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Cameras and Image Capture
Approved Cameras
90% of the total runtime of a final program should be
captured on approved cameras. For nonfiction content, this
threshold may be more flexible. Any exceptions must be
discussed with the relevant Netflix project lead.
The cameras listed meet the minimum resolution and capture
requirements listed below. This list is being continually
updated as new camera systems are evaluated.
ARRI
Note: Detailed production guides for ARRI cameras can be
found here.
Canon
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Note: Detailed production guides for Canon cameras can be
found here.
Panasonic
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Note: Detailed production guides for Panasonic cameras can
be found here.
RED
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Note: Detailed production guides for RED cameras can be
found here.
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Panavision
Note: Detailed production guides for Panavision cameras can
be found here.
Sony
Note: Detailed production guides for Sony cameras can be
found here.
Blackmagic
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Note: Detailed production guides for Blackmagic cameras
can be found here.
Camera Requirements
Please note, not all cameras that meet these requirements
will be approved as primary cameras. These requirements are
the minimum specifications necessary for consideration.
Other attributes must be taken into account such as dynamic
range, form factor, stability, workflow compatibility etc.
Resolution Requirements:
Camera must have a true 4K UHD sensor (equal to or
greater than 3840 photosites wide).
Capture Requirements:
Capture Format
RAW (Sony RAW, REDCODE, Arriraw etc.)
COMPRESSED (XAVC, AVC-Intra, ProRes, or other
I-Frame capable formats)
Minimum of 16-bit Linear or 10-bit Log processing
Minimum data-rate of Bitrate of 240 Mbps at 23.98 fps
Capture Transfer Function
S-Log3, Log-C, V-Log, Log3G10, etc.
Capture Color Space
S-Gamut3.cine, RED Wide Gamut RGB, Alexa Wide
Gamut, etc.
No looks or color corrections should be baked into the
original camera files.
Files must maintain all metadata (i.e. Tape Name,
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Timecode, Frame Rate, ISO, WB, etc.).
Black Balancing:
If applicable, black balancing of camera sensors should be
done daily, when the camera is at normal operating
temperature. See specific black balancing instructions in
the camera operating manual.
Aspect Ratio / Framing:
Aspect ratios greater than 2.00:1 must be evaluated and
discussed with Netflix for approval.
Framing chart must be shot before principal photography
begins, and processed through the dailies pipeline which
will be shared with editorial, post-production, and VFX.
Anamorphic Lenses:
If anamorphic lenses are being considered, camera
selection must take into account the extra resolution
required for capture. Contact your Netflix project lead to
discuss implications or concerns.
Secondary Cameras:
Any cameras other than the primary camera (crash, POV,
drone, underwater, etc.) must be approved by Netflix.
Footage from non-approved cameras will count towards
the total allotment of non-approved capture. The
allotment is based on content used in the final edit (per
episode if applicable) and not on the total captured
content.
Test footage should be shot and provided to dailies and
post-production to ensure compatibility with primary
camera.
Spanned Clips:
Allowing a camera to record spanned clips (single takes
spread out on multiple camera cards) is inadvisable.
Please avoid this recording method if it is not absolutely
necessary.
Film Cameras:
For productions seeking to shoot any photochemical film,
please contact your relevant Netflix project lead.
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Change Log:
2020-01-21
Approved Cameras: The following cameras were added to
the "Approved Cameras" list.
Canon C500 MKII
Sony FX9
2019-11-08
Approved Cameras: Updated the acceptable "Recording
Formats" for both the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro
4.6K and Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 to
"Blackmagic RAW (up to 5:1)".
2019-10-23
Approved Cameras: Added Panasonic S1H.
2019-10-15
Approved Cameras: The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini
Pro 4.6K G2 had previously been added to the list
September 4th 2019, however table image was not
updated correctly. This issue has been addressed and the
table updated.
2019-10-14
Approved Cameras: Added the RED RANGER GEMINI and
RED RANGER HELIUM.
2019-10-10
Approved Cameras: Added the ARRI Alexa Mini LF.
2019-09-30
Explicitly listed "AVC-Intra" as an option within the
"Capture Requirements" section in order to provide
additional clarity.
Removed the 80% hard limit for nonfiction content on
unapproved cameras however any exceptions must be
discussed with the relevant Netflix project lead.
2019-04-24
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Rearranged article so that "Approved Cameras" are listed
first.
Updated guidance listed under "Film Cameras".
2019-04-02
Approved Cameras: Added wording outlining minimum
thresholds for content amount captured on approved
cameras.
Minor editoral changes.
2019-04-01
Panasonic: Panasonic UC4000 added.
2019-03-05
Approved Cameras: Wording added to clarify the
distinction between a camera being able to meet the
capture requirements vs being an approved primary
camera.
2019-02-25
RED: RED Dragon-X and RED Ranger added.
2019-02-15
Sony Venice Firmware Advisory has been removed.
2018-12-18
Recording Format: Renamed to Capture Requirements
and reformatted for clarity.
Anamorphic Lenses: Added section covering use of
anamorphic lenses.
Secondary Cameras: Added additional information
relating to their use.
Spanned Clips: Section moved, no change in information.
Approved Cameras: Added new language around use of
broadcast cameras.
2018-11-29
Film Cameras: Added new language around use of
photochemical film.
2018-10-15
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Camera Requirements: Added information regarding
"Spanned Clips" and how this recording method should be
avoided.
2018-08-30
Canon: Canon C700 FF has been added.
2018-08-17
Sony: Production Technology Advisory has been issued
for the Sony Venice.
Panavision: Added link to detailed camera production
guide for the DXL2.
2018-07-30
Canon: C500 - XF-AVC has been removed as a "Recording
Format".
2018-07-03
Camera Requirements: Instances of "4K" updated to "4K
UHD"
Sony: With the release of v2.0 firmware for Sony Venice
the previously referenced PDF listing v1.0 limitations has
been deprecated and removed from this article.
2018-06-06
Panavision: Updated camera name from Panavision DXL
to Panavision DXL2. Recording Format changed
from REDCODE RAW (up to 6:1) to - REDCODE RAW (up
to 8:1)
Sony: Updated camera name from FS7 to FS7 / FS7 II
Added links to detailed camera production guides under
each table.
2018-05-24
RED: All approved RED cameras are now on the list.
Sony: PDF has been made available relating to firmware
limitations (which are significant) on the Sony Venice.
2018-04-06
Panasonic AU-EVA1 added to list.
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2018-04-02
Recording Format: Updated "Log color space (i.e.
S-Log3..." to "COMPRESSED (Log Gamma - i.e. S-Log3..."
for clarity.
2018-03-26
Black Balancing: Changed "Black balancing of camera
sensors..." to "If applicable, black balancing of camera
sensors..."
ARRI Alexa LF: Updated Recording Format from "ProRes
4444 XQ" to "ProRes 422 HQ (or higher)"
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