ARRI announces the release of Software Update Packet (SUP) 5.0 for ALEXA Mini.
SUP 5.0 includes many new features and functions, improvements and bug fixes; we strongly recommend that customers install this free-of-charge update at their earliest convenience.
You will find it for download at http://www.arri.com/camera/alexa_mini/downloads/.
Here is an overview on the new features & changes introduced with SUP 5.0:
- ARRI Look Library
An extensive collection of 87 high quality looks: www.arri.com/looklibrary/
An iOS app is available for look selection and preview at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arri-look-library/id1225206534?mt=8
- Look files for HDR workflows
2 pre-installed look files for PQ and HLG monitoring
- EXT Sync
Sensor and settings synchronization of up to 16 ALEXA Mini cameras for VFX plates, VR rigs and other multi-camera applications
- ARRI Master Grips support
3-axis control of ENG lenses (with AMIRA PL mount), focus and iris control of EF mount lenses, Master Grips specific user buttons
- 1.3x anamorphic desqueeze in preview
Support for 1.3x anamorphic lenses
- Multicam features
Various improvements based on user feedback
- Camera Access Protocol (CAP)
Control of look parameters through an IP based API
- WCU-4 enhancements
Wireless transfer of lens files to camera, playback control and loading of in-camera user setups
- ECS improvements
LBUS device update via camera, auto detection of motor gear teeth count, option to deactivate the lens mount
- Improved timecode handling
Addition of jam sync mode and free run timecode recovery after shooting off-speed
- Extended support for EF lenses
Support for a wider set of EF lenses, focus and iris control, support of built-in image stabilizers
- Advanced user setup handling
Store multiple user setups in camera with parameter blocks
- WiFi infrastructure mode
Connect the camera to a production network
- Monitoring and display improvements
ARRI Look Files V2 to support Rec 2020 color space, Dual 422 3G UHD, Dual 422 6G UHD, Level A/B support for 3G, Playback and user setup control for Starlite HD5-ARRI, Playback shuttle speed up to 512x
- Miscellaneous improvements
Simplified Chinese UI, electronic horizon overlay for EVF and SDI, UDM-1 overlay for EVF and SDI, frame grabs while recording or playback, option to switch off OLED of MVF-1, user buttons for list based settings