ARRI ALEXA Mini LF Review
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The ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is a compact large-format cinema camera designed for high-end productions that need the full-frame sensor aesthetic in a body small and light enough for handheld, gimbal, and drone work. At 2.6 kg and with dimensions under 190 mm on any axis, it delivers ARRI's signature image quality with a 36.7 x 25.54 mm sensor capturing 4.4K ARRIRAW or ProRes internally. The LPL mount accommodates modern large-format glass, and the included PL-to-LPL adapter preserves compatibility with the vast PL lens ecosystem. It records to proprietary Codex Compact Drives and offers built-in ND filters (2, 4, and 6 stops), 14+ stops of dynamic range, and Netflix approval.
The camera excels in post-production workflows. Its footage grades beautifully in Resolve, responding intuitively to color correction and offering the latitude ARRI sensors are known for. At nearly $60,000, this is a rental-house and high-budget production tool, not a purchase for independent creators. The single Codex card slot and proprietary media add recurring costs and workflow complexity. Still, for DoPs and production companies chasing the ARRI look with large-format flexibility in a compact package, the Mini LF remains a top-tier option.
- Compact and lightweight for a large-format cinema camera (2.6 kg)
- Exceptional image quality with 14+ stops of dynamic range and ARRI color science
- Footage grades easily and intuitively in post-production
- Built-in ND filters (2, 4, and 6 stops) for flexibility on set
- Netflix-approved with ARRIRAW and ProRes internal recording
- Extremely high cost at nearly $60,000
- Single card slot with proprietary Codex Compact Drive media
- No in-body stabilization
- Rolling shutter (not global shutter)
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About this product
Compact LPL-mount large-format ALEXA.
Specs
- Weight Grams
- 2600 g (with lens mount adapter)
- Dimensions Mm
- 188 x 143 x 140 mm
- Bit Depth
- 16-bit linear processing (internal), 24-bit audio
- Raw Video
- Internal, MXF ARRIRAW
- Log Profiles
- ARRI Log C, Rec709, Rec2020
- Internal Codecs
- MXF ARRIRAW, MXF ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444 XQ
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 40 fps (4448 x 3096), 60 fps (3840 x 2160)
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 75 fps (1920 x 1080), 100 fps (1920 x 1080)
- Max Video Resolution
- 4.4K (4448 x 3096)
- Lan Io
- LEMO 10-pin
- Monitor Io
- LEMO 7-pin
- Sync Input
- BNC (black burst/tri-level)
- Color Space
- ALEXA Wide Gamut/Log C
- Lut Support
- 3D LUTs for SDR, HDR PQ, HDR HLG
- Power Input
- 10.5 to 34 VDC via LEMO 8-pin
- Timecode Io
- LEMO 5-pin
- Sensor Modes
- LF Open Gate, LF 16:9, LF 2.39:1 anamorphic
- Shutter Type
- Electronic rolling shutter
- User Buttons
- 6
- Dynamic Range
- 14+ stops
- Power Outputs
- 24 VDC (RS 3-pin), 12 VDC (LEMO 2-pin), 24 VDC (proprietary)
- Video Outputs
- 2x BNC (6G-SDI)
- Netflix Approved
- Yes
- Lens Data Systems
- Cooke /i, ARRI LDS, ARRI LDS-2
- Power Consumption
- 65 W or greater
- Accessory Mounting
- 5x 3/8 inch-16 threads
- Internal Nd Filters
- 0.6, 1.2, 1.8 (2-stop, 4-stop, 6-stop)
- Storage Temperature
- -22 to 158 F / -30 to 70 C
- Operating Temperature
- -4 to 113 F / -20 to 45 C
- Sensor Size
- Large Format (36.7 x 25.54 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 13 MP (4448 x 3096)
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- Native 160 to 3200, Base EI 800
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000 to 1 s (5 to 356 degree shutter angle)
- Viewfinder
- Optional, not included (proprietary connection)
- Lens Mount
- ARRI LPL (interchangeable, PL-to-LPL adapter included)
- Usb
- 1x USB-A (USB 2.0)
- Audio Io
- 1x 6-pin LEMO input, 2-channel 24-bit 48 kHz LPCM
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Card Slots
- 1x Codex Compact Drive (1TB)
- Ibis
- No
- Af System
- Automatic, Manual
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