Arri Alexa Mini LF Camera
Combining the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor, Alexa Mini LF brings exciting new creative possibilities to ARRI’s large-format camera system. As a result, the Arri Alexa Mini LF features 16:9 4K UHD 12-bit ProRes and Open Gate ARRIRAW capture onto Compact Drives and a maximum frame rate of 90 fps. Plus, is now Netflix approved!
Model
Arri Alexa Mini LF
Sensor
ARRI ALEV III (A2X) CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern colour filter array
Lens Mount
LPL (PL via LPL to PL Adapter)
Recording Format
ARRIRAW
ProRes 12-bit 4:4:4:4 XQ / 4:4:4:4
ProRes 10-bit 4:2:2 HQ
File Format
ARRIRAW | MXF |
ProRes | MXF |
Resolution
ARRIRAW LF 16:9 4K UHD | 3840×2160 |
ARRIRAW LF 2.31:1 Scope 4.5K | 4480×1856 |
ARRIRAW LF Open Gate 4.5K | 4448×3096 |
ProRes LF 16:9 4K UHD | 3840×2160 |
ProRes LF 16:9 2K | 2048×1152 |
ProRes LF 16:9 HD | 1920×1080 |
ProRes LF 2.31:1 Scope 4.5K | 4480×1856 |
ProRes LF Open Gate 4.5K | 4448×3096 |
Maximum Frame Rate (PAL)
ARRIRAW LF 16:9 4K UHD | 60 fps |
ARRIRAW LF 2.31:1 Scope 4.5K | 60 fps |
ARRIRAW LF Open Gate 4.5K | 40 fps |
ProRes LF 16:9 4K UHD | 60 fps |
ProRes LF 16:9 2K | 90 fps |
ProRes LF 16:9 HD | 90 fps |
ProRes LF 2.31:1 Scope 4.5K | 60 fps |
ProRes LF Open Gate 4.5K | 40 fps |
Media
Internal Recording | Compact Drive |
Setup | USB |
Audio Recording Format
MXF: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Exposure Index (EI)
EI Range | 160-3200 ASA |
Native EI | 800 ASA |
Internal ND Filters
Clear
IRND 0.6 (2 Stops)
IRND 1.2 (4 Stops)
IRND 1.8 (6 Stops)
Batteries
V-Lock (Using V-Lock battery plate)
Inputs
1 x 6-Pin LEMO Input
1 x 5-Pin LEMO Timecode Data
1 x 10-Pin LEMO LAN Data, Control
1 x BNC Sync Control
1 x 7-Pin LEMO Monitor
1 x USB Type-A USB 2.0 Data
1 x Proprietary Viewfinder
1 x 8-Pin LEMO (10.5 to 34 VDC)
Outputs
2x BNC (6G-SDI Out)
1 x 5-Pin LEMO Timecode Data
1 x 10-Pin LEMO LAN Data, Control
1 x BNC Sync Control
1 x 7-Pin LEMO Monitor
1 x USB Type-A USB 2.0 Data
1 x Proprietary Viewfinder
1 x 3-Pin RS (24 VDC)
1 x 2-Pin LEMO (12 VDC)
1 x Proprietary (24 VDC)
Power Consumption
≥65 W
Weight
6 lb / 2.72 kg (body & LPL Mount only)
Technical Assistance
Resources:
Technical Information – Preventing Damage to SDI Outputs
Lens options for ARRI large-format cameras
Camera Production Guide – ALEXA Mini LF
Online Tools:
Frame Line & Lens Illumination Tool
Formats and Data Rate Calculator
ALEXA Mini LF Camera Simulator
Data Wrangling/File Ingest:
*Device Manager 5.0 is not compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina. 5.1 beta with Catalina support is suggested.
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