ARRI ALEXA Mini LF

Large Format, Small Camera

Description

Versatile and adaptable due to its compact size, low weight, and multiple recording formats, the Mini LF offers the best overall image quality for large format and an exciting new REVEAL Color Science post workflow.

  • Distinct and cinematic large-format aesthetic
  • Creative and practical advantages over smaller formats
  • Highest dynamic range of any large-format camera
Specifications
Sensor Type

Super 35 format ARRI ALEV 4 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 – 100 fps

Weight

∼2.6 kg / ∼5.7 lbs
(camera body with LPL lens mount)
800 g (MVF-2)

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 Formats

MXF/ARRIRAW
MXF/Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
MXF/Apple ProRes 4444
MXF/Apple ProRes 422 HQ

Recording Frame Rates

4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate: 0.75 – 40 fps
4.5K LF 2.39:1: 0.75 – 60 fps
4.3K LF 16:9: 0.75 – 48 fps
3.8K LF 16:9: 0.75 – 90 fps
2.8K LF 1:1: 0.75 – 60 fps
3.4K S35 3:2: 0.75 – 60 fps
3.2K S35 16:9: 0.75 – 75 fps
2.8K S35 4:3: 0.75 – 75 fps
2.8K S35 16:9: 0.75 – 100 fps

Measurements (HxWxL)

140 x 143 x 188 mm / 5.5 x 5.6 x 7.4"
(camera body with LPL lens mount)

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