There’s no brain for an 8k sensor where you could have more than one for the cost of this. So you’d have to at the very least compromise on resolution.
You’d also have to construct a multi camera rig which adds to both cost and size/weight/difficulty. So you’d compromise on the ergonomics of it.
Then you’d have to add the lenses. These have them integrated. Finding comparable lenses would set you over your comparable budget.
Okay, then let’s talk storage. This has 8TB on board. Getting an equivalent for the RED would also set you over the budget.
Finally, connectivity. The only REDs that you could maybe bring under budget need additions to add connectivity. So you’re compromising there.
And at the end of the day, 30K for a camera of this caliber is insanely cheap. I think everyone getting caught up on the cost has only dealt with prosumer stuff at best. Anyone at the professional level has been awed by black magic’s ability to bring this and the Ursa Cine 17k at the price point that they have.
Besides, the cost for everything else will far outpace the camera. The camera is the one thing you don’t want to skimp on. You have a bad camera day, you ruin everything else and waste more money than you’d have saved.
I’ll reiterate: 30k is an absolute bargain for this or the 17k.
