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ARRI ALEXA MINI LF

The ARRI ALEXA MINI LF!

The ARRI MINI LF has quickly become the industry standard in large-format recording, and pairs perfectly with our Cooke S7 Primes and Angenieux EZ-1 and EZ-2 zooms.

The ARRI ALEXA MINI LF combines the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor, ARRI Mini LF brings exciting new creative possibilities to ARRI’s large-format camera system. Robust and reliable, it provides the best overall image quality for large-format shooting, and features three internal motorized FSND filters, 12 V power input, extra power outputs, a new Codex Compact Drive, and a new MVF-2 high-contrast HD viewfinder.

ALEXA MINI LF Rental Texas has never been easier! Simply contact or Austin or Dallas office to book yours today.

ARRI ALEXA MINI LF FULL FRAME CAMERA SYSTEM

ARRI ALEXA MINI LF Rental is now in inventory at MPS Studios! ALEXA MINI LF Rental Texas has never been easier! Simply contact or Austin or Dallas office to book yours today. Pairs perfectly with our Cooke S7 Primes!

The ARRI ALEXA AMINI LF combines the compact size and low weight of the popular ALEXA Mini with the large-format ALEXA LF sensor, ARRI ALEXA Mini LF brings exciting new creative possibilities to ARRI’s large-format camera system. Robust and reliable, it provides the best overall image quality for large-format shooting and features three internal motorized FSND filters, 12 V power input, extra power outputs, a new Codex Compact Drive, and a new MVF-2 high-contrast HD viewfinder.

ARRI’s large-format camera system launched in 2018 and is based around a 4.5K version of the ALEXA sensor, which is twice the size and offers twice the resolution of ALEXA cameras in 35 format. This allows filmmakers to explore their own take on the large-format look, with improvements on the ALEXA sensor’s famously natural colorimetry, pleasing skin tones, low noise, and suitability for High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) workflows. ALEXA Mini LF now joins the existing system elements: the high-speed ALEXA LF camera, ARRI Signature Prime lenses, LPL lens mount, PL-to-LPL adapter, and Lens Data System LDS-2. The combined feature sets and form factors of ARRI’s two large-format cameras encompass all on-set requirements.

Used on countless commercials, movies, and tv shows, the ARRI ALEXA MINI LF has quickly become the industry standard in large-format recording. Check out the ARRI website for credits, including 1917, OUTLANDER, NOMAD, KING FURY 2, and THE WHITE TIGER.

The ALEXA Mini LF utilizes the same ALEV 3 A2X sensor as the ALEXA LF, though the electronics of the Mini LF have been modified to meet the size, power, and cooling requirements of such a compact camera system. While this does not affect image quality in any way, it is important to note that maximum framerates achievable in different recording formats are limited, compared to the full-size ALEXA LF:

  • ARRIRAW
    • LF Open Gate 4.5K: 40 fps (max.) @ 4448 x 3096
    • LF 2.39:1 4.5K: 60 fps (max.) @ 4448 x 1856
    • LF 16:9 UHD: 60 fps (max.) @ 3840 x 2160
  • Apple ProRes
    • LF Open Gate 4.5K: 40 fps (max.) @ 4448 x 3096
    • LF 2.39:1 4.5K: 60 fps (max.) @ 4448 x 1856
    • LF 16:9 UHD: 60 fps (max.) @ 3840 x 2160
    • LF 16:9 2K: 90 fps (max.) @ 2048 x 1152
    • LF 16:9 HD: 90 fps (max.) @ 1920 x 1080
    • LF Open Gate ProRes 4444 XQ: 40 fps (max.)
    • LF 2.39:1 ProRes 4444 XQ: 60 fps (max.)
  • NOTE: These specifications are preliminary values and subject to change.

The ALEXA Mini LF is natively compatible with ARRI and cmotion wireless lens control systems for easy integration with your existing equipment. A new, high definition, high-contrast MVF-2 electronic viewfinder has also been developed specifically for use with this camera (sold separately).

All components in the ARRI Large Format Camera System are designed to take full advantage of the larger sensor while offering compatibility with existing lenses, accessories, and workflows. The ALEXA Mini LF is compatible with LPL & PL Mount Full Format (Full Frame) and Super35 lenses, when the corresponding interchangeable lens mount or adapter is installed. LDS-2 or /i lens metadata is accessible via the LPL mount, and LDS-1 or /i metadata is supported via the PL-to-LPL Adapter (included). Other manufacturers offer proprietary lens mounts for both the ALEXA LF and ALEXA Mini LF cameras to support their own lenses. All anamorphic de-squeeze ratios are supported.

ALEXA MINI LF Rental Dallas and ALEXA MINI LF Rental Austin in has never been easier! Simply contact or Austin or Dallas office to book yours today.