ARRI ALEXA 35 User manual
ALEXA 35
OPERATING MANUAL
July 4, 2022 (1.0)
ALEXA 35
OPERATING MANUAL
July 4, 2022 (1.0)
Disclaimer 2
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Content 4
Content
1 About this Document....................................................................................................... 5
2 About this Product........................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Introduction to the ALEXA 35...........................................................................................6
2.2 Intended Use.................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Identification...................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Environmental Conditions.................................................................................................6
2.5 Technical Data.................................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Dimensional Drawings.................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Scope of Delivery and Warranty.................................................................................... 11
2.8 Certifications and Safety Standards (in progress)..........................................................11
3 Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................16
3.1 Safety Conventions and Product Labels........................................................................ 16
3.2 General Safety Instructions............................................................................................ 17
4 Camera Overview............................................................................................................21
4.1 Camera Layout............................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 Layout...................................................................................... 24
5 Mounting and Assembly................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Attachment of Accessories............................................................................................. 25
5.2 Power Supply..................................................................................................................26
5.3 Viewfinder Connection.................................................................................................... 28
6 Basic Operation.............................................................................................................. 29
6.1 Switching On and Off..................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Menu Operation.............................................................................................................. 29
7 Cleaning and Repair.......................................................................................................30
7.1 Cleaning Instructions...................................................................................................... 30
7.2 Repair..............................................................................................................................31
8 Transportation & Storage.............................................................................................. 32
9 Disposal........................................................................................................................... 33
10 ARRI Service Contacts...................................................................................................34
About this Document 5
1 About this Document
This operating manual is aimed at everyone involved in using the system and provides directions
on how to operate it safely and as intended. To ensure safe and correct use, all users must read the
operating manual before using the system for the first time.
This operating manual is an essential part of this product and must be easily accesible and in close
proximity to the equipment so that users can use it as a reference anytime.
The separate ALEXA 35 User Manual contains more detailed information about the features and
functionalities of the camera. Please visit the website www.arri.com to download the ALEXA 35 User
Manual and much more information.
Keep the operating manual, the user manual and all other operating and assembly instructions
belonging to the system in a safe place for future reference and possible subsequent owners.
Document Revision History
Document ID: D45 10006703
Version Release Date Description
1.0 K10948 04.07.2022 Initial Release
About this Product 6
2 About this Product
2.1 Introduction to the ALEXA 35
For over a decade the combination of the ALEV 3 sensor and ARRI Color Science have set the gold
standard for digital image quality in the professional motion picture industry with ALEXA and AMIRA
cameras.
Now, with the introduction of the ALEXA 35 camera, ARRI raises the bar even higher with the new
Super 35 format 4.6K 3:2 ALEV 4 sensor and new REVEAL Color Science. ALEXA 35 provides
significantly more exposure latitude, improved color reproduction, better look handling and increased
creative control for the cinematographer, while fulfilling the 4K mandate for all Super 35 and LF lenses,
spherical and anamorphic. With its familiar controls and a new line of custom crafted accessories,
ALEXA 35 is the most versatile Super 35 motion picture camera available.
2.2 Intended Use
INFO
All versions of the product are intended exclusively for professional use and may only be used
by skilled personnel. Every user should read and understand the operating instructions and the
user manual. Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the
instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved.
The ARRI ALEXA 35 is a 35mm digital camera to be used solely and exclusively for recording images
at various resolutions suitable for a variety of distribution formats:
Open Gate 4.6K, 16:9 4.6K, 4K, UHD, 2K and HD recording resolutions
ARRIRAW and Apple ProRes codecs
LogC4 or ARRIRAW encoding
Codex Compact Drive recording
Up to 120 fps
Only use the ALEXA 35 as described in the operation manual and user manual. Any other use is
considered improper and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. ARRI assumes no
liability for damages or changes that are caused by improper use.
The entire product may not be changed or converted.
2.3 Identification
Product Label
The camera serial number is located
on the product label on the left side of
the camera next to the media bay door.
The serial number consists of the last 5 digits of the product number K1.0039373-XXXXX.
