The Mission: Impossible franchise has never just been about heart-stopping stunts or Tom Cruise dangling from cliffs and aircraft—it’s also a masterclass in cinematic craftsmanship. One of the often overlooked but absolutely essential components to this franchise’s visceral thrill is its remarkable use of cameras and lenses. From classic Panavision 35mm film cameras to cutting-edge digital rigs like the Sony VENICE and the Z CAM E2-F6, the franchise is a visual evolution worthy of its own action-packed story. Thanks to a recent reveal from Panavision, and our own deep dive (complete with detailed slides breaking down camera and lens packages per film), we can now explore how each chapter in this saga was captured—frame by breathtaking frame…
Source: The Cameras and Lenses Behind the Mission: Impossible Franchise – Y.M.Cinema Magazine