Alexa mini LF

Description

This compact digital cinema camera features ARRI's Large Format (LF) sensor, (3) internal motorized FSND filters, 12V power input, additional power outputs, and a new Codex Compact Drive recording system.

Key Highlights

Compact Large Format Camera
36.7mm x 25.54mm LF Sensor
12/24V power input

Internal FSND filters
Uses Codex Compact Drive media

Overview
Specifications

Features

Immersive large-format look
Uses the same ALEV III (A2X) CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array found in the ALEXA LF
Sensor Size: 36.7mm x 25.54mm; ⌀44.71mm (Photosite Pitch: 8.25 μm)
Sensor Framerates: 0.75-90 fps, depending on settings
Fixed optical low pass (OLPF), UV, IR filter
Lower noise with higher usable sensitivity
Highest dynamic range of any production camera to date, with 14+ stops over the entire sensitivity range (from EI 160 to EI 3200, as measured with ARRI DRTC-1 Dynamic Range Test Chart)
Manual & Auto White Balance adjustable from 2000K to 11,000K in 10K steps
ARRI color science provides natural skin tones, enables easy color correction, and clean VFX workflow
Ideal for use with HDR and Wide Color Gamut displays
Uncompressed, unencrypted MXF/ARRIRAW recording
Records to new Codex Compact Drive (reader does not require a license or additional software; Compact Drive Adapter is compatible with SXR Capture Drive Docks)(3) Internal, motorized, large-format Full Spectrum Neutral Density (FSND) filters, in ND 0.6, 1.2, and 1.8
Dedicated, regulated 12V and 24V accessory power outputs (12V/2A LEMO 2-pin, 24V Fischer 3-pin with R/S, and 24V EXT port)
12/24V power input with 11.5-34V voltage range via an 8-pin LEMO "BAT" (DC In) connector
Compatible with most existing onboard power solutions thanks to a ~65W maximum power draw
New SYNC IN port and improved audio connectors (6-pin audio terminal outputs 12V for use with preamps or wireless audio receivers)
(2) Integrated scratch audio microphones
(6) User-configurable buttons on smart side
(1) LOCK button on camera (and MVF-2 Viewfinder; sold separately)
Additional external WiFI antenna
Easy access to media, EVF, and Timecode connectors
Weighs ~6 lb (2.7 kg) with an LPL lens mount installed (only 0.6 lb more than the original ALEXA Mini)
Dimensions (with LPL Mount installed): 5.5" x 5.6" x 7.5" (14cm x 14.3cm x 18.8cm)

SPECIFICATIONS

CAMERA LENS SYSTEM

Lens Metadata:

LDS Protocol compatible - Accepts complete lens metadata accessible from your LDS-2, LDS-1 or /i lenses

CONNECTORS

Output Connector/Port:

1 x Monitor - Proprietary signal output for MVF-2 viewfinder
2 x BNC - SDI Out, 1.5G (SMPTE ST292-1), 3G (SMPTE ST425-1, ST425-3), 6G (SMPTE ST2081-10) uncompressed video with embedded audio and metadata

Input Connector/Port:

1 x DC In
1 x USB - 2.0, in media bay (for user setups, look files, etc.)
1 x BNC - SYNC IN
1 x Timecode - LEMO 5-pin (LTC Timecode In/Out)
1 x LEMO 10-pin - Ethernet (for remote control and service)

INPUTS & OUTPUTS

Audio I/O:

1 x Audio Input - LEMO 6-pin 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 (sold separately)

SENSOR SPECIFICS

Sensor Size:

Large Format

Sensitivity:

EI 800 base sensitivity

Sensor Dynamic Range:

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

Sensor Dimensions:

36.7 x 25.54 mm - Photosite Pitch: 8.25 μm

Alexa mini LF - Camera 1