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 SMALL BUT EXCELLENT
Compact, lightweight and self-contained, the ARRI ALEXA Mini is the small and versatile allrounder
in the ALEXA family. Perfectly complementing a full ALEXA shooting kit, ALEXA Mini eliminates
the complications of working with third-party cameras for specialized shots and keeps everything
within a single system that is trusted all over the world.

NIMBLE IN USE AND HARDY ON SET ARRI LOOK LIBRARY From Software Update Package (SUP) 5.0 for ALEXA Mini, ARRI is
87 LOOKS OR MORE - ITS UP TO YOU introducing an exciting new way to implement high-quality looks.
To maintain ARRI’s famously rugged build quality in a small and The ARRI Look Library makes on-set look management available to
lightweight camera, a number of unique design solutions have been productions of all budgets and can save time on set.
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incorporated. These include highly integrated and sealed electronics,

a lightweight carbon housing, and a solid titanium PL mount that Offering a repertoire of 87 predefined creative color gradings, each in
connects directly with the new internal sensor mount – also made of three intensities, the ARRI Look Library caters to a huge variety of
Super-lightweight carbon body titanium – to ensure a super-stable flange focal distance, even when different shooting scenarios.
using large lenses. Additionally, these looks can also be used as a basic to create new
ALEXA Mini can be operated in a number of ways: by wireless remote color gradings, which can be done in the camera’s menu or by using an
control, as a normal camera with the ARRI MVF-1 multi viewfinder external application like Pomfort Pocket Control.
attached, or with an on-board monitor and controlled via the user In this way ARRI let the user choose its own degree of creativity – to
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button interface on the camera body. select one of the existing looks or to get inspired to create a new one.
With the Camera Control Panel CCP-1, the camera can be used in www.arri.com/arrilooklibrary
studio mode with right-hand side interface, allowing camera
controls to be accessed while the operator is framing through the
Perfect for gimbal mounts and multicopters optical viewfinder.

Designed with new-generation brushless gimbals, multicopters

and other specialized rigs in mind, ALEXA Mini is light enough to be
comfortably held at arm’s length in a hand rig, while its compact
BEST OVERALL IMAGE QUALITY
size also makes it ideal for tight shooting conditions, as well as
underwater, car, action, and 3D shoots. The key advantage of ALEXA Mini is the
combination of a compact and lightweight form
One of the new features of ALEXA Mini Software Update (SUP) 5.0
factor with the same unparalleled image
is the EXT Sync function that allows the sensors and operational
quality that has made the ARRI ALEXA system
parameters of up to 15 ALEXA Mini cameras to be synchronized
a gold standard for the industry.
Versatile mounting and shooting options
to a master ALEXA Mini. EXT Sync simplifies the setup and
control of multi-camera 3D, VR, and VFX applications, permitting Combine the Mini with any other ALEXA camera
the entire multi-camera setup to be operated as if it was one single and you will have perfectly matched images,
camera. even on anamorphic productions – thanks to the
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4:3 sensor and automatic de-squeeze function.

Workflows will also be identical, with options to
record ProRes or uncompressed MXF/ARRIRAW
in-camera to CFast 2.0 cards. •  4:3 sensor for anamorphic productions

•  ProRes up to 200 fps

•  ARRIRAW

VFX multi-camera rig

 THE PERFECT MATCH - GREATER EFFICIENCY ON SET AND IN POST
MASTER GRIPS AND ALEXA MINI
WITH EF LENSES

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SINGLE SYSTEM APPROACH

With ALEXA Mini, no extra time needs to be spent on set configuring third-party cameras previously required for specialized shots,
or on wrangling the image files coming out of them.

The advantages extend into postproduction: working with ALEXA Mini eliminates time-consuming difficulties in the grade caused
by combining small cameras from other manufacturers with an ALEXA shooting kit, as all images come from the same sensor
and share the same color space. The ability to use CDLs and 3D LUTs in-camera for on-set color management will also reduce time
and money spent in post.

This product combination is the ideal

support for all action shots, sport reports,
documentaries, or any other moments, where INTEGRATED FUNCTIONS
a super light camera set is required. Thanks to The ALEXA Mini’s integrated lens motor controller allows
the low weight of all components, it is a real take focus, iris, and zoom settings to be controlled from ARRI
away system, and with its compact size it also fits hand units, without an additional external box. Further
easily in a backpack. Solid materials, sealed electronics, operational settings can be made remotely when working
and an unrestricted compatibility ensure a smooth workflow with the ARRI WCU-4 hand unit, including playback control
for receiving the typical cinematic ARRI HDR look, no matter how and the ability to remotely load user setups.
adverse the circumstances are.
Built-in WiFi connectivity facilitates remote control of
Handy for single operators, the combination with the ARRI Master Grips additionally camera functions from iOS devices, with no need for a
guarantee effective stabilization with comprehensive lens and iris control by one special app. The motorized and remotely controllable
fingertip. With an intuitive user Interface, the Master Grips are easy to set up either internal ND filters permit rapid responses to changing light
via the integrated touchscreen or physical buttons. conditions, and help keep clutter around the camera to a
minimum.

