The ALEXA 265 is much lighter and more versatile than its predecessor, making handheld work less taxing. We could easily mount it on gimbals, remote heads that only take smaller payloads, and on the ARRI TRINITY 2 stabilizer.
Charlie Sarroff
Cinematographer
It’s exciting! The form factor is so small, and it’s got all kinds of new features, including internal NDs. I can’t wait to start using the ALEXA 265 and putting it through its paces.
Newton Thomas Sigel ASC
Cinematographer
Special filter trays in protective cartridges slide in front of the ALEXA 265 sensor via a hinged door. Single-stop ARRI FSND filters from zero to ND2.7 are just the beginning; the system’s potential extends to diffusion, creative filters, and detuning optics. An encoded chip makes filter information available in the user interface and camera metadata for tasks on set and in post.
The ARRI ALEXA 265 is a revolutionary camera that captures emotions through cinematic images. Its advanced sensor and compact size set a new standard for filmmaking.
Alejandro Mejía
Cinematographer
The 65 mm sensor produces images that are nothing short of spectacular, with unparalleled detail, texture, and richness. The wide field of view and depth of focus, combined with ARRI’s legendary color science, means that every shot feels cinematic.
Krystian Winszewski
Cinematographer
Lightweight accessories and MVF-2 viewfinder
As well as the full studio production accessory set, ALEXA 265 is also compatible with lightweight accessories introduced with ALEXA 35, allowing pared-down camera configurations and easy handheld operating. ARRI's latest MVF-2 viewfinder provides full camera control, menu access, and high-quality monitoring.
ALEXA 265 offers a host of inputs and outputs for all your accessories. Highlights include two completely independent 12G SDI outputs, an Ethernet connector for real-time streaming metadata, and regulated 12 V and 24 V accessory power outputs.
Special filter trays, encased in a protective cartridge, slide in front of the sensor. ARRI FSND filters from zero to ND2.7 in single-stop increments are supplied with every camera, and more creative filter options are in the works. An encoded chip provides filter information for on-set displays and camera metadata.
Modular power and B-Mount battery interface
The Power Distribution Module PDM-1 (center) offers seven extra power accessory outputs, while B-Mount is the latest 24 V onboard battery standard, with improved mechanics, impressive metadata, and enough power for all your accessories.
Integrated motor controller and radio module
A built-in motor controller with LBUS connectivity facilitates uncluttered camera builds. An integrated EMIP radio module provides connectivity to ARRI ECS hand units including the Hi‑5, WCU‑4, SXU-1, and ZMU‑4. Should an external controller be required, the RIA‑1 integrates directly with the camera via LBUS.
Media bay for Compact Drive 1TB and 2TB
Use 1TB or 2TB Codex Compact Drives and standard drive readers and docks for a workflow that's as easy as with other ARRI cameras.
ALEXA 265 is about one-third the size and weight of ALEXA 65. So, weight has reduced from 10.5 kg to 3.3 kg, and dimensions from (163 mm H x 206 mm W x 388 mm L) to (147 mm H x 163 mm W x 191 mm L).
Yes, a comprehensive sensor revision has resulted in the new 6.5K ALEV3X Revision B sensor, incorporating new hardware, not just new software.
The ALEXA 35 sensor was purposed-designed for Super 35 and for technical reasons it cannot be stitched.
Yes. Higher dynamic range, higher sensitivity, richer blacks, more accurate colors.
No. Since the camera processes images with REVEAL Color Science, it inherently uses LogC4, so you will have to build new LUTs, like with the ALEXA 35. If you already have ALEXA 35 LUTs, you can use those with ALEXA 265.
Mostly, yes, apart from a couple features, such as ES modes and a pre-set selection of ARRI Textures. On the hardware side, the ALEXA 265 has a revolutionary and flexible filter mechanism that is not shared with ALEXA 35. However, the entire ALEXA 35 accessory and support set can be used with ALEXA 265, other than one modified side bracket.
No, not currently, but ARRI is always open to dialogue.
It has UHD or HD monitoring, in SDR or HDR or both.
Yes you can. It is a great way to save on data costs, while maintaining full image quality.
No. The ALEXA 265 workflow is no different than for other current ARRI cameras, and involves no external processing. You just shoot, take the Codex Compact Drive out of the camera, and put it in a standard drive reader or dock.
ARRIRAW only, in three sensor modes: 6.5K / 5.1K / 4.5K LF OG.
Yes. Established filter manufacturers are looking into options, and ARRI is exploring all kinds of different creative possibilities for the filter system.
Yes. There are a number of different de-squeeze ratios available, as well as custom frame lines.
