Here are the cameras and lenses that shot Oscar 2020 Best Picture and Cinematography nominees. Now we have one RED Helium in the list (The Irishman) and a decent presence of film cameras. Scroll down to reveal the charts.

Oscar 2020 (92nd Academy Awards) cameras

We’ve collected the data regarding the cameras and lenses that shot the 92nd Academy Awards Best Picture and Cinematography nominees. The data was collected via IMDB Tech Spec and was based on the ten nominees. Generally speaking, there are no surprises here compared to last year (Oscar 2019). ARRI dominates the list as the previous year. Furthermore, the data is very similar to the Theatrical Release category of the 34th ASC Awards. Additionally, there is some similarity to the 29 Motion Picture nominees of the 77th Golden Globe Awards excluding cameras like Venice, Varicam, and Monstro. Also, the segmentation of the Super35 vs. large sensor was not changed as much. However, RED deserves some positive feedback here since the Helium penetrates this prestigious list. Let’s explore the list below.

Update: After a bit more research, it turns out that RED has been nominated before (Academy Awards 2011 ) with the films “The Social Network “and “Winter’s Bone” which both of them were shot on the RED One. Also “Room” (Academy Awards 2016) and “Lion” (Academy Awards 2017) that were shot on the RED Epic.

92nd Academy Award for Best Picture and Cinematography nominees

1. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”: Camera: Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL2, Aaton A-Minima, Arriflex 435. Lens: Panavision Anamorphic – E, C, T series, Cooke Varotal
2. “The Irishman”: Cameras: ARRICAM ST, ARRICAM LT, ALEXA Mini, RED Helium. Lens: Cooke Panchro/i Classics Lenses and ARRI Ultra Prime
3. “Joker”: Cameras: ALEXA 65, ALEXA LF, ALEXA Mini. Lens: ARRI DNA
4. “1917”: Camera: ARRI ALEXA Mini LF. Lens: Signature Primes
5. “Ford v Ferrari”: Camera: ARRI Alexa LF. Lens: Panavision Anamorphic lenses: C-Series and T-Series
6. “The Lighthouse”: Camera: Panaflex Millenium XL2. Lens: Bausch and Lomb Original Baltars
7. “Parasite”: Camera: Arri Alexa 65. Lens: ARRI DNA
8. “Marriage Story”: Camera: ARRICAM LT and ST, ARRIFLEX 435. Lens: Panavision Primo Lenses 
9. Little Women : Camera: ARRICAM LT and ST. Lens: Cooke S4 and Angenieux Optima
10. Jojo Rabbit: Camera: ALEXA Mini, ALEXA SXT. Lens: Hawk V-Lite 1.3x Anamorphic, Leica Summicron-C, and Summilux-C, Vantage One T1

Oscar 2020 cameras and lenses

Film vs. Digital segmentation: Film wins!

One of the most intriguing and fascinating facts is the decent presence of film cameras on that list. Logically, there is nothing to be surprised about since film cameras still produce stunning imagery, even comparing to the most modern and sophisticated digital sensors, and indeed, the Academy loves them. Nevertheless, this year the segmentation of film cameras was significantly higher. Statistically speaking, the film wins! Explore the graph below that demonstrates this segmentation.

Oscar 2020: 92nd Academy Awards nominees-Camera Chart

Explore the chart below, which is based on IMDB Tech Spec regarding the ten Best Picture and Cinematography nominees. The chart is high definition, so press on the image to get a larger view.

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Let’s know your insights based on the data and charts above. What’s your opinion regarding that big slice of film cameras in the list?