ARRI Alexa Mini LF with ARRIRAW

4K Full Frame capture with anamorphic, & S-35 capability

ARRI’s latest Large Format (Full Frame), compact form factor 4K Netflix-approved Large Sensor Camera.  Carbon fibre Alexa Mini body with ARRIRAW and ProRes internal recording up to 90fps provides uncompromisingly high, 14+ stops images recorded to super-fast Codex Compact Drives.

Manufacturer - ARRI

Mount - LPL Mount, PL Mount

Sensor Size/Coverage - Full Frame, Full Frame Anamorphic, Large Format, Super-35, Super-35 Anamorphic (4:3)

Media Standard - CODEX

Capture Resolution - 4K


ARRI Alexa Mini LF for Full Frame and Large Format (LF)

The ALEXA Mini LF is the latest camera in the highly acclaimed ALEXA MINI series perfectly suited to shooting in Full Frame or ARRI’s new even-larger Large Format (LF) image size.

Equipped with a 4.5K resolution Full-Frame (FF) sensor and a native LPL lens mount, the Mini LF combines large format cinematography with the compact size, precise colour science and stunning image quality of the ALEXA Mini.

Like the original ALEXA Mini, the LF is particularly suited to handheld, gimbal and Steadicam applications which demand a lower weight and form factor when shooting in Full Frame and Large Format (LF) with compatible lenses.

However, whilst the Alexa Mini LF will also capture S-35 spherical and Open Gate Anamorphic, though these won’t capture full 4K image resolution, unless lenses cover 2880×2880 pixels.


Main Features

    - Large Format Sensor -which covers Full Frame mode

    - Also captures 4:3 Super 35 and 16:9 Super 35 (though not in 4K).

    - Anamorphic de-squeeze license included

    - High speed license included

    - 0.6, 1.2 & 1.8 Internal FSND filters

    - Built in Microphone for reference and sync

    - Featuring the new MVF-2 Viewfinder with a 4? flip out monitor and OLED Screen.



    Sensor Type

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

    Sensor Size

    36.70 x 25.54 mm / 1.444 x 1.005?

    44.71 mm / 1.760?

    Photosite Pitch

    8.25 ?m

    Sensor Frame Rates

    0.75 – 90 fps

    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

    2x SDI Out: 1,5G (SMPTE ST292-1), 3G (SMPTE ST425-1, ST425-3), 6G (SMPTE ST2081-10)

    uncompressed video with embedded audio and metadata

    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

    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

    Leitz M mount (availbale from Leitz)

    Flange Focal Depth

    LPL mount: 44 mm

    with PL-to-LPL adapter: 52 mm

    Power Input

    1x LEMO 8pin (10.5-34 V DC)

    Power Consumptio

    nAround 65 W when recording ProRes 4444 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)

    Weight

    ~ 2.7 kg / ~ 6.0 lbs (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