ARRI’s new ALEXA SXT (Super Xtended Technology) cameras represent the next exciting step in the continuing evolution of the ALEXA family. Retaining the rock-solid foundation on which ALEXA is built, ALEXA SXT cameras additionally offer ProRes 4K recording, improved image quality, powerful color management and three fully independent HD-SDI outputs.
The first ALEXA SXT cameras are planned for release around mid-2015; the full range will comprise ALEXA SXT EV, SXT Plus and SXT Studio models, replacing current ALEXA XT cameras (though the ALEXA Classic EV model will remain in the line-up). ALEXA XT cameras (except ALEXA XT M cameras) shipped between 1st Jan. 2015 and the first shipment of SXT cameras will be eligible for a full SXT upgrade, free of charge.
Concurrent with the ALEXA SXT release ARRI will offer an SXR (Super Xtended Recording) Module upgrade to owners of existing ALEXA XT, XT Plus and XT Studio cameras. The SXR Module upgrade delivers all the features of the SXT cameras, although it might not offer all the future upgrade potential.
The ARRI SXT Main new Feature include:
- Easy in-camera ProRes 4K recording
- ProRes 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- ProRes 4K Cine (4096 x 2637)
- Improved image quality
- Completely overhauled image processing chain
- Advanced pixel correction
- Optional noise reduction
- New Looks and smoother workflow
- 3D Look-up Tables, ASC Color Decision List, Rec 2020 gamma
- Matches current ALEXA images, but provides basis for radically different looks
- Improved on-set preview, more efficient dailies and faster final grading
- Same tools for ALEXA SXT, ALEXA Mini & AMIRA
- Super flexible on-set monitoring
- Three fully independent HD-SDI output