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ALEXA Family of Cameras

Software Update Packet 11.0 (ALEXA XT/XR) Software Update Packet 11.0 (ALEXA Classic)

Date: 2nd

February 2015

U S E R M A N U A L

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III

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IV Contents

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Contents V

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VI Contents

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Contents VII

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8 Disclaimer

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About This Manual 9

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10 Disclaimer

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About This Manual 11

PLAY

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12 Scope

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About This Manual 13

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14 Introduction to the ALEXA

exceptional image quality

efficient and versatile

workflows

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About This Manual 15

simple and safe to operate

reliable

open architecture

future-proof

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16 Introduction to the ALEXA

The Avengers

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About This Manual 17

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18 Introduction to the ALEXA

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About This Manual 19

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20 Introduction to the ALEXA

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About This Manual 21

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22 Layout of the ALEXA

The following images show the ALEXA Classic with SxS module:

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About This Manual 23

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24 Layout of the ALEXA

The following images show the ALEXA Classic upgraded with the XR module:

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About This Manual 25

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26 Safety Guidelines

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Specific Safety Instructions 27

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28 Safety Guidelines

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Storage and Transport 29

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30 General Precautions

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Power Management 31

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32 Power Supply

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Onboard Batteries 33

BAT1

i

INFO

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34 Power Supply

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Onboard Batteries 35

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36 Power Supply

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Minimum Equipment Recommended For Operation 37

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38 Camera Support

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Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1 39

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40 Camera Support

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Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1 41

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42 Camera Support

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Side Camera Handle SCH-1 43

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44 Camera Support

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Bridge Plate adapter BPA-1 45

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46 Camera Support

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Shoulder Pad SP-3 47

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48 Connectors

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Shoulder Pad SP-3 49

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50 Connectors

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REC OUT 1 + 2 51

Recording

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52 Connectors

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RS 53

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54 Connectors

MENU

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SxS Slots 55

FORMAT

MENU

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56 Connectors

DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD!

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XR (Xtended Recording) Module 57

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58 Connectors

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XR (Xtended Recording) Module 59

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60 Connectors

DO NOT REMOVE MEDIA!

(XR Capture Drive only)

(XR Capture Drive only)

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Lens Adapter PL Mount LA-PL-1 (no LDS) 61

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62 Lens Mounting

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Lens Support 63

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64 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 65

BACK

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66 Camera Controls

HOME

BACK

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Note: High Speed Mode can only be activated with a valid High Speed license key installed in the camera. Some camera models

have the High Speed license pre-installed.

AUTO WB WB

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68 Camera Controls

h:mm:ss

INFO

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Main Controls 69

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70 Camera Controls

FPS SHUTTER WB

EI

ADD

ADD + –

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DELETE

DELETE

DELETE

FPS

SENSOR FPS

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72 Camera Controls

16:9 HD

16:9 2K

16:9 3.2K

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4:3 2K

FPS CODEC INFO SDI

FPS SDI FPS

FPS

MENU

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74 Camera Controls

Recording REC OUT

REC OUT fps sets sensor fps On Off

!

SDI FPS

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MENU

Recording

REC OUT

Frame rate

REC OUT fps sets sensor fps On

HOME

MENU

Monitoring

MON OUT

Frame rate

HOME

MENU

Recording

REC OUT

REC OUT fps sets sensor fps Off

HOME

FPS

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FPS

FPS HIGHSPEED

LOAD

FPS HS

FPS HIGHSPEED EXIT HS

EXIT

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AUDIO

CH 1+ CH 1- CH 2+ CH 2-

OPTIONS

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78 Camera Controls

On Off

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AUDIO OUT

OPTIONS

SHUTTER

ADD

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80 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 81

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82 Camera Controls

COLOR

GAMMA

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COLOR

SET LOOK

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84 Camera Controls

EVF MON OUT INTERNAL REC

OUT

LookFiles

MENU>System>SD card>Prepare SD card

COLOR

SET LOOK

ADD

DELETE

DELETE

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Main Controls 85

CDL CONF

CDL

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86 Camera Controls

WB

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WB

ADD

WB

AUTO WB

AUTO WB

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WB

RENAME

DONE

ON/OFF

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REC

LOCK

USER REC

ON/OFF

GRAB

Note: Do not change the camera mode while a frame grab is in progress.

TC

WRS

PLAY

INFO

USER

MENU

BACK

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90 Camera Controls

HOME

TC

SET TC

SET 2

TIME

RESET

PROJECT

OPTIONS

Source

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Generator

User bit source

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Int TC Regen

USER BITS

SET UB

System state: Good

E: W:

A.4 Error

Messages and Warnings

SAVE TO SD

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Main Controls 93

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94 Camera Controls

MENU SYSTEM

DATE/TIME

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Main Controls 95

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96 Camera Controls

USER

Buttons 1, 2 3 User

Buttons 1, 2, 3

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Not available during playback

Requires a valid Anamorphic De-squeeze license key installed on camera

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98 Camera Controls

Scaling of RET IN signal may differ slightly depending on sensor mode and sensor frame rate

Only on ALEXAs with SxS module

Not available during playback

Requires a valid Anamorphic De-squeeze license key installed on camera

Disabled in High Speed mode

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Only available during recording

ScreenCaptures

Format mediaOnly on ALEXAs with XR module

Format SxS CARD 1

Only on ALEXAs with SxS module

Format SxS CARD 2

Only on ALEXAs with SxS module

Only on

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PLAY

STEPSIZE

+10% –10%

HOME BACK

Does not work when close to the end of a clip.

Does not work when close to the beginning of a clip.

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Main Controls 101

CLIPLIST

CLIPLIST

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102 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 103

MENU

BACK

BACK

HOME

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104 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 105

FORMAT

ERASE

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106 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 107

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108 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 109

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110 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 111

Do not use in conjunction with HD-SDI format 'Clean MON OUT' or 'MON OUT clone'.

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112 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 113

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114 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 115

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116 Camera Controls

USER

Note: Available on ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3, ALEXA Studio , ALEXA M, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA XT M, ALEXA XT Studio and ALEXA HD Plus only

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Only available if a license for anamorphic desqueeze is active in the camera.

ZOOM

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Only available on ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3, ALEXA Studio, ALEXA M, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA XT M, ALEXA XT Studio and ALEXA HD Plus.

Brightness is controlled via frame line intensity.

Only available on ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3, ALEXA Studio, ALEXA M, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA XT M, ALEXA XT Studio and ALEXA HD Plus.

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Main Controls 119

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120 Camera Controls

Only available if a license for anamorphic desqueeze is active in the camera.

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Only available on ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3, ALEXA Studio, ALEXA M, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA XT M, ALEXA XT Studio and ALEXA HD Plus.

Brightness is controlled via frame line intensity.

Only available on ALEXA models with LDS lens mount.

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ADD

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Main Controls 123

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124 Camera Controls

Note: 4:3 is available only on ALEXA Plus 4:3,

ALEXA Studio, ALEXA M, ALEXA XT, ALEXA XT

Plus, ALEXA XT M and ALEXA XT Studio. Open

Gate is available only on ALEXA XT cameras.

Note: Changing the sensor mode includes a factory

reset.

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Main Controls 125

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126 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 127

Note: 4:3 is available only on ALEXA Plus 4:3,

ALEXA Studio, ALEXA M, ALEXA XT, ALEXA XT

Plus, ALEXA XT M and ALEXA XT Studio. Open

Gate is available only on ALEXA XT cameras.

Note: Changing the sensor mode includes a factory

reset.

