ARRI Alexa Mini
Compact, lightweight, and self-contained - ARRI ALEXA Mini is the small and versatile allrounder in the ARRI camera family.
The symmetrical design permits filming in any orientation, including upside-down and in portrait mode, while multiple accessory points enable highly creative mounting solutions. In addition, ALEXA Mini comes with a series of interchangeable lens mount, allowing the use of B4 video, EF mount stills lenses, or with the even ARRI Signature Primes with the LPL mount for ALEXA Mini.
The Arri Alura 18-80mm T2.6 lens is the perfect partner for the Mini. Using the latest in optical design technology and innovative manufacturing techniques, the ARRI Alura Zooms combine the highest optical performance with an amazingly small size, weight and price. They are available as Studio zooms for use on a tripod or crane with a wider focal range, or as lightweight zooms which are significantly smaller and lighter in exchange for a reduced focal range.
Recommended Camera Kit
The ways to rig your camera are limitless, it all depends on your shoot and budgets. Here is one of our favorite rigs, ideally suited for a cinematic application where weight matters.
Battery Power
Designed and engineered to be the longest-lasting and most reliable Li-ion batteries in their class, Dionic XT batteries deliver a 12A constant current to power the most demanding 14.4V cameras and LED fixtures.
The Arri Alexa Mini draws approximately 60 watts of power so the powerful Anton/Bauer Dionic XT batteries are the ideal compact power source. Available in both V-Mount and Gold Mount, you can choose from 90Wh or 150Wh batteries.
Mounting the Dionic XT battery
You can easily run your Alexa Mini from a V-Mount or Gold Mount Dionic XT battery with Anton/Bauer’s dedicated camera battery brackets.
* V Mount Solution – Requires a V-Mount adapter, the WC Pro V-Mount is available from Wooden Camera
* Gold Mount Solution – Requires a V-Mount to Gold Mount adapter, we recommend the Anton/Bauer QRC-MINI
Charging the Dionic XT battery
For charging Dionic XT batteries, the Anton/Bauer LP Chargers are the perfect choice. LP chargers can rapidly charge up to two or four batteries at the same time, while conserving energy and prolonging battery life to reduce the total cost of ownership.
Camera Supports
Sachtler System Cine 7+7 FT MS
Fluid Head:
The Cine 7+7 HD combines the established cine-features of the big Sachtler heads with the advantages of a more compact 100 mm fluid head - the perfect solution for all those who work with lighter film set-ups. Drag properties, a side load function, very wide load range, Speedbalance technology and optimum front swivel arm are what makes up the compact Cine 7+7.
Tripod:
The award winning flowtech™ tripod technology offers unique quick release brakes to deploy and adjust your tripod in an instant. The ergonomic carbon fibre leg design offers exceptional torsional stiffness and makes it easy to transport with. The integrated versatile hinge lock mechanism allows you to capture extremely low and high shots with superior performance and reliability thanks to extensive endurance and environmental testing. flowtech™100 is designed for precision shooting and heavier camera payloads up to 30 kg (66lb).
LED Lighting
Fixture:
The Litepanels Gemini is a 2x1 LED panel and providing a nice wide soft source of color accurate illumination. Staying true to the Litepanels legacy, the Gemini has accurate full spectrum Daylight and Tungsten lighting. The Gemini also allows for additional quick and easy adjustment by offering full-featured lighting modes for effects, full color with hue and saturation control all which allow for the intensity to be controlled anywhere from 100%-0 at all times.
Stacking kit:
This Litepanels Gemini Dual Frame/Yoke allows you to assemble two Litepanels Geminis creating a larger light source, quickly and easily. The same great light quality covering a much larger area.
Monitor and Wireless transmission
SmallHD 502:
The SmallHD 502 is the lightest 5-inch, 1080p Full HD field monitor with color capabilities that rival OLED technology. It's a mere 7.4 oz light and is able to reproduce 100% Rec 709 color.
Teradek Bolt 500 LT:
The Bolt LT takes Teradek’s industry-leading wireless performance and packages it into an affordable, streamlined series of zero-delay wireless video systems. The LT line is available in 500ft. or 1000ft. max-range models, with the LT 500 offering external antennas on the transmitter for enhanced wireless performance.
