The ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is a compact large format cinema camera with the LPL lens mount and ARRI's ALEV III family sensor. It gives the look of large format glass in a body small enough for a gimbal, a Steadicam or a car mount.

The camera is designed around large format lenses such as ARRI Signature Primes, with an LPL mount that has the tooling and stability for full frame coverage. A PL to LPL adapter fits without tools, so existing PL lenses, Super 35 or full frame, can still be used. Images share the ARRI colour science and match other ALEXA cameras.

The sensor records a 4448 x 3096 open gate image, up to 40fps at 4.5K Open Gate, with higher frame rates in smaller formats. It offers over 14 stops of dynamic range. The body with LPL mount weighs about 2.6kg. It is built to ARRI's usual standard for sets, with the latest software supporting ARRI REVEAL colour science in post. The kit is supplied ready to rig.

  • ARRI Alexa Mini LF Camera

    • ARRI Alexa Mini LF

    • ARRI LPL Lens Mount

    • ARRI PL to LPL Mount Adapter

    • ARRI MVF-2 Mini Viewfinder

    • ARRI Mini Viewfinder Attachment Bracket VAB-1

    • ARRI Viewfinder Cross Pipe

    • ARRI Viewfinder Extension Bracket VEB-3

    • ARRI MVF-2 Viewfinder Cable - 0.5m

    • ARRI MVF-2 Viewfinder Cable - 0.35m

    • 2× ARRI Mini Adapter Plate MAP-1

    • 2× ARRI Mini Adapter Plate MAP-2

    • ARRI Mini Side Bracket MSB-2

    • ARRI Mini Side Bracket MSB-3

    • Ratworks Alexa Mini Integrated Side Plate

    • Ratworks 15mm 3.5in Cube Bar

    • Ratworks 15mm 2.5in Screw in Bars

    • ARRI Center Camera Handle CCH-2

    • ARRI Rear Accessory Bracket RAB-1

    • ARRI RAB-1 Clamp

    • ARRI Compact Bridge Plate CBP-1

    • ARRI CBP-1 Base Plate

    • ARRI 15mm LWS Adapter for CBP

    • ARRI Bridge Plate Adapter BPA-4

    • ARRI Bridge Plate BP-8

    • ARRI Bottom Dovetail Plate 300mm/12in

    • 2× ARRI Rod Mounting Bracket RMB-3

    • 2× ARRI 19-15mm Reduction Insert

    • 2× ARRI Support Rod 440mm/17.3in - Ø19mm

    • 2× ARRI Support Rod 240mm/9.4in - Ø19mm

    • 2× ARRI Support Rod 340mm/9.4in - Ø15mm

    • 2× ARRI Support Rod 200mm/7.8in - Ø15mm

    • ARRI V-Mount Power Splitting Box

    • ARRI Universal Bridge Support UBS-3

    • ARRI Handgrip

    • ARRI R/S Handgrip

    • 2× ARRI Handgrip Extension Arm

    • Wooden Camera A-Box for Alexa 35/Mini LF

    • 4× CODEX Card Case

    • 4× CODEX ARRI Compact Drive - 960GB

    • CODEX ARRI Compact Drive Reader

    • USB-C to USB-C Cable

    • ARRI EXT-RS Adapter

    • ARRI Start/Stop Trigger Cable

    • SDI Cable < 1m

    • SDI Cable < 50cm

    • BNC/SDI Right Angle Elbow Adapter

    • BNC/SDI Connector Barrel

    • ARRI 16GB USB Drive

    • ARRI Swivel Antenna

    • ARRI Short Antenna

    • 5× 1/4" to 3/8" Thread Adapter

    • T-Handle (T-Bar) Slotted Screwdriver

    • 3mm Hex Key

  • ARRI Alexa Mini LF Power

    • 6× IDX Imicro-150 V-Lock Battery

    • Hawk-Woods VL-4X4 Quad V-Lock Charger

    • IDX A-VMICRO2 Hot Swap Plate

    • ARRI KC-50S Power Cable

    • D-Tap 4-Way Splitter Cable

    • 3-Pin XLR AC/DC Power Adapter

    • 2× IEC Kettle C13 Cable

Sensor



Sensor type

Large Format ARRI ALEV III (A2X) CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array

