ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme Review
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The ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme is a high-speed variant of the ALEXA 35, designed for productions that demand exceptional slow-motion capabilities without sacrificing ARRI's renowned image quality. It pushes frame rates to 660 fps in HD and 165 fps at full 4.6K, making it one of the fastest cinema cameras available. The camera retains the ALEXA 35's REVEAL Color Science and 17 stops of dynamic range in standard mode, though it drops to 11 stops in sensor overdrive mode when capturing extreme frame rates. Reviewers consistently highlight the impressive high-speed performance and the practical five-minute pre-record buffer in HD, which prevents missed action during fast-moving sequences.
The Xtreme introduces ARRICORE, a new codec that delivers 50 percent lower data rates compared to ARRIRAW while maintaining image integrity, a feature reviewers appreciate for managing storage costs during high-speed shoots. The camera's 10 percent power savings over the standard ALEXA 35 and splash- and dust-proof housing make it viable for demanding field work. However, this capability comes at a steep price: $86,270 at launch, or a $15,900 euro upgrade for existing ALEXA 35 owners. For productions that regularly require extreme slow motion and can justify the investment, the Xtreme delivers unmatched performance within ARRI's ecosystem.
- Exceptional high-speed performance with up to 660 fps in HD and 165 fps at 4.6K
- ARRICORE codec cuts data rates by 50% compared to ARRIRAW for more efficient storage
- Five-minute pre-record buffer in HD prevents missing critical action
- Retains REVEAL Color Science and 17 stops of dynamic range in standard mode
- 10% more power efficient than ALEXA 35 with weather-sealed housing
- Launch price of $86,270 is extremely high even by cinema camera standards
- Dynamic range drops to 11 stops in sensor overdrive mode during extreme frame rates
- Manual focus only with no autofocus or IBIS
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Specs
- Weather Sealing
- splash- and dust-proof housing
- Raw Video
- Internal, ARRIRAW
- Log Profiles
- ARRI Log C4
- Internal Codecs
- ARRIRAW, ARRICORE/MXF, MXF/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 4444/ProRes 4444XQ
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4.6K up to 165 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1920 x 1080 up to 660 fps
- Max Video Resolution
- 4.6K (4608 x 3164)
- Upgrade Cost
- 15,900 euros
- Color Science
- REVEAL Color Science
- Dynamic Range
- 17 Stops
- Power Savings
- 10% over ALEXA 35
- Shutter Angle
- 5 to 356°
- Codec Data Rate
- 50% lower data rate compared to ARRIRAW (ARRICORE)
- Pre Record Times
- Five minutes in 24 fps Apple Pro Res 422 HQ in HD or 30 seconds in 24 fps Apple Pro Res in high-resolution 4.6K Open Gate
- Power Consumption
- 81 W
- Dynamic Range Sensor Overdrive Mode
- 11 Stops
- Sensor Size
- Super35 (27.99 x 19.22 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 14.58 Megapixel (4608 x 3164)
- Launch Price Usd
- 86270.00
- Iso Range Video
- Native: 160 to 6400
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 1 Second
- Viewfinder
- Removable Electronic (OLED), 1920 x 1080
- Rear Screen
- Primary Monitor: Included External 4" Non-Touchscreen LCD, Status Display: Fixed Non-Touchscreen LCD
- Lens Mount
- ARRI LPL with Included ARRI PL Adapter
- Usb
- 1x USB-C Data Input/Output
- Audio Io
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output, 1x 6-Pin LEMO Line Input
- Wireless
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
- Card Slots
- Single Slot: Codex Compact Drive, Single Slot: Codex Compact/Compact Express Drive
- Ibis
- No
- Af System
- Manual Focus Only
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