ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35 Base Operator Set
With its 14.6MP Super 35 sensor and internal ProRes 4444 recording up to 60 fps, the ALEXA 35 Base Operator Set delivers ARRI's renowned color science and wide dynamic range. The bundled MVF-2 viewfinder, three Compact Drive Express cards, and B-mount battery adapter provide a ready-to-shoot package, with a license-based upgrade path for future feature additions. This camera is best for cinematographers and production houses seeking ARRI's cinematic look with a modular, license-expandable system for feature films, commercials, and high-end documentaries.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong video (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong evf (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
- Below average af (33th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 14.58 MP |
| ISO Range | 160 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 4444XQ |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 2.07 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | BNC |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35 Base Operator Set | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 14.6MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2900 | 609 | 610 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRI ALEXA 35 ALEXA 35 Base Operator Set | 32.6 | 77.5 | 73.1 | 92.8 | 84.7 | 68.7 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 78.6 | 49.8 | 32.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 77.2 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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