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ARRIFLEX D-21
The Film Style Digital Camera
The ARRIFLEX D-21 combines leading edge digital technology with
film camera features that have been refined over ARRI’s 90-year
history. It allows directors and cinematographers to shoot in the
same way as they would with 35 mm film, while taking advantage of
the immediacy and economy of digital acquisition.
Through ARRI Imaging Technology (AIT), the D-21 produces bril-
liant images with a cinematic look and feel. D-21 images have a high
dynamic range, high contrast and the most film-like color reproduc-
tion of any digital motion picture camera.
Incorporating a rotating mirror shutter, optical viewfinder and
compatibility with existing film accessories, the D-21 is immediately
recognizable as an ARRI camera and film crews feel comfortable
operating it. Further film style features include variable frame rate
and robust construction.
The D-21's single, Super 35-size CMOS sensor exhibits the same
cinematic depth of field as 35 mm film and the camera's industry
standard PL lens mount accepts the same unequalled variety of
spherical lenses as used on 35 mm film cameras. Since the D-21 is
the only digital high-end camera with a 4x3 aspect ratio sensor, it
can make full use of anamorphic lenses.
The ARRIRAW format enables the D-21 to output raw uncom-
pressed data. Alternatively – or simultaneously – the camera can
output an uncompressed HD signal that works perfectly in the
established HD infrastructure. With such flexibility, the D-21 easily
adapts to a variety of production requirements and budgets.