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Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 4K Ultra HD, 12.7 cm (5"), LCD, Black
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Elegant Modern Design
Designed to be Portable packed with features and fully expandable
The revolutionary new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is the camera you’ve been asking for.
Blackmagic Design’s original Pocket Cinema Camera took the industry by storm. It was and still is used extensively throughout the industry for everything from shooting Vlogs to filming big budget movies as a B-camera.
Whether stripped back for use in-car or rigged with follow focus matte box external monitors and battery systems on-set the Pocket Cinema Camera with its RAW and ProRes recording capabilities established a new benchmark for the industry.
The new 4K model is yet another leap forward with exceptional build quality on-board XLR inputs timecode CFast and SD card recording and much much more. The superb low light image quality advanced colour science and RAW 4K recording features let you shoot images that rival professional digital film cameras costing tens of thousands more.
Whether you’re shooting a feature film television show corporate production or YouTube video the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K fits the bill. Check out how to accessorize the camera with a range of pro-spec durable kit that will transform your shooting experience… read on.
The Camera for all Seasons
The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera’s stand out feature is its RAW video quality. But its adaptability comes in a very close second place.
Take the capture options: no other handheld system offers you CFast SD card and USB-C storage recording as well as 10-bit clean HDMI output. Recording options include 10 bit Apple ProRes files in all formats up-to 4K or 12 bit Blackmagic RAW in all formats up to 4K meaning you get the highest quality and the greatest post production flexibility.
Then you get a camera that’s designed to be expanded: a full size HDMI connector for use with external monitors XLR audio port with 48V phantom power for professional microphones and a locking DC power connector for connecting broadcast batteries. The Pocket Cinema Camera is superb handheld in its native state but it’s ready to be rigged mounted and adapted to turn it into the personalised camera system you need
Features
• Ultra Portable Design
• lightweight & durable carbon fiber reinforced composite body
• Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
• Record using standard SD cards UHS-II cards or CFast 2.0 media
• High speed USB-C connection for direct external recording
• Blackmagic OS: gives you incredible control of advanced camera features including 3D LUTs for both recording and monitoring HDR output via HDMI metadata entry custom presets extended video format Bluetooth remote control external timecode from the audio input RAW recording and more
• 5 Large Touchscreen
• Built in Microphones Mini XLR input and 3.5mm stereo audio jack
• Full Size HDMI Connector
• Flexible Power Options: use LP-E6 DC or USB-C
• Studio Camera features include:
• Camera control via HDMI connection
• Remote lens control
• On air red tally indication
• Preview green tally indication
• DaVinci Resolve primary colour corrector
• Remote camera settings
• Remote timecode sync
• Remote record trigger for Blackmagic RAW
• Preview and tally indicator on LCD
What's in the Box
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Lens turret dust cap
30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
LP???E6 Battery
SD card with software and manual
DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key
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Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
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Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 4K DCI, 4/3", ISO 25600, 5” LCD, touchscreen, MFT mount, HDMI, USB Type-C, XLR , CFast 2.0, SD, 178.1 x 85.5 x 96 mm
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. Lens mount interface: Micro Four Thirds (MFT). Camcorder media type: Memory card, Compatible memory cards: CFast 2.0, SD, Camera file system: Raw. Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual. Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5"), Display: LCD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Viewfinder type: Electronic
Warranty information: 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Initial Release Date: 27/04/2018
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Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Handheld camcorder 4K Ultra HD Black BMD-CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K Specifications
Product Type
Camcorders
Collection Model Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Manufacturer Product Type Blackmagic Design Camcorders
Product colour
Black
Built-in display Yes
Display LCD
Product Family Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Display diagonal
12.7 cm (5")
Display Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen Yes
3D No
Supported video modes 1080p, 2160p
HD type
4K Ultra HD
Flip-out screen No
Camcorder media type Memory card
Compatible memory cards CFast 2.0, SD
Camcorder tape type No
Built-in microphone Yes
Built-in speaker(s) Yes
Camcorder type Handheld camcorder
Maximum video resolution 4096 x 2160 pixels
Built-in flash No
Camera file system RAW
Tripod mounting supported Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
Microphone in Yes
USB connectivity Yes
XLR in Yes
Headphone outputs 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
Headphone connectivity 3.5 mm
HDMI Yes
S-Video out No
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160,4096 x 2160
Focus adjustment Auto/Manual
Lens mount interface Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
ISO sensitivity 25600
Built-in light No
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery Capacity 13 Wh
Microphone connectivity XLR/3.5 mm
Width 178.1 mm
Depth 85.5 mm
Height 96 mm
Video formats supported RAW
Disc types supported No
Maximum frame rate 60 fps
Year 2018
Speakers 1 x mono
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 C
Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 45 C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90%
Batteries Included Yes
Lens cap included Yes
AC adapter included Yes
Battery life (max) 1 h
Compatible products Canon LP-E6
Number of batteries included 1 pc(s)
Colour of product Black
Connectivity Bluetooth
MPN BMD-CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Handheld camcorder 4K Ultra HD Black BMD-CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K Reviews
Sam - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2019
Don't be fooled by the name, though - if there's one thing this isn't, it's a camera that will fit in your pocket. Unless, perhaps, you're wearing some sort of voluminous, flowing wizard's cape. Luckily, that chunky frame does at least contain some rather...
