Arri Alexa Mini
The ARRI ALEXA Mini is a compact digital cinema camera known for its high-quality imaging and versatility. Weighing 2.3 kg, it features a Super 35mm ALEV III CMOS sensor with up to 14 stops of dynamic range. It supports up to 3.2K resolutions in ProRes and ARRIRAW formats and offers frame rates from 0.75 to 200 fps for creative shots.
The camera is compatible with PL, EF, and B4 lens mounts and includes internal ND filters. Its carbon fiber body is rugged and can operate in temperatures from -20°C to +45°C, making it ideal for handheld or rig-mounted setups in various environments.
Model
Arri Alexa Mini
Sensor
35mm ALEV III CMOS with bayer pattern colour filter array
Lens Mount
PL / EF
Recording Format
ARRIRAW
ProRes 12-bit 4:4:4:4 XQ / 4:4:4:4
ProRes 10-bit 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 / 4:2:2 LT
File Format
| ARRIRAW | MXF |
| ProRes | MOV |
Resolution
| ARRIRAW Open Gate | 3424×2202 |
| ARRIRAW 16:9 2.8K | 2880×1620 |
| ProRes 16:9 UHD | 3840×2160 (up-sampled from 3.2K) |
| ProRes 16:9 3.2K | 3200×1800 |
| ProRes 16:9 2K | 2048×1152 |
| ProRes 16:9 HD | 1920×1080 |
| ProRes 16:9 S16 HD | 1920×1080 (up-sampled from 1600×900) |
| ProRes 4:3 2.8K | 2880×2160 |
| ProRes 16:9 HD Anamorphic | 1920×1080 |
| ProRes 2.39:1 2K Anamorphic | 2048×858 |
Maximum Frame Rate (PAL)
| ARRIRAW 3.4K Open Gate | 30 fps |
| ARRIRAW 16:9 2.8K | 48 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 UHD 4:4:4:4 XQ | 30 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 UHD 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 60 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 3.2K 4:4:4:4 XQ | 30 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 3.2K 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 60 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 2K 4:4:4:4 XQ | 120 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 2K 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 200 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 HD 4:4:4:4 XQ | 120 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 HD 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 200 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 S16 HD 4:4:4:4 XQ | 120 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 S16 HD 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 200 fps |
| ProRes 4:3 2.8K 4:4:4:4 XQ / 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 50 fps |
| ProRes 16:9 HD Anamorphic 4:4:4:4 XQ / 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 120 fps |
| ProRes 2.39:1 2K Anamorphic 4:4:4:4 XQ / 4:4:4:4 / 4:2:2 HQ / 4:2:2 | 120 fps |
Media
| Internal Recording | CFast 2.0 |
| Setup | USB |
Audio Recording Format
24-bit 48 kHz
Exposure Index (EI)
| EI Range | 160-3200 ASA |
| Native EI | 800 ASA |
Internal ND Filters
Clear
IRND 0.6 (2 Stops)
IRND 1.2 (4 Stops)
IRND 2.1 (7 Stops)
Batteries
V-Lock (Using V-Lock battery plate)
Inputs
1x Lemo 8-pin (Bat)
1x Lemo 5-pin (Timecode I/O)
1x Lemo 5-pin (Audio)
Outputs
2x BNC (SDI Out)
1x Lemo 16-pin (EVF)
1x Lemo 10-pin (Ethernet)
1x Lemo 7-pin (Ext)
Weight
2.3 kg (body only)
6.0 kg (with accessories*)
*Including camera body, body cap. viewfinder with cable, cage system, BP-9, aerial, 2x 15mm rods and wooden camera D-Box
