Owning an Arri Alexa Mini in 2023 

Not sure why RU-vid changed my feed and is now offering channels that have lower sub counts, but I am here for this. So many gems out there and it's honestly refreshing to see new faces in the space instead of the same channels all the time. Sub'd in under 1k, pumped for your growth

This arri Alexa mini will still Relevant for now never gets old

loved this video. i've seen a couple other folks on youtube with an alexa and i always finish their videos wondering things that you spoke about, that no one else seems to cover. thanks!

This is a solid video, I appreciate your honest take and just telling us how it is. I'm considering buying one and this is massively helpful. Thank you and subbed.

Solid video. Exactly what I was looking for. Subbed!

Love your Rig, that build intro was Hot! living vicariously for now I only have a DSLR kitted out and enjoying it, but one day.....Just love the punch and mood that Arri brings.

Yes brother thank you for this awesome look at what this setup can accomplish for you financially and economically. Subbed!

Thankyou G. Loved your video ❤🎉 Watching from Botswana 🇧🇼

Proper vid man. Thanks for sharing.

Love the video! Currently looking at purchasing an Alexa mini for some of the same reasons you got one.

Thx for such an honest review!

such a great camera, congrats on your purchase!

Thanks for this! Great content!

Great review for 2023. I really think it holds up still! I own the Mini LF and don’t rent it much. But I’ve fallen in love with it. 😅 now I’m stuck.

great video, loved your insights. I bought my mini half a year ago with almost the same accessories (owned a monitor etc. before it), with all licenses installed for round about 28k€ (5000 hours), freshly serviced by arri. So for everyone considering buying a mini after watching this video - you can get a mini for way less money. For a long time, I was figuring out what camera would be the best investment for me: mini, minilf or alexa35. But you are completely right - production companies don‘t really have that more budget for a mini lf or 35. Really an eye-opening insight, thank you. I thought I could contribute by sharing some of my own experience and yes, the camera is still in high demand for being rented out. And personally, I don‘t worry about the resolution so much, especially with topaz 8k video upscaling around the corner. And 200 fps is still enough for most of the jobs out there. So all in all, I‘m really happy with my purchase and don‘t regret it at all.

Woww, found your video while randomly scrolling, Really calm and well described . Loved knowing that you've been to Nepal. Much love, your channel deserves more attention .. Love from nepal 🇳🇵 ❤

Got an Alexa Plus half a year ago and even that has really elevated opportunities and improved my work ten fold. Only downside is my BMPCC4K is now super neglected lol

Great video! Hope to own one soon!

Thanks for the shout out Josh!

Shoot with what you have!! I like that man nice video!

Awesome video, subbed. 🤟🏻

hehe here is me owning a 8bit camera and admiring people who buy these things, you are really remarkable!

You are totally right with red looking digital, I owned multiple DSMC2, Komodo etc, and all the sensors always had a digital sharpness to them, even with some difffusion it still rendered skin tones more clinically, so its good for TV etc, but anything 'filmic' based, cant beat arri.

It's been a dream of mine to own an ARRI camera, but I wouldn't feel comfortable dropping that kind of $$$$ on something I wasn't 100% sure on in terms of how often I'd actually shoot with it. That's really smart what you did by having people rent it out. The only "cinema" cameras I have ever operated were the Blackmagic Ursa and Ursa Mini. They were a great beginner course on how to build and operate a cinema camera. I've been looking up to see if anybody offers classes on how to operate the ARRI or RED cameras but if not, then I'll have to rent one of them and see how that goes.

great video!

Good info

Thanks for sharing your unique insight. That’s quite the investment. Glad it’s profiting!

My Gemini --- is the exception with Red. It boggles my mind why no one every mentions Gemini. That sensor is MUCH MUCH closer to Alev III in color science and filmic noise.

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Dang the rates in ur area are so different from LA. Full package w batteries, media, tripod, filters, follow focus, two monitors, is renting for 350/day here. And the used price on a 3500 hour mini is 26k. I’m debating trying to get one to rent mostly, but the competition here so fierce.

Good perspective. I almost pulled the trigger on a mini last year and it got sold right as I told the person I wanted to buy it. Then as I was looking for another I got a stupid deal on a Gemini and jumped on it. Bought a Scarlett w as a backup, but ended up selling it when I got an even crazier deal on a monstro…so now I run a Monstro/Gemini combo and it’s been really good to me. I still find the red image to be very organic…just in a different way. The arri certainly has its own magic to it. Def think often tho about how life would be if the one I almost bought hadn’t sold.

