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Meet the New ARRI ALEXA 35

By Mike Maher

Published: June 01, 2022 Last Updated: June 01, 2022

ARRI has announced their newest digital cinema camera, the ALEXA 35. Meet the new standard for filmmaking cameras.

The new ARRI ALEXA 35 has a native 4.6K Super 35 sensor, 17 stops of dynamic range, records native 4K up to 120fps, and is ARRI’s smallest full-feature production camera.

This camera is the latest in the Super 35 sensor family and goes alongside the existing 65 and LF sensors. It has five interchangeable lens mounts, two scratch mics, and internal FSND filters.

The camera has a new side display that allows you to make changes without a viewfinder, and your assistant camera crew will love the body-mounted LBUS connector, built-in serial port for distance measuring devices, and hot-pluggable viewfinder.

The ALEXA 35 in Action

The ALEXA 35 was spectacular—it outperformed all my expectations. I could not get the camera to clip—the dynamic range is so wide and impressive. This is a completely new generation.
– Erik Messerschmidt ASC, Cinematographer

The camera also features an Enhanced Sensitivity Mode, which allows for better capture in low-light conditions, and a new Reveal color science that captures much more delicate hues and colors.

In addition, the built-in ARRI Textures allow DPs to select the amount of grain, sharpness, and contrast as if you were choosing from different film stock. These textures can also be locked, allowing cinematographers to maintain control of the image versus seeing the final look completely change in post.

The Alexa 35 can capture footage in 19 different formats, from ARRIRAW to Apple ProRes.

Built to Last Generations

The camera also excels with its durability, which you can see on display in this heart-attack-inducing presentation.

ARRI puts every ALEXA 35 through extreme temperature and vibration tests to ensure a lifetime of reliable service onset.

The ALEXA 35 was shaken, frozen, cooked, and pounded with blunt force in its development phase.

Availability and Price

The ARRI ALEXA 35 is available in three packages:

ALEXA 35 Production Set: $77,940
ALEXA 35 Lightweight Set: $75,100
ALEXA 35 Body & LPL Mount: $64,880

ARRI ALEXA 35 Short Film Series: “Encounters”

ARRI has also released a series of eleven shorts to show off the variety of images you can capture on the new Alexa 35. Check out this playlist for each of the shorts.

ARRI Alexa 35 Tech Specs

Here are all the nitty-gritty details:

Sensor Type: Super 35 format ARRI ALEV 4 CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array
Sensor Maximum Number of Photosites and Size: 4608 x 3164 | 27.99 x 19.22 mm / 1.102x 0.757” | Ø 33.96 mm / 1.337”
Sensor Frame Rates: 0.75 – 120fps
Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs (camera body with three antennas and LPL mount (LBUS))
Photosite Pitch: 6.075 μm
Sensor Active Image Area (photosites): 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate: 4608 x 3164 | 4.6K 16:9: 4608 x 2592 | 4K 16:9: 4096 x 2304 | 4K 2:1: 4096 x 2048 | 3.3K 6:5: 3328 x 2790 | 3K 1:1: 3072 x 3072 | 2.7K 8:9: 2743 x 3086 | 2K 16:9 S16: 2048 x 1152
Sensor Active Image Area (dimensions): 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate: 28.0 x 19.2 mm / 1.102 x 0.756” | 4.6K 16:9: 28.0 x 15.7 mm / 1.102 x 0.618” | 4K 16:9: 24.9 x 14.0 mm / 0.980 x 0.551” | 4K 2:1: 24.9 x 12.4 mm / 0.980 x 0.490” | 3.3K 6:5: 20.22 x 16.95 mm / 0.796 x 0.693” | 3K 1:1: 18.7 x 18.7 mm / 0.737 x 0.737” | 2.7K 8:9: 16.7 x 18.7 mm / 0.656 x 0.738” | 2K 16:9 S16: 12.4 x 7.0 mm / 0.490 x 0.276”
Recording File Container Size (pixels): 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate: 4.6K (4608 x 3164) | 4.6K 16:9: 4.6K (4608 x 2592), 4K (4096 x 2304) | 4K 16:9: 4K (4096 x 2304), UHD (3840 x 2160), 2K (2048 x 1152), HD (1920 x 1080) | 4K 2:1: 4K (4096 x 2048) | 3.3K 6:5: 3.3K (3328 x 2790), 4K (4096 x 1716) | 3K 1:1: 3K (3072 x 3072), 3.8K (3840 x 1920) | 2.7K 8:9: UHD (3840 x 2160) | 2K 16:9 S16: 2K (2048 x 1152)
Recording File Image Content (pixel): Identical to recording file container size
Dynamic Range: 17 stops
Exposure Index: Adjustable from EI 160 – 6400 in 1/3 stops
Shutter: Electronic shutter, 5.0°- 356° or 1s – 1/8000s
Recording Formats: MXF/ARRIRAW | MXF/Apple ProRes 4444 XQ | MXF/Apple ProRes 4444 | MXF/Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Recording Media: Codex Compact Drive 1TB (CA08-1024) | Codex Compact Drive 2TB (CB16-2048)
Recording Frame Rates: ARRIRAW 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate: 35 / 75fps | ARRIRAW 4.6K 16:9 – 4.6K: 45 / 75fps | ARRIRAW 4K 16:9 – 4K: 55 / 120fps | ARRIRAW 4K 2:1 – 4K: 65 / 120fps | ARRIRAW 3.3K 6:5 – 3.3K: 55 / 100fps | ARRIRAW 3K 1:1 – 3K: 55 / 100fps | Apple ProRes 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate: 60 / 60fps | Apple ProRes 4.6K 16:9 – 4K: 75 / 75fps | Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 – 4K: 100 / 100fps | Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 – UHD: 120 / 120fps | Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 – 2K: 120 / 120fps | Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 – HD: 120 / 120fps | Apple ProRes 4K 2:1 – 4K: 120 / 120fps | Apple ProRes 3.3K 6:5 – 3.3K: 75 / 75fps | Apple ProRes 3.3K 6:5 – 4K 2.39:1 Ana. 2x: 90 / 90fps | Apple ProRes 3K 1:1 – 3K: 90 / 90fps | Apple ProRes 3K 1:1 – 3.8K 2:1 Ana. 2x: 100 / 100fps | Apple ProRes 2.7K 8:9 – UHD 16:9 Ana. 2x: 100 / 100fps | Apple ProRes 2K 16:9 S16 – 2K: 120 / 120fps | (Compact Drive 1TB / 2TB)
Recording Modes: Standard real-time recording | pre-recording
Viewfinder Type: Multi-viewfinder MVF-2 with 4″ flip-out monitor
Viewfinder Technology: OLED viewfinder display | LCD fold out monitor
Viewfinder Resolution (pixel): 1920 x 1080
Viewfinder Diopter: Adjustable from -5 to +5 diopters
Color Output: Rec 709 | Rec 2020 | Rec 2100 PQ | Rec 2100 HLG | LogC4 | Custom Look (ARRI Look File ALF-4)
Look Control: Import of custom 3D LUT | ASC CDL parameters (slope, offset, power, saturation) | ARRI Look Library | ARRI Textures
White Balance: Manual and auto white balance, adjustable from 2000K to 11000K in 10K steps | color correction adjustable range from -16 to +16 CC | 1 CC corresponds to 035 Kodak CC values or 1/8 Rosco values
Filters: Four position built-in motorized ND filter: Clear, 0.6, 1.2, 1.8 | fixed optical low pass, UV, IR filter
Image Outputs: 2x VF custom CoaXPress connectors for MVF-2 viewfinder | 2x 12G SDI (BNC): 422 1.5G HD, 422 3G HD, 444 3G HD, 422 6G UHD, 422 12G UHD, 444 12G UHD
Lens Squeeze Factors: 1.00, 1.25, 1.30, 1.33, 1.50, 1.65, 1.80, 1.85, 2.00
Exposure and Focus Tools: False color | zoom | aperture and color peaking
Audio Input: 1x LEMO 6pin balanced stereo line in with 12V power output | line input max. level +24 dBu correlating to 0 dBFS | two built-in microphones for scratch audio | with Audio Extension Module AEM-1: additional 3x TA3 connectors (MIC/Line, +48 V, AES)
Audio Output: SDI (embedded) | 3,5mm stereo headphone jack (on MVF-2)
Audio Recording: 4 channel linear PCM, 24 bit 48 kHz
Remote Control Options: MVF-2 viewfinder as wired remote control with 10m/33ft cable | Camera Companion App | ARRI Electronic Control System (ECS) | web-based remote control via Ethernet & WiFi (beta version) | Camera Access Protocol (CAP) via Ethernet & WiFi | GPIO interface for integration with custom control interfaces
Interfaces: 1x LBUS (LEMO 4-pin) for lens motors, daisy-chainable | 1x SERIAL (LEMO 4-pin) for distance measuring accessories | 1x TC (LEMO 5-pin) for timecode in/out | 1x ETH (LEMO 10-pin) for remote control and service | 1x SYNC IN (BNC) for Genlock synchronization | 1x RET IN (BNC, switchable on SDI 2) | 1x USB-C for user setups, look files, etc. | 1x rear interface (18-pin Pogo) for connection of modules and battery adapters | 1x top interface (5-pin Pogo)
Wireless Interfaces: Built-in WiFi module (IEEE 802.11b/g) | built-in White Radio for ARRI ECS lens and camera remote control
Lens Mounts: ARRI LPL mount (LBUS) | ARRI PL-to-LPL adapter | ARRI PL mount (LBUS) | ARRI PL mount (Hirose) | ARRI EF mount (LBUS) | Leitz M mount for ARRI
Flange Focal Depth: LPL mount: 44 mm | PL mount: 52 mm
Power Input: 1x PWR (LEMO 8-pin) 1x BAT (camera rear interface / battery adapter) 20.5 – 33.6 V DC
Power Consumption: 90 W (camera body and MVF-2)
Power Outputs: 1x RS (Fischer 3-pin) for 24 V accessory power out, start/stop, and shutter pulse | 1x 12 V (LEMO 2-pin) for 12 V accessory power out | 1x LBUS (LEMO 4-pin) for lens motors & 24 V power out, daisy-chainable | 1x AUDIO (LEMO 6-pin) for balanced stereo line in and 12 V accessory power out | 1x ETH (LEMO 10-pin) for remote control, service, and 24 V accessory power out | with Power Distribution Module PDM-1: additionally 4x 24 V, 2x 12 V and 1x D-Tap
Measurements (HxWxL): 147 x 152.5 x 203 mm / 5.8 x 6.0 x 8.0” (camera body with LPL lens mount)
Operating Temperature: -20° C to +45° C / -4° F to +113° F 95% relative humidity max, non-condensing, splash, and dustproof through sealed electronics, IP 51
Software Licenses: ALEXA 35 Cine License

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