The ARRI ALEXA Mini LF 15mm Studio Ready-to-Shoot Accessory & Media Set put together by B&H includes almost everything you need to get up and start shooting with the separately available ALEXA Mini LF camera. This kit includes two 1TB Codex drives, a viewfinder, a 15mm studio-standard CBP-2 bridge plate, side and rear brackets, an accessory bracket, a Gold mount battery power splitter box, and connection cables. Read more about the included items below.
Use the ARRI MVB-1 Viewfinder Mounting Bracket to mount the MVF-1 electronic viewfinder to an ALEXA Mini camera. This bracket provides adjustable positioning of the EVF via 15mm LWS rods and the viewfinder mount. The separately available MAP-2 adapter plate is required for 15mm rod support on the ALEXA Mini.
Expand your options for mounting HD camera accessories like monitors, transmitters, mic holders, French flags, etc., on your ARRI camera rig by using the ARRI CCH-2 Center Camera Handle. This sturdy carrying handle screws onto a UAP-2 adapter plate (available separately), and features multiple 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threaded holes for attaching accessories. Designed for use with ALEXA M, ALEXA Mini, and AMIRA cameras, it will also work with many ARRI accessory-equipped third-party cameras.
The Mini Side Bracket MSB-2 from ARRI is a cage-style component compatible with the ALEXA Mini and the right side of the ALEXA Mini LF. This bracket's single rod holder enables lens motor support for lightweight handheld or drone rigs lacking a baseplate rod bracket. The MSB-2 bracket offers native 19mm rod support and 15mm rod support using a separately available bushing.
The MSB-2 bracket incorporates several 1/4"-20 and anti-twist 3/8"-16 threads for mounting accessories. An integrated rosette enables the mounting of a separately available handgrip or handle.
- A quick release system enables you to mount or detach the camera without sliding out the balance assembly.
- Provides a quick transition to a stabilizer's dovetail.
- Add 15mm Studio rod-mounted accessories in front of your ARRI ALEXA Mini.
- Attach single or dual rod brackets as needed to save weight on your rig.
The ARRI Rear Accessory Bracket RAB-1 is designed to mount accessories like battery plates or power-splitting boxes to the ALEXA Mini camera body. This curved bracket screws onto the camera providing a rib-like structure on which to attach a power solution. Use the RAB-1 bracket with the separately available RAB-1 Clamp to attach an ARRI Power Splitting Box, or a BAP-1 Battery Adapter Plate.
Use the Rod Mounting Bracket (RMB-3) from ARRI to support a single, standard 19mm rod for mounting a lens motor, lightweight EVF bracket, etc. to your camera or cage rig. When used with a separately available insert, the RMB-3 can be used to support a 15mm rod. A mounted rod is easily secured using the thumb lever on this screw-in bracket.
15mm (with separately available insert K2.66255.0)
The ARRI 15mm Reduction Insert is used to adapt a 19mm rod bracket to accept standard 15mm rods. This insert works with any 19mm rod mount.
Power and add multiple accessory ports to your camera rig using a Gold mount battery and the Power Splitting Box Mk II from ARRI. This plate has a variety of accessory output ports and incorporates a 15mm LWS rod bracket. Compatible with ALEXA Mini and Mini LF cameras, this splitter plate has an 8-pin LEMO port for linking to a block battery or using an ARRI KC-50 cable.
- ARRI ALEXA Mini and Mini LF cameras
- Gold mount batteries
- 15mm LWS rod system
Use the ALEXA Mini/AMIRA Straight Power Cable from ARRI to connect the camera to a battery with a 3-pin XLR connector.
Offering simultaneous use of its high-resolution OLED viewfinder and its 4" flip-out monitor, the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 is truly a multifunctional unit. Two control dials (one on each surface of the monitor) enable the MVF-2 to be used on either side of the camera, providing the operator or assistant control as best suits your shot. Both the OLED EVF and the monitor feature upgrades from the MVF-1, including the ability to detach the eyepiece from the monitor unit.
The MVF-2's high-resolution, high-contrast monitor features the same OLED as the ALEXA LF EVF-2, providing matched views when using both cameras at the same time. The ARRICAM-style optical eyepiece incorporates a large exit pupil, providing more leeway for the operator's head movements while still viewing the image. A built-in eyepiece heater can be activated to defog your view when it's cold or muggy; this cable-less function will clear the eyepiece in all but the absolute coldest temperatures.
A new viewfinder cable incorporates keyless, easy-to-attach CoaXpress connectors; cables are available up to 33' long for remote control and viewing. The 4" monitor can be flipped out to the side, folded back with its screen visible, or folded flat for single-operator use. The MVF-2 monitor's tilting function and high daylight visibility provide convenient viewing in almost any situation.