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128 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 129

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130 Camera Controls

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Main Controls 131

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132 Camera Controls

BACK

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Main Controls 133

>

<

DONE

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134 Camera Controls

UPDATE

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Main Controls 135

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136 Camera Controls

HW INFO

SAVE

sn####-

AlexaHardware.ipkg

INSTALL

DELETE

DELETE

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Main Controls 137

GRAB

1 2 3

LOAD GRAB

OPTIONS

COMPARE

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138 Camera Controls

COMPARE

MENU

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Main Controls 139

RENAME

CLEAR

ALL

DONE

MENU

PROJECT

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USER

USER

USER

REC

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

LOCK

LOCK

LOCK

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EVF-1 Controls 141

ZOOM

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142 Camera Controls

LOCK

ZOOM EXP

CAM EVF

EVF

EVF

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EVF-1 Controls 143

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144 Camera Controls

CAM

CAM

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Recording 145

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146 Operation of the Camera

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Recording 147

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148 Operation of the Camera

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Recording 149

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150 Operation of the Camera

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Recording 151

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152 Operation of the Camera

REC

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Recording 153

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154 Operation of the Camera

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Recording 155

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156 Operation of the Camera

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Recording 157

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158 Operation of the Camera

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Recording 159

REC

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160 Operation of the Camera

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Monitoring 161

CAM

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162 Operation of the Camera

Only shown in EVF-1

Only for ALEXA Studio models

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Using Timecode 163

As peaking may alter the image in subtle ways not easily noticed otherwise, this icon is colored orange.

As smooth mode alters the image reproduction in the EVF-1, this icon is colored orange.

Shown in orange when CDL server connection has been enabled but not established.

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164 Operation of the Camera

Use:

Setup:

Variations:

Restrictions:

Use:

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Syncing the Sensors of Two Cameras 165

Setup:

Variations:

Restrictions:

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166 Operation of the Camera

HD sync trigger sent to slave

camera!

Trigger not sent. Camera must be set to Ext sync:

Master!

HD outs not synced. Trigger now!

EXT TC from master camera

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Syncing the Settings of Two Cameras 167

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168 Operation of the Camera

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Sensor modes 16:9 and 4:3 169

LOAD

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170 Operation of the Camera

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Sensor modes 16:9 and 4:3 171

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172 ALEXA Plus

WRS

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Lens Adapter PL-Mount LA-PL-2 (with LDS) 173

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174 ALEXA Plus

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Wireless Remote System 175

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WRS

IRIS CLM ZOOM CLM FOCUS

CLM

CALIBRATE CAL.

ALL

WRS

IRIS CLM ZOOM CLM FOCUS

CLM

LEFT RIGHT

WRS

IRIS CLM ZOOM CLM FOCUS

CLM

+1 -1

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Wireless Remote System 177

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178 ALEXA Plus

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Lens Data Display LDD-FP 179

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180 ALEXA Plus

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Plus Camera Controls 181

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182 ALEXA Plus

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Plus Camera Controls 183

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184 ALEXA Plus

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Plus Camera Controls 185

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186 ALEXA Plus 4:3

LOAD

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Plus Camera Controls 187

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188 ALEXA Plus 4:3

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Plus Camera Controls 189

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190 ALEXA Studio

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ALEXA Studio Images 191

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192 ALEXA Studio

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ALEXA Studio Images 193

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194 ALEXA Studio

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Optics 195

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204 ALEXA Studio

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Optics 205

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206 ALEXA Studio

EI.

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Studio Camera Controls 207

ND FILTER

SHUTTER

MIRROR

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208 ALEXA Studio

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4:3 Mode 209

SHUTTER

ADD

MAX

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210 ALEXA Studio

LOAD

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Licensed Features 211

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212 ALEXA M

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ALEXA M Images 213

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214 ALEXA M

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ALEXA M Images 215

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216 ALEXA M

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ALEXA M Images 217

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218 ALEXA M

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ALEXA M Camera Body 219

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220 ALEXA M

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Fibre Connection 221

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222 ALEXA M

LOAD

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4:3 Mode 223

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Lens Data System 225

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226 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 227

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228 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 229

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230 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 231

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232 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 233

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234 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 235

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236 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 237

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238 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 239

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240 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 241

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242 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 243

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244 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 245

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246 ALEXA XT Cameras

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In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 247

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248 ALEXA XT Cameras

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Open Gate sensor mode 249

LOAD

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250 ALEXA XT Cameras

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Open Gate sensor mode 251

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252 Remote Control Unit RCU-4

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1

12 V ...................................................................... 53

4

4 3 Mode .................................................. 210, 223

A

About This Manual ................................................ 11 ALEXA Fiber Remote Option .............................. 252 ALEXA M ............................................................ 213 ALEXA M Camera Body ..................................... 220 ALEXA M Camera Head ..................................... 219 ALEXA M Images ................................................ 214 ALEXA Plus ........................................................ 173 ALEXA Plus 4

3 .................................................................... 187 ALEXA Studio ..................................................... 190 ALEXA Studio Images ........................................ 191 ALEXA XT Cameras ........................................... 226 Appendix ..................................................... 259, 260 ARRI Look Files .................................................... 83 AUDIO .................................................................. 77 AUDIO IN .............................................................. 52 AUDIO OUT .......................................................... 53 Available IFM-1 and FSND Filter Sets ................ 231

B

Basic precautions ................................................ 230 BAT ....................................................................... 50 BAT Connector ..................................................... 31 Bridge Plate adapter BPA-1 .................................. 45 Bridge Plates BP-12/BP-13 ................................... 44

C

Camera Controls ................................................... 64 Camera Support .................................................... 37 CCH-2 ................................................................. 220 CDL Server Connection ........................................ 85 Center Camera Handle CCH-1 ............................. 42 Cine-Style Batteries .............................................. 32 COLOR ................................................................. 82 Condensation ........................................................ 29 Connector Pin Outs ............................................. 265 Connectors............................................................ 48

D

Dimensions, Weights and Menu Structure Trees 282 Disclaimer ............................................................... 8 Display .................................................................. 65 Display + Beeper ................................................ 132

E

EI .......................................................................... 80 Electromagnetic Interference ................................ 29 Electronic Mirror Shutter ..................................... 196 Electronic Viewfinder .......................................... 116 Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1 ................................. 38 ETHERNET .......................................................... 52 EVF....................................................................... 52 EVF-1 Controls ................................................... 141 Explanation of Warning Signs and Indications ...... 26 EXT....................................................................... 51 External recording .............................................. 158 External Sync ..................................................... 130

F

False Color Display............................................. 271 False Color Index ............................................... 123 Fan ..................................................................... 133 Fibre Connection ................................................ 221 Filter cleaning ..................................................... 247 Firmware - Software Update Packets (SUPs) ..... 134 FPS........................ 71, 107, 108, 149, 150, 151, 161 Frame grabs ....................................................... 136 Frame Lines ................................................ 121, 162 FSND Filter Set (Basic) for ALEXA XT ............... 232 FSND Filter Set (Completion) ............................. 248 FSND Filter Set (Full) for ALEXA XT .................. 249 Function Buttons ................................................... 88

G

General Precautions ............................................. 29 General Safety Guidelines .................................... 26 Gold Mount Batteries ............................................ 34

H

Hand Units .......................................................... 178 High Speed recording ......................................... 161 HOME screen ....................................................... 66

I

IFM-1 Set for ALEXA Classic .............................. 233 In-Camera Filter Module IFM-1 ................... 227, 249

