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Arri Alexa Mini LF
Arri Alexa Mini LF
Arri Alexa Mini LF camera
The Alexa Mini LF is a large-format camera from ARRI designed to offer versatility and high image quality. It features a compact form factor and low weight, making it suitable for a variety of production environments. The camera supports multiple recording formats, including 4.5K Open Gate and anamorphic Super 35, allowing filmmakers to work with a range of aspect ratios. It also offers 4K and 2K options, with support for both ProRes and ARRIRAW codecs.

The Alexa Mini LF can use multiple frame lines simultaneously, including a vertical 9:16 crop for social media, which takes advantage of the camera’s tall ARRI sensor. The camera integrates ARRI’s REVEAL Color Science for improved post-production workflows, ensuring high-quality color grading and consistency.

In terms of connectivity, the camera provides a 6G SDI output for 4K monitoring, an EXT port for remote camera control, and built-in genlock for synchronizing multiple cameras. The Mini LF also supports 12V and 24V power outputs for external accessories.

It has interchangeable lens mounts, including the LPL and PL mounts, and comes with an adapter for easy switching between the two. The camera also offers additional lens options with the EF LBUS mount and the Leitz M mount. It supports lens data transmission via LDS, LDS-2, and Cooke/i, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of professional lenses.

Overall, the Alexa Mini LF is a flexible, multi-format camera designed to meet the demands of modern filmmaking, with a wide range of lens options and high-quality imaging capabilities.

Specifications
Dimensions 14 x 14,3 x 18,8 cm
Weight 2,6 kg
Sensor Large Format ARRI ALEV III (A2X) CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array
Sensor maximum number of photosites 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
Photosite Pitch 8.25 μm
Sensor Active Image Area (photosites) 4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate: 4448 x 3096
4.5K LF 2.39:1: 4448 x 1856
4.3K LF 16:9: 4320 x 2430
3.8K LF 16:9: 3840 x 2160
2.8K LF 1:1: 2880 x 2880
3.4K S35 3:2: 3424 x 2202
3.2K S35 16:9: 3200 x 1800
2.8K S35 4:3: 2880 x 2160
2.8K S35 16:9: 2880 x 1620
Sensor Active Image Area (dimensions) 4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate: 36.70 x 25.54 mm / 1.445 x 1.006“
4.5K LF 2.39:1: 36.70 x 15.31 mm / 1.445 x 0.603“
4.3K LF 16:9: 35.64 x 20.05 mm / 1.403 x 0.789“
3.8K LF 16:9: 31.68 x 17.82 mm / 1.247 x 0.702“
2.8K LF 1:1: 23.76 x 23.76 mm / 0.935 x 0.935“
3.4K S35 3:2: 28.25 x 18.16 mm / 1.112 x 0.714“
3.2K S35 16:9: 26.40 x 14.85 mm / 1.039 x 0.585“
2.8K S35 4:3: 23.76 x 17.81 mm / 0.935 x 0.701“
2.8K S35 16:9: 23.76 x 13.36 mm / 0.935 x 0.526“
Recording File Container Size (pixel) 4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate ARRIRAW: 4448 x 3096
4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate Apple ProRes: 4480 x 3096
4.5K LF 2.39:1 ARRIRAW: 4448 x 1856
4.5K LF 2.39:1 Apple ProRes: 4480 x 1856
4.3K LF 16:9: 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
3.8K LF 16:9: 3840 x 2160, 2048 x 1152, 1920 x 1080
2.8K LF 1:1 ARRIRAW: 2880 x 2880
2.8K LF 1:1 Apple ProRes: 3072 x 3024
3.4K S35 3:2: 3424 x 2202
3.2K S35 16:9: 3200 x 1800
2.8K S35 4:3: 2880 x 2160
2.8K S35 16:9: 1920 x 1080
Recording File Image Content (pixel) 4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate: 4448 x 3096
4.5K LF 2.39:1: 4448 x 1856
4.3K LF 16:9: 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
3.8K LF 16:9: 3840 x 2160, 2048 x 1152, 1920 x 1080
2.8K LF 1:1: 2880 x 2880
3.4K S35 3:2: 3424 x 2202
3.2K S35 16:9: 3200 x 1800
2.8K S35 4:3: 2880 x 2160
2.8K S35 16:9: 1920 x 1080
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)
Shutter Electronic shutter, 5.0°- 356° or 1s – 1/8000s
Lens mounts LPL lens mount with LBUS connector
PL-to-LPL adapter
EF Mount (LBUS)
Leitz M mount (availbale from Leitz)
Recording formats MXF/ARRIRAW
MXF/Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
MXF/Apple ProRes 4444
MXF/Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Audio Inputs 1x LEMO 6pin balanced stereo line in with 12V power output
(Line input max. level +24dBu correlating to 0dBFS)
Two built-in microphones for scratch audio
Audio Outputs SDI (embedded)
3,5mm stereo headphone jack (on MVF-2)
Video 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)

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