Yves Krier

FUTURE-PROOF TECHNOLOGY
LENS METADATA
WITH 4K UHD, HDR, AND HFR RECORDING
Integrated ARRI Lens Data System technology brings
ARRI’s holistic approach to image quality makes ALEXA
the added value of frame-accurate metadata about
the most future-proof camera system available today,
focus, iris and zoom settings. With these lens settings
and the safest investment for tomorrow. By striking
and exact depth-of-field displayed live on wireless
a perfect balance between pixel size and resolution,
hand units, precise adjustments can be made during
DP: Daniel Clarke ALEXA Mini is able to capture a wider dynamic range,
a shot. The data also allows lens mapping to pre-
truer colors, lower noise and more natural skin tones
marked focus rings and reduces the time and expense
than other cameras, whether the chosen output is HD,
involved in achieving complex visual effects in post.
2K, 4K UHD, or one of the native resolution outputs like
uncompressed ARRIRAW 2.8K or ProRes 3.2K.

DP: Dan Macarthur

ACCESSORIES FOR ALEXA MINI Side Accessory Plate SAP-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Accessory plate that offers accessory mounting
threads at the rear-end of the camera body, as Camera type 35mm format film-style digital camera with lightweight and compact carbon body, switchable active sensor area, support for ARRI MVF-1 viewfin-
Studio Set for ALEXA Mini well as compatibility with the Rod Mounting der, built-in remote control capabilities via ARRI Electronic Control system and WiFi, support for LBUS lens motors, built-in motorized ND filters,
Bracket RMB-3. interchangeable lens mounts, ARRI Lens Data System and ARRI Lens Data Archive
A new studio set, comprising four accessories in
one. With a simple interface, the Studio Set for Sensor 35mm format ARRI ALEV III CMOS with Bayer pattern color filter array (28.17x18.13)
ALEXA Mini allows rapid and tool-less transitions Rod Mounting Bracket RMB-3 Dynamic range 14.5+ stops
between configurations. The RMB-3 offers support for a single 19 mm rod Active photo sites S16HD 1600x900 (1760x980), HD 2880x1620 (3168x1772), 2K 2868x1612 (3154x1764), 3.2K 3200x1800 (3424x1926),
(15 mm rod via reduction insert) and provides (with surround view) 4K UHD 3200x1800 (3424x1926), 4:3 2.8K* 2880x2160 (3168x2160), 2.39:1 2K Anamorphic* 2560x2145 (3424x2202),
ALEXA Mini Viewfinder mounting solutions for accessories such as lens HD Anamorphic* 1920x2160 (3424x2202), ARRIRAW 16:9 2.8K** 2880x1620 (3168x1762), ARRIRAW Open Gate 3.4K*** 3424x2202 (3424x2202)

