20 dB(A) at standard frame rates
Environmental -20° C to +45° C (-4° F to +113° F) @ 95% humidity max, non-condensing splash and dust-proof through sealed electronics
Viewfinder Multi Viewfinder MVF-1 (OLED and LCD) with flip-out LCD screen and military-grade connector to camera Camera Control Panel (CCP-1) LCD control panel with option to daisy-chain MVF-1
Control interface Soft buttons and OSD on SDI output, integration of Transvideo Starlite HD5-ARRI touch interface WCU-4 hand-unit with control over operational parameters.
ARRI lens motor control Built-in white coded radio interface for ARRI lens and camera remote control LBUS motor output for daisy-chainable cforce lens control motors Lens Data Archive
Wi-Fi remote control Built-in Wi-Fi interface and web-based remote control from phones, tablets and laptops
Custom control Optional GPIO interface for integration with custom control interfaces
Power input Lemo 8-pin, 10.5-34 V DC
Video outputs 2x HD-SDI out 1.5G and 3G: uncompressed HD video with embedded audio and metadata,
6G SDI in UHD and 3.2K recording modes.
Inputs SDI-Genlock (optional activation through ARRI Service), Timecode (in and output)
Other interfaces USB 2.0 (for user sets, looks etc.)
Ethernet for service and web remote control
EXT accessory interface w. RS pin and unregulated power output (outputs battery voltage)