ARRI Alexa

ARRI have released a new firmware update - Software Update Packet (SUP) 11.1 for their industry standard cinema cameras - the ARRI ALEXA XT and ALEXA Classic cameras with the XR Module upgrade.

ARRI had a significant presence at IBC 2015 and as usual their booth was swamped by show attendees eager to get their hands on the ALEXA Mini, the powerhouse Alexa 65, and the next generation ALEXA SXT cameras they had at display at the ARRI booth.

Designed to camera systems up to 30 kg (66 lbs) the Artemis Maxima offers the pinnacle of camera stabilisation. The unique custom tailored Artemis camera stabilizer system, represents the quintessence of a decade of high level functionality, modularity, German engineering and future proof design making it the future of camera stabilization.

At IBC 2015, Anton Bauer, part of the Vitec Group, will be exhibiting a new CINE battery series for digital cinema cameras. The CINE battery’s compact design complements cine-style cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA Mini and RED Weapon and functions on all existing Anton/Bauer chargers.

Of course, most of us can't afford to rent an ARRI Alexa, but on Age of Ultron, the latest instalment in the Avengers franchise, DP Ben Davis used the tiny, affordable, but yet very powerful Blackmagic Pocket cinema camera and intercut footage with the mighty ARRI Alexa.