$5,495 vs $25,000 , the 6-month real-world verdict.
A large-format hike. I recently got my hands on an Intrepid 4x5 system. I didn't do much for spring break this year, but I did end up hiking almost 12 miles with my camera. I made an effort to also include a picture I took unrelated to this hike because I needed a place to put it.
Having owned my ARRI Alexa Mini for one full year now, would I buy it again?
Anna Bay sandscape photography, Toyo Field 45A, Fujinon W 125mm and 250mm lenses, Fomapan 100 black and white.
Choosing the right cinema camera is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a filmmaker, and honestly, there's no perfect option, it all comes down to workflow, flexibility, and where you see your career going. In this video, I break down why I chose the Sony Venice over cameras like the ARRI Alexa Mini, RED V-Raptor, and Sony Burano, going into real-world factors like usability on set, I/O, recording formats, and why flexibility matters to me, especially when trying to grow.