The shot decides the camera.
From the global-shutter Komodo-X to Alexa 35 and X9-8K. We pair the camera, lens and airframe with the movement the brief actually needs.
Cameras
Select a camera for the full breakdown, or swipe through them.
RED Komodo-X
6K · GLOBAL SHUTTER · REDCODE RAW
Built for fast aerial movement without rolling-shutter distortion.
Super 35 global shutter CMOS · 27.0 × 14.3 mm
6K · 6144 × 3240
6K 80 · 4K 120 · 2K 240
16.5+ stops
- True global shutter: zero skew on whip pans, props or strobes. Born for FPV.
- REDCODE RAW + ProRes 4444/422 HQ up to 4K/120 with anamorphic de-squeeze 2×–1.25×.
- Phase-detect AF, integrated locking RF mount, CFexpress Type B at ~560 MB/s.
- 12G-SDI with embedded timecode: jams with the whole camera department.
RED V-Raptor
8K VISTAVISION · 120 FPS · 17 STOPS
Maximum resolution and dynamic range for high-end RED productions.
8K VV full frame · 41.0 × 21.6 mm
8K · 8192 × 4320
8K 120 · 4K 240 · 2K 600 (2.4:1)
17+ stops
- 600 fps burst at 2K for speed-ramp work inside the same take.
- REDCODE RAW up to 800 MB/s, plus dedicated ProRes 4444/422 up to 4K.
- Locking RF mount (EF via adapter), dual 12G-SDI, genlock + timecode in.
- Supports 33× 3D LUTs and CDL import for on-set color pipelines.
ARRI Alexa 35
4.6K SUPER 35 · ARRI LOOK · 17 STOPS
The ARRI color science that drops straight into any cinema pipeline.
Super 35 ALEV 4 CMOS
4.6K · 4608 × 3164 Open Gate
4.6K 75 · 4K 120
17 stops
- REVEAL color science + LogC4: the skin tones every colorist asks for by name.
- Enhanced Sensitivity mode: clean imagery at EI 2560–6400 for night exteriors.
- ARRIRAW + ProRes 4444 XQ across 19 recording formats, with ARRI Textures.
- LPL mount (PL via adapter), records to Codex Compact Drives.
Freefly Ember S5K
5K · GLOBAL SHUTTER · 600 FPS
A dedicated ultra-slow-motion camera for moments the eye can't catch.
Super 35 global shutter · 23.0 × 18.4 mm
5K · 5120 × 4096
5K 600 · 4K 800+
11 stops
- Continuous high-speed recording: minutes of 600 fps, not a burst buffer.
- Global shutter keeps props and rotors razor sharp at any speed.
- Records to internal NVMe SSD; compact body purpose-built for drone work.
- Active EF or L-mount options for fast glass.
DJI Zenmuse X9-8K Air
8K · FULL-FRAME · STABILIZED SYSTEM
A fully integrated aerial system — light, stabilized, ready to fly.
Full frame · dual native EI 800/4000
8K · 8192 × 4320
8K 75 · 4K 120
14+ stops
- CinemaDNG + ProRes RAW internal: a full-frame RAW pipeline in the air.
- Gimbal-native: 80° obstruction-free tilt and 360° pan on the Inspire 3.
- Timecode sync port and included 1 TB DJI PROSSD (1100 MB/s write).
- DL-mount primes from 18 to 90 mm, all T2.8 or faster.
Not a gear list. A camera decision.
Tell us the movement, speed, location and finishing workflow. We will recommend the cleanest setup for the shot and the production around it.