ARRI ARRIFLEX D-21 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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ARRIFLEX D-21
The Film Style Digital Camera
The ARRIFLEX D-21 combines leading edge digital technology with
lm camera features that have been rened over ARRI’s 90-year
history. It allows directors and cinematographers to shoot in the
same way as they would with 35 mm lm, 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 lm-like color reproduc-
tion of any digital motion picture camera.
Incorporating a rotating mirror shutter, optical viewnder and
compatibility with existing lm accessories, the D-21 is immediately
recognizable as an ARRI camera and lm crews feel comfortable
operating it. Further lm 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 eld as 35 mm lm and the camera's industry
standard PL lens mount accepts the same unequalled variety of
spherical lenses as used on 35 mm lm 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 exibility, the D-21 easily
adapts to a variety of production requirements and budgets.