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INFO ..................................................................... 92 INTERNAL .......................................................... 104 Internal recording ................................................ 146 Internal Recording Formats................................. 147 Introduction to the ALEXA ..................................... 14

L

Layout of the ALEXA ............................................. 22 Lens Adapter PL Mount LA-PL-1 (no LDS) .. 61, 175, 197 Lens Adapter PL Mount LA-PL-2 (with LDS)....... 196 Lens Adapter PL-Mount LA-PL-2 (with LDS) ..... 174, 227 Lens Data Display LDD-FP ................................. 180 Lens Data System ............................................... 225 Lens Motors ........................................................ 176 Lens Mounting ...................................................... 61 Lens Support ......................................................... 62 Leveling Block LB-1 .............................................. 46 Licensed Features ...................................... 212, 225 Lists and User Lists ............................................... 70

M

Main Controls ........................................................ 65 Mains Unit NG 12/26 R ......................................... 32 Maximum lens mounting depth ... 229, 231, 242, 243 Menu ................................................................... 103 Minimum Equipment Recommended For Operation .............................................................................. 37 MON OUT ..................................................... 51, 119 Monitoring ................................................... 115, 161 Mounting in-camera filters ........................... 243, 249

N

ND Filter .............................................................. 206 Network access ................................................... 133

O

Onboard Batteries ................................................. 33 Open Gate sensor mode ..................................... 250 Operation of the Camera .................................... 146 Operator controls ................................................ 140 Optical Viewfinder ............................................... 198 Optics .................................................................. 195

P

Parallel recording ................................................ 160 PLAY ..................................................................... 99 Plus Camera Controls ......................................... 180

Power ........................................................... 33, 129 Power Management.............................................. 31 Power Outputs ...................................................... 36 Power Supply ....................................................... 31 Powering 12 V Accessories .................................. 36 Powering 24 V Accessories .................................. 36 Preparing Internal Filtration ........................ 231, 237 Production Info ................................................... 125 Project ................................................................ 124

R

Radio System ..................................................... 175 REC OUT ........................................................... 110 REC OUT 1 + 2 .................................................... 51 Recording ................................................... 104, 146 Remote Control Unit RCU-4 ............................... 253 Required shimming and maximum lens mounting depth................................................................... 231 RET/SYNC IN ....................................................... 51 RS......................................................................... 53

S

Safety Guidelines ................................................. 26 Safety instructions for in-camera filtration .. 229, 236, 242, 243 Scope ................................................................... 12 Screen Buttons ..................................................... 65 SD card ............................................................... 134 SD Card ................................................................ 54 Sensor ................................................................ 127 Sensor modes 16

9 and 4

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Shimming the lens mount... 230, 231, 232, 236, 243, 247 Shoulder Pad SP-3 ............................................... 47 SHUTTER ............................................................. 79 Side Camera Handle SCH-1 ................................. 43 Specific Safety Instructions ................................... 27 Status Info Overlays ............................................ 162 Storage and Transport .......................................... 29 Studio Camera Controls ...................................... 207 SxS Module ......................................................... 146 SxS Slots .............................................................. 55 Syncing the Sensors of Two Cameras ........ 130, 166 Syncing the Settings of Two Cameras ........ 131, 167 System ................................................................ 126 System Time + Date ........................................... 132

T

TC ................................................................... 53, 90 Test Signal .......................................................... 131 TIMECODE OPTIONS .......................................... 90 Tripod and Remote Heads .................................... 37

U

USER .................................................................... 96 USER BITS ........................................................... 92 User Pixel Masking ............................................. 128 User Setups ........................................................ 138 Using Timecode .................................................. 164

V

Viewfinder Cables ................................................. 39 Viewfinder CAM menu ........................................ 144 Viewfinder EVF menu ......................................... 142 Viewfinder Mounting Bracket ................................ 40 V-Lock Batteries .................................................... 33

W

Warning and Error Messages ............................. 273 WB ........................................................................ 86 Web Remote ....................................................... 144 Wedge Adapter WA-1 and Quick-Release Plate QR-HD-1 ..................................................................... 46 Wireless Remote System .................................... 176

X

XR (Xtended Recording) Module .................. 57, 226 XR Module .......................................................... 147

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ALEXA

ALEXA Length Width Height Weight

Body, Camera Center Handle (CCH-1) 321 mm - 12.64” 153 mm - 6.02” 224 mm - 8.82” 6.5 kg - 14.33 lb

Body, Camera Center Handle (CCH-1),

Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1, Viewfinder Mounting Bracket (VMB-1)384 mm - 15.12” 251 mm - 9.88” || - || 7.5 kg - 16.53 lb

Body, Camera Center Handle (CCH-1),

Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1 extended, Viewfinder Mounting Bracket (VMB-1)406 mm - 15.98” 319 mm - 12.56” || - || 7.5 kg - 16.53 lb

Camera Right

Image Plane

Camera Front

Optical Center

M6 (3.5mm deep)

Optical Center

ø 15 mm ø 15 mm

99.8

mm

3.9

3”

128.8

mm

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

14.8

mm

0.5

8”

224 m

m

8.8

2”

66.2

mm

2,6

1”

157.8

mm

6.2

1”

80 mm 3.15”

171 mm 6.73”

120 mm4.72”

59.4 mm 2.34”

10 mm 0.39”

42 mm1.65”

30 mm 1.18”

30 mm 1.18”

76.2 mm 3”

264 mm 10.39”

213.8

mm

8.4

2”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep) UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Camera Left

Image Plane

Camera Back

Optical Center

224 m

m

8.8

1”

128.8

m

m

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

10 mm 0.39”

213.8

mm

8.4

2”

80 mm 3.15”

171 mm 6.73”

142 mm max. 5.59”

120 mm 4.72”

64.9 mm 2.56”

69.9 mm 2.75”M6 (3.5 mm deep)

M3 (6 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Camera Top

Image Plane

Camera Bottom

Image Plane

Optical Center

230 mm 9.05”

120 mm 4.72”

198 mm 7.79”

27.5 mm

1.08”

2.5 mm

0.1”

12.5 mm

0.49”

67 m

m2.6

4”

50.8

mm

2”

171 m

m6.7

3”

73 m

m

2.8

7”

80 m

m

3.1

5”

68 m

m2.6

8”

239 m

m m

ax.

9.4

1”

max.

46.7 mm

1.84”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

oval hole 7 mm (+0.022) wide and 8 mm long (4.5 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16

(10 mm deep)

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331 mm

12.64”

Camera TopCamera Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

67 m

m2.6

4”

73 m

m2.8

7”

230 mm

9.06”

183 mm

7.21”

180 mm

7.09”

88.8 mm

3.5”

55 mm

2.17”

38.5mm

1.52”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

35.5

mm

1.4

35.5

mm

1.4

12.6

mm

0.5

35.5

mm

1.4

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

23 mm

0.91”

3 mm

0.12”

M4 (4 mm deep)

153 m

m6.0

2”

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ALEXA Plus Length Width Height Weight

Body, SxS Module 332 mm - 12.95” 175 mm - 6.89” 158 mm - 6.22” 7.0 kg - 15.4 lb

Body, SxS Module,

Camera Center Handle (CCH-1), Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1384 mm - 15.12” 274 mm - 10.8” 224 mm - 8.82” 8.4 kg - 18.5 lb

Camera Right

Image Plane

Camera Front

Optical Center

Optical Center

M6 (3.5mm deep)

85 m

m

3.3

5”

128.8

mm

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

223.8

mm

8.8

1”

66 m

m

2.6

”157.8

mm

6.2

1”

102.8 mm 4.05”

171.2 mm 6.74”

