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AMIRA AMIRA Software Update Packet 5.2 Software Update Packet 5.2 U S E R U S E R M A N U A L M A N U A L 08 Dec 2017 08 Dec 2017...
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Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications excepted. AMIRA, ALEXA, and ALEXA XT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such.
Contents Contents For your safety / 为了您的安全 ..............9 Risk levels and alert symbols / 危险级别和警示标志 ......9 Vital precautions / 重要安全措施 ............10 General precautions / 般安全措施 ............11 Audience and intended use............... 13 Scope of delivery and warranty............14 Camera parts and controls..............15 Camera layout..................
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Contents Getting started..................36 Camera preparation................36 5.1.1 Mounting to a bridge plate..............36 5.1.2 Mounting to a wedge plate..............37 5.1.3 Mounting and unmounting the battery adapter......... 37 5.1.4 Changing a Gold Mount battery............40 5.1.5 Changing a V-Lock battery............... 41 5.1.6 Mounting and unmounting the base adapter........
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Configuring processing and color spaces........... 83 7.5.9.3 Duplicating a Look file.................84 7.5.9.4 Look parameters..................85 7.5.9.5 Editing Looks....................88 7.5.9.6 Use of the ARRI Look Library..............89 7.5.10 Presetting the US / EI / WB switches..........90 Recording.....................90 7.6.1 Record mode..................91 7.6.1.1 Normal mode....................91 7.6.1.2...
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Contents 7.8.5.2 Setting frame line color................104 7.8.5.3 Setting frame line intensity................104 7.8.5.4 Activating user rectangles................. 104 7.8.5.5 Configuring and resetting user rectangle 1 and 2........104 7.8.6 Activating anamorphic desqueeze for EVF/Monitor and SDI..105 7.8.7 Peaking.................... 105 7.8.7.1 Activating peaking on EVF/Monitor............105 7.8.7.2 Defining peaking for EVF/Monitor/SDI............
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Contents 7.10.7.2 Supported RCP parameters..............121 7.10.7.3 Multicam setup and configuration............. 122 7.10.7.4 Tally control....................123 7.10.8 Camera access protocol (CAP)............124 7.10.8.1 Activating CAP server................124 7.10.8.2 Setting CAP server password..............124 7.10.8.3 Displaying CAP client list................124 7.10.9 Network / WiFi................. 124 7.10.9.1 Activating camera WiFi power..............
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Contents 7.14.4.1 Switching the maximum line levels............143 7.14.4.2 Setting microphone attenuation..............144 7.14.4.3 Bluetooth....................144 Web remote..................146 Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI Monitor..........148 Appendix.....................152 10.1 Technical data..................152 10.2 Pin-outs....................155 10.3 MPEG-2 Notice..................157 10.4 Declarations of conformity..............157 10.5 Dimensional drawings............... 158 ......................162...
For your safety / 为了您的安全 For your safety / 为了您的安全 Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand, and follow the instructions in this document fully. 使用前,请确保所有的用户都已经阅读、理解,并遵循本文档内 的操作说明。 Risk levels and alert symbols / 危险级别和警示标志 Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate different risk levels: DANGER! DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will...
For operation, always use a power source as indicated in the instructions. Always unplug the power cable by gripping the power plug, not the cable. Never try to repair. All repair work should be done by a qualified ARRI Service Center.
Change lenses in dry, dust-free environments only. Always clean the sensor cover glass according to ARRI instructions. Instructions can be downloaded from the ARRI website in the ALEXA download section. Only use the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. For...
Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved. The AMIRA is a 35 mm digital camera solely and exclusively for recording HD 1080, 2K, 3.2K* or 4K UHD* images suitable for a variety of distribution formats: ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ*, ProRes 4444*, ProRes 4444 XQ*, •...
ARRI offers an increasing variety of product bundles and additional accessories. For details, please consult our website or your local ARRI Service Partner. Warranty For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI Service Partner. ARRI is not liable for any consequences of inadequate shipment, improper use or third-party products.
Camera parts and controls Camera parts and controls The next section gives you an overview of the parts of the camera and the controls available for operating the camera. Camera layout Right BAT power input RS connector I/O panel Bracket rosette Audio connector panel WPA-1 with quick release connectors Fan intake...
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Camera parts and controls Left Operator panel User buttons Power button & camera lock Audio control panel Media panel (behind lid) Battery adapter Fan intake Recording button Bracket rosette...
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Camera parts and controls Viewfinder top buttons Adjustable beam Recording button Camera type label Viewfinder hinge with clamp Level Accessory shoe 3/8" accessory threads on camera handle Bottom Battery adapter Viewfinder type label Bracket rosettes WPA-1 quick-lock bracket PLAY button...
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Camera parts and controls Front Clamps 15 mm rod receptacles Lens mount (here: PL) RS connector ND filter switch Back Fold-away monitor (viewfinder/GUI) I/O panel EVF OLED eyepiece BAT power input Bluetooth antenna Battery adapter (here: Gold Mount) WiFi antenna Proximity sensor for OLED eyepiece...
Camera parts and controls Product identification CE type labels with serial number are on the camera top (1) and under the viewfinder (2). The serial number consists of the last 5 digits of the equipment number K1.71700.0-XXXXX. An FCC conformity label is on the bottom of the camera. Connectors NOTICE Connecting or disconnecting devices or cables while recording can disturb the...
