The new ARRI CCM-1 is a 7” camera control monitor for the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF. It was developed as a collaboration between ARRI and SmallHD and the monitor will give you full control over all the camera settings of both ARRI camera models. Additionally, you will receive the well-known advantages offered by the SmallHD operating system. The monitor comes with a sun hood, a monitor arm, and all the cables, and sells for $5,600. At this year’s Cine Gear in Los Angeles, we had the chance to talk to Sean Dooley from ARRI about the new monitor. So, let’s have a closer look. ARRI CCM-1 monitor The ARRI CCM-1 is a camera control monitor that gives you complete access to the entire camera menu of the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF, similar to the functionality provided by the ARRI MVF-2 viewfinder. The 7″ monitor has full touch functionality for seamless menu operation, and it features 5 user buttons that can be assigned to ARRI camera functions or SmallHD monitor tools. CCM-1 Camera Control Monitor – Source: ARRI Camera connection The ARRI CCM-1 has a standard SDI input and output connector, but ARRI also provides a VF connection between the camera and the monitor. It is a single cable with a Lomo-type single-pin connector that snaps and locks into the socket. The VF cable will power the monitor, transmit the video signal and the camera controls. If you want to use the monitor’s full 1.300 nits brightness,...
Published By: CineD - Sunday, 4 June, 2023