ARRI ALEXA Mini User Manual

Camera controls 39
Overlay menu
The overlay menu allows the user to control the basic camera parameters FPS,
Shutter, Exposure Index, ND filter and WB.
It can be activated and deactivated by pressing the buttons FN+1.
The overlay menu is active on the EVF and monitor images of the MVF-1, as well on
the SDI out (if SDI processing is activated).
See chapter "Overlay menu" for detailed info.
9.2 Recording button
NOTICE
Pressing a recording button returns the MVF-1 user interface to the home screen
and disables the menu access.
Recording also disables the home screen buttons for FPS, TC, Shutter, and Look
settings.
RECREC
1
2
To start recording:
Prerequisite: The camera is prepared.
1. Preset all buttons.
2. Press REC (1) on the left camera side.
The camera starts recording. The recording status LED (2) reflects the recording
status:
Recording status
LED (2) is...
Camera is...
solid green ready for recording
solid red recording
flashing red Recording starts/stops
off not ready for recording. Check if the CFast 2.0 card
is valid. If not: Insert a valid CFast 2.0 card. See
page 142.

ARRI ALEXA Mini Specifications

General

Sensor Type	ALEV III CMOS
Dynamic Range	14+ stops
Recording Formats	ARRIRAW, ProRes
Power Input	10.5-34 V DC
Base Sensitivity	EI 800
Lens Mount	PL mount
Weight	2.3 kg
ISO Range	160 to 3200
Frame Rates	0.75 - 200 fps (depending on recording format and sensor mode)
Dimensions	185 mm x 125 mm x 140 mm
Power Consumption	Approx. 50 W
Outputs	HD-SDI
Sensor Size	Super 35 format