SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION — REV. 2026.1
INSIDE THE
SYSTEM.
Every component in the Beluga is selected for one reason: operational reliability on real productions. No dead weight. No compromise. One pipeline, ready to roll.
INSIDE
PLATFORM
Mercedes Sprinter 4×4
CAMERA CORE
ARRI Mini LF
COVERAGE
Eastern Canada
STATUS
Operational
01 — THE PLATFORM
THE VEHICLE
The Sprinter 2500 AWD is the operational backbone of the Beluga system — a purpose-built camera vehicle converted for production-grade field deployment.
PLATFORM · 01
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
AWD 4×4 · 170" HIGH ROOF · CUSTOM BUILD
The AWD Sprinter provides all-terrain access without sacrificing cargo volume. Converted with a custom shelving system, cable management, power distribution and a dedicated prep station — all optimized for no-prep field deployment.
DRIVETRAIN
4x4 AWD
TRANSMISSION
9-Speed Auto
WHEELBASE
170" High Roof
PAYLOAD
~2,800 lbs
ENGINE
2.0L I4 Turbodiesel
CARGO VOLUME
270 cu ft
OUTPUT
208 hp / 332 lb-ft
INTERIOR HEIGHT
~7'4" standing
PRODUCTION MODIFICATIONS
Custom adjustable shelving system — all bays labeledShore power + 400W onboard inverterIntegrated cable management throughoutLocking equipment drawers — camera & lens baysHydraulic rear step / access rampLED work lighting — interior & rear
02 — CAMERA CORE
THE PIPELINE
Built around ARRI’s flagship large-format sensor — configured and pre-rigged for immediate deployment. No prep required. Show up and shoot.
CAMERA CORE
ARRI MINI LF
Large Format · 4.5K Open Gate
The Mini LF delivers full large-format imaging in a compact body. Pre-rigged with follow focus, mattebox and baseplate — ready for immediate use. No prep time required.
4.5K LF
OPEN GATE
PRE-RIGGED
LPL / PL
PRORES / ARRIRAW
02 / 06
SUPPORT
TRIPOD & BAZOOKA
Precision camera support
High-precision fluid head support system with built-in leveling. Handles all Beluga camera configurations without reconfiguration.
Fluid head
QUICK RELEASE
03 / 06
OPTICS
LENS KIT
Anamorphic or spherical set
Curated prime set available in anamorphic or spherical configuration depending on project requirements. Specified at time of booking.
ANAMORPHIC
SPHERICAL
LPL MOUNT
04 / 06
MONITORING
ON-SET MONITORS
Director + AC stations
Calibrated monitoring at both director and focus puller positions. SDI distribution with proper signal integrity across the system.
SDI
CALIBRATED
LUTS
05 / 06
FIELD LOGISTICS
SUPER CART
Mobile equipment station
Production cart for on-set equipment management. Keeps the camera department organized and mobile throughout the shooting day.
MOBILE
LOCKING
03 — Full Manifest
Complete
Equipment List
Every item included in a standard Beluga deployment. The system is documented, maintained and ready. No surprises on day one.
Camera System
ARRI Alexa Mini LF
Large format digital cinema camera · Pre-rigged · ProRes & ARRIRAW · Open Gate 4.5K
4,5K
PRIMARY
Lens Kit — Anamorphic / Spherical
Curated prime set · LPL mount · Configuration specified at booking
LPL
PRIMARY
Mattebox + Follow Focus + Baseplate
Full rig pre-assembled · No setup time · Compatible with all lens configurations
INCLUDED
Support & Monitoring
TRIPOD & Bazooka — Camera Support System
Precision fluid head · Built-in leveling · Quick release compatible
SUPPORT
Director Monitor + AC Monitor
Calibrated displays · SDI distribution · LUT support · Both positions
X2
MONITORING
Field Logistics & Power
Super Cart — Mobile Equipment Station
On-set camera department organization · Locking drawers · Mobile throughout the day
logistics
Power Distribution + Shore Power
400W onboard inverter · Shore power input · Managed distribution throughout vehicle
400w
power
04 — SYSTEM OVERVIEW
AT A GLANCE
Complete system manifest — all components, categories and operational status.
#
ITEM
CATEGORY
NOTES
STATUS
01
MERCEDES SPRINTER 2500 AWD
PLATFORM
170" High Roof · Custom converted · 4x4
CORE
02
ARRI Alexa Mini LF
camera
Pre-rigged · Open Gate 4.5K · ProRes & ARRIRAW
CORE
03
Lens Kit
Optics
Anamorphic or spherical · Specified at booking
CORE
04
Mattebox + Follow Focus + Baseplate
rigging
Pre-assembled · No setup required
included
05
tripod & Bazooka Support System
support
Fluid head · Built-in leveling · Quick release
included
06
Director Monitor
Monitoring
Calibrated · SDI · LUT support
included
07
AC / Focus Puller Monitor
Monitoring
SDI · Matched to director station
included
08
Super Cart
Logistics
Mobile on-set equipment station · Locking
included
09
Power Distribution System
Power
400W inverter · Shore power · Managed distribution
included
10
Cable Management System
Infrastructure
Integrated throughout vehicle · All bays labeled
included
Ready to Deploy?
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