ARRI develops ALEXA M and Studio further

Amsterdam – ARRI comes to IBC 2011 with the development of its ALEXA camera system in full swing. The two new models promised at NAB earlier this year - the ALEXA M and ALEXA Studio - are now in an advanced state of readiness, with working prototypes shared between the IBC show floor and high profile industry leaders.

The ALEXA Studio is the flagship camera of the range. Like the ARRICAM Studio, it is equipped with a quiet, adjustable mirror shutter and an optical viewfinder, giving operators a real-time, high resolution, high contrast image with true colors.

Another key feature of the ALEXA Studio is its 4:3 sensor, which makes it the only digital camera (aside from the ARRIFLEX D-21) to boast true anamorphic capability. Anamorphic lenses create a unique look, and cannot be created in post.

The ALEXA M is a flexible solution consisting of a separate camera head and body. It is tailored for action and aerial photography, tight corner shots and 3D productions. The head and body of the M are connected with a fiber optic cable, which in a hybrid form can also be used for powering the head. The backend provides various recording options, just like the standard ALEXA.

Orders for ALEXA Studio will be accepted by ARRI from the first day of IBC, with deliveries beginning in December this year.