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ALEXA 35

Raising the bar

A new era begins 

For over a decade the ARRI ALEXA camera family has set the gold standard for digital cinematography. Now, ALEXA 35 raises the bar even higher with a new Super 35 format 4.6K sensor and REVEAL Color Science.

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17 stops of dynamic range

2.5 more stops than previous ALEXA cameras, with filmic highlight roll-off
Easier to handle any lighting conditions, more flexible in post
The best possible source for HDR projects

To me, a camera isn’t just a mechanical machine, it has a way of thinking. The ALEXA 35 made us feel safe with its amazingly helpful features. The data integrity and the 17 stops of dynamic range gave us fantastic results. With the help of some specific HDR shooting techniques and 3D lighting setups, I was able to retain detail in all the highlights and all the shadows.

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Muko Tirmik

Cinematographer

With increased light sensitivity and more detail in the highlights, I can be even more bold with my lighting and exposure choices.

4 K, 35 mm camera in action on set.

Ari Wegner ACS

Cinematographer

The new sensor produced images that were extremely malleable, with staggering latitude. It retained all the color and information even in the most brilliant of highlights and deepest of shadows.

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James Friend ASC, BSC

Cinematographer

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Improved sensitivity: lower noise, higher ISO
EI 160 to EI 6400, with color accuracy maintained at all exposure levels
Enhanced Sensitivity option for even cleaner images in low light

We couldn’t use any lights; we just used the streetlights and the light from buildings. It was definitely noticeable that the Enhanced Sensitivity Mode has minimal noise, so I think it’s a real improvement.

4K ALEXA 35 camera in action.

Jessie Wang

Cinematographer

When I saw how the camera was reacting to low light conditions, I shot only with firelight at 3200 EI. Another setup with UV lights had absolutely no reading on the light meter. In both situations the skin tones and textures came out very well.

Super 35 camera ALEXA 35 used on set and especially impressive for its colour conversion.

Neha Parti Matiyani ISC

Cinematographer

The close-ups on the kids' faces were like nothing else I've seen. Even the dark sides of their faces held so much beautiful skin tone and texture.

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Rudi Schwab

Director

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True-to-life colors

Natural and beautifully rendered skin tones
Subtler tonal variations for immersive and emotionally powerful images
Easy workflow with REVEAL Color Science

ARRI’s discussions with filmmakers and careful review of the image pipeline have led to significant image quality enhancements and a faster, easier workflow. REVEAL Color Science is a suite of new image processing steps used by ALEXA 35 internally and also available through leading third-party postproduction tools for ARRIRAW processing. 

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  • ARRI Debayer Algorithm ADA-7

    • First step in the new and improved image processing chain
    • Converts ARRIRAW into camera-native RGB image data
    • Makes the most of ARRI sensors
    • Sharper images and cleaner edges
    • Easy compositing speeds up VFX work in post
  • ARRI Color Engine ACE4

    • Transforms camera-native RGB image data into the AWG4 color space
    • Brings what the camera 'sees' closer to human visual perception
    • More accurate and subtle color reproduction
    • Pleasing and naturalistic rendition of all skin tones
    • Better color tracking and differentiation at all exposure levels
    • Greatly improved bright saturated colors
    • Same color tones in SDR and HDR
  • ARRI Wide Gamut AWG4

    • New camera color space for faster and easier grading
    • “Goldilocks” color space: just the right size
    • Larger than Rec 2020 but minimizes “virtual” colors
    • Fully enclosed by and compatible with ACES
    • More accurate color space conversions
  • LogC4 Curve

    • Encodes brightness changes
    • Captures the sensor’s increased dynamic range
  • LogC4 Display Look Up Tables

    • Transform LogC4/AWG4 images into various display color spaces
    • Take full advantage of ARRI sensors and LogC4/AWG4
    • Should be used for all LogC4 images
    • Improved color fidelity


  • Cross-camera Compatibility

    • ALEXA 35 images can be intercut with other ALEXA or AMIRA images
    • Additionally, ALEXA LF/Mini LF ARRIRAW can use REVEAL Color Science workflow

The image out of the ALEXA 35 is incredible. The extra stops in the highlights and new color science struck me as the most stand out parts of the new sensor. There is so much depth in the image—I couldn’t believe how much it could be pushed and pulled in the grade. The ALEXA 35 changes the future of Super 35 productions. It is the new standard.

4 K super 35 camera in action on set.

Evan Oliver

Director of Photography

I was so impressed by the latitude of the sensor, and I loved how it depicts colors as vividly as a stained-glass window. It is a game changer.

Cinematographer operates with 35 mm camera ALEXA 35.

Seamus McGarvey ASC, BSC

Cinematographer

The way the new sensor sees color is astonishing to me, even after using ARRI cameras for the last few years...In scorching African sunshine, the highlight roll-off is really nice and you still see detail in the shadows.

arri camera 2022 ALEXA 35 in action.

Barnabas Emordi

Cinematographer

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More on-set creative control than ever before
ARRI Textures let you tune how ALEXA 35 'sees' the world
Evolving menu of textures for different shooting environments and visual styles

Choose your digital film stock

ARRI Textures allow you to alter the amount and character of grain in the image, and the amount of contrast at different levels of detail, perceived as sharpness. Previous ALEXA cameras were pre-programmed with a default texture, but ALEXA 35 lets you choose from a menu of ARRI Textures, like selecting a film stock. Texture attributes can be very subtle and are best viewed on a large, high-quality HDR monitor. Example images below have been zoomed in around 500% from the original frame size, in order to illustrate the effect of ARRI Textures on fine detail.