Simultaneous operation enables the MVF-2 to provide a view for your camera assistant or director while the camera operator is using the OLED eyepiece. A single operator can use the monitor's camera control dial while viewing through the EVF or the monitor as they choose. Operator-suggested design improvements include a headphone jack for monitoring audio and a slide-out card for jotting down camera notes or actor/character names.
The 1.15' ARRI Cable VF connects the MVF-2 viewfinder unit to the ALEXA Mini LF camera. Both ends of this cable feature keyless CoaXpress connectors for quick, easy linking to the MVF-2 viewfinder.
The 1.5' ARRI Cable VF connects the MVF-2 viewfinder unit to the ALEXA Mini LF camera. Both ends of this cable feature keyless CoaXpress connectors for quick, easy linking to the MVF-2 viewfinder.
The compact Codex Compact Drive 1TB from ARRI is a durable, industrial-style SSD compatible with the ALEXA Mini LF or ALEXA 35 camera. The drive's full 1TB capacity is available for recording both ARRIRAW and ProRes without needing to reformat or switch drives.
The compact drive works without a driver or license and features a sustained write speed of up to 8 Gb/s. Using a Compact Drive Adapter allows you to mount the drives on an existing SXR Capture Drive Dock (Mac only) or any other SXR Capture Drive hardware from Codex.
- ARRI cameras use the ARRI UDF file system to store the original camera files on a CODEX Compact Drive. ARRI UDF can be accessed freely with standard operating system software without needing additional software.
- CODEX Compact Drives can be accessed with the versatile Compact Drive Reader (USB-C), the high-speed Compact Drive Dock (Thunderbolt 3), or an existing SXR Capture Drive Dock or a CODEX Vault that has been upgraded to accept the new drives with a cost-effective Compact Drive Adapter.
- Supported by major studios and many standard post-production applications, the lossless CODEX HDE (High-Density Encoding) standard reduces ARRIRAW files by about 40%.
- After decoding, HDE files result in a bit-for-bit match to the original file, saving you time and storage requirements.
- Use the free, downloadable CODEX Device Manager software to encode ARRIRAW data from ALEXA series cameras prior to the ALEXA 35 (Mac only).
- Download the ARRIRAW HDE Transcoder software to encode ALEXA 35 ARRIRAW data to HDE MFX clips (macOS, Windows, and CentOS 6).
The MAP-2A Adapter Plate for ALEXA Mini from ARRI has been updated from earlier versions with an improved rod clamping mechanism. Designed to mount on either the bottom or top of the camera, this adapter enables you to flesh out your ALEXA Mini rig with 15mm LWS rod-mounted accessories (rods available separately).
Wing-style rod holder fasteners on the MAP-2A replace the lever fasteners found on earlier models making for quicker, easier builds and breakdowns. The MAP-2A adapter plate is compatible with studio bridge plates when used with the separately available BPA-4 adapter. Tape measure studs on both sides of the plate aid in measuring precise focus distances.
The Mini Side Bracket MSB-3 from ARRI is a cage-style component compatible with ALEXA Mini and Mini LF cameras. Designed to fit around the ALEX Mini LF's onboard recorder and its viewfinder connector, this left-side bracket is backwards compatible with, but not required for, the ALEXA Mini.
This bracket helps to protect the camera body while providing multiple 1/4"-20 and anti-twist 3/8"-16 threads for mounting accessories. An integrated rosette enables the mounting of a separately available handgrip or handle.
Designed for use with the ALEXA Mini LF camera, the ARRI RAB-1 Clamp 2 is an updated version of the earlier RAB-1 Clamp. The Clamp 2 mounts an ARRI battery plate or power-splitting box further on the left to accommodate the second row of connectors on the rear of the ALEXA Mini LF.
Part of a modular accessory support system, the Clamp 2 is used with the separately available RAB-1 Rear Accessory Bracket. This clamp features a locking mechanism for additional security.
Less is more when you're lugging your rig around, so opt for this 12" Bottom Dovetail Plate from ARRI with a weight-reducing cutout design for balancing your camera setup. This updated dovetail offers a medium travel range suitable for prime lenses, and it sports several features that distinguish it from earlier models.
Safety release buttons are located both at the front and back of the dovetail. The front release is especially helpful when using accessories like lens motors that may hang below the level of the baseplate, preventing an easy backward slide off the dovetail. Two removable stopper screws provide additional security when desired and can be parked on the plate when not in use.
Constructed of a robust aluminum alloy, this dovetail has built-in 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threads for mounting on a tripod or quick release plate.
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