RS (3-pin Fischer) This 3-pin Fischer socket for RS input supplies external acces- sories with 24 V power (2.0 A). It also carries a frame pulse out- put and accepts an ARRI remote start/stop trigger. 4.3.2 Audio connector panel NOTICE Rubber caps protect the XLR connectors from dirt and moisture.
Camera parts and controls IN B & C (3-pin XLR) XLR input for microphone signals (including 48V phantom power supply), line level signals and AES3 digital. 4.3.3 I/O panel NOTICE If the power supply to BAT is interrupted with the camera switched on, the camera will automatically repower and boot-up on reconnection.
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Camera parts and controls D-tap A D-tap on the battery adapter supplies accessories with 12 V DC from the camera. EXT (6-pin LEMO) A connector for external accessories, with two CAN buses and accessory power output at camera voltage level (2.0 A max.). BAT (8-pin LEMO) Via cables KC50-S (2 m, straight) and KC50-SP-S (coiled), this main power supply input accepts 10.5 to 34 V DC.
Camera parts and controls TC I/O (BNC) A Timecode in-/output (BNC interface) to be configured via cam- era menu. For external TC feeds to the camera. • Note: If Black Burst or Tri-level sync signals are not available, the camera can be configured to use the TC signal itself as Genlock.
Lock adapter. You can change both yourself. For more information, see "Mounting and unmounting the battery adapter", page 37). For further details, see our website or ask your local ARRI Service Partner. The camera accepts an input voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC. Do not supply power outside the specified voltage range.
Camera parts and controls Camera Controls The camera body has several buttons and switches to control the camera. They are explained in detail in the following chapters. 4.6.1 Audio control panel Audio function switch Audio display Left/right gain controls Audio SET jogwheel 4.6.2 Operator panel The operator panel consists of switches that offer quick adjustments to important...
Camera parts and controls 4.6.2.1 Operator switches The EI switch (2) is dedicated to exposure index. WB (3) is dedicated to white balance and ND (4) to filtering. The US switch (1) can be assigned to control either FPS, SHUTTER, or LOOK. For more information, see "Setting the user switch function", page 138.
Camera parts and controls ► Two AW modes, Matrix and Center, are available. Matrix mode: Full-image-based, the algorithm determines the image content ° best suited to white balance calculation. Use for regular image content. Center mode: Calculates the white balance based on the center area of the °...
Camera parts and controls 1. Press and hold LOCK (2). 2. A countdown appears in both the monitor and viewfinder. The camera locks as soon as the countdown reaches zero. 3. To unlock: Press and hold LOCK (2) again. 4.6.3.2 User buttons The camera menu allows you to assign individual functions to each user button.
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Camera parts and controls The REC button is located on the left side of the camera. An additional REC button is located on the viewfinder and the Camera Control Panel CCP-1, if mounted. The run LED next to the REC button on the camera body reflects the camera's status. Run LED is...
Camera parts and controls 4.6.5 MVF-1 controls and proximity sensor Monitor (Live & GUI) Peaking button Exposure tool button VF1 & VF2 user buttons Monitor button Proximity sensor Diopter control Recording button Screen buttons Jogwheel Proximity sensor The infrared proximity sensor automatically deactivates the viewfinder's internal OLED panel when you take your eye off it.
Camera parts and controls 4.6.5.2 Adjusting the diopter ► Twist the ring left or right for diopter adjustment (1). 4.6.5.3 Adjusting the monitor ► Fold out (1), swivel (2) and fold in (3) the monitor to put the display visible in the folded-in position.
Camera parts and controls 4.6.5.4 Changing the monitor mode ► Press the M button (1) to change the monitor mode between live view and user interface. ► In live mode, press the lower screen buttons (1) to toggle the status bar content. You can disable the location sensor that automatically flips the user interface to match a left or right-side monitor position (3).
Camera parts and controls 4.6.5.5 User monitor Screen buttons and jogwheel There are eight screen buttons, four above (2) and four below (3) the display (4). Their function depends on the screen content (4) and is labeled directly above or below each button.
Camera parts and controls The MVF-1 has two user buttons, VF1 and VF2 (1). You can assign frequently-needed functions to each button. ► For more information, see "Button VF1 and VF2", page 138 . CCP-1 The Camera Control Panel-1 (CCP-1) is a standalone control panel, containing the display and a subset of the buttons of the MVF-1.
The lens image stabilizer for EF lenses is supported. Iris and focus control • If you are using the Wireless Compact Unit WCU-4 or Master Grips from the ARRI Electronic Control System (ECS) range, you can control EF lenses as follows: Axis...
Getting started Getting started The next section gives you information on the basics of how to prepare the camera for use. Camera preparation The following chapters provide information on how to attach commonly used accessories to the camera. NOTICE To avoid damage while assembling and retrofitting, always place the camera on a padded, firm, flat and level surface.
Getting started 5.1.2 Mounting to a wedge plate 1. For mounting to a wedge plate, use the WPA-1 wedge plate adapter. 2. Open the quick-release base plate. 3. Place the adapter (1) into the quick-lock plate slighty behind the connection points. 4.
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Getting started Mounting 1. Note: The illustration shows a V-Lock adapter. 2. Switch off; interrupt the power supply. 3. Pin the battery adapter (1) to the camera. 4. With a 2.5 mm Allen key, fasten all three screws (2) handtight until the adapter fits tightly.
