Buying Guide / ARRI
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ARRI

ARRI is the gold standard in cinema. Their ALEXA platform has captured the majority of major motion pictures and high-end television for over a decade. ARRI cameras are prized for their organic color science, latitude, and reliability. This is what Hollywood trusts.

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CINEMA / SUPER 35 / CINEMA-FLAGSHIP

ALEXA

Current model: ALEXA 35
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$69975
Current Released
2022-06-01
Days Since Update
Avg Cycle
1460 days
Generations
6
Product Lifecycle Progress
Released Expected Update (~1460d)
Specifications
Sensor: Super 35
Max Video: 4.6K
Type: Cinema
Key Features
ALEV IV sensor
17 stops DR
ARRI Textures
REVEAL Color Science
Generation History
ALEXA 2010-04-01
$56400
Launched the ALEXA era — changed digital cinema
ALEXA Plus 2010-06-01
$67500
Added wireless remote, integrated lens motors
ALEXA XT 2013-04-01
$58000
In-camera ARRIRAW recording
ALEXA Mini 2015-04-01
$36000
Compact form factor — became the industry workhorse
ALEXA Mini LF 2019-04-04
$56775
Large format sensor in Mini body — cinematic look
ALEXA 35 2022-06-01
$69975
ALEV IV sensor — 17 stops, ARRI Textures, REVEAL CS
Our Take
The cinema industry standard. ARRI cameras hold value for years — buy with confidence.
CINEMA / 65MM / CINEMA-FLAGSHIP

ALEXA 65

Current model: ALEXA 65
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Current Released
2018-01-01
Days Since Update
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Specifications
Sensor: 65mm
Max Video: 6.5K
Type: Cinema
Key Features
65mm sensor
Rental-only
Ultimate image quality
Used on major films
Generation History
ALEXA 65 2018-01-01
65mm sensor, rental-only — The Revenant, Dune, etc.
Our Take
Rental-only 65mm format. The pinnacle of cinema — available through ARRI Rental.
CINEMA / SUPER 35 / CINEMA-PRO

AMIRA

Current model: AMIRA
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$34000
Current Released
2014-09-01
Days Since Update
Generations
1
Specifications
Sensor: Super 35
Max Video: 4K UHD
Type: Cinema
Key Features
Documentary workhorse
ENG-style body
ARRI color science
Built-in NDs
Generation History
AMIRA 2014-09-01
$34000
Documentary/ENG ARRI — built for run-and-gun
Our Take
Aging but still used widely for docs and broadcast. ALEXA 35 is the modern alternative.
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