Software Update Package (SUP) 2.1 for ALEXA SXT cameras contains:
New Features Overview
Note: there are no feature changes between SXT SUP 2.0 and SXT SUP 2.1.
Support for new Hardware Component
- A hardware component on an electronic board has been discontinued by its manufacturer and this SUP supports the original component as well as the replacement component.
Update Information
There is no need to update existing ALEXA SXT and SXT W cameras to SXT SUP 2.1. The only time the update is needed is when service has to install a new board in your camera, and then they will perform the update.
ALEXA SXT SUPs should only be installed on ALEXA SXT cameras, and are not compatible with ALEXA Classic, ALEXA Classic cameras with the XR Module upgrade and ALEXA XT cameras. Make sure not to power off the camera during a SUP update. Detailed instructions for the update process can be found at the end of this document.
Warning: Do not install the SXT SUP onto a camera model it is not made for! Do not attempt to install these SUPs on ALEXA HD, ALEXA HD Plus, ALEXA Fiber Remote, ALEXA Fiber Remote Plus, ALEXA Classic, ALEXA Classic with the XR Module upgrade, ALEXA XT, ALEXA LF, AMIRA, ALEXA Mini or ALEXA Mini LF cameras! Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction and become inaccessible. If that happens, the camera can only be made accessible with the support of an ARRI Service Center. Similarly, SUPs for older ALEXA cameras should not be installed on ALEXA SXT cameras.
Downgrading
Please note that, once SXT SUP 2.1 is installed, it is not possible to revert back to any previous release version prior to SXT SUP 2.1.
Software Update Package (SUP) 2.0 for ALEXA SXT cameras contains:
New Features Overview
A more detailed description of each feature is given in the section 'New Features and Changes'.
Support for Wireless video (ALEXA SXT W only)
Support for WiFi (ALEXA SXT W only)
Faster frame grabs (ALEXA SXT W only)
Improved HDR monitoring (all ALEXA SXT cameras)
- Default look files for PQ and HLG
- Automatically matched status brightness for HDR
- HDR metadata
False Color Mode (all ALEXA SXT cameras)
- Monitoring-based or Log C-based
Support for SxS PRO+ 128 and 256 GB cards (all ALEXA SXT cameras)
Expanded ARRI Electronic Control System support (all ALEXA SXT cameras)
- Live camera information (warnings & errors) on WCU‑4
- Separate control of MON OUT 1, 2 and 3
- Faster Controlled Lens Motor (CLM) response
- Lens motor auto teeth detection for accurate WCU‑4 lens data display
Update Information
Cameras should always run the latest SUP so you can benefit from the latest improvements, features and bug fixes. We do not, however, recommend installing a new SUP in the middle of a production.
ALEXA SXT SUPs should only be installed on ALEXA SXT cameras, and are not compatible with ALEXA Classic, ALEXA Classic cameras with the XR Module upgrade and ALEXA XT cameras. Detailed instructions for the update process can be found at the end of this document.
Warning: Do not install the SXT SUP onto a camera model it is not made for! Do not attempt to install these SUPs on ALEXA HD, ALEXA HD Plus, ALEXA Fiber Remote, ALEXA Fiber Remote Plus, ALEXA Classic, ALEXA Classic with the XR Module upgrade, ALEXA XT, ALEXA LF, AMIRA, ALEXA Mini or ALEXA Mini LF cameras! Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction and become inaccessible. If that happens, the camera can only be made accessible with the support of an ARRI Service Center. Similarly, SUPs for older ALEXA cameras should not be installed on ALEXA SXT cameras.
Downgrading
Please note that, once SXT SUP 2.0 is installed, it is not possible to revert back to any previous release version prior to SXT SUP 2.0 (ALEXA SXT W cameras only work with SUP 2.0 or later, anyway).