Quick Summary: ARRI Alexa Mini Rental
The ARRI Alexa Mini delivers legendary Super 35mm ALEV III image quality in an ultra-compact carbon fiber body engineered for high-end cinema capture. An ARRI Alexa Mini rental from Moving Picture Rental comes fully unlocked with ARRIRAW and 4:3 anamorphic licenses, making it the ideal camera package for handheld, gimbal, and main-unit production.
ARRI Alexa Mini rental in Miami is the most-requested cinema camera at Moving Picture Rental, and for good reason. When a DP needs the ARRI look on a gimbal, a drone, a car mount, or a tight handheld run through a Miami hotel lobby — this is the camera. The 35mm ALEV III sensor delivers identical color science and dynamic range as the full-size ALEXA systems. Your B-roll from the Mini cuts seamlessly with your A-camera footage, even if the A-cam is an ALEXA 35 or LF. When it comes to ARRI Alexa Mini rental in Miami, no other house offers the same combination of prep quality, lens inventory, and 7-day delivery.
The body weighs 5.1 lbs with the PL mount. That matters when your operator is carrying it through take 12 of a music video tracking shot in a Fort Lauderdale warehouse, or when your AC is balancing it on a Ronin 2 for a 14-hour commercial day. The carbon-fiber housing is not a compromise — it’s an engineering choice that keeps the sensor platform identical to the larger bodies without the fatigue. Built-in motorized ND filters (0.6, 1.2, 2.1) handle Florida’s brutal midday sun without pulling glass out of the matte box every setup.
What separates the Alexa Mini from everything else at this size is the 4:3 sensor. Shoot anamorphic with real de-squeeze, real coverage, real cinematic widescreen — not a crop or simulation. We stock an extensive anamorphic and spherical lens library including Cooke S4/i primes, Zeiss Super Speeds, and Angenieux Optimo zooms. It’s one of the reasons ARRI Alexa Mini rental in Miami keeps coming back to Moving Picture Rental shoot after shoot. If your DP has a specific lens list, send it over — our prep team builds packages daily for productions across Orlando soundstages and Tampa location shoots.
Every Alexa Mini that leaves our Fort Lauderdale prep bay is firmware-updated to the latest SUP, back-focus checked on the bench, sensor cleaned, and tested with the lenses you’re renting. We don’t just hand you a body in a Pelican case. If your shoot is in Fort Myers and something goes sideways, you have our direct line — not a voicemail box. 7-day delivery means your gear is there when your crew call is, not the morning after. That’s the standard we hold for every ARRI Alexa Mini rental in Miami and across all five of our Florida locations.
For productions needing the absolute top of the ARRI ladder, we also carry the ALEXA Mini LF — full-frame 4.5K, Netflix-approved, Codex media. The Mini LF is increasingly the expectation for premium commercial and narrative work coming into the Miami market. If you’re bidding a job and need to know whether to spec the Mini or the Mini LF, our team will help you make the right call based on your deliverable, budget, and lens package. Either way, the ARRI Alexa Mini rental in Miami remains the most versatile starting point for most productions. For most gimbal and drone work, the ARRI Alexa Mini rental in Miami market still defaults to the Mini first.
Moving Picture Rental is not just a camera house. We carry a full production ecosystem: cinema lenses, camera support (O’Connor, Sachtler, Easyrig), ARRI SkyPanel and Astera lighting, grip trucks stocked and ready to roll, production supplies, and vetted camera crews — including DPs, 1st ACs, and DITs who know the Alexa ecosystem. Whether you need a body-only ARRI Alexa Mini rental in Miami or a turnkey package with a full lighting package and grip truck, we build it.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 35mm ARRI ALEV III CMOS, 4:3 / 16:9 switchable |
| Dynamic Range | 14+ stops (EI 160 to EI 3200) |
| Max Resolution | 3.4K Open Gate (3424 × 2202) in ARRIRAW |
| 4K UHD ProRes | 3840 × 2160 (up-sampled from 3.2K) |
| Max Frame Rates | Up to 200 fps (2K ProRes) | 60 fps (4K UHD) | 30 fps (2.8K ARRIRAW) |
| Recording Codecs | Apple ProRes (4444 XQ, 4444, 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT) | MXF/ARRIRAW |
| Recording Media | CFast 2.0 cards |
| Internal ND Filters | Motorized FSND: ND 0.6, ND 1.2, ND 2.1 |
| Lens Mounts | Titanium PL with LDS + L-Bus | EF | LPL (interchangeable) |
| Anamorphic | 4:3 sensor with in-camera de-squeeze | 6:5 and 8:9 crop modes |
| Licenses Included | 4:3 Open Gate | ARRIRAW | ARRI Look Library (87 looks) |
| Weight | ~5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg (body with PL mount) |
| Dimensions | 185 mm × 125 mm × 140 mm (L × W × H) |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to +45°C | Splash and dust resistant |
For complete technical specifications, sensor performance data, and official documentation, visit the official ARRI ALEXA Mini page.