A close-up of a face illustrates the effect of ARRI textures on fine details made possible by the 4K super 35 camera ALEXA 35.
A close-up of a face illustrates the effect of ARRI textures on fine details made possible by the 4K super 35 camera ALEXA 35.
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Choose your digital film stock

ARRI Textures allow you to alter the amount and character of grain in the image, and the amount of contrast at different levels of detail, perceived as sharpness. Previous ALEXA cameras were pre-programmed with a default texture, but ALEXA 35 lets you choose from a menu of ARRI Textures, like selecting a film stock. Texture attributes can be very subtle and are best viewed on a large, high-quality HDR monitor. Example images below have been zoomed in around 500% from the original frame size, in order to illustrate the effect of ARRI Textures on fine detail.

A close-up of a face illustrates the effect of ARRI textures on fine details made possible by the 4K super 35 camera ALEXA 35.
A close-up of a face illustrates the effect of ARRI textures on fine details made possible by the 4K super 35 camera ALEXA 35.
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We used one of the ARRI Textures that are available in the ALEXA 35. It added some grain, and a lot of us cinematographers do have a love for grain. There was a certain feel to it, a different structure to just pushing the ASA.

Cinematographer used one of the ARRI textures available in the 35 mm camera ALEXA 35.

Nikolaus Summerer

Cinematographer

As a director, I feel there is now almost no setup I could imagine where I would have to compromise my approach to shooting a scene.

The cinematographer and director stands next to the 4K alexa 35 camera while shooting a scene.

Mike Valentine BSC

Director/cinematographer

4.6K Super 35 sensor


Wide lens choice

ALEXA 35 can be used with a vast array of modern or vintage, anamorphic or spherical, Super 35 or large-format lenses, giving you a far broader lens choice if you want to shoot with ARRI cameras while fulfilling native 4K mandates. For instance, the exceptionally wide focal length range of the ARRI Signature lens family makes it just as suitable for Super 35 as for large format, delivering beautifully rich and textured images that take full advantage of the new ALEXA 35 sensor.



20 recording formats

A total of 20 ARRIRAW and Apple ProRes recording formats, incorporating efficient in-camera downsampling and anamorphic de-squeezing, allow you to optimize data rate, resolution, and other parameters, based on your individual needs. Whatever your aspect ratio choice and whatever your deliverable requirements, there is an ALEXA 35 recording format ideally suited to your production. Learn more >


Behind the scenes of a shoot in the argentine nature with the 4K alexa 35 camera.
Choosing a lens while shooting with the arri camera 2022.
Super 35 camera in action on set.
Close-up of a 4K super 35 camera during a shoot.
35 mm camera in action.
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Support for any situation

ARRI has crafted a new line of bespoke ALEXA 35 accessories that expand the camera's capabilities and ensure maximum speed and versatility on set. In addition to the electronic modules, a complete new set of mechanical support items provides flexible options for any situation, scaling quickly and easily from a small and lightweight setup to a full-blown production configuration. 

ALEXA 35 Accessories
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ALEXA 35 Accessories Explorer

Built for a long-term investment

Before shipping, every ALEXA 35 undergoes extreme temperature and vibration tests to ensure a lifetime of reliable service on set. During development, the camera was shaken, frozen, cooked, and subjected to blunt impact trauma, while connectors were repeatedly stress-tested by robotic arms. The result? ALEXA 35 is temperature resistant, splash and dust-proof, and built to last, delivering a safe return on investment.


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Camera Companion App
ARRI Camera Companion App

The Camera Companion App offers remote control of one or multiple cameras, as well as customization of the user interface. It focuses on the functions that are most frequently needed during production.

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Technical Data
Model
ALEXA 35
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 - 120 fps
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
3.8K 16:9: 3840 x 2160
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"
3.8K 16:9: 23.3 x 13.1 mm / 0,918 x 0.516"
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 (pixel)
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)
3.8K 16:9: UHD (3840 x 2160)
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 / 75 fps
ARRIRAW 4.6K 16:9 - 4.6K: 45 / 75 fps
ARRIRAW 4K 16:9 - 4K: 55 / 120 fps
ARRIRAW 4K 2:1 - 4K: 65 / 120 fps
ARRIRAW 3.8K 16:9 - UHD: 65 / 120 fps
ARRIRAW 3.3K 6:5 - 3.3K: 55 / 100 fps
ARRIRAW 3K 1:1 - 3K: 55 / 100 fps
Apple ProRes 4.6K 3:2 Open Gate: 60 / 60 fps
Apple ProRes 4.6K 16:9 - 4K: 75 / 75 fps
Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 - 4K: 100 / 100 fps
Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 - UHD: 120 / 120 fps
Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 - 2K: 120 / 120 fps
Apple ProRes 4K 16:9 - HD: 120 / 120 fps
Apple ProRes 4K 2:1 - 4K: 120 / 120 fps
Apple ProRes 3.3K 6:5 - 3.3K: 75 / 75 fps
Apple ProRes 3.3K 6:5 - 4K 2.39:1 Ana. 2x: 90 / 90 fps
Apple ProRes 3K 1:1 - 3K: 90 / 90 fps
Apple ProRes 3K 1:1 - 3.8K 2:1 Ana. 2x: 100 / 100 fps
Apple ProRes 2.7K 8:9 - UHD 16:9 Ana. 2x: 100 / 100fps
Apple ProRes 2K 16:9 S16 - 2K: 120 / 120 fps
(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 dust proof through sealed electronics, IP 51
Storage Temperature
-30° C to +70° C / -22° F to +158° F
Sound Level
< 20 dB(A) at 30fps, recording 4K 16:9 - UHD, Apple ProRes 4444 XQ, ≤ +30° ambient temperature
Software Licenses
ALEXA 35 Cine License