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Getting started Unmounting 1. Note: The illustration shows a Gold Mount adapter. 2. Switch off; interrupt the power supply. 3. With a 2.5 mm Allen key, unfasten all three screws (2). 4. Remove the battery adapter (1).
Getting started 5.1.4 Changing a Gold Mount battery 1. Place the battery pins in the mount receptors (1). 2. Slide the battery (2) to the right until the adapter audibly locks (1). 3. To release: With the lever pushed (3), slide the battery (2) to the left and backwards.
Getting started 5.1.5 Changing a V-Lock battery 1. Place the battery's wedge into the V-shaped lock (1). 2. Slide the battery (2) downwards until the adapter audibly locks (1). 3. To release: With the pin pushed (3), slide the battery (2) up- and backwards.
Getting started 5.1.6 Mounting and unmounting the base adapter Mounting 1. Note: The illustration shows a WPA-1. 2. Open the clamp (1). 3. Slide the adapter under the camera (3). 4. Note: The safety pin (2) must audibly lock. 5. Close the clamp (1).
Getting started Unmounting 1. Note: The illustration shows a BPA-3. 2. Open the clamp (1). 3. With the safety pin pulled (2), slide the adapter off the camera (3). 5.1.7 Mounting and unmounting the camera handle 1. Open the clamp (1). 2.
2 mm Allen key • Changing the EVF cable 1. Note: Use original AMIRA EVF cables only. 2. Place the camera bottom-down. 3. Unmount the camera handle. See page 43. 4. With a 2 mm Allen key, unscrew and remove the lid (1).
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Changing the viewfinder 1. Switch off; interrupt the power supply. 2. Note: Use original AMIRA EVF cables only. 3. Connect an EVF cable to the camera. See page 44. 4. With your fingers, unscrew and remove the viewfinder’s lid (1).
Getting started 8. Open the clamp (1). 9. Either: Dovetail the viewfinder to the bracket (2). 10. Or: Unbracket (2) and remove the viewfinder. 11. Close the clamp (1). 5.1.9 Adjusting the viewfinder 1. Slightly loosen the clamp (1) to move the viewfinder (2) left/right and up/down. 2.
Getting started 5.1.10 Connecting the CCP-1 MVF-1 connector CAM connector Connect CCP-1 to the HDMI connector on camera top side, located below the camera handle. When it is used alone with the camera, it always shows an image. When a MVF-1 is daisy-chained to the CCP-1, the MVF-1 will show an image in the EVF, but only one of the two monitors, either of the MVF-1 or the CCP-1 is active.
Getting started 5.1.11 Mounting and unmounting antennas 1. With your fingers, thread the antennas for WiFi (1) and Bluetooth (2) onto the camera. 2. To unmount: Unthread the antennas (1, 2) with your fingers. WiFi Antenna for WiFi signal according 802.11g. Used for remote camera access.
Getting started 1. With a 3 mm Allen key, attach the microphone bracket (1) to the handle (2). 2. To unmount: Loosen the screw (2); remove the bracket (1). 5.1.13 Connecting and disconnecting audio devices Connecting audio devices 1. Uncap the needed connectors only (1). 2.
After each lens mount change, always check the back focus of the camera. Have the back focus always corrected by properly skilled personnel. Back focus correction requires special tools and training that meet ARRI guidelines. For all back focus issues, contact a qualified ARRI Service Center.
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Getting started Disconnect all power sources • Properly cap, disconnect, and store the lens • Perform the task with care to protect all optical surfaces • Uninstalling a lens mount (here: PL mount) 1. Crosswise, loosen all four screws (2) with an Allen key. 2.
5. Note: Always store the camera with a lens mount properly installed and capped. NOTICE The titanium PL LDS mount with LBUS connector (K2.0003216) does not supply LBUS functionality nor lens data via the LDS contacts when attached to the AMIRA. 5.1.15 Changing a lens NOTICE Protect the sensor: Always keep a lens or protective cap on the empty lens mount.
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Getting started EF mount Note: Please use a lens support system for EF lenses above 2 kg/4.4 lbs. 1. Observe maximum lens dimensions. 2. Turn the lever counter-clockwise (1) to unlock the mount. 3. Either: Unscrew the cap. 4. Or: Press and hold the button (2) to unlock the lens. 5.
3. Unclock (1) and slide the handle (2) until the camera is balanced. 4. Close the clamp (1). Switching on and off Switching the camera on ► Press the power button (1). The ARRI and AMIRA logos appear in the audio display (2) and monitor (3).
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Getting started Switching the camera off ► Press and hold the power button (1). A countdown appears in the audio display, monitor and viewfinder. On reaching zero, the camera powers off.
NOTICE AMIRA does not accept ALEXA-formatted CFast 2.0 cards, and vice versa. Before using a CFast 2.0 card with AMIRA, you must erase it in-camera to create the required file system. Avoid damage to the contacts of both camera and card. Always insert cards as described in this document.
Media usage 6. To remove the card, open the lid (1). 7. Insert the card until it unlocks audibly (2). 8. Remove the card. Inserting and removing USB medium 1. Open the media lid (1). 2. Connect a FAT-formatted USB stick (2) to the camera (3). The USB memory stick is now ready for use with the camera.
(LC256Cxxxx3600G2) 20160507 1 GB = 10 Byte SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 512GB card with custom ARRI firmware CF1502AR will be available in 2018 NOTICE Due to the lower write speed on the SanDisk Extreme Pro 60GB cards, the max.
Home screen and camera menu Home screen and camera menu The AMIRA provides many parameters to customize the camera to suit your shooting needs. The most important parameters are shown and can be modified using the home screen. All other parameters can be modified using the menu.
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USB medium. Lists showing values or files installed on the camera have a blue background, lists showing ARRI default files or files on the USB medium are shown with a gray background.
Home screen and camera menu Deleting entries 1. Select one of the parameters listed above. 2. Press DELETE. The list turns red. 3. Select the entry you want to delete with the jogwheel. 4. Press the jogwheel. The camera asks if you want to delete the selected entry. 5.
Home screen and camera menu Note: The switch icon in the black label is only shown if the US user switch is set to FPS. Note: If the sensor fps does not match the project rate, the FPS label turns orange and shows an exclamation mark.
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Home screen and camera menu Status icons Card status Audio meters Recording status Codec, resolution, aspect ratio Battery voltage Camera status (1) Status icons Icon Description If WiFi mode is Host, depicts a small camera. If WiFi mode is Client, shows the signal strength of the WiFi connection. Bluetooth is active and a bluetooth device is connected.
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Home screen and camera menu Icon Description Icon color shows frame grab status: White: frame grab is active. • Orange: frame grab failed. Typically cause by missing USB. • Shows that genlock is activated. (2) Audio meters Shows current level of camera audio channel signals. If audio is disabled, the speaker icon is crossed out.
Home screen and camera menu (5) Card status Remaining capacity of CFast 2.0 cards, at current FPS and codec combination, in real time. The currently active card is marked by a triangle on the right. When card capacity is less than 2 minutes, capacity values start flashing. (6) Current clip information REEL: Current reel (camera index letter and reel number) of active recording medium.
Home screen and camera menu Export logfiles ° Export update logfiles ° Export user manual ° Version info Software • Shows the camera software version. The first two parts identify the SUP version. Revision • Detailed information on software version. FPGA •...
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Home screen and camera menu Card A/B info Shows information on the CFast 2.0 cards. Use the jogwheel to change between card A and card B. CARD status: • Status of card. CARD model • Name of card model. CARD SN# •...
For more information, see "User buttons", page 135. Export HW info file HW info files are required to order licenses in the ARRI License Shop or may be requested by camera service to get detailed information on the camera's hardware and components.
Home screen and camera menu A red exclamation mark, visible on the home screen, the monitor, EVF and SDI overlays (if active) indicates active alert messages. 1. On the home screen, press the button showing the exclamation mark (1) to access the alert messages.
Home screen and camera menu 1. Via the jogwheel (1), scroll up or down to select the desired entry (3). 2. Entries with an arrow navigate to a lower menu level: To navigate to the submenu: press the jogwheel (1). °...
This resolution records 1920x1080 image from a 1600x900 sensor pixel count, which allows for using S16 PL mount lenses on the camera such as the ARRI Ultra 16 series. The image circle of the S16 HD mode is 15.1 mm, which is slightly larger than the usual Super 16 image circle of 14.5 mm.
Sets the reel number assigned to the next new medium used for internal recording. A new medium is either a blank card or a card with reels of other AMIRA cameras. The camera automatically advances the reel number every time new media is formatted on the camera.
Home screen and camera menu You can also activate the camera index in the SDI status overlays to easily identify the camera. For more information, see "Setting EVF/SDI status info components", page 103. ► Choose MENU > Recording > Project settings > Camera index to select the camera index in the range from A to Z.
Home screen and camera menu 7.5.4.1 Setting the sensor frame rate 1. Choose HOME > FPS. The user switch is not configured to FPS: The FPS list opens (skip forward to ° FPS list). The user switch is configured to FPS: The FPS switch screen opens. °...
7.5.6 Exposure index The Exposure Index (EI) is the applied sensitivity of the camera. The AMIRA has a base sensitivity of 800 ASA. This means that the dynamic range is almost evenly distributed above and below neutral gray with low noise in the shadows and clean, smooth clipping behavior in the highlights.
7.5.6.2 Selecting the ND filter NOTICE AMIRA uses FSND (Full Spectrum Neutral Density) filters, which are linear across the full spectrum of the camera sensor. This prevents artifacts from infrared wavelengths and the need for additional IR filters. The camera contains an internal ND filter module, consisting of ND 0 (Clear), 0.6, 1.2 and 2.1 filters.
Home screen and camera menu The ND filter switch controls the internal ND filter module. Filter densities of 0.6, 1.2 and 2.1 allow quick exposure changes and compensation over a range of seven stops. 1. To activate a filter: Switch to the desired filter position. Other ways to control ND filter The ND filter can also be controlled with user buttons, the web remote or the overlay menu, accessible via HOME>EI>ND.
Home screen and camera menu 7.5.7 White balance White Balance (WB) is the color balance of the camera that should be matched to the color temperature of the light in use. There are three methods for setting the white balance: •...
Home screen and camera menu Free run timecode, time of day Use: This format is often used on multi-camera productions with sync-sound, i. e. • the sensor frame rate matches the project rate, sound and image timecode match and allow for easy syncing in post. Setup: The sound department acts as the timecode master, and generates •...
