ARRI ALEXA 65
The Ultimate Movie Machine
This camera has the most prominent digital sensor in the movie world, making shots look better than in IMAX theaters. It’s so unique that ARRI won’t sell it to anyone – only for rent.
Camera Specs
| Part | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Giant 65mm CMOS (54.12MP) |
| Resolution | 6.5K (6560 × 3100) |
| Top Speed | 60 fps at full resolution |
| Recording | ARRIRAW only |
| Lens Mount | ARRI XPL |
| Focus | Manual only |
| Ownership | Rental only (can’t be purchased) |
| Size | Huge and heavy |
Why It’s In A Class By Itself
BIGGEST SENSOR IN THE GAME
Massive 65mm sensor dwarfs other cameras for a truly epic look
DREAM-LIKE FOCUS
Creates super-shallow focus that makes subjects pop from the scene
INSANE DETAIL
Shows tiny details in far-off objects other cameras miss
SO GOOD YOU CAN’T BUY IT
Only rents from ARRI – not sold to anyone at any price
Who Uses This Beast
Only the most prominent Hollywood movies and top-dollar ads rent this rig. Movies like “The Revenant,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “Avengers” used it for key scenes. When a shot must look more epic than anything else on screen, the 65 gets the call.
Bottom Line
The ALEXA 65 costs more per day than some cameras cost to buy. It’s huge, heavy, and needs a big crew to run it. But nothing else will do when a director wants a look that makes jaws drop. The 65mm format gives a look that feels both modern and classic – like the best film cameras of old mixed with cutting-edge digital tech. For the most stunning shots in contemporary movies, this is the tool that makes them happen.