ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.2 Release Notes
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All data subject to change without further notice.
A. Introduction
This document describes changes for ALEXA Mini LF cameras with the Software Update Package (SUP) Mini LF 7.1.2 in
contrast to ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1. 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 operating the camera.
For more information on the camera, please visit
For frequently asked questions and their answers please visit the
ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.2 Changes Overview
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Support for MVF-2 with a changed hardware component
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Support for Codex Compact Drive 2TB with a changed hardware component
We recommend updating to all customers. Please note that beyond the changes listed above, no new features have
been added since the last SUP release (ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1).
Updating Camera, Viewfinder and Lens Mount
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This SUP can be installed on all previously shipped ALEXA Mini LF cameras. However, we recommend updating
from SUP 7.1.1 to SUP 7.1.2 (note: this can take up to 20 Minutes). If your camera is not running Mini LF SUP 7.1.1,
please update it to 7.1.1 before updating to SUP 7.1.2. ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 is still available on the ARRI
website.
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We do not recommend updating in the middle of a production.
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When connected to the camera, the MVF-2 viewfinder and lens mount will also be updated automatically.
In case of using an MVF-2 or lens mount with older software with a camera with newer software, please make sure
to perform a component update of the MVF-2 or lens mount. The version numbers in brackets should be equal
(MENU > System > Update).
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Please note that the viewfinder might switch off during the update process and does not give visual feedback of
the update all the time. The SDI outputs, however, will stay active, which they did not in previous SUPs.
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Make sure not to power off the camera during an SUP update. Make sure not to unplug the viewfinder during an
SUP update. Detailed instructions for the update process can be found at the end of this document.
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Always use a ‘private’ or ‘incognito’ browser window when
using the Webremote to operate the camera and to
perform a SUP update. This prevents possible erroneous behavior.
Updating LBUS Accessories
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The camera SUP does not contain any LBUS accessory software. LBUS accessories (like cforce mini motors, cforce
Plus motors, ARRI Master Grips, ARRI Operator Control OCU-1 or ARRI LCUBE) connected to the camera during a
camera SUP update will therefore not be updated.
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To update LBUS accessories, download the LBUS device update file from the ARRI website, copy it onto a USB stick
in the folder ARRI/ECS/, place the USB stick into the camera, connect the LBUS device to the LBUS connector on
the camera and then initiate the update from MENU > System > Update > Update LBUS Devices.
Downdating
It is possible to downdate from this ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.2 version to an older SUP.
