The ALEXA SXT EV Basic Camera Set (LDS PL) from ARRI includes the SXT EV camera body with an LDS PL lens mount, SXR and XR recording media adapters, and the EVF-1 electronic viewfinder with a mounting bracket and cable. The ALEXA SXT EV digital cine camera records in UHD 4K, Cine 4K, 2K, and HD with 16-bit processing for sharp, natural-looking images. Use this basic set to start building your ALEXA SXT EV camera rig.
Expanding upon the original ALEXA digital cinema camera, the ARRI ALEXA SXT EV Camera Body (LDS PL) records in UHD 4K, Cine 4K, 2K, and HD with 16-bit processing for sharp, natural-looking images. The versatile ALEXA SXT EV delivers an array of recording format choices in ARRIRAW and ProRes including 6:5 and 8:9 anamorphic modes (with SUP 3.0). With a base sensitivity of EI 800 and a dynamic range of 14 plus stops, your footage is effectively future-proofed for compatibility with HDR displays. The ALEXA SXT EV's Wide Color Gamut exceeds current display standards and is compatible with the Rec 2020 color space. Full-image frame rates of up to 120 fps enable capture for higher-clarity HFR (high frame rate) projects.
The ALEXA SXT EV's improved image-processing system includes the ability to "bake-in" 3D LUTs at capture, a mild noise reduction feature (ANR), and a pixel correction function. ARRIRAW recording is optimized for VFX and archival capture, with uncompressed data available for sculpting with today and tomorrow's latest post-production processing. The look management architecture has been updated with the new ARRI Color Tool (ACT) and ARRI Look File (ALF-2), offering the ability to maintain your look from prep to post with on-set grading. Look files are stored in your recordings' metadata, enabling the automatic application of your on-set look to dailies, proxies, and editing files using popular NLE systems.
User-friendly features include the ability to apply customized settings to each of the ALEXA SXT EV's outputs (EVF and three monitor outs), enabling the director, DP, DIT, or A.C. to see just the on-screen information they need, in SDR or HDR, in the color space of their choice. Standard and high-speed recording rates are now accessible in the same mode, eliminating the need to switch to a high-speed mode. Multiple control options include the right-side 3" LCD display, a condensed operator-side (left) interface, Ethernet-based browser control, and compatibility with the optional RCU-4 or WCU-4 control units.
The modular ALEXA SXT family includes the flexibility of recording to the current or future media of your choice for each of your projects. Capture options include XR, and SXR capture drives with write speeds of up to 20 Gb/s, SxS PRO and SxS PRO+ cards, and CFast 2.0 cards. Faster in-camera processing speeds and capture to SXR drives boost the ALEXA SXT EV's maximum frame rates. RAID 1 (mirroring) capture provides additional data security for ALEXA SXT ProRes files.
The ARRI LDS (lens data system) PL mount, the IFM-1 filter holder, shoulder mount, and 15mm LWS rod support are integrated into the ALEXA SXT EV. A 5-pin XLR connector supports 2-channel, 24-bit, 48 kHz audio. Choose from separately available Gold or V-mount battery plates, or an AC power supply to power the camera.
- The ALEXA SXT family combines the powerful image processing of the ALEXA 65 with the familiar design of the original ALEXA user interface, producing sharp, natural-looking footage.
- A base sensitivity of EI 800 with a dynamic range of 14 plus stops effectively future-proofs your output for compatibility with HDR displays.
- The ALEXA SXT records in a WCG (Wide Color Gamut) exceeding current displays, and is compatible with the Rec 2020 color space.
- Record up to 120 fps for compatibility with HFR (high frame rate) display outputs.
- Choose from 14 in-camera recording formats, all of which are available in both full-fledged ARRIRAW, and smaller file ProRes options.
- Format options include 16:9 ProRes UHD 4K, Open Gate ProRes 4K Cine, economical 6:5 ProRes 2K Anamorphic and 6:5 ProRes 4K Cine Anamorphic, the VFX-friendly 4:3 ProRes 2.8K, the high-res Open Gate ProRes 3.4K, and the versatile 16:9 ARRIRAW 3.2K.
- The ALEXA's tall sensor is sized almost exactly the same as 35mm film, enabling anamorphic lenses to maintain their native fields of view.
- The ALEXA SXT'S efficient 6:5 sensor mode is equivalent to 1.194:1 image area, the same as half of the classic 2.39:1 CinemaScope aspect ratio. Use this mode to capture only the image area needed for a 2.39 output, with higher frame rates, higher ProRes resolutions, and fewer steps in post than the earlier 4:3 mode.
- ALF-2 files are stored in your recording's metadata, enabling your dailies and proxy editing files to display the same look as your master files. Supported systems include DaVinci Resolve, Colorfront OSD, Codex Production Suite, Pomfort Silverstack, and Filmlight Daylight.
- A new ARRI Color Tool (ACT) and ARRI Look File (ALF-2) enable you to create new looks in-camera. For easy multi-camera coordination, these looks are compatible with ALEXA Mini and AMIRA cameras.