Home screen and camera menu 3. Press DONE to save the changes. Cancel with BACK. 7.5.8.2 Changing the project rate You can change the project rate. You have the following options: Choose HOME > TC > PROJ. RATE. • Choose MENU > Recording > Project settings > Project rate. •...
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Home screen and camera menu Jam sync ° The camera samples the timecode value and simultaneously tunes its internal timecode clock to match the clock of the timecode source. During this procedure, the timecode display on the home screen, on the timecode menu screen as well as on the status overlays is flashing.
ALEXA Classic 709 (requires premium license): Matches the color reproduction of AMIRA to the ARRI ALEXA. ARRI 2100 PQ 1K 200: HDR look file. Renders an image for a PQ (SMPTE 2084, ITU-R BT.2100) monitor. The maximum luminance is 1000 cd/m , which is a PQ level of 75%.
Home screen and camera menu 7.5.9.1 Selecting a Look file 1. Choose HOME > LOOK. The user switch is not configured to Look: The Look list opens. ° The user switch is configured to Look: The Look switch screen opens. °...
Create preview LUTs with the ARRI LUT Generator at www.arridigital.com. Note: Log C is not supported with MPEG-2-HD. LOOK Applies a video display processing to camera images. The default ARRI 709 look complies with the ITU.R-BT709 standard for display on standard broadcast monitors. ALEXA Classic 709 Creates a Rec 709 equivalent image in the same way that it is processed in the ALEXA Classic product line.
ASC CDL parameters ° Are applied to the image before VIDEO parameters. Please refer to the ARRI white paper on color parameters (for download at www.arri.com). Note: All look transforms, including ASC CDL, are applied in the conversion from Log C to Video color space.
Home screen and camera menu The AMIRA image processing applies ASC CDL transforms to the Log C encoded image. This allows manipulations such as exposure correction or bringing down highlights, before the picture is converted to the display color space with its steeper contrast curve.
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Custom 3D LUT For AMIRA Premium look files, you can create and export custom 3D LUTs from a color grading tool. You must store them in the AMIRA look file format: With the free AMIRA Color Tool from www.arri.com •...
Editing will overwrite an existing look file and it's values. To prevent this, duplicate the look first, and then edit the duplicate. Some looks like ARRI 709 as well as all ARRI Look Library looks are read-only and cannot be edited directly, please create a duplicate and edit the duplicate if you want to edit read-only looks.
For further information about the ARRI Look Library, please visit http://www.arri.com/camera/amira/tools/arri_look_library/ http://www.arri.com/camera/amira/learn/arri_look_library_faq/ The ARRI Look Library is installed on the camera and can be unlocked by installing the ARRI Look Library license, which can be purchased online at the ARRI License Shop.
For information on how to duplicate a Look file, see "Duplicating a Look file", page 84. Note: If you duplicate or rename a Look file based on the ARRI Look Library, the ARRI Look Library identifier is set as prefix of the new file name and cannot be deleted.
Home screen and camera menu Available menu items like codecs, resolution/frame rates etc. depend on the installed camera license. 7.6.1 Record mode The record mode determines the way in which the camera records images. ► Choose Menu > Recording > Record mode > Record mode. You have the following options: Normal °...
7.6.2 Prerecording NOTICE Prerecording requires an AMIRA Advanced or AMIRA Premium license and the assignation of a user button to activate. Prerecording internally buffers images for up to 20 seconds of real-time instead of recording them directly to the CFast 2.0 cards.
Home screen and camera menu 7.6.2.1 Activating prerecording 1. To activate prerecording, you have the following options: Choose MENU > User buttons > Button VF1 / VF2 > Prerecording ° Choose MENU > User buttons > Camera user buttons > Button X > °...
Home screen and camera menu 4K UHD 25 fps 9.0 s 2.1 s 29.97 fps 7.5 s 1.7 s 100 fps 2.1 s 0.8 s (at maximum frame rate of 60 fps) 200 fps 1.8 s (at maximum frame rate of 120 fps) ProRes 4444 XQ buffer durations 7.6.3...
Home screen and camera menu 7.7.1 Erasing CARD A and B NOTICE Irreversibly erases all data from CFast 2.0 cards in slot A or B. Requires prior confirmation. Card ejection during erasure, or interrupting the camera power supply, may render the card unusable.
Home screen and camera menu The required folder structure for use in the camera is listed below: ARRI / AMIRA / FRAMELINES: for frame line imports to camera GRABS: for grabbed still frames LICENSES: for license file installation LOG: for exported camera and update logfiles...
Home screen and camera menu 7.8.2 Setting EVF/Monitor/SDI surround view The surround view shows the outer edges of the sensor image which are not recorded. It allows you to spot and avoid unwanted objects before they enter the image. 1. You have the following options: Choose MENU >...
Home screen and camera menu 7.8.4 Status info EVF and SDI Sensor FPS Reel and clip info SHUTTER value BAT 1/2 level/status IRIS value Focal length EI Exposure index Alert and temperature status Internal ND filter Camera settings WB White balance EVF/SDI status Camera index letter Frame lines...
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Home screen and camera menu Status info Description (5) Internal ND filter Shows the current setting for the ND filter. (6) WB White balance Shows the current value for the white balance. (7) Camera index letter Shows the camera index letter. (8) LDS status Shows that the LDS interface has been disabled manually.
