Netflix Approved Cameras 2024: The Ultimate List

The world of filmmaking has drastically changed over the past decades with the rise of streaming platforms such as Netflix.

However, making sure that your content is approved to go on their platform, Netflix have strict quality standards, including using approved cameras.

In this post, we’ve got the ultimate list of Netflix approved cameras in 2023, and we’ll continue to update it when new cameras get added to their list.

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Capture Requirements

Resolution: 

Minimum of 3840 photosite capture width (spherical)

Codec: 

Light Compressed or Uncompressed RAW 

or 

Intraframe Based Codec with 4:2:2 Chroma-subsampling or Greater

Bit Depth:

10-bit or Greater

Data Rate:

Minimum 240Mbps at 24FPS

Colour Space:

Scene-referred Colour Space

(S.Gamut3, ALEXA Wide Gamut, REDWideGamut etc.)

Transfer Function:

Scene-referred Transfer Function

(Slog3, Log C, Log3G10, VLog etc.)

Timecode:

System is capable of jamming to an external source.

Timecode should be written as metadata.

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Netflix Approved Camera Brands

So far, these are the camera brands that Netflix have approved for their productions:

• ARRI
• Canon
• Panasonic
• RED
• Panavision
• Sony
• Blackmagic

Now we’re going to delve into the details and provide an exact list of every single camera approved by Netflix, categorised by brand.

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ARRI

ARRI boasts an award winning range of digital cinema movie cameras for film production, live event broadcasting and multicam-systems. Their approved cameras include:

• ARRI Alexa LF
• ARRI Alexa Mini LF
• ARRI Alexa 65
• ARRI Alexa 35

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CANON

As one of the most highly respected brands in the industry, Canon has a wide range of cinema cameras. Here are the ones used to create Netflix productions:

• Canon C300 Mk II
• Canon C300 Mk III
• Canon C500 Mk II
• Canon C500
• Canon C700
• Canon C700 FF
• Canon EOS C70
• Canon EOS R5 C

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Panasonic

Panasonic’s range of cinema cameras are “renowned for its colour reproduction, look, and for bringing progressive workflows to the production industry.” Netflix approved ones include:

• Panasonic VariCam 35
• Panasonic VariCam LT
• Panasonic VariCam Pure
• Panasonic AU-EVA1
• Panasonic S1H
• Panasonic BGH1
• Panasonic BS1H
• Panasonic AK-UC4000

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RED

RED is the leading manufacturer of digital cinema cameras, hence why this line-up of Netflix approved cameras is so long:

• RED DSMC2 / WEAPON MONSTRO 8K VV
• RED WEAPON DRAGON 8K VV
• RED DSMC2 / WEAPON HELIUM 8K S35
• RED EPIC-W HELIUM 8K S35
• RED WEAPON DRAGON 6K S35
• RED EPIC DRAGON 6K S35
• RED DSMC2 / EPIC-W GEMINI 5K S35
• RED SCARLET-W DRAGON 5K S35
• RED RAVEN 4.5K
• RED RANGER MONSTRO 8K VV
• RED RANGER HELIUM 8K S35
• RED RANGER GEMINI 5K S35
• RED DSMC2 DRAGON-X 6K S35
• RED KOMODO 6K
• RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV
• RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
• RED V-RAPTOR 8K S35
• RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35

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Panavision

Panavision only have one camera that is approved by Netflix, however it’s the first camera to implement wireless timecode using the Ambient Communication Network (ACN):

• Panavision DXL2

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Sony

Sony has a wide range of cinema cameras which include more affordable options and also premium ones. Sony’s Netflix approved cameras are:

• Sony Venice
• Sony Venice 2 6K
• Sony Venice 2 8K
• Sony FX9
• Sony F55
• Sony F65
• Sony FS7 / FS7 II
• Sony F5
• Sony FX6
• Sony FR7
• Sony PXW-Z450
• Sony PXW-Z750
• Sony FX3
• Sony HDC-F5500

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Blackmagic

Blackmagic’s digital cinema cameras are the most open and extensible cameras in the world. Their Netflix line-up includes:

• Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4.6K
• Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K
• Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2
• Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF

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Conclusion

We’ve reached the end of our ultimate list of cameras approved by Netflix. The cameras showcase the wide range of available options for filmmakers looking to create their next project.

If you’re unsure on which camera to choose, simply contact us and our team of experts will provide you with the knowledge and industry insights to help you make the right choice.

However, if you have made your choice and would like to proceed with your production, get in touch with us for a free quote.