F**k The Numbers

[jcs]

Well Morgan, when you're out filming your nuclear explosions I think you'll find film works better simply because you won't have any issues of EMP frying your digital camera. Remember to wear sunglasses and lots of sunscreen

By the numbers, where does film have an advantage?

1. Resolution, 4K delivery
2. Dynamic Range
3. Low light performance / noise
4. Highlight behavior
5. Color

The Alexa 65 and LF easily bests film in 1-4* and match/emulate it for 4-5. 4 & 5 + grain & color can be made to match film stocks in post if desired.

Note that Steve Yedlin could have used whatever he wanted for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. What did he choose? For A camera, the Alexa 65, along with B cameras: Alexa Mini, Alexa XT Plus, and even film for some shots (Kodak 5207/5219, ARRI, Panavision, and IMAX film cameras):
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527336/technical?ref_=tt_dt_spec

Arri Alexa 65, Arri Prime 65 Lenses
Arri Alexa Mini, Panavision Primo, C-, G-Series and Super Speed Z-Series MKII Lenses
Arri Alexa XT Plus, Panavision C-, E-, G-Series, Super Speed Z-Series MKII, ATZ and AWZ2 Lenses
Arriflex 435, Panavision Primo, C-, G-Series, ATZ and AWZ2 Lenses
IMAX MKIV, Hasselblad Lenses
IMAX MSM 9802, Hasselblad Lenses
Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL2, Panavision Primo, C-, G-Series, Super Speed Z-Series MKII, ATZ and AWZ2 Lenses

* IMAX 70mm is said to be 12-18K and could easily be matched with a digital sensor if it made business sense. Red or Sony might get there first as ARRI isn't really playing the resolution game.