Sensor size

4448 × 3096 photosites / 36.70 × 25.54 mm / Ø 44.71 mm

Photosite pitch

8.25 µm

Sensor frame rates

0.75 – 100 fps

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

Active image area

Sensor mode

Active image area (dimensions)

4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate

36.70 × 25.54 mm

4.5K LF 2.39:1

36.70 × 15.31 mm

4.3K LF 16:9

35.64 × 20.05 mm

3.8K LF 16:9

31.68 × 17.82 mm

3.4K S35 3:2

28.25 × 18.17 mm

3.2K S35 16:9

26.40 × 14.85 mm

2.8K LF 1:1

23.76 × 23.76 mm

2.8K S35 4:3

23.76 × 17.82 mm

2.8K S35 16:9

23.76 × 13.37 mm

Recording

Sensor mode

Recording resolution

Codec

Max frame rate

4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate

4448 × 3096

ARRIRAW

0.75 – 40 fps

4.5K LF 3:2 Open Gate

4480 × 3096

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 40 fps

4.5K LF 2.39:1

4448 × 1856

ARRIRAW

0.75 – 60 fps

4.5K LF 2.39:1

4480 × 1856

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 60 fps

4.3K LF 16:9 – UHD

3840 × 2160

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 48 fps

4.3K LF 16:9 – HD

1920 × 1080

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 75 fps

3.8K LF 16:9 – UHD

3840 × 2160

ARRIRAW / Apple ProRes

0.75 – 60 fps

3.8K LF 16:9 – 2K

2048 × 1152

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 90 fps

3.8K LF 16:9 – HD

1920 × 1080

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 90 fps

3.4K S35 3:2

3424 × 2202

ARRIRAW

0.75 – 60 fps

3.2K S35 16:9

3200 × 1800

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 75 fps

2.8K LF 1:1

2880 × 2880

ARRIRAW

0.75 – 60 fps

2.8K LF 1:1

3072 × 2880

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 60 fps

2.8K S35 4:3

2880 × 2160

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 75 fps

2.8K S35 16:9 – HD

1920 × 1080

Apple ProRes

0.75 – 100 fps



Recording codecs

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

Recording media

Codex Compact Drives

Recording modes

Standard real-time recording; no Pre-recording; no Intervalometer

Lens mount



Mounts

ARRI LPL Mount (LBUS), ARRI PL-to-LPL adapter, ARRI EF Mount (LBUS), Leitz M mount (available from Leitz)

Flange focal depth

LPL mount: 44 mm; with PL-to-LPL adapter: 52 mm

Outputs



Image outputs

1x proprietary MVF-2 viewfinder output (VF CoaXPress connector); SDI 1: HD only (1.5G 422 HD up to 30 fps, 3G 422 HD up to 60 fps, 3G 444 HD up to 30 fps); SDI 2: HD or UHD (1.5G 422 HD up to 30 fps, 3G 422 HD up to 60 fps, 3G 444 HD up to 30 fps, 6G 422 UHD up to 30 fps)

Audio input

1x LEMO 6-pin balanced stereo line in with 12 V power output (line input max. level +24 dBu correlating to 0 dBFS)

Audio output

SDI (embedded); 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack (on MVF-2)

Audio recording

2 channel linear PCM, 24 bit 48 kHz

Interfaces

1x LEMO 5-pin LTC Timecode In/Out; 1x LEMO 10-pin Ethernet for remote control and service; 1x BNC SYNC IN; 1x LEMO 7-pin EXT multi-purpose accessory interface w. RS pin and 24 V power output; 1x LEMO 4-pin LBUS (on lens mount) for lens motors, daisy chainable; 1x USB 2.0 in media bay

Wireless interface

Built-in WiFi module (IEEE 802.11b/g); built-in White Radio for ARRI lens and camera remote control

Power



Power input

1x LEMO 8-pin (11 – 34 V DC)

Power consumption

Around 65 W when recording ARRIRAW at 24 fps with MVF-2 attached (preliminary information)

Power outputs

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

Body



Measurements (H×W×L)

140 × 143 × 188 mm (camera body with LPL lens mount)

Weight

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

Operating temperature

-20° C to +45° C / -4° F to +113° F @ 95% relative humidity max, non-condensing, splash and dust proof through sealed electronics

Storage temperature

-30° C to +70° C / -22° F to +158° F

Sound level

< 20 dB(A) at 24 fps

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