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18 Introduction to the ALEXA SXT Camera System
wide range of workflows and budgets. ALEXA Classic camera models are the ALEXA,
ALEXA Plus, ALEXA Plus 4:3, ALEXA M, ALEXA Studio, ALEXA HD and ALEXA HD
Plus. The ALEXA HD and HD Plus are the basis for the ALEXA Fiber Remote Option
(FRO) and Fiber Remote Option Plus camera sets. All ALEXA Classic cameras are
equipped with an SxS Module located on the left side of the camera with two slots for
SxS PRO or SxS PRO+ cards.
ALEXA XT Cameras
Second generation ALEXAs are called ALEXA XT cameras (Xtended Technology),
sold from 2013 until 2016. In addition to all the features of the ALEXA Classic
cameras, they are equipped with a Super 35 sensor with Open Gate and 4:3 sensor
modes, in-camera ARRIRAW up to 120 fps, ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 3.2K, internal
FSND filters, Lens Data System, integrated CDL capture and ARRIRAW checksum.
In addition, they use a new viewfinder mounting bracket (VMB-3), include anamorphic
de-squeeze and high speed licenses, as well as a super silent fan. ALEXA XT
cameras are the ALEXA XT, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA XT M and ALEXA XT Studio.
The XR Module is on the left side of the camera. It has one slot for either an XR
Capture Drive, the SxS Adapter for use with one SxS PRO or SxS PRO+ card or the
CFast 2.0 Adapter for use with one CFast 2.0 card.
With the exception of the Open Gate sensor mode, ALEXA Classic cameras can be
upgraded with the XR Module and other parts for most of the features of ALEXA XT.
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