120,3 mm4.74”

59.4 mm 2.34”

10 mm 0.39”

40 mm 1.58”

76.2 mm 3”

264 mm 10.4”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep) UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

199 m

m

7.8

4”

ø 15 mm ø 15 mm30 mm

1.18”30 mm

1.18”

14.8

mm

0.5

8”

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142 mm max. 5.59”

120 mm 4.72”

64.9 mm 2.56”

69.9 mm 2.75”

Camera Left

Image Plane

Camera Back

Optical Center

80 mm 3.15”

223. 8

mm

8.8

1”

128.8

mm

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

10 mm 0.39”

213.8

mm

8.4

2”

102.8 mm 4.05”

171,2 mm 6.74”

M6 (3.5 mm deep)

M3 (6 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Camera Top

Image Plane

Camera Bottom

Image Plane230 mm

9.05”

67 m

m2.6

4”

46.7 mm

1.84”

46.7 mm

1.84”

3 mm

0.19”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

UNC 3/8“–16

(10 mm deep)

73 m

m

2.8

7”

103 m

m

4.0

6”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

oval hole 7 mm (+0.022) wide and 8 mm long (4.5 mm deep)

Optical Center

120 mm 4.72”

198 mm 7.79”

27.5 mm

1.08”

2.5 mm

0.1”

12.5 mm

0.49”

50.8

mm

2”

171 m

m6.7

3”

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Camera Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

67 m

m2.6

4”

54 m

m2.1

3”

230 mm

9.06”

332 mm

12.95”

183 mm

7.21”

180 mm

7.09”

88.8 mm

3.5”

55 mm

2.17”

38.5mm

1.52”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

35.5

mm

1.4

35.5

mm

1.4

12.6

mm

0.5

35.5

mm

1.4

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

23 mm

0.91”

3 mm

0.12”

M4 (4 mm deep)

Camera Top

175 m

m6.8

9”

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ALEXA M Length Width Height Weight

ALEXA M Head 212 mm - 8.35” 129 mm - 5.08” 149 mm - 5.87” 2.9 kg - 6.39 lb

ALEXA M Backend 323 mm - 12.72” 153 mm - 6.02” 158 mm - 6.22” 5.5 kg - 12 lb

Head Right

Image Plane

Head Front

Optical Center

Optical Center

149 m

m

5.8

7”

61 m

m

2.4

61 m

m

2.4

51.7

mm

2.0

4”

16 m

m

0.6

3”

88 m

m

3.4

7”

88 m

m

3.4

7”

66.2 mm 2.61”

60.2 mm 2.37”

65.1 mm2.56”

26 mm

1.02”

19.4 mm

0.76”

102 mm 4.02”

52 mm 2.05”

24.3 mm 0.96”

149 m

m

5.8

7”

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Head Top

Image Plane

Head Bottom

Image Plane

Optical Center

43 m

m

1.6

9”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

13 mm 0.51”

53 mm 2.09”

16 mm 0.63”

36 mm 1.42”

56 mm 2.2”

33 mm 1.3”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

43 m

m

1.6

9”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

13 mm 0.51”

53 mm 2.09”

16 mm 0.63”

36 mm 1.42”

56 mm 2.2”

33 mm 1.3”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Head with Cage Right

Image Plane

Head with Cage Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

88.5

mm

3.4

8”

11.9

mm

0.4

7”

50 m

m

1.9

7”

85 m

m

3.3

5”

77 m

m

3.0

3”

70 m

m

2.7

6”

24.6

mm

0.9

7”

0.8

mm

0.0

3”

13.5

mm

0.5

3”

26.2

mm

1.0

3”

38.9

mm

1.5

3”

51.6

mm

2.0

3”

16 mm

0.63”

90.5 mm

3.56”

44.5 mm 1.75”

1 mm 0.04”

45 mm 1.77”

65.7 mm 2.59”

35 mm 1.38”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

for 15 mm RODS

77.2

mm

3.0

4”

43 m

m

1.6

9”77.2

mm

3.0

4”

70.9

mm

2.8

”70.9

mm

2.8

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

18 m

m

0.7

1”

18 m

m

0.7

1”

9.5 mm

0.37”

16 mm

0.63”

29.5 mm

1.16”

49.5 mm 1.95”

13 mm 0.51”

20.3 mm 0.8”

33 mm 1.3”

53 mm

2.09”

45.7 mm 1.8”

16 mm 0.63”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

175 m

m

6.8

9”

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Head with HEAD-PLATE-2 Right

Image Plane

Head with HEAD-PLATE-2 Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

74.5 mm 2.93”

36 mm 1.42”

36 mm 1.42”

85 m

m

3.3

5”

78 m

m

3.0

7”

for 15 mm RODSfor 15 mm RODS2nd 15 mm RODS-Adapter

(optional)

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

30 m

m

1.1

8”

30 m

m

1.1

8”

16 m

m

0.6

3”

12.7 mm

0.5”

12.7 mm

0.5”

9.5 mm

0.37”

29.5 mm

1.16”

16 mm

0.63”

49.5 mm 1.95”

3 mm 0.12”

8.5 mm 0.34”

41 mm 1.61”

66 mm 2.6”

85 mm 3.35”

16 mm 0.63”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

61.5

mm

2.4

2”

M6 (3.5mm deep)

70.9

mm

2.8

”70.9

mm

2.8

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Head with Handle Right

Image Plane

Head with Handle Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

50.8 mm 2.0”

73.4 mm 2.89”

127 m

m

5.0

117 m

m

4.6

40 m

m

1.5

8”

13 mm

0.51”

13 mm

0.51”

10.5 mm 0.41”

12.1 mm 0.48”

24.8 mm 0.98”

50.2 mm 1.98”

75.6 mm 2.98”

101 mm 3 .98”

16 mm 0.63”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

107 m

m

4.2

1”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Optical Center

Optical Center

37,9

mm

1.4

9”

69 m

m

2.7

2”

60,2 mm 2.37”

34,91 mm 1.37”

29,4 mm 1.16”

66,2 mm 2.61”

61 m

m

2.4

”88 m

m

3.4

6”

3,41 mm 0.13”

22.1 mm 0.87”

36.7 mm 1.44”17

.4 m

m

0.6

9”

72.6 mm

2.86”

126,4 mm 4.98”

149 m

m

5.8

7”

Optical fibre-connector

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Backend Front

Optical Center

Backend Right

157.8

mm

6.2

1”

126.8

mm

4.9

9”

31 m

m

1.2

2”

9.8

mm

0.3

9”

28.1 mm 1.11”

Optical fibre-connector

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Backend Top

Image Plane

Backend Bottom

Optical Center

3 mm

0.12”

15 mm

0.59”

12.6

mm

0.5

27.1

mm

1.0

7”

23 mm

0.91”

41.5 mm

1.63”

38.5 mm

1.52”

58.1 mm

2.29”

55 mm

2.17”

40 mm

1.58”

88.8 mm

3.5”

180 mm

7.09”

183 mm

7.2”

230 mm

9.06”

264 mm

10.39”

322.1 mm

12.68”

27 m

m

1.0

6”

27 m

m

1.0

6”

18 m

m

1.7

1”

18 m

m

1.7

1”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.7

43 m

m

1.7

59 m

m

2.3

2”

65.5

mm

2.5

8”

74.8

mm

2.9

4”

M4 (4 mm deep)

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

67 m

m2.6

4”

49.3

mm

1.9

4”

35.5

mm

1.4

35.5

mm

1.4

”UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

152.4

mm

6.0

80 m

m3.1

5”

