ARRI ALEXA Mini LF

Finally, we round out our list with the large-format ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, which represents the highest class of professional digital filmmaking. The ARRI brand has long been synonymous with high-end video production for everything from big-budget television spots to indie and blockbuster features. However, as we saw when first announced, the ALEXA Mini LF is unique in its design, which fits its large-format sensor snuggly into its ALEXA Mini body.

The overall result is a “large format, small camera” construction—a perfect camera for anyone looking to hit that Netflix-level UHD, while pushing native 4K in ARRIRAW at up to 60fps. For many, though, this camera will be a rental prospect as it still retails still at around $60,000 or more, depending on the gear you’ll need to handle it. Still, as far as high-end cinema cameras in 2021 go, this might be the ultimate option for your feature breakout.