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ARRI Amira Premium Digital Cinema Camera
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  • 4K UHD 3840 x 2160*, 2K 2048 x 1152, HD 1920 x 1080 (interlaced and progressive)
  • 0.75 - 200 fps, 0.75 - 60 fps at 4K UHD*
  • ProRes 4444, 422 (HQ), 422, 422 (LT), 422 (Proxy)
  • Rec 709 and Log C
  • Complete look functions; import looks
  • Knee, gamma, saturation, black gamma, saturation by hue, ASC CDL parameter (slope, offset, power, saturation)
  • Peaking, zebra, false color

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Description

The ARRI Amira Premium Digital Cinema Camera is a versatile documentary-style camera that combines exceptional image quality and affordable CFast 2.0 workflows with an ergonomic design optimized for single-operator use and extended shoulder-mounted operation. Ready to pick up and shoot straight out of the camera bag, AMIRA is hardy enough to take anywhere and features in-camera grading with preloaded 3D LUTs, as well as 200 fps slow motion. It is suitable for a great variety of production types, from reportage and corporate films to TV drama and low-budget movies.

AMIRA features the same sensor and exceptional image quality as the ARRI ALEXA, recording superior HD 1080 or 2K pictures that are suitable for any distribution format. With a dynamic range of more than 14 stops, low noise levels, subtle highlight handling, natural color rendering, breathtaking skin tones and speeds of up to 200 fps, AMIRA will deliver beautiful, life-like images in any situation.

AMIRA boots up quickly and can be used straight out of the bag by a single user, with no setting up, no rigging and no delays. Sliding dovetails allow the camera to be perfectly shoulder-balanced for comfortable handheld shooting, while the innovative multi-viewfinder combines a high resolution OLED eyepiece with a fold-away LCD monitor that provides both a live view and full access to camera functions.

AMIRA comes with a number of 3D LUT-based looks that can be applied while filming. Alternatively, productions can custom-build their own 3D LUTs in external color grading systems, load them into the camera during prep, and even modify them on set. This gives cinematographers and directors a greater degree of creative control on fast-moving productions, while keeping costs down for producers. The pre-loaded LUT feature essentially amounts to in-camera grading; it allows cinematographers to craft a consistent, identifiable visual approach, even on small- scale productions that cannot afford to pay them to attend the grade. Documentaries, dramas and commercials often involve a number of contrasting looks for different narrative or thematic elements. With AMIRA these looks can be created before the shoot and either ‘burned in’ to the recorded footage or used purely for monitor imaging. Either way, they give cinematographers and directors a greater degree of creative control on fast-moving productions, while keeping costs down for producers.

With a solid internal skeleton that guarantees camera and lens stability, AMIRA is a highly durable product constructed of the strongest possible materials. Sealed and capsulated electronics provide top level protection against humidity and dust, while an integrated thermal core results in an exceptionally efficient cooling system. All of this means that productions can take AMIRA anywhere, from jungles and deserts to snow-capped mountain tops, in the sure knowledge that it will not let them down. 

* Requires installed 4K UHD license 

 

Product Specification
ProductsAMIRA Premium
Sensor Type35mm format ARRI ALEV III CMOS (28.17x18.13)
Sensor Pixel Count3200x1800 (4K UHD, 3.2K) 2880 x 1620 (HD), 2868 x 1612 (2K), for monitoring with surround area: 3168 x 1772 (HD), 3154x1764 (2K), 3414 x 2198 (4K UHD, 3.2K)
Recording Pixel Count1920x1080 ProRes HD and HD outputs, 2048 x 1152 ProRes 2K, 3200x1800 ProRes 3.2K, 3840 x 2160 Pro Res 4K UHD and UHD outputs*
Lens MountsPL mount w/ Hirose connector and LDS, B4 mount w/ Hirose connector, EF mount, PL mount titan (ALEXA Mini)
ShutterElectronic shutter, 5.0° to 356.0°
Exposure IndexEI 160 to EI 3200 (EI 800 base sensitivity)
Exposure Latitude14+ stops over the entire sensitivity range from EI 160 to EI 3200 as measured with the ARRI Dynamic Range Test Chart (DRTC-1)
Audio Recording4 channels, 24 bit PCM, 48 kHz
Integrated motorized ND FiltersFSND 0.6, 1.2, 2.1
Sound Level< 20 dB(A)
Weight~ 4.1 kg/9.2 lbs (camera body with PL Lens mount)
DimensionsLength: 309mm/12.1", width: 139 mm/5.4" , height: 149mm/5.8" (camera body with PL lens mount)
Environmental-20° C to +50° C (-4° F to +122° F)
ViewfinderAMIRA Multi Viewfinder MVF-1 (OLED and LCD)
Outputs Video2x HD-SDI outputs: 1.5G, 3G and 6G; uncompressed HD/UHD video with embedded audio and metadata***
Outputs Audio3,5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth audio
Outputs PowerHirose 12pin (for ENG type zoom lenses); 12V: D-tab, Hirose 4pin, Lemo 2pin; 24V: RS 3pin
InputsGenlock, HD-SDI**, Timecode (In and Output), all BNC
Other InterfacesUSB 2.0: For importing and storing AMIRA Look Files, user set up files, frame line files and feature license keys. Stores captured still image formats in DPX (.dpx, 10 bit) or JPEG (.jpg, 8 bit) format. Stores log files. Also used for installing Software Update Packets (SUPs.; Ethernet LAN RJ-45 for camera remote control.
Recording MediaCFast 2.0 memory cards
Recording FormatsHD 1920x1080 (interlaced & progressive),
2K 2048x1152,
3.2K ProRes 3200x1800*
4K UHD 3840x2160*
Recording Framerates0,75 - 200 Fps (progressive) HD, 2K
0,75 - 60 Fps 4K UHD & 3.2K*
0,75 - 120 Fps HD, 2K in ProRes 4444 XQ
0,75 - 30 Fps 4K UHD & 3.2K* in ProRes 4444 XQ
MPEG-2: 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i
Recording Codecs (w/ embedded audio & metadata)ProRes
ProRes 4444 XQ
ProRes 4444
422 HQ
422
422 LT
MPEG-2
Rec709/LogCRec709
LooksComplete Look functions; import Looks
Adjustable image parametersKnee, Gamma, Saturation, Black Gamma, Saturation by Hue
ASC CDL parameter (Slope, Offset, Power, Saturation)
Import of custom 3D LUTsImport of custom 3D LUTs
Focus and exposure controlPeaking, Zebra, False color
WhitebalanceAuto WB, Dynamic auto tracking WB
Wifi and Ethernet Camera Remote ControlWifi and Ethernet Camera remote control
Audio monitoringHeadphone output (mini jack)Headphone output (mini jack), Bluetooth audio monitoring
Pre Record functionPre Record function
IntervalometerIntervalometer
Multicam interfaceMulticam interface
S16 lens modeS16 lens mode
 * Requires installed 4K UHD license
** not available in 4K UHD mode
*** embedded audio only in 1,5G and 3G

ARRI Amira User Manual 4.1

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