$700 vs $7000 Camera | GoPro Mission 1 ILS Review

Summary by Krater

Markiplier compares shooting Iron Lung using a professional RED V-Raptor cinema camera setup against a GoPro camera paired with a Laowa macro lens, concluding that while RED cameras offer incredible resolution and cinematic depth, GoPro provides an exceptionally capable, lightweight, and cost-effective entry point for independent filmmakers.

From the video

Answers: How does shooting a movie on a GoPro compare to a professional RED cinema camera?

• RED V-Raptor cinema camera vs GoPro comparison
• Entry-level cinema camera pricing and accessories
• GoPro macro lens and anamorphic lens testing
• Dynamic range and color grading in post-production
• Accessibility of professional filmmaking equipment

What it concludes

• The RED V-Raptor cinema camera costs around $15,000 in total equipment, whereas a GoPro setup costs roughly 1/10th of that price at about $1,500.
• Renting a RED camera for a shoot can cost more than buying it outright.
• GoPro cameras shoot high-quality, 10-bit raw and GP-Log video, offering significant flexibility for color grading in post-production.
• GoPro's extremely tiny size and interchangeable lens options make it a viable entry-level cinematic tool for independent filmmakers and students.