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Home screen and camera menu Status info Description (11) CARD Shows the remaining capacity of CFast 2.0 card at current FPS and codec combination in real time. When card capacity is less than two minutes, ca- pacity values starts flashing orange. (12) Camera status Shows the camera status: STBY: Ready for recording...
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Indicates that high humidity mode is active. (18) EVF/SDI processing Indicates the processing of the respec- tive output, in this case ARRI Look 2 file. (18) Exposure tool Shows that the exposure tool is active. If dark gray: Shows that the selected...
Home screen and camera menu Status info Description (21) Important camera warnings Warnings that may interfere with cam- era operation are shown in the middle of the screen, e.g. low power supply, remaining card capacity less than 15 seconds. (22) Record mode Shows the record mode if set to Inter- val or Stop motion recording.
NOTICE The camera contains a set of default frame lines with standard aspect ratios. You can also import external frame lines in XML format. You can create custom frame lines with the ARRI Frameline Composer on the ARRI webpage. 7.8.5.1 Setting frame lines 1.
Home screen and camera menu 7.8.5.2 Setting frame line color You choose the color in which the following elements are displayed: frame line • center mark • user rectangle • surround mask (if mask is set to Colored line) • ►...
Home screen and camera menu Offset top ° Reset all ° 2. Configure the rectangle according to your needs. 3. To reset the configuration, press Reset all. You can activate the display of user rectangles. For more information, see "Activating user rectangles", page 104.
Home screen and camera menu 7.8.7.2 Defining peaking for EVF/Monitor/SDI Peaking highlights in-focus image sectors for better focus judgement. You can activate peaking via the menu, via user button or by pressing PK on the viewfinder (only for EVF/Monitor). 1. You have the following options: Choose MENU >...
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Home screen and camera menu Note: Zebra is not available on image paths with processing set to Log C. Please use False Color or the waveform display to check the image exposure on image paths with processing set to Log C. ►...
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Home screen and camera menu NOTICE When a HDR ALF-2 look file is loaded and activated in the camera, false color mode automatically switches to 'Log C-based'. This is because HDR look files do not generate video signals over 75%, which means that overexposure might not be indicated correctly in ‘Monitoring-based false color’...
Home screen and camera menu Mid zebra color ° Sets the pattern color. 7.8.9 Return in path config Selects the paths for return in routing. Return In is activated with a user button. Available paths are EVF/Monitor, SDI 1 and SDI 2. Return In requires a 422 1.5G HD-SDI signal in 1920x1080 resolution on the RET/ SYNC IN BNC connector.
Home screen and camera menu 7.8.11.1 Configuring SDI processing You can configure the SDI processing elements. ► Choose MENU > Monitoring > SDI > SDI processing. You have the following options: Surround view ° Activates or deactivates surround view. Exposure tool °...
Home screen and camera menu 7.8.11.4 Setting SDI 1/2 3G level For the single link 3G SDI formats, you can choose whether to use 3G level A or B. Refer to the manual of your connected devices to decide which 3G level to choose. ►...
Home screen and camera menu Monitor brightness ° Brightness of the monitor from 1 (minimum) to 10 (maximum). Monitor flip mode ° For either Normal, Flipped, or Auto monitor orientation. Auto flips the monitor display automatically depending on its orientation. 7.8.13 Activating color bars You can activate a SMPTE color bar on the SDI outputs.
Home screen and camera menu 7.9.2 Playback screen controls When starting playback, the camera loads the last recorded clip (paused on the • first frame). PLAY/PAUSE (6) button: • Toggles between play and pause. Play/pause can also be toggled by pressing the play button at the bottom of the viewfinder or by pressing on the jogwheel.
Home screen and camera menu 3. Note: Label turns gray and displays n/a if card slot is empty. 4. Via jogwheel, scroll to the desired clip. 5. For the selected clip, clip properties are displayed below the cliplist: Codec: Recording codec of clip. °...
Home screen and camera menu 7.10.1 Sensor Sensor temperature: Toggles the sensor temperature between normal and high humidity. Setting to High humidity increases the sensor temperature to reduce the risk of • condensation on the sensor cover glass. Note: Recommended only in environments > 40 °C (104 °F) and 80 % r.H. Entry is •...
Vertically and horizontally mirrored (i.e. rotated by 180°). 7.10.1.7 Working with a user pixel mask All sensors exhibit a certain number of defect pixels, and ARRI cameras have two mechanisms to catch and correct them: one is a static pixel correction based on a...
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As an added service, it is possible to send the User Pixel Mask to ARRI Service at service@arri.de for verification. We strongly recommend that you take advantage of this free service, as sometimes, clusters are difficult to spot depending on the background.
Home screen and camera menu 7.10.2 Setting the fan mode You can set the camera cooling for different shooting situations. ► Choose MENU > System > Fan mode. You have the following options: Regular ° Holds a balance between fan noise and camera temperature. Rec low °...
Home screen and camera menu 7.10.4 Lens mount settings You can enable/disable the LDS contacts of the lens mount and set your preferred focus unit. ► You have the following options: Choose MENU > SYSTEM > Lens mount settings. ° Choose HOME >...
RCPs using the Sony Simple Camera Protocol (SSCP), communicating via the camera's Ethernet port. Additional information on the Multicam feature can be found in the Multicam white paper available on the ARRI website. 7.10.7.1 Required hardware In addition to the camera, the following hardware is required to allow remote...
