ARRI ALEXA 35
Description
ARRI ALEXA 35 (Production Set 19mm/15mm LWS) + 5TB Codex + 6 x 260Wh 26V Gold Mount Package.
ARRI once again raises the bar for digital cinema capture with the ALEXA 35, a Super35-format camera boasting a new 4:3 4.6K sensor that delivers 2.5 stops of additional dynamic range, improved performance in low light, and richer, more accurate color reproduction. This Production Set combines the ALEXA 35 camera with a Cine License, both an LPL mount and a PL to LPL adapter, a B-mount battery plate with 26V Anton Bauer Gold Mount Plate, a PDM-1 Power Distribution Module, a cage-type set with both 19mm studio and 15mm LWS rod supports, a baseplate, and a dovetail. Compact and easy to operate, the ALEXA 35 offers both MFX / ARRIRAW and MFX/Apple ProRes capture to 1 or 2TB Codex drives with resolutions up to 4.6K and frame rates up to 120p.
4.6K Super35 ARRI ALEV 4 CMOS Sensor
Up to 4.6K 4608 x 3164, Cine License
MXF/ARRIRAW & MXF/Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
17 Stops Dynamic Range
Motorized ND Filters
The ALEXA 35 expands your creative control options using the new REVEAL color science, color matching with existing ARRI cameras, and multiple Texture Files that bestow an ability to select looks akin to choosing a film stock, both during capture and in post-production. Although housed in a compact form, the ALEXA 35 camera incorporates a full feature set, including a left-side display, independent SDI outputs, audio inputs, motorized ND filters, two wireless radios, and both 12 and 24V accessory ports.
4.6K Super35 ARRI ALEV 4 CMOS Sensor
Key to the ALEXA 35’s amazing image quality is a new 4.6K Super35 CMOS sensor offering 17 stops of dynamic range, which is a robust 2.5 stops greater than prior ARRI cameras. Those 2.5 stops are split between 1.5 stops at the top end, resulting in film-like highlight roll-off, and 1 stop at the lower end to see even deeper into shadows without overexposing other areas. Ideal for HDR projects and any backlit setups, the ALEXA 35’s wide dynamic range can also be a boon when tweaking your images in post.
Video Recording Formats
In-camera down-sampling and anamorphic de-squeezing enable the ALEXA 35 to offer a robust array of 19 ARRIRAW and Apple ProRes recording formats with different resolutions, data rates, aspect ratios, and other factors, suiting the camera to a range of production styles. Recording resolutions include 4.6, 4, 3.3, 3, 2.7, and 2K options.
Stray Light Suppression
Stray-light suppression technology is used in both the camera and the new ARRI PL (Hirose or LBUS) lens mounts to deliver the full contrast range from your choice of lenses while eliminating any grayish tones.
High ISO Camera
With an EI of 160 to 6400, the ALEXA 35 offers higher sensitivity and lower noise than ever before in the ARRI lineup, even in low-light settings. An optional Enhanced Sensitivity Mode (EI 2560-6400) works with the camera’s wide dynamic range to produce nuanced images in darker environments and is ideal for impromptu or available-light capture.
REVEAL Color Science
Created with the input of both cinematographers and colorists, ARRI’s REVEAL color science employs six factors to create improved color, contrast, sensitivity, and dynamic range.
A new debayering algorithm combines with the ALEXA 35’s impressive processing power to create cleaner-edged images that are perfect for compositing work.
The new ACE4 color engine converts RGB image data into the ARRI Wide Gamut color space (AWG4), producing more accurate colors and improving color saturation and tracking, even with subtle tones and lower light levels.
The AWG4 camera color space is larger than Rec. 2020 but bypasses “virtual” colors that are outside the human visual spectrum, providing faster grading, easier color space conversion, and compatibility with the ACES system.
A new Log-C 4 tonal curve enables the ALEXA 35’s larger 17-stop dynamic range; note that the Log-C 4 look appears darker before conversion to Rec. 709 or another color space.
New LUTs use the improved sensor, color space, and Log-C 4 to produce optimal shadow tonality, color fidelity, and color-grading base. These new LUTS must be used with Log-C 4; they do not offer the manual control that some used with Log-C 3.
The ALEXA 35 offers backward compatibility for intercutting with ALEXA, ALEXA Mini, and AMIRA images, and the ALEXA Mini LF and ALEXA LF images may be processed via REVEAL to match your ALEXA 35 footage. Processed images will not offer the higher dynamic range nor ARRI Textures but will have cleaner edges, better color, easier grading, and ACES, Log-C 4, and new LUT compatibility.
Versatile Lens Choices
This Lightweight Set comes with both an LBUS LPL mount and a PL to LPL adapter, providing compatibility with a wide array of cine-style lenses. Additional lens mount adapters are available separately, offering access to a vast selection of existing modern and vintage lenses in spherical, anamorphic, Super35, and large format options. The ALEXA 35 is compatible with all common metadata standards and can stream metadata in real time using an optional plug-in.
Full Feature Set in a Compact Form
At 8 x 6 x 5.8″, the ALEXA 35’s compact, rugged form is similar to that of the ALEXA Mini, but it incorporates the features of the larger ALEXA camera. Assistants and operators will appreciate familiar features like a simple menu structure, recording to 1 or 2TB Codex Compact drives, and a temperature-resistant, splash- and dust-proof housing. Updates include the addition of HDR viewing with the MVF-2 viewfinder, adjustable SDI text overlay, the ability to turn individual frame lines on and off, and Info Panels that present camera information in an easy-to-read form.
