Well, we certainly didn’t see this coming. According to reports online, Netflix has officially declined to approve the ARRI ALEXA 265 to be included on Netflix’s approved camera list. A huge blow for ARRI and filmmakers who might be owners or fans of the camera and hoping to create Original 4K productions for the streaming giant.Now, there’s a lot to unpack here. First, we can explore why Netflix made this decision. We can also explore what the ALEXA 265 still has to offer. And we can also cover what other ARRI cameras are included on the Netflix approved camera list.Here’s everything you need to know.The ARRI ALEXA 265Announced back in 2024 as the current flagship camera for the ARRI ALEXA line of cinema cameras, the ALEXA 265 offers some of the best specs and performance on the market.Featuring a new-generation 65 mm camera that responds to feedback from users of the ALEXA 65, its predecessor, the ALEXA 265, combines a small form factor with a revised 65 mm sensor to deliver higher image quality through 15 stops of dynamic range and enhanced low-light performance. The camera features the same LogC4 workflow, REVEAL Color Science, and accessories as ARRI’s state-of-the-art ALEXA 35, plus it offers a new filter system that makes 65 mm as easy to use as any other format.A Concern of Stitched LinesAccording to internal source reports cited in Y.M. Cinema Magazine, the crux of Netflix’s issues with the ARRI ALEXA 2265 have to do with complaints Netflix has...
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