Arriflex Alexa Digital Camera

ARRI has clearly raised the bar with the Alexa, as most every cinematographer who has had the opportunity to handle it has praised its ergonomics and "feel," and fully appreciated the versatility and ultra-efficient workflow it can bring to any production. This lightweight, portable camera is ideally suited to high fidelity studio and location productions, including theatrical releases for the "big screen."

Clearly one of the Alexa's strong suits is its ability to simultaneously record Apple ProRes files, output uncompressed HD-SDI video (Log or Linear ITU 709 formats) and uncompressed ArriRaw data. The Alexa embraces DTE (direct to edit) workflow by its ability to slot two SxS memory cards (8, 16 or 32GB) and record stunning 1080p QuickTime files using Apple ProRes 4444 or ProRes 422 (HD) codecs. This facilitates virtually instant "on set" editing using a Mac and Final Cut Pro.

Of equal importance is the Alexa's 35mm CMOS sensor, which provides a base sensitivity of EI 800 (range of EI 200 to EI 1600), an impressive 13.5-stop dynamic range, and low noise. ARRI Imaging Technology ensures the most organic, film-like image quality of any digital camera with natural color rendition and pleasing skin tones.

The Alexa has a PL mount, enabling you to use your favorite 35mm format lenses, and it features an advanced F-LOS electronic viewfinder with "Look Around" safety area. It shoots at 0.75 to 60 fps, adjustable, with 1/1000 of a frame per second precision. The electronic shutter is adjustable from 5 to 359 degrees with 1/10th of a degree accuracy.