ARRI ALEXA 35 - User Manual

ALEXA 35
Software Update Package 1.0.3
U S E R M A N U A L
July 18, 2022
ALEXA 35
Software Update Package 1.0.3
U S E R M A N U A L
July 18, 2022

Summary

Camera Body Overview: Front and Left

Camera Body Overview: Right Side and Controls

Control Buttons and Indicators

Describes REC/LOCK/User buttons, status LEDs, and side display/jogwheel.

Camera Body Overview: Connector Details

Camera Body Overview: Rear Components

Camera Body Overview: Top and Bottom Ports

Camera Body Overview: Media Bay

Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 Overview: Monitor and Connections

Flip-out Monitor and Controls

Describes the flip-out monitor, its controls, and connectors.

Power Supply: Inputs and Switching

Power Inputs and Switching On;Off

Details camera power inputs and how to switch the camera on/off.

Power Supply: Outputs, Consumption, and Warnings

Power Outputs, Consumption, and Warnings

Details power outputs, total available power, and power consumption.

Power Supply: Preferences and Settings

Menu Operation: Navigation and HOME Screen

Menu Navigation and HOME Screen Overview

Explains how to navigate menus and the purpose of the HOME screen.

Menu Operation: HOME Screen Details

HOME Screen Parameter Details

Describes FPS, TC, SHUTTER, EI, ND Filter, WB, and Status Section info.

Status Information and Overlays: Top Bar

Status Info Top Bar Elements

Details the information displayed in the top status bar on EVF/SDI outputs.

Status Information and Overlays: Bottom Bar

Status Info Bottom Bar Elements

Details the information in the bottom status bar regarding clip, status, timecode, etc.

Status Information and Overlays: EVF;SDI Status

Status Information and Overlays: Camera Status Indicators

Status Information and Overlays: Overlay Configuration

Overlay Configuration Options

Details overlay types like center marker, frame lines, electronic horizon, and their configuration.

Status Information and Overlays: Brightness and Flip-out Monitor

Main Parameters: Project Settings

Project Rate and Camera Index

Details project rate settings and assigning a camera index for identification.

Main Parameters: Camera Index Color and Sensor Frame Rate

Camera Index Color and Sensor Frame Rate

Main Parameters: Shutter Settings

Shutter Angle and Exposure Time

Explains how to adjust shutter angle or exposure time.

Main Parameters: Exposure Index

Exposure Index Explained

Details how the exposure index affects sensor signal and LogC4 image.

Main Parameters: ND Filter and White Balance

ND Filter and White Balance Settings

Covers setting the built-in ND filter and white balance.

Main Parameters: Timecode Functionality

Timecode Importance and Run Modes

Explains timecode importance and Rec Run vs. Free Run modes.

Main Parameters: Timecode Modes and Manual Setting

Timecode Modes and Manual Setting

Details Regen, Preset, Jam Sync timecode modes and manual setting.

Main Parameters: Timecode Offset

Look Settings: LogC4 Color Processing

LogC4 Color Processing and VF;SDI Options

Explains ARRI LogC4 encoding and VF/SDI processing options.

Recording: Medium Handling

Recording Medium: Hot Surfaces and Handling Notices

Recording: Media Insertion, Removal, and Erasing

Media Insertion, Removal, and Erasing

Recording: Drive States and Codecs

Drive States, Media Info, and Recording Codecs

Covers drive LED states, media information, and MXF/ARRIRAW/ProRes codecs.

Recording: Sensor Mode and Resolution

Sensor Mode and Recording Resolution

Explains how sensor mode affects frame rate and how to select recording resolution.

Recording: Sensor Modes and Resolutions (Part 1)

Sensor Modes and Resolutions

Recording: Sensor Modes and Resolutions (Part 2)

Sensor Modes and Resolutions (cont.)

Recording: Starting Recording and Prerecording

Starting Recording and Prerecording Function

Explains methods to start/stop recording and the prerecording feature.

