Unsurpassed image quality
Capturing native 6.5K, ALEXA 65 has been used by some of the world's greatest filmmakers to create images that look stunningly life-like on the largest cinema screens, with pristine clarity and incredibly fine detail.
True 65 mm cinematography
ALEXA 65 credits
LPL lens mount
Easy Mac-based workflow
With the introduction of 16-core Mac Pro towers, DITs can handle ALEXA 65 data with an off-the-shelf computer, making the 65 mm format accessible to a wider range of productions. A Mac workflow is cost-effective, especially in combination with Codex HDE (High Density Encoding), though for some productions Codex Vaults might still be the best option.
40% data savings with HDE
Developed in partnership with Codex, HDE (High Density Encoding) reduces ARRIRAW file sizes by up to 40%, with an equivalent reduction in data-related costs. It is lossless encoding, so the full ALEXA 65 image quality is retained. Over the course of a long-form production, HDE can bring significant savings.
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Technical data
Model
ALEXA 65
Camera type
65 mm format digital cinema camera
Sensor
ARRI A3X CMOS sensor
Image aperture
5-perf 65 mm (54.12 mm x 25.58 mm active image area)
Sensor resolution
6560 x 3100 (Open Gate - maximum recordable)
Dimensions
Length: 387.8 mm | 15.3 in
Width: 208.3 mm | 8.2 in
Height: 163 mm | 6.4 in
(body only with LPL mount)
Width: 208.3 mm | 8.2 in
Height: 163 mm | 6.4 in
(body only with LPL mount)
Weight
10.5 kg | 23.2 lb
Lens mount
ARRI LPL mount with Lens Data System (LDS) functionality
Shutter
Electronic, 5.0º to 358.0º. Adjustable with 1/10º precision.
Frame rates
20 to 60 fps (Open Gate)
Exposure index
EI 200 to EI 3200. Base sensitivity EI 800
Dynamic range
>14 stops
Recording system
Recording file format
Uncompressed ARRIRAW
Sensor crop modes
1.78 Crop Mode: 5120 x 2880
1.50 Crop Mode: 4320 x 2880
LF Open Gate: 4448 x 3096
4K UHD: 3840 x 2160*
1.50 Crop Mode: 4320 x 2880
LF Open Gate: 4448 x 3096
4K UHD: 3840 x 2160*
Storage
Codex SXR Capture Drive
2000 GByte capacity
Max. frame rate capability: 60 fps (Open Gate)
Recording time: 43 minutes @ 24 fps
Codex XR Capture Drive
480 GByte capacity / 850 MByte per second data rate
Max. frame rate capability: 27 fps (Open Gate)
Recording time: 11 minutes @ 24 fps
2000 GByte capacity
Max. frame rate capability: 60 fps (Open Gate)
Recording time: 43 minutes @ 24 fps
Codex XR Capture Drive
480 GByte capacity / 850 MByte per second data rate
Max. frame rate capability: 27 fps (Open Gate)
Recording time: 11 minutes @ 24 fps
System interfaces
Viewfinder
Electronic color viewfinder ARRI EVF-1 / EVF-2
BNC connectors
4 x 3G SDI
- MON (1) OUT: 2 x 3G SDI
- MON (2) OUT: 2 x 3G SDI
- MON (1) OUT: 2 x 3G SDI
- MON (2) OUT: 2 x 3G SDI
SD card
For software updates and menu settings etc. as with ALEXA
New high-speed operating mode for fast ARRIRAW frame grabs (planned feature)
New high-speed operating mode for fast ARRIRAW frame grabs (planned feature)
Miscellaneous interfaces
Focus / iris / zoom motor control with full wireless lens control support
5 x RS 24 V
1 x 12 V
TC I/O (5-pin Lemo)
1 x LDD
2 x LCS
BAT and ACC connection
5 x RS 24 V
1 x 12 V
TC I/O (5-pin Lemo)
1 x LDD
2 x LCS
BAT and ACC connection
Monitoring and playback
Monitoring
3 independent color outputs, all with optional overlays:
EVF-1 OUT
MON (1) OUT
MON (1) OUT
MON OUT assistive displays:
Zoom, overscan, overlay info, frame lines, false color exposure check, peaking focus check
EVF-1 OUT
MON (1) OUT
MON (1) OUT
MON OUT assistive displays:
Zoom, overscan, overlay info, frame lines, false color exposure check, peaking focus check
CDL
CDL server support is provided as ALEXA XT
In-camera playback
Playback via EVF-1, HD-SDI MON OUT including audio