ALEXA Mini can be equipped with a multi- motors or lightweight viewfinder mounts. Recording codecs ARRIRAW**, ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT (all with embedded audio & metadata)
viewfinder that makes life incredibly easy Recording media SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 120 GB (SDCFP-120G), SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 128 GB (SDCFP-128G, Version A, B),
Mini Viewfinder Bracket MVB-1 Lexar 3600x CFast 2.0 128 GB (LC128CRBxx3600), Lexar 3600x CFast 2.0 256 GB (LC256CRBxx3600)
for single-operator users, combining a high-
resolution OLED eyepiece with a fold-away LCD The MVB-1 contains all necessary rods and Recording formats ProRes ProRes anamorphic formats with 2x in-camera de-squeeze
monitor. Comprises ALEXA Mini labeled MVF-1 brackets to mount an MVF-1 viewfinder to the S16 HD 1920 x 1080 (up-sampled from 1600 x 900) HD Anamorphic* 1920 x 1080
(AMIRA EVF) and 75 cm viewfinder cable. camera via MAP-2. HD 1920 x 1080 2.39:1 2K Anamorphic* 2048 x 858
2K 2048 x 1152
Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI 5" OLED Monitor Broadcast Plate for ALEXA Mini
3.2K 3200 x 1800
5" OLED monitor with integrated H.264 recorder The ARRI Broadcast Plate for ALEXA Mini is an
4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (up-sampled from 3.2K)
and touchscreen interface supporting camera adjustable base plate designed for documentary-
4:3 2.8K* 2880 x 2160 (padded to 2944 x 2160)
control. Includes SDI cable and power/ style filming.
MXF/ARRIRAW (in-camera recording to MXF-wrapped MXF/ARRIRAW Open Gate modes with active image area
communication cable that connects to the ARRIRAW files) matching 4:3 ProRes modes
Compact Shoulder Pad CSP-1
EXT connector on ALEXA Mini and AMIRA. 2.8K 16:9** 2880 x 1620 4:3 2.8K (OG 3.4K)*** 2880 x 2160 (Recording in Open Gate 3.4K)
The CSP-1 shoulder pad clamps onto 15 mm
LWS rods either in front of or behind the base Open Gate 3.4K*** 3424 x 2202 2.39:1 Ana. (OG 3.4K)*** 2560 x 2145 (Recording in Open Gate 3.4K)
Lightweight Adapter Plate MAP-1
plate, to achieve the best possible balance on 16:9 HD Ana. (OG 3.4K)*** 1920 x 2160 (Recording in Open Gate 3.4K)
Lightweight adapter plate offering 3/8" and
the shoulder. With CSP-1 attached, the camera
1/4" centered threads, as well as interfaces for Recording frame rates ProRes ARRIRAW
rig can be safely put down on a flat surface.
the ALEXA Mini Side Bracket MSB-1 and Rod S16HD, HD, 2K ProRes 422LT, 422, 422HQ, 4444 200fps 16:9 2.8K** ARRIRAW 48fps
Mounting Bracket RMB-3. Low Bracket for CSP-1 ProRes 4444XQ 120fps 30fps
Open Gate 3.4K*** ARRIRAW

