7 CHEAP Netflix Approved Cameras in 2024

** The top 7 CHEAP Netflix Approved Cameras in 2024 **
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00:00- Intro
00:40- Netflix Approved Camera 1
02:02- Netflix Approved Camera 2
03:12- Netflix Approved Camera 3
04:00- Netflix Approved Camera 4
04:58- Netflix Approved Camera 5
05:30- Netflix Approved Camera 6
06:35- Netflix Approved Camera 7
08:12- Do You NEED a NETFLIX Camera???

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Buy the Cameras here Black Magic Mini 12K OLPF amzn.to/3P0BONk Black Magic Mini 4.6K G2 amzn.to/49vrrsZ Sony FX3 amzn.to/3IilOCB Lumix B1SH amzn.to/3uUDBwD Lumix S1H amzn.to/49TmuKA Sony FS7 amzn.to/3uQY9pG

[@sulimankhan8322]

is ursa cine 12 k better than arri mii lf? and does it have in built stabilization?

[@Eyeofkamau]

I wouldn’t even say having an approved camera gives you a stamp of approval, since the list is only relevant to netflix original content. So long as your work is good enough, netflix really doesn’t care about what camera you use. Agree with you on everything else though. Great video man

[@annekedebruyn7797]

Even then (for netflix originals), if you have a good argument for using out-of-spec cameras, Netflix will allow you to if your reasoning is good enough. But yeah, the vast majority of people will never participate in a netflix original production so it's all pretty meaningless. Fun to list and see. But meaningless. The specs are only there because Netflix has to deliver for their more expensive subscriptions which offer 4k HDR as one of the perks.

[@GUILLERMO.NESPOlO]

RECOMENDED ITS THE WORD

[@buddyfx7026]

Waiting for this to be common knowledge, it's gotta be click bait at this point.

[@krystalbolden6733]

Right!! If your film has some buzz behind it, they literally could care less. They just want eyeballs PERIOD

[@Eyeofkamau]

@@GUILLERMO.NESPOlO not even, it really doesn’t matter what camera is used

[@krystalbolden6733]

I am always amazed at how ppl get so fixated on cameras but not the lens. Like the brain can’t process a imagery without the eyes. The camera can’t process anything without the lens. Talk more about the lenses used with these cameras and then this conversation becomes more valid.

[@SupremeCinema901]

“Netflix APPROVED” is only for NETFLIX ORIGINALS.. if u plan on selling them the content exclusively…… if you only want to liscence it to them for a while any camera will work as long as it up to standard and is formatted correctly… I currently have a SONY FX6 which is also Netflix approved… this does not garuntee them to choose your film… focus on being a great film maker no matter what camera

[@tiktokfavorite3070]

Ya I was thinking the same

[@SupremeCinema901]

@@tiktokfavorite3070 yeah I thought the fx6 would make me a pro… lol just had super high quality bs edits lol.. 😂 had to learn .. after a year in film school I cringe at old videos I filmed and edited

[@Brenhere08]

Finally after so many years someone has come out with a video that explains all this. Well done on a great professional and informative video. Tim in Dublin Ireland...

[@meuconmyeuc1337]

Cool. I just found your list from 2023 and now here's another one. Thanks for interjecting that bit about not "needing" an approved camera as it clears things up a bit that I was thinking of asking you in the last video. Good luck with your docu series. It looks really cool!

[@Chips-Lab]

Got two S1H, best investment I made. You forgot to say that it shoots 6k on OpenGate 3:2 full sensor and have OLPF on the sensor like Cinema Cameras. Even FX9 don’t have these

[@Cinnovations]

No one cares, show us your fucking reel

[@thehourshow2851]

thank you Alex for the video, I appreciate your hard work

[@decarlismadison369]

Very well put together. Thank you for making this

[@raysville7256]

Xcellent content, concise and comprehensive.

[@SuchetB]

Thank you Alex - This was so awesome.

[@videogod2K]

thank yoou this was very informitve

[@cliftonsledge962]

It’s good to know what cameras to look into when I outgrow the one I have. It’s cool showing the cost of these cameras. Great video and thanks 👍🏾

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Of course brother thanks for the support 🙏🏻

[@thegospelcallTGC]

Thank you for another open and honest video. God bless you.

[@SatelliteVideosHD]

great content bro! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@FerdIsaacs]

Remember you can RENT! Don't let the prices keep you back or scare you!

[@ClaudeM-wi9lb]

Thx

[@lavinchi6709]

👏👏👏👏👏great video!thank you so much👑

[@rafibenatar2519]

Great information 🙌🙏🏻

[@rayanmagneto]

canon R5C ?

[@rushboardtechuk]

I do agree some projects probably do not require the camera to be Netflix-approved. That being said, it does not hurt for them to be so, either. What people want can vary based on who your production partners or vendors are, so an approved camera may open some doors or provide additional benefits, versus cameras that aren't.

[@thebigdshow]

I've seen some big budget shows that have bad moire and aliasing which I find interesting with the quality of cameras today.

[@twilightfilms9436]

Netflix is not reference for academic standards to pass a QC. You will help people more if you explain them about the Academic and smpte standards. And stop saying Netflix is the gold standard, please! The hardest QC to pass is HBO’s……Netflix is a peace of cake……

[@sauzeeee]

Judging by some of Netflix’s recent releases, id say they’re the last place to be used as reference lmao.

[@arunbhardwaj7339]

thanks for informative video ,I am using a7m4

[@CallumHayesYT]

WARNING: We had an Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K and it died of overuse. However, we did buy it used and worked with it for 6 years almost DAILY. Since then, we bought a Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K G2 used and have had no issues. Just throwing it out there for people with our experience.

[@LonzosStudios]

thank you for your hard work putting this video together for us, I enjoyed it.

[@LuiCardenasphotography]

First time watching your channel, this was very interesting. How important do you think is to use anamorphic lenses? and what would be the anamorphic lens to start with?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I don’t think that it’s important at all. It just depends on what look you’re trying to capture. Even though a lot of incredible movies are shot in anamorphic it doesn’t make it the standard. There’s still a ton of award-winning films being shot using spherical lenses.

[@jordanshipley448]

One corrective note, the C500ii is actually full frame and shots 6k60p in 12-bit raw

[@vicious12394]

Netflix approved cameras are for shows that have been commissioned by Netflix so its kind of irrelevant whats netflix approved or not. Get whatever camera gives you the best image quality that is easiest for you to operate and is appropriate for the types of things you shoot/want to shoot.

[@SomewhatAbnormal]

I have the Panasonic BS1H and it’s a great camera with amazing image quality. My problem with the list is that they are slow to update. The Panasonic S5iix is a vast improvement over the S5, but it’s not on the list.

[@romc5603]

Where's the BGH1?

[@stevenwyatt1670]

I Love buying used cameras. I still own a Red one that works as well as it did years ago.

[@percepcaodemarca]

Many filmmakers often prioritize visuals at the expense of neglecting the equally crucial aspect of audio. I've witnessed numerous high-budget productions where dialogue is barely audible, ambient sounds are poorly captured, and both soundtrack and sound effects fall short. Therefore, my friend, before solely focusing on visuals, it's wise to also pay attention to the auditory elements.

[@Hauntedandhistoryabandoned]

Netflix approved or not, just film something with a camera/camcorder. Quality usually doesn’t matter, but as you got a story to tell.

[@nzxt84]

Where is Canon C70? It costs 5.500$, has the biggest dynamic range in this camera class, records 12bit raw, 4k 120, has 10 stops of ND and good autofocus...and its approved for Netflix

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

That’s a good mention. Honestly just missed that one

[@automan1223]

As a sensor ages is it common for the output to generate more noise in the image ?

[@filmmakerevolution]

FX30 is also Netflix approved right ? Not sure if I'll reach that point any time soon, but having an FX3 & a FX30 is nice to know I have two Netflix approved cameras 🙂

[@loutacam]

Most of the television broadcaster have a list of approved camera for two reasons : 1/ To respect the minimum specs and ensure the image quality (but if you're a good cinematographer you don't need a high value camera to do good pictures. But you have to respect a minimum specs though...) 2/ To support the manufacturer who works for making our jobs greater and easyer, as them being a part of the entertainment system (but if you're a small production company, most broadcaster understand if you couldn't afford it.) Because if everyone is just using the cheapest camera, as a broadcaster, you would have to show pretty bad films... like social media.

[@edmalfaz]

Is there a way to test these cameras before buying?

[@stephendegenaro6387]

What cameras would be your preference to shoot a feature film with martial arts screen fighting on?

[@simon.xyz19]

So we all broke 😭🙏🏽

[@OkorieIfeanyiDarlington]

The Canon C500 sounds like the fx30 just without the raw, which you can get prores raw 12bit so I don't know why netflix hasn't approved it

[@Eyeofkamau]

They probably just don’t care to use it for their productions. It really doesn’t matter whether Netflix “approves” a cam or not, it means nothing.

[@edwardelric5841]

I guess originally the purpose of the Netflix approved camera list was to make sure that people were shooting in 4k for Netflix original content since back then Netflix was probably one of the only streaming companies providing 4k content. But now 4k is so prevalent that the point of the list has kind of waned in recent years.

[@Joyrider0331]

Recording with a "cheap" camera is not an issue. Using cheap lenses IS an issue! If you watch enough movie or series on streaming, finally you will end up one of them where camera man used a cheap lens which has terrible bokeh or some very strange distortion. And it is not an artistic decision, usually seen on only a few scenes. But it is terrible enough to recognize.

[@enochli_]

is the blackmagic pocket 4k netflix approved?

[@HOLIDAYCREWSTUDIOS]

hey broo what about lumix s5 mark 2 x

[@Smartphonefilming]

I would choose the EVA1 over the FS7 personally, sad this didn't make the cut as they are getting cheep now.

[@GUILLERMO.NESPOlO]

RECOMENDED it’s the word

[@Joseya_Pappachan]

Sony Zv E10 4k Am Shooting a Netflix Series on it

[@jsita]

canon C70!

[@HamoLive]

Sony fx3 native iso 800? Thought it was 640?

[@Picbait_media]

640 is for the a7siii the fx3 and fx6 its 800

[@mmclarkmedia]

Thank you so much bro. You just saved me from making a crazy purchase ❤ this is the exact video I was looking for.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

That’s awesome man so glad!

[@Creative.visionzz]

What did you plan on buying lol?

[@mmclarkmedia]

@@Creative.visionzz FX3 with G Master. I’ll still get it but probably wait to see what’s coming this year.

[@ColinZiemer1]

Don’t sleep on the Varicam LT…

[@okarime21]

and Zcam ?

[@gamingwithstand6886]

From my understanding you need a Netflix approved camera to shoot and work on Netflix projects. However if you film your own movie and Netflix sees your movie they don't care what you used.

[@hausahiphop24]

Nobody should make you feel inferior without your consent. It could be a marketing strategy for selling out some cameras to those that felt what God has given to them is not enough .

[@BLAZEREN101]

Surely those $2k listing’s aren’t real?!? Cameras are this bloody cheap in the USA?? Goddamn ya’ll are so lucky compared to Australia. People here are selling the C300 mark ii for $4500 AUD still

[@user-kx4nw8vo5x]

you forgot the bgh 1 and the eva 1

[@OscarCloud]

Lumix s5 line of cameras have the same sensor of the s1h minus the olpf to

[@Samiam-mu5ln]

Codecs are basic and that's why it's not on the Netflix List...

[@ultimecraft]

@@Samiam-mu5lnno. Same codec as the S1H and got even more with external ssd 6K ProRes hq but no olpf and no timecode, bad battery life and bad screen rotation

[@alexandersmith6165]

You forgot to include Z Cam.

[@DRACOFURY]

A *FS7* For $1100 😮 well I was searchin high and low for a *FS5*

[@abstractvisuals4781]

i dont know how the black magic 6k pro isnt netflix approved.

[@krystalbolden6733]

It would actually be most useful if there were Netflix approved lenses lol

[@RoundTheClockTV]

wow, cool content...but very misleading title...cheap! the link to the Sony FS7 you have is an Amazon page- listing the camera at 7000 dollars! yikes, thanks but no thanks...I have the Panasonic BGH1 which is a Netflix approved camera (Which i actually the cheapest approved camera) and you didn't even mention it? I subbed anyway nice effort...peace and much love from Dallas

[@SchardtCinematic]

I just do not understand the need for 12K. It just feels like over kill.

[@AlexanderSuppermann]

RIP the low prices of another bunch of budget cameras😅

[@MichaelPerez83]

You bought it for $2,800!!! 😮😮😮

[@nickaglyc]

Lumix S5IIX >

[@CzejenAndCodaj]

em nope

[@evanthecameraman]

I hope your video is just for clicks and you're not seriously pushing the idea that anyone needs a "Netflix approved" camera. I doubt anyone in your comment section is a Netflix Original DP/filmmaker/cam-op. This is quite simply a marketing term if anything.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

If you made it to the end of the video you would have heard me say that you don’t NEED a Netflix approved camera.

[@evanthecameraman]

That’s on me then. I watched until around 6-7 minutes before returning to an edit.

[@matrixlockdown2975]

$6,385.00

[@tonypmedia]

Anything that can produce 10bit Log or 16 bit linear as minimum, even as minimal as my Sony A7Rii is netflix approved. Don't think too hard on equipment, "Cinema Camera" has features, the look, feel, style, story, color, grade, interest will all lie solely on your experience, technique, LENSES, LIGHTING and most of all, the final result. If the camera is $500 and can shoot or output externally of a 10 bit 4:2:2.. you're approved. For my Sony peeps, Sony FX30($1,200-$1,400). Or for my Leica peeps... Lumix S5iiX(Around $1,500+/-). Shit even my A7Rii is approved. Outdated and abandoned like the ugly son of Zeus but hey... it's "approved". Just get a damn camera and start shooting. Don't overthink the details, are you really shooting for Netflix in the end? Focus on delivering results to the PRODUCERS AND DIRECTORS THEN you can upgrade from there. Hell a Canon t5i can produce hella results in 1080p then you can upscale it to 4k. Davinci will be your best friend.

[@CnarkM]

Who cares what cameras Netflix approves if they want you to make with it sh*t like ring of power xd

[@Oliverandfilms]

Most misleading click bait post ever. This approved camera list is totally irrelevant. First, that won't make you picked up by Netflix, it doesn't work that way, second, the camera list applies only for Netflix own productions, which they pay for anyway. Instead of focusing on the camera, focus on the story, and find a legit Netflix rep/distributor, that's your ticket.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

What’s up Oliver, not sure if you watched the whole video but there’s a whole bit at the end where I very clearly state that you don’t need a Netflix approved camera to get your projects on Netflix. I even say that this is for preferred vendors that produce Netflix original content. Not sure where you came up with clickbait I literally showcase Netflix approved cameras and then say that you do not NEED THIS. lol good day sir🤠

[@Oliverandfilms]

Apologies , I was misled by the title. @@Alexzarfatifilms

[@gundarsmiks4889]

You have a camera that shoots 12k, but your face in this video has zero color :D What are we talking about here :D

[@Cinnovations]

You’re not gonna shoot a Netflix film

[@YoungBlaze]

Next: po#nHub approved camera 📸

[@lavinchi6709]

👏👏👏👏👏great video!thank you so much👑