| Feature | ARRI Alexa Mini | ARRI Alexa Mini LF |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Super 35mm ALEV III | Large Format (Full Frame) |
| Max Resolution | 3.4K Open Gate | 4.5K Open Gate |
| Max Frame Rate | 200fps (2K ProRes) | 90fps (ProRes) |
| Recording Media | CFast 2.0 | Codex Compact Drive |
| ND Filters | Built-in motorized (0.6, 1.2, 2.1) | Built-in motorized (0.6, 1.2, 1.8) |
| Native ISO | EI 800 | EI 800 |
| Weight (body) | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg | 5.7 lbs / 2.6 kg |
| Anamorphic Mode | Yes — 4:3 sensor native | Yes — LF and S35 modes |
| Netflix Approved | Use-case dependent | Yes (all formats) |
| Best For | Gimbal, drone, run-and-gun, high frame rate | Premium narrative, large format look |
Not sure which to spec? Call our team — we’ll help you choose based on your deliverable, budget, and lens package.
Add cine lenses, camera support, wireless FIZ, Teradek, and more — we build packages daily.
Is the ARRI Alexa Mini still worth renting in 2026?
Absolutely. The Alexa Mini remains the workhorse of the industry for gimbal, drone, car mount, and handheld work. The ALEV III sensor’s color science and 14+ stops of dynamic range hold up against newer cameras costing three times as much. It’s still on the camera list for commercials, music videos, and streaming productions in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
What’s the difference between the Alexa Mini and the Alexa Mini LF?
The Alexa Mini uses a Super 35mm sensor with 3.4K Open Gate and records to CFast 2.0 media. The Alexa Mini LF uses a large-format full-frame sensor with 4.5K Open Gate, Codex media, and is Netflix-approved in all formats. For gimbal, drone, and high-frame-rate work, the Mini is often the better tool. For premium commercial and narrative projects, the LF is increasingly expected.
What lenses do you recommend for the Alexa Mini in Miami?
Our lens inventory includes Cooke S4/i primes, Zeiss Super Speeds, Angenieux Optimo zooms, and anamorphic options — all compatible with the Alexa Mini PL mount. For anamorphic work, the 4:3 sensor gives you real coverage without cropping. Send us your lens list and we’ll confirm availability for your shoot dates.
Do the 4:3 and ARRIRAW licenses come with the rental?
Yes. Our Alexa Mini rentals include active 4:3 Open Gate and ARRIRAW license keys, verified during our prep process before every rental.
Can you build a full package with grip and lighting?
Yes — this is what we do. Moving Picture Rental carries a full production ecosystem including cinema lenses, camera support, ARRI SkyPanel and Astera lighting, and grip trucks. We build complete packages daily for productions across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers.
Do I need a COI to rent the ARRI Alexa Mini?
Yes. Moving Picture Rental requires a valid Certificate of Insurance for all high-value camera rentals. The Alexa Mini body has a replacement value of $40,000 or more. Contact your production insurance provider before your rental date — our team will send you the certificate requirements when you request a quote.
To get the most out of your ARRI Alexa Mini, we recommend pairing it with these from our inventory:
By David Wells, President, Moving Picture Rental — Updated June 10, 2026
Moving Picture Rental provides equipment delivery 7 days a week for productions in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers. Every camera package undergoes full bench-testing, sensor cleaning, and license verification before dispatch to ensure it arrives on set production-ready.
Request your quote today — specify your filming dates, recording preferences (ARRIRAW or ProRes), and any required cinema lenses, camera support, or wireless monitoring rigs. Our team will build a custom equipment quote tailored to your schedule.
Every ARRI Alexa Mini rental from Moving Picture Rental is production-ready out of the case:
“Unlock the legendary ‘ARRI Look‘ in a lightweight, carbon fiber form factor. The ARRI Alexa Mini features the same industry-leading 35mm ALEV III sensor as larger ALEXA models, ensuring perfect color matching and dynamic range.
Ideal for gimbals, drones, and handheld work, it records up to 200 fps and supports internal ARRIRAW and ProRes 4444 XQ. With built-in motorized ND filters, it is the premier choice for agile, high-end productions in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.”