72.4

mm

2.8

5”

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ALEXA Studio Length Width Height Weight

Body, SxS Module 364 mm - 14.33” 177 mm - 6.97” 163 mm - 6.42” 8.0 kg - 17.6 lb

Body, SxS Module,

Camera Center Handle (CCH-1), Optical Viewfinder OVF-1402 mm - 15.9” 268 mm - 10.55” 241 mm - 9.49” 10.2 kg - 22.5 lb

Camera Right

Image Plane

Camera Front

Optical Center

Optical Center

M6 (3.5mm deep)

105 m

m

4.1

3”

134 m

m

5.2

8”

22.8

mm

0.9

229 m

m

9.0

2”

12 m

m

0.4

7”

66 m

m

2.6

”163 m

m

6.4

2”

112 mm 4.41”

156 mm 6.14”

206 mm 8.11”

138 mm5.43”

59.4 mm 2.34”

10 mm 0.39”

50 mm 1.97”

76.2 mm 3”

265 mm 10.43”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Image Plane

Camera Back

Optical Center

229 m

m

9.0

2”

134 m

m

5.2

8”

22.8

mm

0.9

10 mm 0.39”

219 m

m

8.6

2”

112 mm 4.41”

156 mm 6.14”

138 mm 5.43”

M6 (3.5 mm deep)

M3 (6 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

64.9 mm 2.56”

71.9 mm 2.83”

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Image Plane

Camera Bottom

Image Plane

Optical Center

230 mm 9.05”

67 m

m2.6

4”

16 m

m0.6

3”

46.7 mm

1.84”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

UNC 3/8“–16

(10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

49 mm

1.93”

19 mm

0.75”

21 mm

0.83”

67 mm

2.64”

69 mm

2.72”

1 mm

0.04”

156 m

m6.1

4”

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364 mm

14.33”

Camera Top

Image Plane

Camera Top

Optical Center

67 m

m2.6

4”

72 m

m2.8

3”

103 m

m4.0

6”

230 mm

9.06”

183 mm

7.21”

180 mm

7.09”

88.8 mm

3.5”

55 mm

2.17”

38.5mm

1.52”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

35.5

mm

1.4

35.5

mm

1.4

12.6

mm

0.5

35.5

mm

1.4

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

23 mm

0.91”

M4 (4 mm deep)

175 m

m6.8

9”

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ALEXA Length Width Height Weight

Body, Camera Center Handle (CCH-1) 321 mm - 12.64” 161.6 mm - 6.36” 224 mm - 8.82” 6.6 kg - 14.6 lb

Body, Camera Center Handle (CCH-1),

Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1, Viewfinder Mounting Bracket (VMB-1)384 mm - 15.12” 251 mm - 9.88” || - || 8.0 kg - 17.6 lb

Body, Camera Center Handle (CCH-1),

Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1 extended, Viewfinder Mounting Bracket (VMB-1)406 mm - 15.98” 319 mm - 12.56” || - || 8.0 kg - 17.6 lb

Camera Right

Image Plane

Camera Front

Optical Center

M6 (3.5mm deep)

Optical Center

ø 15 mm ø 15 mm

99.8

mm

3.9

3”

128.8

mm

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

14.8

mm

0.5

8”

224 m

m

8.8

2”

66.2

mm

2,6

1”

157.8

mm

6.2

1”

80 mm 3.15”

171 mm 6.73”

120 mm4.72”

59.4 mm 2.34”

10 mm 0.39”

42 mm1.65”

30 mm 1.18”

30 mm 1.18”

76.2 mm 3”

264 mm 10.39”

213.8

mm

8.4

2”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep) UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Image Plane

Camera Back

Optical Center

224 m

m

8.8

1”

128.8

m

m

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

10 mm 0.39”

213.8

mm

8.4

2”

80 mm 3.15”

171 mm 6.73”

142 mm max. 5.59”

120 mm 4.72”

64.9 mm 2.56”

69.9 mm 2.75”M6 (3.5 mm deep)

M3 (6 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Camera Top

Image Plane

Camera Bottom

Image Plane

Optical Center

230 mm 9.05”

120 mm 4.72”

198 mm 7.79”

27.5 mm

1.08”

2.5 mm

0.1”

12.5 mm

0.49”

67 m

m2.6

4”

50.8

mm

2”

171 m

m6.7

3”

81.6

mm

3.2

1”

80 m

m

3.1

5”

68 m

m2.6

8”

239 m

m m

ax.

9.4

1”

max.

46.7 mm

1.84”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

oval hole 7 mm (+0.022) wide and 8 mm long (4.5 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16

(10 mm deep)

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331 mm

12.64”

Camera TopCamera Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

67 m

m2.6

4”

81.6

mm

3.2

1”

230 mm

9.06”

183 mm

7.21”

180 mm

7.09”

88.8 mm

3.5”

55 mm

2.17”

38.5mm

1.52”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

35.5

mm

1.4

35.5

mm

1.4

12.6

mm

0.5

35.5

mm

1.4

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

23 mm

0.91”

3 mm

0.12”

M4 (4 mm deep)

161.6

mm

6.3

6”

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ALEXA Plus Length Width Height Weight

Body, XR Module 332 mm - 12.95” 184.6 mm - 7.27” 158 mm - 6.22” 7.3 kg - 16.1 lb

Body, XR Module,

Camera Center Handle (CCH-1), Electronic Viewfinder EVF-1384 mm - 15.12” 274 mm - 10.8” 224 mm - 8.82” 8.7 kg - 19.2 lb

Camera Right

Image Plane

Camera Front

Optical Center

Optical Center

M6 (3.5mm deep)

85 m

m

3.3

5”

128.8

mm

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

223.8

mm

8.8

1”

66 m

m

2.6

”157.8

mm

6.2

1”

102.8 mm 4.05”

171.2 mm 6.74”

120,3 mm4.74”

59.4 mm 2.34”

10 mm 0.39”

40 mm 1.58”

76.2 mm 3”

264 mm 10.4”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep) UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

199 m

m

7.8

4”

ø 15 mm ø 15 mm30 mm

1.18”30 mm

1.18”

14.8

mm

0.5

8”

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142 mm max. 5.59”

120 mm 4.72”

64.9 mm 2.56”

69.9 mm 2.75”

Camera Left

Image Plane

Camera Back

Optical Center

80 mm 3.15”

223. 8

mm

8.8

1”

128.8

mm

5.0

7”

17.6

mm

0.7

10 mm 0.39”

213.8

mm

8.4

2”

102.8 mm 4.05”

171,2 mm 6.74”

M6 (3.5 mm deep)

M3 (6 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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81.6

mm

3.2

1”

Camera Top

Image Plane

Camera Bottom

Image Plane230 mm

9.05”

67 m

m2.6

4”

46.7 mm

1.84”

46.7 mm

1.84”

3 mm

0.19”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

UNC 3/8“–16

(10 mm deep)

103 m

m

4.0

6”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

oval hole 7 mm (+0.022) wide and 8 mm long (4.5 mm deep)

Optical Center

120 mm 4.72”

198 mm 7.79”

27.5 mm

1.08”

2.5 mm

0.1”

12.5 mm

0.49”

50.8

mm

2”

171 m

m6.7

3”

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81.6

mm

3.2

1”

Camera Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

67 m

m2.6

4”

230 mm

9.06”

332 mm

12.95”

183 mm

7.21”

180 mm

7.09”

88.8 mm

3.5”

55 mm

2.17”

38.5mm

1.52”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

35.5

mm

1.4

35.5

mm

1.4

12.6

mm

0.5

35.5

mm

1.4

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

23 mm

0.91”