Recording: Prerecording Duration Table

Recording: Clip Naming Scheme

Clip Naming Scheme

Recording: Audio Inputs and Outputs

Audio Inputs and Outputs

Details audio inputs (connector, internal mics) and outputs (SDI, headphones).

Recording: Audio Activation and Channel Routing

Audio Recording Activation and Channel Routing

Explains how to enable audio recording and route audio channels.

Recording: Audio Gain, Headphones, Beepers

Audio Gain, Headphones, Reference Tone, and Beepers

Monitoring: Surround View

Surround View Functionality

Monitoring: Magnification Settings

Magnification Settings

Monitoring: Frame Lines and Center Mark

Frame Lines and Center Mark Configuration

Monitoring: Frame Line Display and Opacity

Monitoring: User Rectangles and False Color

User Rectangles and False Color Tool

Monitoring: Peaking Settings

Peaking Settings

Monitoring: Zoom Functionality

Zoom Functionality

Monitoring: SDI Settings

SDI Image and Format Settings

Details SDI image output (clean/processed) and format settings.

Monitoring: EVF and SDI Settings

EVF and SDI Settings

Monitoring: EVF Heating, Rotation, Monitor Settings, Return In

Monitoring: SDI Color Bars

User Buttons: Assigning Functions

Assigning Functions to User Buttons

Explains how to assign functions to camera, MVF-2, and accessory user buttons.

Synchronization: Genlock and Sync Shift

Genlock Sync and Sync Shift

Explains how to synchronize the camera using Genlock or Timecode signals and sync shift.

Sensor Settings: Mirroring

Sensor Settings: User Pixel Masking

User Pixel Masking Overview

Sensor Settings: Pixel Mask Generation

User Pixel Mask Generation and Application

System Settings: Software and Component Updates

Software and Component Updates

Details updating camera software, MVF-2, and lens mount firmware.

System Settings: Device Updates

LBUS, Drive, and PDM-1 Updates

Explains how to update LBUS devices, Codex Compact Drives, and PDM-1.

User Setups: Saving and Loading

Saving and Loading User Setups

Explains how to save current configurations and load them later.

Network: WiFi Settings

Network Connection and WiFi Settings

Details network connection options via Ethernet/WiFi and WiFi power/mode settings.

Network: WiFi Host Channel and Password

WiFi Host Channel and Password

Network: Ethernet and Streaming Metadata

Ethernet Settings and Streaming Metadata

Network: Streaming Port and Enabling

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): White Radio

White Radio Configuration and Channels

Details the white radio setup for wireless control and channel selection.

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): Lens Motors

Region Setting and Lens Motors Overview

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): Motor Calibration

Motor Calibration and Torque Settings

Explains lens motor calibration, torque, direction, and teeth count settings.

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): Lens Data Systems

Lens Data Systems: LDS, Cooke;i, and Capabilities

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): Lens Data Archive

Lens Data Archive and Favorites List

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): Changing a Lens

Changing a Lens: Warnings and Procedures

Provides warnings and steps for changing camera lenses safely.

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): Lens Mounts and EF Iris

Lens Mounts and EF Lens Iris Adjustment

Details lens mount types and adjusting EF lens iris.

Lens & Electronic Control System (ECS): Enable Lens Mount

Remote Control: Web Remote

Web Remote Overview and Functions

Details how to use the Web Remote feature for camera control.

Remote Control: CAP and Companion App

Camera Access Protocol (CAP) and Companion App

Explains CAP for remote control and the Camera Companion App.

Remote Control: Hand Units

Hand Units Hi-5 and WCU-4 Control Functions

ARRI ALEXA 35 Specifications

General

Sensor Size	Super 35
Dynamic Range	17 stops
Base ISO	800
Internal Recording Media	Codex Compact Drive
Sensor Type	ARRI ALEV 4 CMOS
Resolution	4608 x 3164
Lens Mount	PL mount
ISO Range	160 to 3200
Recording Formats	ARRIRAW, Apple ProRes
Frame Rates	Up to 120 fps
Power Consumption	Approx. 90 W
Weight	Approx. 2.9 kg (body only)