ARRI AMIRA
Run-and-Gun Ready
This shoulder-mounted workhorse brings ARRI quality to docs, TV, and fast-moving shoots where you can’t stop for complex setups.
Camera Bits
| Part | What It Has |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Super 35mm CMOS (8.9MP) |
| Resolution | Up to 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Fast Mode | 200 fps at 2K (2048 × 1152) |
| Recording | Apple ProRes, ARRIRAW (upgrade) |
| Lens Mount | PL (B4 with adapter) |
| Focus | Manual only |
| Screen | Flip-out LCD |
| Filters | Built-in ND filters |
| Boot Time | Speedy startup |
Why Shooters Love It
SITS ON YOUR SHOULDER
Balanced weight means you can shoot all day without back pain
READY IN SECONDS
Quick boot means you’ll catch shots others miss while waiting
BUILT TO LAST
Tough shell handles rain, dust, bumps, and real-world abuse
SUPER SLOW MOTION
Grabs up to 200 frames each second for crazy slow shots
Who Picks This Camera
News teams, doc makers, sports crews, and indie filmmakers grab the AMIRA when they need cinema quality but can’t control every shot. It’s built for folks who must get the shot now, not later, and can’t ask life to wait while they set up.
Bottom Line
The AMIRA costs less than ARRI’s cinema beasts but maintains the image quality that has made the brand famous. It’s what you buy when you need both beauty and speed. For shooters who work in the real world, where perfect lighting and second takes are rare, the AMIRA turns chaos into cinema with the flip of a switch.