Affording a RAW Workflow on an Indie Budget: Critical Corners to NEVER Cut?

Low-budget filmmakers can realistically afford a RAW workflow by strategically choosing an accessible camera system with internal RAW recording, meticulously planning data management, and prioritizing a dedicated DIT for critical stages, even if part-time. From my own experience operating Steadicam, I've seen indie productions successfully utilize cameras like the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, which can internally record Blackmagic RAW without needing an expensive external recorder. The real 'affordability' then shifts to storage and DIT. You absolutely cannot cut corners on checksum-verified data transfers and proxies for editing. I’ve seen shoots go south when data isn't handled properly, losing invaluable footage. The guide at https://blockreeldao.com/blog/the-real-cost-of-raw-why-your-workflow-matters-more-than-your-codec rightly emphasizes that the '3-2-1' backup rule and a DIT are non-negotiable. Even if you can only afford a DIT for your most critical shooting days, that's better than nothing. The heavy lifting for post-production hardware can sometimes be outsourced or rented for specific color grading sprints. What essential corners have you seen indie teams try to cut that always compromise a RAW workflow?