3 mm

0.12”

M4 (4 mm deep)

Camera Top

184.6

mm

7.2

7”

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ALEXA M Length Width Height Weight

ALEXA M Head 212 mm - 8.35” 129 mm - 5.08” 149 mm - 5.87” 2.9 kg - 6.39 lb

ALEXA M Backend with XR Module 323 mm - 12.72” 161 mm - 6.34” 158 mm - 6.22” 5.8 kg - 12.8 lb

Head Right

Image Plane

Head Front

Optical Center

Optical Center

149 m

m

5.8

7”

61 m

m

2.4

61 m

m

2.4

51.7

mm

2.0

4”

16 m

m

0.6

3”

88 m

m

3.4

7”

88 m

m

3.4

7”

66.2 mm 2.61”

60.2 mm 2.37”

65.1 mm2.56”

26 mm

1.02”

19.4 mm

0.76”

102 mm 4.02”

52 mm 2.05”

24.3 mm 0.96”

149 m

m

5.8

7”

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Head Top

Image Plane

Head Bottom

Image Plane

Optical Center

43 m

m

1.6

9”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

13 mm 0.51”

53 mm 2.09”

16 mm 0.63”

36 mm 1.42”

56 mm 2.2”

33 mm 1.3”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

43 m

m

1.6

9”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

13 mm 0.51”

53 mm 2.09”

16 mm 0.63”

36 mm 1.42”

56 mm 2.2”

33 mm 1.3”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Head with Cage Right

Image Plane

Head with Cage Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

88.5

mm

3.4

8”

11.9

mm

0.4

7”

50 m

m

1.9

7”

85 m

m

3.3

5”

77 m

m

3.0

3”

70 m

m

2.7

6”

24.6

mm

0.9

7”

0.8

mm

0.0

3”

13.5

mm

0.5

3”

26.2

mm

1.0

3”

38.9

mm

1.5

3”

51.6

mm

2.0

3”

16 mm

0.63”

90.5 mm

3.56”

44.5 mm 1.75”

1 mm 0.04”

45 mm 1.77”

65.7 mm 2.59”

35 mm 1.38”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

for 15 mm RODS

77.2

mm

3.0

4”

43 m

m

1.6

9”77.2

mm

3.0

4”

70.9

mm

2.8

”70.9

mm

2.8

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

25 m

m

0.9

8”

18 m

m

0.7

1”

18 m

m

0.7

1”

9.5 mm

0.37”

16 mm

0.63”

29.5 mm

1.16”

49.5 mm 1.95”

13 mm 0.51”

20.3 mm 0.8”

33 mm 1.3”

53 mm

2.09”

45.7 mm 1.8”

16 mm 0.63”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

175 m

m

6.8

9”

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Head with HEAD-PLATE-2 Right

Image Plane

Head with HEAD-PLATE-2 Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

74.5 mm 2.93”

36 mm 1.42”

36 mm 1.42”

85 m

m

3.3

5”

78 m

m

3.0

7”

for 15 mm RODSfor 15 mm RODS2nd 15 mm RODS-Adapter

(optional)

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.6

9”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

30 m

m

1.1

8”

30 m

m

1.1

8”

16 m

m

0.6

3”

12.7 mm

0.5”

12.7 mm

0.5”

9.5 mm

0.37”

29.5 mm

1.16”

16 mm

0.63”

49.5 mm 1.95”

3 mm 0.12”

8.5 mm 0.34”

41 mm 1.61”

66 mm 2.6”

85 mm 3.35”

16 mm 0.63”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

61.5

mm

2.4

2”

M6 (3.5mm deep)

70.9

mm

2.8

”70.9

mm

2.8

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Head with Handle Right

Image Plane

Head with Handle Top

Image Plane

Optical Center

50.8 mm 2.0”

73.4 mm 2.89”

127 m

m

5.0

117 m

m

4.6

40 m

m

1.5

8”

13 mm

0.51”

13 mm

0.51”

10.5 mm 0.41”

12.1 mm 0.48”

24.8 mm 0.98”

50.2 mm 1.98”

75.6 mm 2.98”

101 mm 3 .98”

16 mm 0.63”

M4 (4 mm deep)

M4 (4 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

107 m

m

4.2

1”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Head Rear View

Optical Center

Optical Center

37,9

mm

1.4

9”

69 m

m

2.7

2”

60,2 mm 2.37”

34,91 mm 1.37”

29,4 mm 1.16”

66,2 mm 2.61”

61 m

m

2.4

”88 m

m

3.4

6”

3,41 mm 0.13”

22.1 mm 0.87”

36.7 mm 1.44”17

.4 m

m

0.6

9”

72.6 mm

2.86”

126,4 mm 4.98”

149 m

m

5.8

7”

Optical fibre-connector

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Backend Front

Optical Center

Backend Right

157.8

mm

6.2

1”

126.8

mm

4.9

9”

31 m

m

1.2

2”

9.8

mm

0.3

9”

28.1 mm 1.11”

Optical fibre-connector

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Backend Top

Image Plane

Backend Bottom

Optical Center

3 mm

0.12”

15 mm

0.59”

12.6

mm

0.5

27.1

mm

1.0

7”

23 mm

0.91”

41.5 mm

1.63”

38.5 mm

1.52”

58.1 mm

2.29”

55 mm

2.17”

40 mm

1.58”

88.8 mm

3.5”

180 mm

7.09”

183 mm

7.2”

230 mm

9.06”

264 mm

10.39”

322.1 mm

12.68”

27 m

m

1.0

6”

27 m

m

1.0

6”

18 m

m

1.7

1”

18 m

m

1.7

1”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

40 m

m

1.5

8”

43 m

m

1.7

43 m

m

1.7

59 m

m

2.3

2”

65.5

mm

2.5

8”

74.8

mm

2.9

4”

M4 (4 mm deep)

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

26.5

mm

1.0

4”

67 m

m2.6

4”

49.3

mm

1.9

4”

35.5

mm

1.4

35.5

mm

1.4

”UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

161 m

m6.3

4”

80 m

m3.1

5”

81 m

m3.2

1”

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ALEXA Studio Length Width Height Weight

Body, XR Module 364 mm - 14.33” 183.6 mm - 7.23” 163 mm - 6.42” 8.3 kg - 18.3 lb

Body, XR Module,

Camera Center Handle (CCH-1), Optical Viewfinder OVF-1402 mm - 15.9” 268 mm - 10.55” 241 mm - 9.49” 10.5 kg - 23.1 lb

Camera Right

Image Plane

Camera Front

Optical Center

Optical Center

M6 (3.5mm deep)

105 m

m

4.1

3”

134 m

m

5.2

8”

22.8

mm

0.9

229 m

m

9.0

2”

12 m

m

0.4

7”

66 m

m

2.6

”163 m

m

6.4

2”

112 mm 4.41”

156 mm 6.14”

206 mm 8.11”

138 mm5.43”

59.4 mm 2.34”

10 mm 0.39”

50 mm 1.97”

76.2 mm 3”

265 mm 10.43”

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

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Camera Left

Image Plane

Camera Back

Optical Center

229 m

m

9.0

2”

134 m

m

5.2

8”

22.8

mm

0.9

10 mm 0.39”

219 m

m

8.6

2”

112 mm 4.41”

156 mm 6.14”

138 mm 5.43”

M6 (3.5 mm deep)

M3 (6 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

64.9 mm 2.56”

71.9 mm 2.83”

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Image Plane

Camera Bottom

Image Plane

Optical Center

230 mm 9.05”

