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Arri Alexa Mini LF Recording Formats Quick Sheet

Sensor Type:

• Large Format

Sensor Size:

• 36.70 x 25.54 mm / 1.444 x 1.005"

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

Recording Modes:

• Standard real-time recording
• No Pre-recording
• No Intervalometer

Viewfinder Type:

• Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 with 4" flip-out monitor

Viewfinder Resolution;

• 1920 x 1080 Pixel

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 chain-able
• 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

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 Consumption:

• Around 65 W when recording ProRes 4444 with MVF-2 attached

Power Outputs:

• 1x Fischer 3pin 24V RS
• 1x LEMO 2pin 12V
• 1x LEMO 7pin EXT 24V power output

Operating Temperature:

• -4° F to +113° F

Storage Temperature:

• -22° F to +158° F

Sound Level:

• < 20 dB(A) at 24fps

Dimensions:

• 5.5"x5.6"x 7.4" (camera body with LPL lens mount)

Weight:

• 6.0 lbs +/- (camera body with LPL lens mount)

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