ARRI ALEXA Mini Release Notes

ARRI ALEXA Mini Release Notes

Sup 6.1
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ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1
Software Update Package SUP 6.1.0:62
R E L E A S E
N O T E S
Date: November 19
th
, 2020

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  • Page 1 ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1 Software Update Package SUP 6.1.0:62 R E L E A S E N O T E S Date: November 19 , 2020...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents A. Introduction .......................... 3 ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1 Features and Changes Overview ............3 Updating ..........................3 Downgrading ......................... 3 Software Compatibility Notes ....................3 Registration ........................... 4 B. Legal ............................4 Important Notes on Audience and Intended Use ..............4 Important Notes on Vital Precautions ...................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    We do not recommend installing a new SUP in the middle of a production. The only exception is if any of the errors described in "New Features and Changes in ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1" below prevent you from continuing to use a camera.
  • Page 4: Registration

    The product is solely and exclusively available for commercial customers and shall be used by skilled personnel only. Every user should be trained according to ARRI guidelines. Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved.
  • Page 5: New Features In Sup 6.1

    Factory default setting for WiFi power is set to “On”, other defaults remain unchanged. • False Color Mode can be changed while False Color is active. ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1 Page 5 of 11 Release Notes All data subject to change without further notice.
  • Page 6: Known Issues

    Accessories • Record Start/Stop on Canon HJ18 B4 lens In case the start/stop function on the Canon HJ18 B4 lens is not working with the ARRI B4 Mount and connected Hirose cable, please execute a "Reset all" on the lens.
  • Page 7 • Protection against cross platform CFast 2.0 formatting issues Only CFast 2.0 cards that have been erased on ALEXA Mini or AMIRA running SUP 4.0 (or higher) can be used for recording. This is for protection against issues caused by different CFast 2.0 formatting schemes used by other cameras manufacturers.
  • Page 8 No action is required if no warning is displayed. Please contact ARRI service for more information or if you encounter any further issues. • Limited scaling quality in HD-SDI outputs when recording in 2K The resulting image quality is considered as sufficient for monitoring but may be limited for recording the signal as the master record.
  • Page 9 ALEXA Classic 709 output processing while shooting HDR content does not work with the waveform exposure tool and is silently disabled. User buttons and the EXP button on the MVF-1 viewfinder will have no effect. ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1 Page 9 of 11 Release Notes All data subject to change without further notice.
  • Page 10 • ZOOM or SURROUND VIEW at very low frame rates The MVF-1/MONITOR's image momentarily fades when either zoom or surround view get activated or de-activated at very low frame rates (below 5 fps). ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1 Page 10 of 11 Release Notes...
  • Page 11: Update Procedure

    Camera Update Procedure The ALEXA Mini software is updated from a USB memory stick. The SUP will update the ALEXA Mini camera along with the Viewfinder (MVF-1), CCP1, the lens mount and LBUS accessories - provided they are connected to the camera.

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