Adapter Plate with Rod Support MAP-2 The Low Bracket for CSP-1 is specifically designed 3.2K, 4K UHD ProRes 422LT, 422, 422HQ, 4444 60fps
for the Mini Adapter Plate MAP-2. When fitted to ProRes 4444XQ 30fps
Base plate for 15 mm lightweight support. Fits the Camera Shoulder Pad CSP-1, this low bracket
to the top and bottom of the ALEXA Mini. The : 4:3 2.8K* ProRes 422LT, 422, 422HQ, 4444, 4444XQ 50fps
makes handheld camera operating easier by
MAP-2 is compatible with studio bridge plates via lowering the ALEXA Mini on the shoulder by 15 mm.
HD Ana.*, ProRes 422LT, 422, 422HQ, 4444, 4444XQ 120fps
the Bridge Plate Adapter BPA-4. 2.39:1 Ana.*
Bridge Plate Adapter BPA-4
Mini Side Bracket MSB-1 Lens mounts Titanium PL mount with L-Bus connector and LDS, EF Mount, PL mount w/ Hirose connector and LDS, B4 mount w/ Hirose connector
Spacer that allows standard bridge plates to
Side brackets featuring sturdy rosettes as well as Viewfinder Multi Viewfinder MVF-1 (OLED, 1280x720) with flip-out LCD screen (800x400) and military-grade connector to camera, Camera Control Panel (CCP-1)
be mounted to the ALEXA Mini Adapter Plate
3/8" and 1/4" industry-standard threads for the LCD control panel with option to daisy-chain MVF-1
MAP-2. The BPA-4 also features centered 3/8"
mounting of handles and accessories. Control interface Soft buttons and OSD on SDI output, integration of Transvideo Starlite HD5-ARRI touch interface, WCU-4 hand unit with control over
and 1/4" threads for standard tripod plates.
operational parameters
Mini Side Bracket MSB-2 Shutter Electronic shutter
Battery Adapter Plate BAP-1
Side bracket with integrated Rod Mounting Shutter angle from 5.0° to 356.0°, adjustable with 1/10 degree precision
The BAP-1 battery plate allows industry- Exposure time from 1s to 1/8000s, adjustable with 1/1000 seconds precision
Bracket RMB-3. Particularly useful for short
standard battery mounts such as V-Mount and Filters Integrated motorized ND filters, FSND 0.6, 1.2, 2.1
single 19mm rods to attache transmitter or other
Gold Mount to fit to 15 mm LWS rods. It can be Exposure index
accessories. Adjustable from EI 160-3200 in 1/3 stops (EI 800 base sensitivity)
offset in order to clear the rear card slots or to
Exposure latitude 14.5+ stops over the entire sensitivity range from EI 160 to EI 3200 as measured with the ARRI Dynamic Range Test Chart (DRTC-1)
Compact Bridge Plate CBP-1 optimize balance.
White balance Automatic calculation or manual white balance for 2000K to 11000K, adjustable in 10K steps
Robust base plate featuring a built-in shoulder Battery Adapter Plate BAP-2 Presets for 3200K (tungsten), 4300K (fluorescent), 5600K (daylight) and 7000K (daylight cool)
pad and an integrated sliding bridge plate. The Color correction While white balance changes the red/blue hue of the image, color correction changes green/magenta
Side-mounted plate designed for the standard
plate can swiftly convert to fit various stabilizer Adjustable range from -16 to +16CC. 1 CC corresponds to 035 Kodak CC values or 1/8 Rosco values
mounting points of IDX and Anton Bauer battery
systems such as the TRINITY and MAXIMA. Focus and exposure control Color peaking, aperture peaking, false color, zebra, waveform
adapter plates. This plate provides an ideal
Image processing 16bit linear internal image processing in full ALEXA Wide Gamut/Log C color space
Single Support Rod 90 mm x 19 mm placement of the battery for use in compact
Target output color spaces: Log C, Rec 709 or Rec 2020
setups such as handheld camera stabilizers and
Short version of ARRI’s single rods that can be multi-rotor aircraft.
Look management ARRI Look File V2 (ALF-2), complete look functions, ARRI Look Library
used with all 19 mm rod brackets such as MSB-2 Adjustable image parameters Knee, Gamma, Saturation, Black Gamma, Saturation by Hue
or RMB-3. Adapter Plate Mk II for ALEXA Mini ASC CDL parameters (Slope, Offset, Power, Saturation)
Audio 1x Lemo 5 pin Audio IN for 2 channels, line level, 24 bit PCM, 48 kHz
Solid battery adapter featuring a battery power- Uncompressed PCM audio recording to ARRIRAW, ProRes and embedded in all HD-SDI outputs
Single Support Rod 150 mm x 19 mm
in connector. Available in Gold Mount and
A lightweight 150 mm support rod for single use. Monitor outputs 2x HD-SDI outputs: 1.5G, 3G and 6G; uncompressed HD/UHD video with embedded audio, timecode, metadata and recording flag
V-mount versions.
Inputs Timecode (i/o), Genlock (optional activation through ARRI service)
Stabilizer Plate for CBP Power Splitting Box Mk II Other interfaces LBUS connector (on Titanium PL mount) for lens motors and accessories, EXT accessory interface w. RS pin and unregulated power output
Balance plate that allows the ALEXA Mini to be (outputs battery voltage), White coded radio interface for ARRI lens and camera remote control, WiFi (host and client mode),
Proven battery solution featuring a battery Ethernet (for camera remote control and service), USB 2.0 (for user setup files, look files etc.)
moved effortlessly between a tripod and TRINITY, power-in connector. Available in Gold Mount and
MAXIMA, or third-party stabilizer systems. Remote control Web-based remote control from phones, tablets and laptops via WiFi or Ethernet
V-mount versions. Wireless Compact Unit WCU-4 for lens control and control of main operational parameters
General Purpose IO Box GPB-1 offering 14 freely configurable user buttons, connects to the camera’s EXT port
Rear Accessory Bracket RAB-1 EXT-RS Adapter Camera Access Protocol for control over look file parameters and/or operational parameters
An extension to the Mini Adapter Plate MAP-2 Short adapter cable that connects to the EXT Synchronization EXT Sync master/slave(s) mode for precision synchronization of sensor timing and operational settings for 3D, VFX plates and VR for up to 16 cameras
that offers flexible sliding support for modern connector of the ALEXA Mini and provides a Power input Lemo 8-pin, 10.5-34 V DC
battery solutions. 3-pin RS connector. Sound level < 20 dB(A) at standard frame rates
Environmental -20° C to +45° C (-4° F to +113° F) @ 95% humidity max, non-condensing, splash and dust-proof through sealed electronics
Visit our webpage for more information: www.arri.com/alexamini Dimensions Length: 185mm / 7.3”, Width: 125mm / 4.9”, Height: 140mm / 5.5” (camera body with PL lens mount)
Weight ~ 2.3kg / 5lbs (camera body with titanium PL lens mount)
* requires ALEXA Mini 4:3 License Key ** requires ALEXA Mini ARRIRAW License Key *** requires both ALEXA Mini 4:3 and ARRIRAW Licenses Keys
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140.00 mm / 5.51"

184.75 mm / 7.28" 125.00 mm / 4.92"

GLOBAL SERVICE
AND SUPPORT
The ALEXA Mini and its accessories are built
to withstand hard, prolonged use on set.
Every single tool is backed by ARRI’s worldwide
network of official service centers, offering
support 24 hours a day, five days a week.

Please contact your local dealer for more information

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