Interfaces
Left display: The new left-side display is ideal for stabilizer, drone, and crane use, enabling you to view the status and change settings without having an EVF attached. You can even select the ND filter setting to show as the display “screensaver”, creating a quick visual reminder for any stop compensation needed.
Connectors: The right side of the ALEXA 35 offers a full interface, including a second EVF port, two 1.5/3/6/12G-SDI outputs with a return option on the second one, timecode in/out, and both 12 and 24V accessory output ports.
Ethernet: An Ethernet port offers real-time streaming of metadata for use in mixed reality productions (MRP).
Audio: The ALEXA 35 audio options include two internal microphones like the ALEXA Mini LF, one 6-pin LEMO input, one 3.5mm headphone jack, embedded SDI audio, and compatibility with the AEM-1 audio module.
Dedicated Accessories
Mechanical accessories in this 19mm Production Set include dedicated top, side, and bottom components like an EVF support, a top plate and top handle, a bridge plate adapter, side brackets, and a baseplate and dovetail system.
Electronic accessories include the Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 and PDM-1 power distribution module that are part of this set and the separately available AEM-1 audio extension module with one AES3/AES42 and two mic/line mini-XLR inputs.
26V B-Mount Battery Power
The 26V ALEXA 35 camera can be powered using the included ARRI B-Mount battery adapter and separately available batteries. The versatile B-Mount system can also power both 12 and 26V accessories, saving you the weight and space required when using two separate batteries. Third-party adapters from Anton Bauer, Hawk-Woods, and CORE SWX can be used with compatible 26V batteries. A PDM-1 Power Distribution Module is also supplied for adding seven more accessory power ports.
ARRI Tools and Apps
Make both capture and post-production easier with the range of free tools, apps, and tutorials found on the ARRI website. Use the Camera Companion app for single or multicamera remote control, the ARRIRAW HDE Transcoder for reducing ARRIRAW file sizes, and the ARRI Reference tool to create and look at files, for SDR and HDR conversions, and to export Apple ProRes, OpenEXR, and TIFF files.
KEY FEATURES
Imaging
- Lens Mount: ARRI PL/LPL
- Lens Communication: Yes
Sensor
- Resolution: 4.6K
- Type: Super35 CMOS
- Pixel Pitch: 6.075 µm
Built-In ND Filter
- Type: Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Exposure Control
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Shutter Speed: 1/8000 to 1 Second
- ISO Sensitivity: 160 to 6400
- Shutter Angle: 5 to 356°
- Advertised Dynamic Range: 17 Stops
White Balance
- Range: 2000 to 11,000K
Internal Video Capture
- Raw Recording:
- ARRIRAW 4608 x 3164 up to 75 fps
- 4608 x 2592 up to 75 fps
- 4096 x 2304 up to 120 fps
- 4096 x 2048 up to 120 fps
- 3328 x 2790 up to 100 fps
- 3072 x 3072 up to 100 fps
Recording Modes
- Formats: MXF/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 4444/ProRes 4444XQ/Raw 4.6K (4608 x 3164)
Sensor Crop Modes
- Super16 2K (2048 x 1152) Sensor Crop
While Recording
- 4.6K (4608 x 2592) in 16:9
- 4K (4096 x 2048) in 2:1
- 4K (4096 x 2034) in 16:9
- 4K (4096 x 1716) in 2.39:1
- 3.8K (3840 x 2160) in 16:9
- 3.3K (3328 x 2790) in 6:5
- 3.8K (3840 x 1920) in 2:1
- 3K (3072 x 3072) in 1:1
- 2.7K (2743 x 3086) in 8:9
- 2K (2048 x 1152) in 16:9
- 1080p (1920 x 1080) in 16:9
Variable Frame Rates
- 0.75 Up to 120 fps
Gamma Curve
- ARRI Log C4, Rec 2100 HLG, Rec 2100 PQ, Rec709, Rec2020
Recording Limit
- Unlimited
Built-In Microphone
- Type: Stereo
Audio Recording
- 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM
Audio Interface
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: Codex Compact Drive
- Video I/O: 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output, 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Input/Output
- Audio I/O: 1 x LEMO 6-Pin Line Input, 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
- Power I/O: 1 x LEMO 8-Pin (20.5 to 33.6 VDC) Input
- Other I/O: 2 x CoaXPress Viewfinder
- Control Input/Output: 1 x LEMO 4-Pin (Serial) Data Input/Output, 1 x LEMO 5-Pin (Timecode) Input/Output, 1 x LEMO 10-Pin (Ethernet) Control, 1 x BNC (Sync) Input/Output, 1 x USB Type-C Data Input/Output, 1 x Pogo 5-Pin, 1 x Pogo 18-Pin
- Wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Control
Monitor
- Size: 4″
- Resolution: 800 x 400
- Display Type: Included External LCD
- Secondary Display: Side: LCD Status Display
Viewfinder
- Type: Removable Electronic (OLED)
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Focus Type
- Manual Focus Only
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
- Storage Temperature: -22 to 158°F / -30 to 70°C
General
- Power Consumption: 90 W
- Tripod Mounting Thread: 1/4″-20 Female, 3/8″-16 Female
- Material of Construction: Aluminum
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 x 6 x 5.8″ / 203 x 152.5 x 147 mm
- Weight: 6.4 lb / 2.9 kg