To earn Netflix’s approval, cameras must meet specific capture criteria. These criteria are as follows:

Resolution: The camera must feature a genuine 4K UHD sensor, capturing images at 3840 photosites in width (spherical).
Capture resolution must be at least 3840 pixels at its widest point.

Codec: Acceptable codecs include lightly compressed, Uncompressed RAW, or Intraframe Based Codec with a 4:2:2 Chroma-subsampling or higher.

Bit Depth: The camera’s bit depth must be a minimum of 10 bits or higher.

Data Rate: A minimum data rate of 240Mbps at 24 frames per second (FPS) is required.

Color Space: Cameras must support a Scene-referred Color Space, such as S.Gamut3, ALEXA Wide Gamut, REDWideGamut, among others.

Transfer Function: The camera should utilize a Scene-referred Transfer Function, including options like Slog3, Log C, Log3G10, VLog, etc.

Timecode: The system must be capable of synchronizing to an external timecode source, with timecode information stored as metadata.

Meeting these specifications ensures that the camera meets the high-quality standards required for Netflix productions.

Note: Not all cameras that meet these capture requirements are approved. These requirements are the minimum specifications necessary for a camera system to be considered for approval. Other attributes must be taken into account such as dynamic range, form factor, stability, workflow compatibility, and more. Check out the list of Netflix approved cameras.

Source: NETFLIX