If you are using SUP 5.0 (or higher) with the single or dual 6G output for UHD • up to 60p, please make sure to update your camera at an ARRI service station with the latest SDI output board (IAOX Rev. H) to ensure best 6G or dual 6G performance.
Home screen and camera menu Look support: With AMIRA in multicam mode, the look functions are part of the image parameter remote control of the RCP. Starting with SUP 5.0, other looks than the default Rec 709 can be used.
In addition to controlling image parameters via a Sony RCP, the camera can also receive tally information e.g. from an image switcher. The AMIRA displays an active tally by lighting up the integrated tally lights on the EVF and on the camera back, and by showing an overlay in the EVF and on the SDI outputs (SDI processed).
The camera access protocol is an IP based API that allows for control of look file parameters as well as operational parameters: CAP can be used to send and receive color grading information to and from ARRI • cameras via network connection and modify the CDL parameters of the currently active Look file.
Home screen and camera menu 7.10.9.2 Setting WiFi mode ► Choose MENU > System > Network / WiFi > WiFi mode and set the mode. You have the following options: Client ° The camera can connect to a WiFi network. Host °...
Home screen and camera menu Connecting to a WiFi network manually If the desired network is not displayed in the WiFi NETWORKS AVAILABLE list, you can enter the name of the network you want to join manually. The network is displayed as long as you are connected.
License keys are linked to the camera's serial number and cannot be transferred from one camera to another. The ARRI license webshop requires a hardware info file to identify the individual camera. Before ordering a license key, you must export the HW INFO file from the camera to a USB memory stick for upload during purchase.
SUP software update packages. All installed licenses are displayed at MENU >System > Licensed features > FEATURES. 1. Copy the license file into the ARRI/AMIRA/LICENSES folder on a correctly prepared USB memory stick. For more information, see "Preparing USB medium", page 95.
If a camera set was purchased including a preinstalled license, the license key can be found on the USB memory stick delivered with the camera. If a license was purchased from the ARRI license web shop, please use the license provided there.
° 3. Read the release notes carefully. 4. Copy the update file (*.SUP) to the ARRI/AMIRA/SUP folder on the USB stick. 5. Copy the update key (*.lic) to ARRI/AMIRA/LICENSES on the USB stick. 6. Safely remove the USB memory stick from the computer.
Home screen and camera menu The camera will issue a message if the software version of a camera component is outdated. 1. Choose MENU > System > Update > Components. A screen is displayed. You have the following options: Update MVF-1 °...
7.11.2 Loading setups You can load user setups stored on the camera or on a USB medium. In case you are using the ARRI WCU-4 unit, you can trigger the loading of internally stored setups from there. 1. You have the following options: Choose MENU >...
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Home screen and camera menu HOME > WB > WB table HOME > WB > WB switch values HOME > FPS/SHUTTER/LOOK > User switch values MENU > METADATA > Metadata (All Settings) MENU > MONITORING > SDI > SDI 1&2 Format MENU >...
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Home screen and camera menu HOME > FPS Sensor FPS HOME > SHUTTER Shutter HOME > EI Exposure Index HOME > WB White Balance HOME > EI > ND (MINI) ND Filter HOME > LOOK Active Look* *if not found in list, then load ARRI709 HOME >...
MENU > RECORDING > REC BEEPER / TALLY > Rec Beeper + Tally 7.11.4 Resetting to factory defaults You can reset the camera to the ARRI factory default values. 1. Choose MENU > Setup > Factory reset. You are asked to confirm the reset.
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Home screen and camera menu User button functions EVF+Mon. Zebra/FC * Toggles the exposure tool between Zebra and False Col- EVF+Mon. Zoom * Switches the viewfinder zoom function on or off. Supports smart behavior. Note: Zoom image is monochrome. Monitor Waveform Switches Monitor waveform overlay on or off.
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Home screen and camera menu User button functions Audio Ch1+2 Increase Increases gain of audio channels 1+2 simultaneously in 1dB steps. Note: User button is only functional with channel 1 and channel 2 control set either to Manual or Manual (+L). Audio Ch1+2 Decrease Decreases gain of audio channels 1+2 simultaneously in 1dB steps.
Home screen and camera menu User button functions Return In Activates return signal connected to RET/SYNC IN BNC connector on SDI and/or EVF/Monitor image paths, de- pending on preconfiguration via MENU > Monitoring > Re- turn in path config. Outputs a metadata flag via SDI that can be used by exter- nal equipment, e.
For information on user button functionalities, see "User buttons", page 135. 7.12.6 Assigning functions to GPIO user buttons The ARRI GPIO box (GPB-1, K.2.0007642) can be used as an interface to the camera for external user buttons. It connects to the camera via the EXT connector and has a 37-pin D-Sub connector carrying 14 GPI (General purpose input) connections plus 2 outputs (camera power status and camera recording status).
Home screen and camera menu 7.14 Audio menu On the audio control panel, you can fully control, change, and edit the audio setup without the risk of accidentally changing camera parameter. The audio function switch (1) toggles between INFO screen, channel 1/2 and 3/4 configurations, and audio SETUP on the display (2).
Home screen and camera menu 1. Switch to INFO (1). The headphone volume level is displayed at the top center of the display. 2. Press and turn the SET jogwheel (2) to adjust the headphone volume. 7.14.2 Viewing the audio INFO screen ►...
