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New features & changes overview:

- Intervalometer: for sophisticated time lapse recordings
- Stop Motion Mode: for stop motion animation and control of shutter timing when ALEXA Mini is used on a motion control system
- Support for Lexar LC 128GB and LC 256GB 3600x (!) cards. Note: 64GB will NOT be supported, same as 3400x or 3500x cards.
- Viewfinder status overlay enhancements, other usability improvements and improved support for accessories
- Sensor clock tuning on timecode input signal: to insure ALEXA Mini stays in sync with the timecode source.

Camera Update Procedure:

- The SUP package will update the ALEXA camera as well as the Viewfinder (MVF-1) as long as the viewfinder is connected to the camera.
- After the download, please double click the downloaded file (.zip) in order to unpack it or unpack it manually. This will place two update files (.SUP and .lic) and the SUP release notes onto your computer.
- If not already done, prepare the USB stick for use with ALEXA by connecting it to the camera: please navigate to MENU>Media>Prepare USB medium & press CONFIRM. This will create the required folder structure on the USB stick.
- Connect the USB stick to your computer and place the downloaded .SUP file in the folder ARRI/AMIRA/SUP on the USB stick. Then place the downloaded .lic file in the folder ARRI/AMIRA/LICENSES on the USB stick.
- Make sure the camera is connected to a cable power source, or is powered with a full battery to avoid power loss during the update process.
- Connect the USB stick to the camera and navigate to MENU>System>Camera update.
- Select the SUP file from the list and press the jogwheel.
- In the following message, press CONFIRM to start the installation.
- Check the audio screen for the update progress.
- After the update process has finished, a success message is displayed on the monitor.
- For a downgrade to a previous SUP version, the license file of this previous version (amira_fw_update_aes_x.x.x.lic) needs to be available on the USB stick under \ARRI\AMIRA\LICENSES\.

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance.