ARRI ALEXA LF
Big Screen Beast
Tech Stuff
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Large Format CMOS (24.6MP) |
| Sensor Size | 36.70 × 25.54 mm |
| Range | 14+ stops |
| Resolution | 4.5K (4448 × 3096) |
| Speed | Up to 90 frames per second |
| Formats | ARRIRAW, Apple ProRes |
| Storage | Codex drives, SxS pro+ cards |
| Focus | Manual only |
| Mount | LPL |
| Shutter | Electronic rolling |
Why It Shines
LOOKS LIKE THE MOVIES
Fat sensor makes that rich look you see on the most enormous screens
SHOOTS IN THE DARK
Films clean when most cameras would show just grainy junk
CHANGES WITH YOUR NEEDS
Switch sensor modes to match what each scene calls for
WORKS WITH THE BEST GLASS
Special mount made for big lenses gives you more ways to shoot
Who Picks This Box
You’ll spot the ALEXA LF on sets with big budgets. Think Marvel movies, HBO shows, and ads for cars and drinks that cost millions. It’s probably not to be used on a cold Sunday morning at your kid’s soccer game—it’s for when every frame must look perfect.
Worth The Cash?
This Hulk costs crazy money but pays back in looks other cameras can’t match. While its little brother (the Mini LF) fits in tight spots, this full-size beast feels right at home on big sets with full crews. It’s not just a camera – it’s a film look that viewers know and love, even if they don’t understand why.