Home screen and camera menu Power status (4): BATTERY 1 (onboard). BATTERY 2 (BAT IN). Can be set to • percent or volt, depending on battery. See page 118. Remaining card capacities (5), in minutes. • Audio levels (7 and 9) for all four channels and BT (6), in dB FS. •...
Home screen and camera menu Highpass filter (3): Frequencies below the set value are filtered from the signal. • Off (no filtering) ° 80 Hz ° 160 Hz ° MON (4): routing of audio channel to headphones: • L (to left headphone channel only) °...
Home screen and camera menu Note: Requires a camera hardware modification (new audio board IOAU2). After changing maximum line levels, please check input gain settings. 1. Choose Audio > Setup > Maximum line levels. 2. Select the input. For each of the inputs, you have the following options: +8 dBu °...
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Home screen and camera menu Talk-back monitoring ° Configures the monitoring of the recorded talk-back channel to the headphones out. Configuration is also valid during playback. Can be set to Off, L (left out), R (right out), L+R (left and right out). Connecting to and disconnecting from a bluetooth device Connecting to a Bluetooth device 1.
Web remote Web remote AMIRA has a web remote function for full remote control of the camera with a browser. It requires a connection to the camera via WiFi or with a RJ-45 LAN cable. Note: Web remote requires an advanced or premium license.
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Web remote REC INFO: Contains info on the main recording relevant parameters, plus a REC button. Click the big circle icon to start/stop recording. Note: Rec status and timecode may respond slightly delayed depending on the network's speed. USER: Shows configuration of user buttons and allows you to trigger them. Press the number icons to trigger the user buttons.
► Press "PLAY" (6) to start playback. ► Press "REC" (5) to start or stop recording. ► Press "EXIT" (4) to exit the ARRI menu and to return to the standard Starlite mode. All overlays disappear after a few seconds of inactivity.
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Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI Monitor ► A gray button indicates an active user function. ► Return to the main menu by pressing the "BACK" touch icon on the monitor. User setup menu In the load user setup menu, you can load user setup files that have been stored on the camera.
Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI Monitor ► Choose a parameter by pressing the touch icon (1) or (3) on the monitor to move the selection rectangle left or right. ► Select the parameter by pressing the touch icon (2) on the monitor. The parameter can be edited.
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Transvideo StarliteHD5-ARRI Monitor ► While playback is running, press "Fast backward" (1) or "Fast forward" (3) to decrease or increase playback speed. ► Exit playback and return to the main menu by pressing the "BACK" (3) touch icon on the monitor.
Height 149 mm Width 139 mm Weight 4.1 kg / 9 lbs (camera body with PL mount) Sensor 35 mm format ARRI ALEV III CMOS with Bayer pattern color filter array Sensor photo ProRes: Resolution: sites S16 HD 1600x900 2880x1620 2867x1613 3.2K...
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Steel PL mount with ENG connector mounts and LDS Titanium PL mount with L-Bus connec- tor and LDS (Note: LBUS motors are not supported by AMIRA) EF mount, PL mount with Hirose con- nector and LDS B4 mount with Hirose connector Recording media CFast 2.0 memory cards...
Appendix Number of recording channels Gain adjustment 0 - +30 dB independently per input Line input max. level +8 / +24* dBu, correlating to 0 dBFS *requires IOAU2 audio board Limiter/Auto level features 18 dB fixed gain (for AUTO level) -6 dBFS threshold 3ms attack time for 63% effect 360ms release time for 63% effect...
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Appendix Connector ID: LEMO EEJ.2B.308 Batcom Powergnd Powergnd Powergnd Batcom Gnd Batplus Batplus Batplus ENG (on PL lens mount steel) Connector ID: Hirose HR10-10R-12S(73) 12 V RXD (Mount to Lens) TXD (Lens to Mount) Connector ID: LEMO EEG.1B.306.CLN Can1 H Can1 L Can2 H Can2 L...
400, DENVER, CO 80237. 10.4 Declarations of conformity EU Declaration of Conformity The product AMIRA 1 conforms to the specifications of the following European directives: For cameras delivered before 13 June 2016: DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE •...
Canada. WIFI: IC ID: 1000M-62205ANH or 4104A-AR5B22 • Bluetooth: IC ID: 5123A-BGTWT32AE • 10.5 Dimensional drawings Dimensional drawings of the camera are attached to the end of this document. They can also be downloaded from the ARRI website: https://www.arri.com/camera/amira/downloads/...
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AMIRA CAMERA DIMENSIONS – Version 2015-01 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Camera Right Camera Front Image Plane Optical Center 213 mm 73 mm 268 mm min. max. max. 8.12” 4.06” 9.1” 173 mm 144 mm max. min.
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AMIRA CAMERA DIMENSIONS – Version 2015-01 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Camera Left Camera Back Image Plane Optical Center 46 mm 102 mm 36 mm 1.83” 4.00” 1.42” UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep) UNC 3/8“–16 (10 mm deep)
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AMIRA CAMERA DIMENSIONS – Version 2015-01 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Camera Top Camera Bottom Image Plane Image Plane 173 mm 6.81” 20 mm 80 mm 60 mm 25.4 mm 25.4 mm 25.4 mm 25.4 mm 23 mm 1,0”...
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