ARRI unveils new Amira camera

Recording in ProRes formats up to 4:4:4 in HD and 2K modes with frame rates up to 200fps, the Amira also includes all standard Alexa frame rates.

One of the star launches at IBC is the new Amira camera from ARRI. One of the advantages is that it makes the most of the Alexa sensor and integrates it into a light and compact unit, designed so that you can simply pick it up and start filming. Because the Amira's sensor is the same as the Alexa's, it features fourteen stops of dynamic range, unparalleled skin tone output, native ISO of 800, and an exposure index scale that spans from 160 to 3,200.

Recording in ProRes formats up to 4:4:4 in HD and 2K modes with frame rates up to 200fps, the Amira camera also includes all the standard Alexa frame rates, plus some interlaced frame rates (59.94i and 50i) that many broadcasters require. All recording runs on CFast 2.0 cards, which are very fast and offer a good cost per gigabit rate.

Ready to roll

It should be noted that it is very easy to equip the Amira camera for immediate use, without the need for assembly or delays. With the camera operator simply shouldering the camera, everything is ready to start recording, making this camera ideal for complicated shoots where the action is unpredictable and the work performed must be of excellent quality.

Integrated motorized ND filters, plus zebra and false color tools help control exposure, while an advanced peaking function ensures easy, fast and precise focusing.

The Amira camera is unique due to the number of LUT-based 3D images it already has pre-loaded and can be applied during filming. Alternatively, productions can customize their own 3D LUTs in external calibration systems, load them into the camera during prep, and even modify them in-camera while shooting.

Amira has been designed to be a good long-term investment, built to withstand the rigors involved in a professional shoot. With a robust internal skeleton that guarantees the stability of the camera and lenses, the Amira camera is a highly durable product built with the strongest materials available. Sealed electronics provide maximum protection against moisture and dust, while the integrated thermal core keeps the camera cool. Productions can use the AMIRA camera anywhere, from the jungle and desert to the snowy mountains, knowing that it will never fail them.