+Incredible compressed Blackmagic Raw recording, Lots of connectivity options, Packs a lot into its small size, Lightweight yet tough, Good value,-Slow autofocus, No continuous autofocus, No in-body stabilisation, Almost useless for stills,A superb pro-level filmmaker's camera at a manageable size and a great priceProsIncredible compressed Blackmagic Raw recordingLots of connectivity optionsPacks a lot into its small sizeLightweight yet toughGood valueConsSlow autofocusNo continuous autofoc...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on digitalartsonline.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2019
It's no larger than an SLR, but the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K capable of capturing extremely high-quality 4K video. We grabbed more hands-on time with the camera to see what else it's capable of - including how it compares to a Canon C200 - and i...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2018
That’s where the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera comes in. It aims to provide the image quality, tools and all the capabilities a professional videographer needs, but at the sort of price you would pay for a consumer-level DSLR.The Blackmagic Pocket Cinem...
+Fantastic image quality, Pro-level features, Easy to use-No stabilisation, Short battery lifeRough around the edges and battery life is terrible, but image quality is simply sublime...
Basil - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 27 November 2018
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K shook things up when it was announced earlier this year thanks to a competitive price and a comprehensive feature set.After testing it for over a week for location based shoots and a studio based commercial, does the...
+Huge, sharp screen, Comprehensive connections, Excellent 4K video capture-Weak battery life, Inconsistent battery meter, No articulating screenThere's no getting around it, the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema camera isn't perfect - it doesn't have an articulating screen, the battery meter isn't always reliable and battery life isn't great generally. While that all matters though, it's also very easy to...
Leo - 4.25 out of 5 Reviewed on kitguru.net in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2018
Blackmagic made some enormous promises when it announced the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K with a combination of features that seemed almost too good to be true. The headline feature is 4K 60fps recording in a body that looks vaguely similar to the original Poc...
+Very low price for a 4K 60fps camera, Dual native ISO 400 and 3200, Four built in microphones plus XLR with Phantom power, Huge 5inch LCD touch screen, Dual slots for CFast 2.0 and SD cards plus USBC flash disk-White balance behaves in a peculiar way, 5inch LCD touch screen has no movement, Build quality feels plasticky, You need to watch battery life carefully, ProRes LT File sizes are six times larger than GH5 files. RAW files are hugeBlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is an impressive camera that packs 4K 60fps recording into a small body. It is worth emphasising the body is not as small as you might expect as it seems the word ‘Pocket' means something different in Blackmagic-speak.On...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on digitalartsonline.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 03 October 2018
It's no larger than an SLR, but the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K capable of capturing extremely high-quality 4K video. We had extensive hands-on time at a recent Blackmagic event – so here's what we thought. A few years back, Blackmagic Designs cam...
Brendan - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on reviewed.com in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2013
Never before has film-quality high-definition video been so cheap to shoot. On the low end, Panasonic's GH3 has rightfully won the hearts of many. For those with deeper pockets, Canon is glad to sell you one of its C-series cinema cameras. RED and Arri bo...
This is a unique camera in the cinema market. Its price and capabilities make it unrivaled in its segment, going up against much more expensive gear and holding its own due to its unbeatable value proposition.Unfortunately, there are so many limitations a...