(here: 50103)
2.4 Environmental Conditions
The ALEXA 35 should only be used and stored under certain environmental conditions. Check the
following conditions before commissioning and operation:
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Electrical Requirements
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Input voltage: 20.5 - 33.6 V DC
-20° C to +45° C / -4° F to +113° F
-30° C to +70° C / -22° F to +158° F
0-95% RH from -20° C to +45° C / -4° F to +113° F
2.5 Technical Data
Sensor Type Super 35 format ARRI ALEV 4 CMOS sensor with Bayer pattern color filter array
Sensor Photosites and Size 4608 x 3164
27.99 x 19.22 mm / 1,102x 0,757"
Ø33.96 mm / 1,337"
Sensor Frame Rates 0.75 - 120 fps
Project Frame Rates 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.952, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps
Weight 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs (camera body with three antennas and LPL Mount (LBUS))
Photosite Pitch 6.075 μm
Sensor Mode Active Image Area
(Dimensions)
Image Circle
Ø
Active Image Area
(Photosites)
Recording Resolution
(Pixel)
Max. fps*
4.6K 3:2 Open Gate 28.0 x 19.2 mm
1,102 x 0,756"
33.96 mm
1,337" 4608 x 3164 4.6K (4608 x 3164) 75 fps (ARRIRAW)
60 fps (ProRes)
4.6K 16:9 28.0 x 15.7 mm
1,102 x 0,618"
32.10 mm
1,264" 4608 x 2592 4.6K (4608 x 2592) 75 fps (ARRIRAW)
4.6K 16:9 28.0 x 15.7 mm
1,102 x 0,618"
32.10 mm
1,264" 4608 x 2592 4K (4096 x 2304) 75 fps (ProRes)
4K (4096 x 2304) 120 fps (ARRIRAW)
100 fps (ProRes)
UHD (3840 x 2160) 120 fps (ProRes)
2K (2048 x 1152) 120 fps (ProRes)
4K 16:9 24.9 x 14.0 mm
9,803 x 0,551"
28.57 mm
1,125" 4096 x 2304
HD (1920 x 1080) 120 fps (ProRes)
4K 2:1 24.9 x 12.4 mm
9,803 x 0,490"
27.82 mm
1,095" 4096 x 2048 4K (4096 x 2048) 120 fps (ARRIRAW)
120 fps (ProRes)
3.3K (3328 x 2790) 100 fps (ARRIRAW)
75 fps (ProRes)
3.3K 6:5 20.22 x 16.95 mm
0,796 x 0,693"
26.38 mm
1,039" 3328 x 2790
4K 2.39:1 Ana. 2x
(4096 x 1716) 100 fps (ProRes)
3K (3072 x 3072) 100 fps (ARRIRAW)
90 fps (ProRes)
3K 1:1 18.7 x 18.7 mm
0,737 x 0,737"
26.45 mm
1,041" 3072 x 3072
3.8K 2:1 Ana. 2x
(3840 x 1920) 100 fps (ProRes)
2.7K 8:9 16.66 x 18.75 mm
0,656 x 0,738"
25.09 mm
0,988" 2743 x 3086 UHD 16:9 Ana. 2x
(3840 x 2160) 100 fps (ProRes)
2K S16 16:9 12.4 x 7.0 mm
0,490 x 0,276"
14.24 mm
0,561" 2048 x 1152 2K (2048 x 1152) 120 fps (ProRes)
* with Codex Compact Drive 2TB
Exposure Index Adjustable from EI 160 - 6400 in 1/3 stops
Exposure Latitude 17 stops
Shutter Electronic shutter, 5.0°- 356° or 1s - 1/8000s
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Recording Codecs MXF/ARRIRAW
MXF/Apple ProRes 4444 XQ
MXF/Apple ProRes 4444
MXF/Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Recording Media Codex Compact Drive 1TB (CA08-1024), Codex Compact Drive 2TB (CB16-2048)
Recording Modes Standard real-time recording, Pre-recording
Viewfinder Type Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 with OLED viewfinder display (1920 x 1080) and
4" LCD flip-out monitor (800 x 400)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustable from -5 to +5 diopters
Color Output Rec 709, Rec 2020, Rec 2100 PQ, Rec 2100 HLG, LogC4
Look Control ARRI Textures
