ARRI ALEXA Series User Manual

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Contents
1 Disclaimer 8
1.1 About This Manual ................................................................. 11
2 Scope 12
3 Introduction to the ALEXA 14
4 Layout of the ALEXA 21
5 Safety Guidelines 25
5.1 Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications .................... 25
5.2 General Safety Guidelines ..................................................... 25
5.3 Specific Safety Instructions ................................................... 26
6 General Precautions 28
6.1 Storage and Transport ........................................................... 28
6.2 Electromagnetic Interference ................................................ 28
6.3 Condensation .......................................................................... 28
7 Power Supply 30
7.1 Power Management ............................................................... 30
7.2 BAT Connector ........................................................................ 30
7.3 Mains Unit NG 12/26 R ........................................................... 31
7.4 Cine-Style Batteries ................................................................ 31
7.5 Onboard Batteries .................................................................. 32
7.5.1 V-Lock Batteries ...................................................................... 32
7.5.2 Gold Mount Batteries ............................................................. 33
7.6 Power Outputs ........................................................................ 35
7.6.1 Powering 12 V Accessories .................................................... 35
7.6.2 Powering 24 V Accessories .................................................... 35
8 Camera Support 36
8.1 Minimum Equipment Recommended For Operation .......... 36
8.2 Tripod and Remote Heads ..................................................... 36
8.3 Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1 .................................................. 37
8.3.1 Viewfinder Cables ................................................................... 38
8.3.2 Viewfinder Mounting Bracket ................................................ 39

ARRI ALEXA Series Specifications

General

Dynamic Range	14+ stops
Resolution	4.5K (ALEXA LF), 6.5K (ALEXA 65)
Recording Formats	ARRIRAW, Apple ProRes
Lens Mount	PL mount
Viewfinder	Optional EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)
Sensor Size	Super 35 (most models), Large Format (ALEXA LF, ALEXA 65)
ISO Range	EI 160 - EI 3200 (Base ISO 800)