- Lock in your look on set with the ALEXA SXT's live, on-set grading in Rec 709 or Rec 2020. Compatible third-party systems include Pomfort LiveGrade, Codex Live, Colorfront On-Set Live, Filmlight Prelight, Technicolor DP Lights, and more.
- The same look management can be automatically applied when using NLE systems such as Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Use with the adapter of your choice to record to SxS PRO or SxS PRO+ cards, CFast 2.0 cards, and XR or SXR capture drives
- Multiple control options include Ethernet-based browser control and compatibility with the optional RCU-4 and WCU-4 control units
- Integrated PL lens mount with LDS (lens data system)
- The built-in IFM-1 filter holder accepts one of eight separately available ND filters
- Use with separately available Gold or V-mount battery plates
- Integrated shoulder arch, and 15mm LWS rod support
Use the Codex SXR Capture Drive Adapter from ARRI to mount an SXR drive on an ALEXA SXT or ALEXA LF camera. Compatible ALEXA SXT models include the ALEXA SXT EV, SXT Plus, SXT Studio, and SXT W.
ALEXA SXT EV
ALEXA SXT Plus
ALEXA SXT Studio
ALEXA SXT W
The ARRI XR Adapter is used to mount an XR capture drive on an ALEXA SXT camera, such as the ALEXA SXT EV, SXT Plus, SXT Studio, and SXT W.
ALEXA SXT Plus
ALEXA SXT Studio
ALEXA SXT W
This 16GB SD Memory Card for ALEXA Cameras from ARRI can be used for saving or loading a variety of camera functions. Use it for LUTs, user preference settings, framelines, frame grabs, license keys, and lens tables for the LDS archive. It may also be employed when installing SUPs (software update packets).
The ARRI EVF-1 Electronic Viewfinder for ALEXA provides a low-latency, film-style image display. An on-screen menu provides both EVF and basic camera control. This FLCOS micro-display panel has a resolution of 1280 x 784, and includes a surround view that enables you to spot objects just outside your recorded image frame. Glass optics give the EVF-1 a high-contrast, evenly-illuminated viewing area.
Controls include a jog wheel, a Zoom button with 2.25x pixel-to-pixel magnification for checking focus, and an Exposure button for engaging a false-color exposure check. Features include customizable framelines, camera and lens info displays, and an image flip function.
- Film-style image display with latency of <1 frame
- Provides EVF and basic camera controls
- Glass optics provide a high-contrast, low-distortion display
- Surround view enables you to spot objects just outside your recorded frame
- 2.25x zoom function for checking focus
- False-color exposure check, and an image-flip function
- ALEXA Classic, ALEXA Classic with XR Module
- ALEXA XT, ALEXA SXT (requires EVA-1 adapter)
- ALEXA Classic Studio, ALEXA Classic Studio with XR Module
- ALEXA XT Studio (requires EVA-1 adapter)
The ARRI VMB-3 Viewfinder Mounting Bracket provides a sturdy mounting option for your ALEXA's electronic viewfinder. This bracket provides left/right, and up/down movement of the EVF, as well as 360° of rotation, and left- or right-side positioning on the camera. Features include an integrated bubble level, and one 3/8"-16 accessory-mounting thread.
- For ARRI ALEXA cameras
- Compatible with ARRI EVF-1, and select 15mm LWS-mount viewfinders
- Enables left/right, and up/down movement of the EVF, 360° of rotation, and left- or right-side positioning on the camera
- 15mm LWS rod standard
- Built-in bubble level, and one 3/8"-16 accessory thread
- ALEXA XT, ALEXA SXT
- ALEXA Mini
- ALEXA Classic, ALEXA Classic with XR Module
Requires EVA-1 adapter:
- ALEXA Classic Studio, ALEXA Classic Studio with XR Module
- ALEXA XT Studio, ALEXA SXT Studio
The 1.2' KC 150-S Short EVF-1 Viewfinder Cable from ARRI connects the EVF-1 viewfinder to select ALEXA cameras. This shorter cable eliminates the need to wrap any excess length of cable.
The ARRI CCH-1 Center Camera Handle is a sturdy carrying handle featuring multiple 3/8"-16 threaded holes for attaching accessories. Designed for use with select ALEXA cameras (listed below), it attaches to the top of the camera via three screws.
ALEXA M body
ALEXA Studio
ALEXA XT, ALEXA XT M body, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA XT Studio
ALEXA SXT EV, ALEXA SXT Plus, ALEXA SXT Studio
The ARRI WA-1 Wedge Adapter mounts on the bottom of the front foot of ALEXA, ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3, ALEXA XT, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA SXT EV, ALEXA SXT Plus, ALEXA SXT W, or ALEXA LF. With the WA-1 attached, the camera can be attached to ARRI, SONY or Panasonic video-style quick release plates. The WA-1 adapter is not compatible with ALEXA Studio, ALEXA XT Studio, and ALEXA SXT Studio.
ALEXA XT, ALEXA XT Plus
ALEXA SXT EV, ALEXA SXT Plus, ALEXA SXT W