ARRI ALEXA XT M
The Take-Apart Movie Camera
This unique ARRI splits into two pieces, letting filmmakers put the image sensor in tight spots while keeping the recording parts safely out of the way.
Camera Specs
| Part | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Super 35mm CMOS (8.9MP) |
| Resolution | Up to 3.2K (3200 × 1800) ARRIRAW |
| Slow Motion | 120 fps at 2K (2048 × 1152) |
| Recording | ARRIRAW, Apple ProRes |
| Lens Mount | PL |
| Focus | Manual only |
| Design | Two-piece modular system |
Why It’s Special
SPLITS IN TWO
Breaks into head and body units for fitting into tiny spaces
SAME GREAT ARRI LOOK
Keeps the XT image quality even when the camera head is remote
BUILT FOR CRAZY SHOTS
Lets you put the lens where other cameras won’t fit
PLAYS WELL WITH RIGS
Perfect for remote heads, cranes, and custom movie-making tools
Who Uses This Split System
Film teams grab the XT M when they need cameras in cars, tight corners, or custom rigs where a full-size camera won’t work. Action movies use it for crash cams, car chases, and shots where the camera might get smashed, but the recording unit can stay safe.
Bottom Line
The “M” for “Modular” means this camera breaks the rules by breaking apart. It costs more than standard models but solves problems other cameras can’t touch. When the shot calls for putting a lens in a spot where no camera should fit, the XT M makes the impossible possible while keeping that famous ARRI look. This split system earns its place in the toolkit for the trickiest shots on high-end productions.