I actually side-graded to an alexa mini from an Alexa XT Plus. To be completely honest it was more for health reasons than for the mini itself. I kinda fell in love with the operating style of the "good old studio camera" although this definetly has its downsides. But I started getting really intense backproblems even with an appropriate Easyrig (the bloody thing is almost 20 pounds, just the body and viewfinder) And on recent virtual production projects I pushed it to around 45 pounds. So there was really just the option, getting the lighter Mini or stop working in this Industry because of health issues in a couple of years:( But enough sad storys told; really enjoyed you video mate 😀

Hi Josh, I am a big fan of your work. Just wanted to know what lenses did you use with this camera? Thank you

The mini and even classic or xt will still be alive for at least 8 to 10 more years

Somewhere I red, that the Last of Us show was shot with Arri Alexa Mini as well, so I guess its pretty fair to own one like this 2023 :D

The idea that you use a camera because it gives you a certain "look, characteristics, color, skintones" has been proven to be outdated and completely false when you take into account modern day color correction/grading. I would say all digital cameras look inherently "digital". I have yet to see one that looks like film, cineon, or print film out of the box. Recently I did a test comparing both the V-Raptor and Alexa 35 at Keslow Camera. In about two minutes, I was able to match both cameras easily to my personal look. Any perceptible differences were smaller compared to shooting on different batches of 500T. Both digital cinema cameras at this point look flat and lack any skin tone tonality or film quality, no matter what nonsense marketing departments makes up. This is my assessment of course. For the last five years or more, any modern day cinema camera can be matched or altered in anyway you like. To choose a camera because of branding, or because someone specific uses it, or because it is the most expensive camera is extremely dangerous to the creative process. It's something I see alot of companies, influencers, and youtubers saying. Basically one is saying that they limit their creative possibilities, based on what a company or other individual feels is a "cinematic image". Rather than taking full control of your look in pre, production, and post. As I always say in today's age, people are more focused on the guitar than the song. The guitar is only a part of the creative process of creating the song. Even than, chances are the guitarist is going to change the sound and character of the guitar out of the box. Whether it be the amplifier, pedals, strings, etc. Please read Steve Yedlin's analysis on Color Science. www.yedlin.net/OnColorScience/index.html Nonetheless, good luck on your endeavors and most importantly take care of yourself in this difficult industry!

would love to hear about the feature work in Nepal !

High risk, high reward. I subscribed just because this video is a sort of inspiration for me an upcoming DP/Cinematographer. I just got a P6K for DP work, Short Films and Music Videos. Quite an investment for me but I’m going to make it work.

Came here for the Seiko!

Hey I know you’ve since sold your mini. What are the shape handles on your rig. I’m interested in getting a set

How do you think the Alexa 35 will change the market for the Mini?

What is your monitor cage? Do you have purchased link?

thinking myself to get the classic now they’re so cheap, and for a 19 year old in film school. idk how people have 50 grand just ready to spend on a camera though: are there loans involved and stuff? arri classic has same sensor as mini if im right, just lower max resolution. i still think jobs would rather an arri camera than an fx9

RED Gemini looks more like film than an Alexa. I own both.

bibek is the goat

before I watch this whole video, can I get one too ?

It’s the only thing for me I mean come on it’s only 50000 give or take plus all the accessories I have which is another 10. Gotta love youtube…oh ur renting it out

That hat… (shaking head in disapproval)

This was honest

Arri just released the SM sensor camera, announced today. You may want to get on the train and get one! Stupid Millenial sensor is even better than this one you're toiling on about!

Anamorphic will future proof this camera.

yeah 40 thousand. out of the question

They key words is lusting for a camera. But you don't really need it.

I feel bad for anyone with an Alexa Amazon device

Buying a camera just for rental purpose is a bit silly to be honest. It's 2024 right now and you can rent it for 450€/day (so I guess it's even cheaper in dollars). In the real estate business it's the opposite, you ll get more years after years. (Btw sorry if my English is not perfect, it's not my first language). For exemple you can find a ARRI ALEXA mini (full kit) for 18000€ in 2024. And ask your rental company, they will always say that if you want to invest for a rental purpose, simply choose a Sony (it's the most rented cameras out there). I would say something else; buy it if you really need it for your projects or simply if you want it (don't overthink about this), especially now at this price. I'm going to buy an Amira, not for rental purpose but only because I always wanted to own an Arri (I shot multiple times with it tho). And at this price I prefer to get this than a Komodo X, a FX9 or a URSA Cine 12k, I'm just in love with the image quality. It's not even a wise investment, I know that but who cares, filmmaking is my passion before being my job ;-)