New ALEXAs at DVinfo.net

Henry Coll · February 20th, 2013, 08:58 PM

ARRI introduces the new ALEXAs. They substitute all current models except for the basic one.

The new ALEXA is now called XT, and also includes the XT M, XT Plus and XT studio. They have the same sensor as the classic alexa.

Then what's new?

-They all sport the 4:3 sensor, so you can so anamorphic with any of them

-SxS is replaced with a new XR 512MB card developed along with Codex, that allows RAW to be recorded direct in camera without requiring any external (and costly) recorder. This new card allows RAW up to 120fps. The cards can be easily ingested with a simple USB-3 reader.

-ALEXAs can now have in-camera ND filters. The new IFM-1 brings up to 8 stops, from 0.3 to 2.4

-new improved and silent fan

-120fps comes as standard with all models

The good news for existing ALEXA owners is that all those features can be implemented to older ALEXAs.

Chris Hurd · February 20th, 2013, 09:54 PM

Here's the full press release for all the info:

ARRI Alexa System Refreshed: New XT Models at DV Info Net

Sabyasachi Patra · February 20th, 2013, 11:52 PM

I guess Alexa owners/rental agencies don't bother about price. However, for general knowledge how are they priced?

Brian Drysdale · February 21st, 2013, 02:33 AM

Here's further information on Arriraw and the latest Alexa. http://www.codexdigital.com/arri

I gather the motorised internal ND filter feature is only on the Studio version. I guess that solves the problem with an optical V/F on a sunny day. The Aaton solves the same issue with a multi slot shutter.

February 20th, 2013, 08:58 PM	#1
Henry Coll Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: germany, spain Posts: 66	New ALEXAs ARRI introduces the new ALEXAs. They substitute all current models except for the basic one. The new ALEXA is now called XT, and also includes the XT M, XT Plus and XT studio. They have the same sensor as the classic alexa. Then what's new? -They all sport the 4:3 sensor, so you can so anamorphic with any of them -SxS is replaced with a new XR 512MB card developed along with Codex, that allows RAW to be recorded direct in camera without requiring any external (and costly) recorder. This new card allows RAW up to 120fps. The cards can be easily ingested with a simple USB-3 reader. -ALEXAs can now have in-camera ND filters. The new IFM-1 brings up to 8 stops, from 0.3 to 2.4 -new improved and silent fan -120fps comes as standard with all models The good news for existing ALEXA owners is that all those features can be implemented to older ALEXAs.

February 20th, 2013, 09:54 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: New ALEXAs Here's the full press release for all the info: ARRI Alexa System Refreshed: New XT Models at DV Info Net __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 20th, 2013, 11:52 PM	#3
Sabyasachi Patra Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 507	Re: New ALEXAs I guess Alexa owners/rental agencies don't bother about price. However, for general knowledge how are they priced? __________________ Wild Tiger Productions http://www.indiawilds.com/about.htm

February 21st, 2013, 02:33 AM	#4
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,143	Re: New ALEXAs Here's further information on Arriraw and the latest Alexa. http://www.codexdigital.com/arri I gather the motorised internal ND filter feature is only on the Studio version. I guess that solves the problem with an optical V/F on a sunny day. The Aaton solves the same issue with a multi slot shutter. Last edited by Brian Drysdale; February 21st, 2013 at 06:22 AM.