ARRI has released Software Update Package 5.2.1 for ALEXA 35 Xtreme / ALEXA 35 / ALEXA 35 Live cameras, addressing a rare occurrence during camera boot-up where the image sensor might not initialize correctly.
Previously, the camera provided no indication when this happened, but the new update ensures that an error message will be displayed if sensor initialization fails. In such cases, a simple reboot restores normal operation.
To optimize performance and reliability, ARRI strongly recommends updating your cameras to SUP 5.2.1.
Updating
This software can be installed on ALEXA 35 Xtreme, ALEXA 35 and ALEXA 35 Live, and we recommend updating from any previous ALEXA 35 SUP. However, we do not recommend updating to a new SUP in the middle of a production. Please read through the release notes, which contain detailed update instructions and known issues, before you update or operate your camera.
Downdating the camera
It is possible to install a previous software version on ALEXA 35 Xtreme, ALEXA 35 and ALEXA 35 Live cameras if needed. However, ALEXA 35 Xtreme is not compatible with any software version earlier than SUP 5.0.0 and ALEXA 35 Live is not compatible with any software version earlier than SUP 2.0.0.
Peripheral Updates
The following peripheral software and firmware versions are included with SUP 5.2.1.
Versions that have changed compared to the previous release are shown in bold:
• LPL Mount (LBUS) 1.62
• PL Mount (LBUS) 1.100
• PL Mount (Hirose) 1.100
• EF Mount (LBUS) 1.14
• Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 3.62
• Camera Access Protocol 1.16.0
• MXF Library 4.4.9
Software Compatibility
To ensure full compatibility with SUP 5.2.1, the following software versions shall be used:
- ARRI Reference Tool 1.8.1
- Camera Control Monitor CCM-1 5.5.2
- Audio Extension Module AEM-1 V1.1G
- Live Production System LPS-1 1.2.0
- LPS-1 Fiber Base Station 1.1.1
- CODEX Device Manager 7.6.2
- DaVinci Resolve Studio 20.2
