2026 Sundance Doc cameras

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scorsesefan said:
I doubt I will. Ergonomics and usability look great, as well as resolutions. Not loving the image though. It doesn't have the old Canon mojo. As you know I have the fx6 and c70 so I don't see the need for a c50...
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I definitely think if you have the FX6 and C70 you're set for years honestly. I could also say the same for most modern cameras.

I think the real upgrades nowadays with cameras are workflow-related, rather than improved image quality specs.
 
Jim Feeley said:
Interesting charts. If you click through to the Indiewire article that YMC riffs on, you'll see a few paragraphs from each cinematographer and/or director about their equipment and how they filmed. Good reading:

https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/s...jigan-adam-khalil-zack-khalil-cr-adam-khalil/

So I guess the bottom line is, use a camera made in the last 65 years, and make a good film. ;-)
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I do think it's interesting to see different filmmakers describe each camera and why it was their choice.

For example:

"The ARRI Alexa Mini was chosen for its exceptional dynamic range, natural color reproduction, and compact form. Its small size made it ideal for handheld operation,"

I would hardly describe the Mini as compact or small compared to some of the other cameras that are on the list. But everything is relative, right?
 
Although you wouldn't expect it today - or I wouldn't - some of those people might still go to a traditional film school learning system where the Mini is the smallest camera they've ever used for what they do or what they are interested in doing.

Like, yeah, they know about mirrorless' and smaller cine cams, but those might never be on the shortlist for options (maybe only B/C/etc cams).
 
DustinSchmidt said:
I definitely think if you have the FX6 and C70 you're set for years honestly. I could also say the same for most modern cameras.

I think the real upgrades nowadays with cameras are workflow-related, rather than improved image quality specs.
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Yeah, I agree. Resolution, form factor and improved AF seem to be the main incentives to buy a new camera at this point. DR and image quality have peaked since 2020. Sony sort of raised the bar on AF with their 2020 crop of cameras but Canon, Nikon and the others have basically caught up.
 
NorBro said:
Although you wouldn't expect it today - or I wouldn't - some of those people might still go to a traditional film school learning system where the Mini is the smallest camera they've ever used for what they do or what they are interested in doing.

Like, yeah, they know about mirrorless' and smaller cine cams, but those might never be on the shortlist for options (maybe only B/C/etc cams).
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I also don’t think most doc makers focus as much on the latest technology that we do.
 
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