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Resolve is free, which is a massive deal to amateur filmmakers.

The BMPCC4k prioritised having RAW, 4k, and being affordable. They cost 2-3k new at the time, competing with cameras that cost 15k and up. Raw is a massive, massive deal, and I argue is the thing separating pro gear from amateur.

Their image quality and color science is arguably "less good" than Arri or RED, but the difference is imperceptible for 99% of people.

Unless you're shooting someone juggling fire in a pitch black room, the images coming out of their cameras are as good as you can hope for.

I shoot documentary, and I just do not see a reason to buy another camera. It's just "chefs kiss"



> Resolve is free, which is a massive deal to amateur filmmakers.

Also, Resolve Studio¹ is just a $300 one-time payment. So far, updates have always been free.

¹ https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/stu...




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