ARRI has recently launched a major software update package for its flagship Super35 mm cinema camera. SUP 1.2.0 for ALEXA 35 adds support for the newly-introduced ARRI Camera Control Monitor CCM-1 and also enables touchscreen operation on the MVF-2 viewfinder. First announced in May 2022, the ARRI ALEXA 35 unsurprisingly established itself as the dynamic range king in our Lab Test (with video!). While this state-of-the-art camera is currently being delivered to customers worldwide, the German manufacturer is starting to release firmware updates to make it even better over time. More recently, ARRI also introduced a rugged, bright, 7-inch Camera Control Monitor – called CCM-1 – compatible with the ALEXA 35 and Mini LF. SUP 1.2.0 enables compatibility between the two devices. Let’s take a look! ARRI ALEXA 35 body. Source: ARRI ARRI ALEXA 35 SUP 1.2.0 – added support for CCM-1 Developed jointly with SmallHD, the new CCM-1 monitor allows you to fully control the ALEXA 35 and Mini LF via a large 7” touchscreen interface. For example, it enables you to monitor the live feed from the camera, adjust settings, access menus, or playback clips. You can read all about it in our previous article here. ARRI ALEXA 35 with CCM-1 Camera Control Monitor. Source: ARRI The monitor is now fully supported by the ALEXA 35 and can be used in a standalone configuration or simultaneously with the MVF-2. Touchscreen operation for MVF-2 viewfinder Talking about the MVF-2 viewfinder, it looks like ARRI has been keeping a little...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 21 August, 2023