ARRI ALEXA MINI LF

CAPTURE LARGE- FORMAT ON A SMALL CAMERA

Arri Alexa Mini LF Description

Combining the compact size and low weight of the popular Alexa Mini with the large-format Alexa LF sensor, the Alexa Mini LF brings exciting new creative possibilities to ARRI’s large-format camera system.

Featuring an immersive large-format look, the Mini LF offers the highest dynamic range of any production camera. It produces lower noise with higher usable sensitivity. It features ARRI color science for natural skin tones, easy color correction and clean VFX. It is perfect for High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) displays.

Features

Internal recording to new Codex Compact Drive
-New Codex Compact Drive 1 TB is small, tough and cost efficient

-Uncompressed and unencrypted MXF/ARRIRAW

-Fast and efficient MXF/Apple ProRes

-Affordable Compact Drive Reader works without license or extra software

-Compact Drive Dapter 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

-Stable color balance through temperature-controlled display and optimal judgement of focus, dynamic range and color

-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 10m/33ft

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 12V and 24 V on-board batters (~65 W power draw)

Additional new features
-Three internal, motorized large-format FSND filters: ND 0.6, 1.2 and 1.8

-New dedicated, regulated 12V and 24V accessory power outputs

-New SYNC IN and improved AUDIO connectors, with 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

Specs

Sensor Type	Large Format ARRI ALEV III (A2X) CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array
Sensor Maximum Resolution 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)
Dimensions	140 x 143 x 188 mm / 5.5 x 5.6 x 7.4" (camera body with LPL lens mount)
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 Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (pixel) Diopter: Adjustable from -5 to +5 diopters
Viewfinder Technology	OLED viewfinder display LCD fold out monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (pixel) 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
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
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
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)

ARRI ALEXA MINI LF

CAPTURE LARGE- FORMAT ON A SMALL CAMERA