2013Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum
Arri Amira camera design features and market positioning
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Amira is a lightweight, lower-power variant of the Alexa that uses the same sensor and records in ProRes and Log C formats.
- The camera has a fast boot time and significantly lower power consumption than the standard Alexa.
- The shoulder mount and top handle are adjustable and repositionable to help find the correct center of gravity.
- The viewfinder combines OLED technology with a foldable 3-inch touchscreen display.
- The camera is compatible with standard Alexa mounting plates.
- The design makes it suitable for shoulder-mounted work and handheld applications.
- The 35mm sensor presents challenges for live television use due to its size.
Depends on
- The camera omits ArriRAW uncompressed recording available on the standard Alexa.
- Power connector specifications were still being finalized at the time of discussion.
- Final pricing had not yet been determined.
- Compatibility with specific equipment like the Movi stabilizer on Steadicam rigs was not confirmed.
- The discussion occurred in 2013 when the camera was newly announced and not yet widely deployed.