25/09/2025
🚀 From 4.6K Super 35 to 8K full-frame at 120fps…
These cinema beasts redefine image quality, color, and speed. Power like this doesn’t come cheap. 💰
1. ARRI ALEXA 35 – $54,590
Sensor: New 4.6K Super 35 ALEV 4 CMOS sensor.
Dynamic Range: 17 stops (one of the highest in the industry).
Color Science: ARRI REVEAL color science, famous for its cinematic skin tones and natural highlight roll-off.
ISO: Dual native ISO (EI 160 and EI 640).
Formats: ARRIRAW, Apple ProRes (multiple flavors).
Use Case: This is the Hollywood gold standard — most high-end films, TV shows, and commercials use ARRI for its image quality and color.
Note: Extremely expensive, often rented instead of purchased.
2. RED V-RAPTOR XL [likely] – $14,995
Sensor: 8K VV (VistaVision) full-frame CMOS sensor.
Resolution: Up to 8K at 120 fps, 6K at 160 fps, 4K at 240 fps.
Dynamic Range: ~17 stops.
Codec: REDCODE RAW + ProRes.
Size: Compact and modular, great for rigs, drones, handheld setups.
Use Case: Widely used for feature films, Netflix productions, and high-end commercials. Offers more resolution flexibility for VFX-heavy work.
3. FUJIFILM GFX100 II (Cinema-Rigged / or New Large-Format Cine Cam) – $16,499
Sensor: 102 MP medium format sensor adapted for cinema.
Video: 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW support.
Dynamic Range: ~14+ stops.
Lens Mount: G-mount (adaptable to PL/EF with third-party adapters).
Specialty: Brings Fujifilm’s legendary color science and film simulations into cinema.
Use Case: High-end productions that want cinema + medium format look with Fujifilm colors.
4. PIXBOOM (Custom/High-Speed Cine Cameras) – $12,999
Type: Niche professional camera brand, often geared towards specialized cinematography.
Features (depending on model):
High frame rate capture (slow-motion).
Full-frame / Super 35 sensors.
Modular build.
RAW video formats.
Use Case: More experimental/indie market compared to ARRI or RED — likely designed for boutique filmmaking or special workflows.
©️Cinematic
