Which camera is best ARRI or RED?

The Alexa is ARRI’s answer to digital filmmaking while RED’s flagship cinema camera is the RED Epic. There are small differences between the two cameras on color and exposure latitude, but the biggest technical difference is the Epic’s ability to shoot 5k RAW compared to the Alexa’s 3k ARRIRAW.

Why do film cameras cost so much?

Out of the box, the camera looks like a movie. Arri knows this and how many productions use their cameras, so they price them by supply and demand.

Are red cameras worth it?

Depending on your use for the Red will determine if it’s “worth” it’s price. The pros of the camera are it’s small form factor, high dynamic range and bit depth, industry leading resolution. The cons are most Red cameras don’t do well in low light, they can be finicky cameras and the file sizes it creates are massive.

How much is a RED camera to buy?

RED Digital Cinema Dragon-X 5K You can buy the RED Dragon-X 5K kit for about $22,000.

Should I buy the Arri or the Red for cinema photography?

But one of the great things about RED is that it can be used both as a cinema camera and as a run-and-gun camera. You can choose to pile it with accessories or keep it light. With the Arri, it would be really heavy to use as a run-and-gun camera. But while the RED is much more versatile, the Arri is a lot more reliable.

Can the Red camera be used as a cinema camera?

But one of the great things about RED is that it can be used both as a cinema camera and as a run-and-gun camera. You can choose to pile it with accessories or keep it light. With the Arri, it would be really heavy to use as a run-and-gun camera.

What is the difference between the canon red and Arri lenses?

The video compares the two cameras’ image quality side-by-side and you can see the subtle differences. The RED adds a lot of contrast into the shadows, so it has a natural, moody and dark look. The Arri stays more even throughout and looks more warm, creamy and saturated.

Should you buy the Arri Alexa or the Red camera?

With the Arri, it would be really heavy to use as a run-and-gun camera. But while the RED is much more versatile, the Arri is a lot more reliable. RED cameras have a reputation for suddenly shutting off and not working. Arri cameras never have any issues. One of the biggest problems the video finds with the Arri Alexa is its viewfinder.