67 m

m2.6

4”

16 m

m0.6

3”

46.7 mm

1.84”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

25.4 mm

1”

UNC 3/8“–16

(10 mm deep)

UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)

49 mm

1.93”

19 mm

0.75”

21 mm

0.83”

67 mm

2.64”

69 mm

2.72”

1 mm

0.04”

156 m

m6.1

4”

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Technical Data are subject to change without notice.CAMERA DIMENSIONS – Version 2013-04

ALEXA Studio with XR Module

80.6

mm

3.1

7”

364 mm

14.33”

Camera Top

Image Plane

Camera Top

67 m

m2.6

4” 103 m

m4.0

6”

230 mm

9.06”

183 mm

7.21”

180 mm

7.09”

88.8 mm

3.5”

55 mm

2.17”

38.5mm

1.52”

43

mm

1.6

9”

43

mm

1.6

9”

35

.5 m

m

1.4

35

.5 m

m

1.4

12

.6 m

m

0.5

35

.5 m

m

1.4

26

.5 m

m

1.0

4”

26

.5 m

m

1.0

4”

23 mm

0.91”

M4 (4 mm deep)

183.6

mm

7.2

3”

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*XT = function available on ALEXA XT/XR only *ANAMORPH = requires Anamorphic Desqueeze License *DNxHD = requires DNxHD License *HS = requires High Speed License *PLUS = ALEXA PLUS only *PLUS 4:3 = ALEXA PLUS 4:3 only *STUDIO = ALEXA STUDIO only *M = ALEXA M only *NON XT = only available on ALEXA „Classic“ cameras *OG = settings and values introduced by the Open Gate Mode are not covered by this overview.

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HOME

BACK & JOGWHEELpress BACK while turning the jogwheel

to change the display brightness

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Quick-option for choosing

REC and MON fps

Change volume of channel

1 and 2 with jogwheel

Limited to 11.2°-180.0° on

ALEXA (XT) STUDIO with

enabled mirror shutter

Enable mirror shutter on

ALEXA (XT) Studio

AUDIO

adjust CH1+/- (level +25/-5; unity)

adjust CH2+/- (level +25/-5; unity)

AUDIO OUT

set AUDIO OUT

Phones Level (+/-)

OPTIONS

AUDIO OUT > OPTIONS >>

Left out (CH1, CH2, CH1+2, None)

Right out (CH1, CH2, CH1+2, None)

Audio out level (Manual, Unity max.)

OPTIONS

AUDIO IN > OPTIONS >>

Record (On/Off)

Channel 1/2 level (Manual/Unity)

Channel 1/2 source (L/R in)

Soundroll (=Tape) (edit name)

SHUTTERset shutter angle (5.0°-358.0°; 172,8°)

in highspeed mode (5.0°-356.0°)*ALEXA XT/S

add/delete value

see calculated exposure time

MIRROR*ALEXA XT STUDIO/STUDIO (On/Off)

EIset exposure index (160ASA-3200ASA; 800ASA)

ND FILTER*ALEXA XT STUDIO/STUDIO (On/Off)

FPSset sensor speed (0.75 fps-60fps /120fps*ALEXA XT/HS; 24fps)

add/delete value

HIGHSPEED/EXIT HS*ALEXA XT/HS (boot ALEXA to HS mode; 60-120fps)

MODE (MENU > RECORDING > INTERNAL)

MEDIA INFO (INFO > MEDIA INFO)

SDI FPS >>

REC OUT (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30fps)

MON OUT (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30fps)

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HOME

MENU

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Options may differ

depending on selected

sensor mode.

Please note: All differences

from the different

ALEXA-Menu‘s are being

indicated by annotations

(* XTor * NON XT).

WB set WHITEBALANCE (2000K-11000K, Auto WB; 5600K;

and CC SHIFT)

add/rename/delete value

COLOR

} (Look ON/OFF for REC 709)

SET LOOK choose/delete/load look from SD

ARRI LCC look loaded by default

CDL CONF*ALEXA XT > set ip adress

CDL (On/Off)*ALEXA XT

set COLORPATH

EVF (Look ON/OFF for REC 709)

MON OUT (Look ON/OFF for REC 709)

INTERNAL

REC OUT

GAMMA COLOR > GAMMA >>

INTERNAL (REC 709, LOG C, RAW*ALEXA XT)

REC OUT (REC 709, LOG C)

MON OUT (REC 709, LOG C)

EVF (REC 709, LOG C)

RECORDING menuInternal >>

Format (Off/ProRes/DNxHD/ARRIRAW)

Setting/HS Setting (ARRIRAW, DNxHD 145/220x/444,

ProRes 422/422 HQ/4444/4444 XQ)

Resolution (HD (1920x1080)/2K (2048x1152/1536)*XT/PLUS 4:3,

3.2K (3164x1778)*XT and Full /Cropped*ARRIRAW 4:3 on XT)

Dual Recording (On/Off)*NON XT

Prerecord >>

Prerecord (On/Off)*PRORES

Buffer size (220MB/660MB/1100MB)

Quick format SxS Card 1/2*NON XT/CFAST 2.0/Cptr. Drive*XT

Erase SxS Card 1/2*NON XT

REC OUT >>

Framerate (23.976/24/25/29.97/30/48/50/59.94/60fps)

HD-SDI format (422 1.5G SL/1.5G DL/3G SL/444 1.5 DL

444 3G SL/3G DL/RAW*NON XT 1.5G DL/3G SL/3G DL,

MON OUT clone or Clean MON OUT)

Surround mask (25%, 50%, 100%)*Clean MON OUT

Scan format (psf/p)

Output range (Legal/Extended/Raw)

REC OUT fps sets sensor fps (On/Off)

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MONITORING menuElectronic viewfinder >>

Brightness (0-5)

Rotate image (On/Off)

Smooth mode (On/Off)

Surround view (On/Off)

Frame lines + status info >>

Frame lines (On/Off)

Surround mask (Black line/Color line/Mask 25%/50%/75%)

Center mark (Off/Medium dot/Small dot/Cross)

Status info brightness (0/1/2)

Status info (On/Off)

Electronic horizon(On/Off)

LDS info (On/Off)

Peaking (Off/On) >>

Peaking (On/Off)

Peaking level (Low/Medium/High)

Anamorphic desqueeze*XT/ANAMORPH (Off/1.3x/2.0x/2.0xmag)

Zoom position (Centered/Eye level)

MON OUT >>

Framerate (23.976/24/25/29.97/30fps)

Scanformat (psf/p)

Surround view (On/Off)

Frame lines + status info >>

Frame lines (On/Off)

Surround mask (Black line/Color line/Mask 25%/50%/75%)

Center mark (Off/Medium dot/Small dot/Cross)

Status info brightness (0/1/2)

Status info (On/Off)

Electronic horizon (On/Off)

LDS info (On/Off)

Camera index letter (On/Off)

Peaking (Off/On) >>

Peaking (On/Off)

Peaking level (Low/Medium/High)

False color (On/Off)

Anamorphic desqueeze*XT/ANAMORPH (Off/1.3x/2.0x/2.0xmag)

Frame lines >>

Frame line 1 (choose/add/delete; Off)

Frame line 2 (choose/add/delete; Off)

User rectangles >>

User rectangles (Off/Rect 1/Rect 2/Rect 1+2)

Set rect 1/2 >>

Top, Bottom, Left, Right (0-1000), Reset

Color (Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Black/White)

Intensity (1-4)

RET IN path (EVF, MON OUT, EVF+MON)