Custom color look (through ARRI Look File ALF4 or ARRI Look Library)
White Balance Manual and auto white balance, adjustable from 2000K to 11000K
Color correction adjustable from -16 to +16 CC
(1 CC corresponds to 035 Kodak CC values or 1/8 Rosco values)
Filters Four position built-in motorized ND filter: Clear, 0.6, 1.2, 1.8
Fixed optical low pass, UV, IR filter
Lens Squeeze Factors 1.00, 1.25, 1.30, 1.33, 1.50, 1.65, 1.80, 1.85, 2.00
Exposure and Focus Tools False Color, Zoom, Aperture and Color Peaking
Audio Recording 4 channel linear PCM (24 bit, 48 kHz)
Image Outputs 2x VF custom CoaXPress connectors for MVF-2 viewfinder
2x 12G SDI (BNC) 422 1.5G HD, 422 3G HD, 444 3G HD, 422 6G UHD, 422 12G UHD, 444 12G UHD
Interfaces 1x LBUS (LEMO 4-pin) for lens motors, daisy chainable
1x SERIAL (LEMO 4-pin) for distance measuring accessories
1x TC (LEMO 5-pin) for timecode In/Out
1x ETH (LEMO 10-pin) for remote control and service
1x SYNC IN (BNC) for Genlock synchronization
1x RET IN (BNC, switchable on SDI 2)
1x USB-C for user setups, look files etc
1x Rear Interface (18-pin Pogo)
1x Top Interface (5-pin Pogo)
Audio Inputs 1x AUDIO (LEMO 6-pin) for balanced stereo line in
(line input max. level +24 dBu correlating to 0 dBFS)
Two built-in microphones for scratch audio
With Audio Extension Module AEM-1: additional 3x TA3 connectors (MIC/Line, +48V, AES)
Audio Outputs 1x 3.5 mm stereo headphone connector (on MVF-2)
2x SDI (embedded audio)
Power Inputs 1x PWR (LEMO 8-pin)
1x BAT (camera rear interface / battery adapter)
20.5 - 33.6 V DC
Power Outputs 1x RS (Fischer 3-pin) for 24 V accessory power out, start/stop and shutter pulse
1x 12 V (LEMO 2-pin) for 12 V accessory power out
1x LBUS (LEMO 4-pin) for lens motors & 24 V power out, daisy-chainable
1x AUDIO (LEMO 6-pin) for balanced stereo line in and 12 V accessory power out
1x ETH (LEMO 10-pin) for remote control, service and 24 V accessory power out
With Power Distribution Module PDM-1: additionally 4x 24 V, 2x 12 V and 1x D-Tap
Remote Control Options ARRI Electronic Control System (ECS)
Web-based remote control from phones, tablets and laptops via WiFi & Ethernet
Camera Access Protocol (CAP) via WiFi & Ethernet
GPIO interface for integration with custom control interfaces
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Wireless Interfaces Built-in WiFi module (IEEE 802.11b/g)
Built-in White Radio for ARRI ECS lens and camera remote control
Lens Mounts & Adapters ARRI LPL Mount (LBUS)
ARRI PL-to-LPL Adapter
ARRI PL Mount (LBUS)
ARRI PL Mount (Hirose)
ARRI EF Mount (LBUS)
Leitz M Mount for ARRI
Flange Focal Depth LPL Mount: 44 mm , PL mount: 52 mm
Power Consumption ~ 90 W (Camera body and MVF-2)
Measurements (HxWxL) 147 x 152.5 x 203 mm / 5.8 x 6.0 x 8.0" (camera body with LPL lens mount)
Operating Temperature -20° C to +45° C / -4° F to +113° F @ 0-95% RH
Storage Temperature -30° C to +70° C / -22° F to +158° F
Sound Level < 20 dB(A) at 30fps, recording 4K 16:9 - UHD, Apple ProRes 4444XQ, ≤ +30° ambient temperature
Licenses ALEXA 35 Cine License
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2.6 Dimensional Drawings
Camera body with LPL lens mount. All dimensions in mm.
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