ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1
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Release Notes
All data subject to change without further notice.
A. Introduction
This document describes changes for ALEXA Mini cameras with the new Software Update Package (SUP) 6.1.
We recommend that you take your time to go through these release notes, the known issues section of this document
and the user manual before you start using the camera.
For more information on the camera, please visit the
arri.com/alexa-mini
.
For a listing of answers to frequently asked questions please visit
arri.com/en/learn-help/learn-help-camera-system/frequently-asked-questions/alexa-mini-faq
ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1 Features and Changes Overview
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Improved noise reduction algorithms
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Support for noise reduction in HD
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Image sharpness range extended
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Defect pixel correction - static correction
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SDI output follows project frame rate
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Frame line shading
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Faster boot up time
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Green tally in viewfinder
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Intercom talkback with VTR button (or user button)
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CAP enhancements
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ECS improvements
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General improvements and bug fixes
Updating
For all ALEXA Mini owners we very strongly recommend updating to SUP 6.1.
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We do not recommend installing a new SUP in the middle of a production. The only exception is if any of the
errors described in "New Features and Changes in ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1" below prevent you from continuing to
use a camera. In that case, installing SUP 6.1 is recommended.
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ALEXA Mini SUP 6.1 can be installed on all previously shipped ALEXA Mini cameras
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Please note that the viewfinder might switch off during the update process and doesn’t give a visual feedback
of the update all the time. Make sure not to power off the camera during a SUP update. Detailed instructions
for the update process can be found at the end of this document.
Downgrading
While it is possible to downgrade ALEXA Mini cameras to previous SUP versions from this version, we
recommend against this, since this SUP includes important bug fixes.
For a downgrade to a previous SUP version, the license file of the installed and of the previous version
(mini_fw_update_aes_x.x.x.lic) need to be available on the USB memory stick under /ARRI/A-MINI/LICENSES/.
Software Compatibility Notes
Please update the ARRIRAW Converter (ARC) to at least version 4.1.1.0 and ARRI Meta Extract (AME) to version
4.1.0.0.
Please note that macOS X version 10.15 with the Apple MXF plug-in installed (part of “Pro Video Formats 2.1”) is
required to play back downloaded MXF/Apple ProRes footage in Apple QuickTime Player.