Electronic horizonsensitivity (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x)

False color index >>

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PROJECT menuSensor Mode*XT/STUDIO/M/PLUS 4:3 (16:9/4:3/OPEN GATE)*OG

Rec. resolution (Menu > Recording > INTERNAL)

Codec (Menu > Recording > INTERNAL)

Project frame rate (23.976/24/25/29.97/30fps)

Camera index (A-Z)

Camera index color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, White)

Next reel count (001-999)

Lens squeeze factor (1.0, 1.3, 2.0)

Production info >> Production, Production Company, Director, Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Location, Scene, Take and User Info 1/2

SYSTEM menuImaging >>

Sensor mode*ALEXA XT/STUDIO/M/PLUS 4:3 (16:9/4:3/OpenGate)

Sensor temperature (Standard/High humidity)

Image transform (None, Mirror horizontally, Rotate 180°)

User Pixel Masking >>

User Pixel Mask active (On/Off)

User Pixel Mask active (On/Off)

Install/Backup/Uninstall User Pixel Mask

Power >>

BAT1 (Plug) warning (10.0-30.0V; 21.0V)

BAT2 (Onboard) warning (10.0-30.0V; 12.0V)

External sync >>

Eye index (L/R)

Sensor sync (Off/EXT master/EXT slave)

HD out phase (+/-30 clocks; 0 clocks)

Send HD sync trigger >

Settings sync (Off/ETH master/ETH slave)

Test signal >>

Color bar (On/Off)

Test tone (On/Off)

Test tone level (0 dBFS/-9 dBFS/-18 dBFS)

Display + beeper >>

Display button brightness (0-8)

Button brightness (Off/Low/Medium/High)

Run beeper mode (Off/Start/Stop/Start+Stop)

System time + date >>

set date, time, timezone and daylight saving time

Fan mode (Regular/Rec low)

Network access read-only (On/Off) card >>

SD card >>

Format + prepare SD card

Prepare SD card

Firmware >>

Select update file >>

Licensed features >>

install/delete licenses; save hardware info

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USER SETUPS menuSave current setup

Load setup

Factory reset

FRAME GRABS menuFile format (Jpeg/Tiff/Dpx/Ari)

Compare grab to live image >>

load grab

Options Compare Options >>

Compare mode (Toggle/Interleave)

Active on EVF (On/Off)

Active on MON OUT (On/Off)

Grabbed images inherit REC OUT settings!

Ari only possible, when REC OUT = ARRI RAW

MENU

USER

LDS *ALEXA XT M/M

see Lens Data for PLUS/STUDIO

USER BUTTON ASSIGNMENTset Button 1, 2, 3 None MON OUT surround MON OUT gamma MON OUT look MON OUT frame lines MON OUT status info MON OUT false color MON OUT peaking MON anam. desqu.*XT/ANAMORPH

Frame lines color EVF surround EVF gamma EVF look EVF frame lines EVF status info EVF zoom EVF false color EVF peaking EVF anam. desqu.*XT/ANAMORPH

Grab still frame Return in active Toggle SxS*NON XT/XR

Check last clip end/start Circle clip Auto WB Phase sensor Color bars Grab GUI

set Button 4, 5, 6

None MON OUT surround MON OUT gamma MON OUT look MON OUT frame lines MON OUT status info MON OUT false color MON OUT peaking MON anam. desqu.*XT/ANM.

Return in active Frame lines color Toggle SxS*NON XT/XR

Phase sensor Color bars Format Card1*NON XT/XR

Format Card2*NON XT/XR

False color index Format media*XT

Mirror shutter*STUDIO

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PLAY

FRAME GRAB TRIGGER

save Framegrab to SD Card

TIMECODE screen

SET TC (SET TO TIME/RESET/MANUAL)

OPTIONS

Timecode Options >>

Source (Int TC/Ext LTC)

Mode (Rec run/Free Run)

Generator (Regen/Jam Sync)

User bit source (Internal/LTC in UB)

USERBITS (set Userbits)

PROJECT (Menu > Project)

PLAYBACK screenstart Playback of last clip (press wheel or PLAY 2x on operator’s side)

+/- 10%, CLIPLIST, STEPSIZE (1 frame/1 second),

CIRCLE CLIP

OPTIONS

PLAY Options >>

Clip end action (Pause/Loop)

Show frame lines (On/Off)

Status info on MON OUT (On/Off)

Peaking on MON OUT (On/Off)

Peaking on EVF (On/Off)

INFOSYSTEM INFORMATION screenLIVE INFO

SAVE TO SD

VERSION

MEDIA INFO

SYSTEM

FPS INFO

GRAB

TC

LOCKBUTTON LOCK

locks HOMESCREEN,MENU, PLAY, TC and INFO;

also locks the buttons on EVF and WRS*ALEXA (XT) PLUS & STUDIO!

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WRS*ALEXA (XT) PLUS/PLUS 4:3 & STUDIO

RADIOSTATUS

Channel: 0

Units: 0

Ready/Off

WRS > RADIO >>

WRS radio power (On/Off)

WRS radio channel (0-7)

CAM LEVELSTATUS READOUT FROM SENSORS

Tilt: 0.0°

Roll: 0.0°

CAM LEVEL > RESET

use to reset your null balance

IRIS/ZOOM/FOCUS CLM

CLM STATUS

displays TYPE, DIRECTION and TORQUE(1-4; CLM-3 & 4)

IRIS/ZOOM/FOCUS CLM

set DIRECTION

set TORQUE (only for CLM-3 & 4)

CALIBRATE/CALIBRATE ALL motors

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-1

magnify EVF image 2.25x (toggle mode)

false color exposure check (toggle mode)

ZOOM

EXP

Options may differ

depending on the lens

you‘re using (LDS/Non-LDS)

On ALEXA (XT) M

via SYSTEM > LDS

LENS DATALDS READOUT

Status

LENS DATA

displays FOCAL LENGTH, IRIS,

FOCUS and DoF close/far

LDS OPTIONS

Lens distance unit (Metric, Imperial, Default Unit)

Circle of confusion (0.013/0.025/0.035/0.050mm)

LDS mount (On/Off)

Lens squeeze factor (Menu > Project)

LDA available when non-LDS lens in use

manage lens data for non-LDS lenses

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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-1

EVF menu

Brightness (0-5)

Rotate Image (On/Off)

Smooth Mode (On/Off)

Surround View (On/Off)

Surround Mask (Black line/Color Line/Mask 25%/50%/75%)

Status Info (On/Off)

Frame Lines (On/Off)

Select Frame Lines 1 (choose from list)

Select Frame Lines 2 (choose from list)

Center Mark (Off/Medium dot/Small dot/Cross)

User Rectangles (Off/Rect 1/Rect 2/Rect 1&2)

Edit User Rectangles (only when User Rectangles active)

Frame Lines Color (Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Black/White)

Frame Lines Intensity (1-4)

CAM

EVF

MIRROR CONTROL*ALEXA (XT) STUDIO

switch to VIEW-mode (operator sees an image)

press VEW + GATE for spinning mirror

switch to GATE-mode (sensor & all video outs “see” an image)

press GATE + VIEW spinning mirror

VIEW

GATE

FPSset sensor speed (0.75 fps - 60fps /120fps*XT/HS; 24fps)

SHUTTERset shutter angle (5.0°-358.0°; 172,8°;

in High Speed Mode 5.0°-356.0°)*XT/HS

EIset exposure index (160ASA - 3200ASA; 800ASA)

WBset white balance (2000K - 11000K, Auto WB; 5600K;

and CC SHIFT)


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