Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K)

I called support when I needed to update the software to the latest version and I was able to get somebody on the phone within around 5 minutes to confirm with me the latest software versions available for my camera. Additionally, the interface is extremely easy to operate and the buttons make working this camera easy. I’m extremely happy with this purchase! I was comparing this to some options that had auto focus, but if I was operating on a budget, I wouldn’t have chosen this camera, I have equipped it with the number of accessories, one of which includes the PD movie lidar system to solve the auto focus hurdle. Well, most people use his camera will shoot in RAW or “film” I do like the color grading that comes out of the “video” mode. I mostly work with small businesses for creating high volume content. if you’re considering purchasing this camera, I highly recommend that you do so just make sure that you plan on buying some accessories in addition to the camera, my total build cost to get this camera to where I wanted it is closer to $3.5k - If you’re working on a tighter budget, and you’re not too terribly worried about speed, and you’re OK with putting in a lot of learning and manual labor into working your camera I would say this is a good purchase. However, if you are somebody like me but you don’t have four grand to spare then I would actually recommend that you go with something else more point and shoot capable.

I bought a number of SmallRig and Rokinon products, along with Blackmagic and RODE gear, on the recommendation of a professional photographer and videographer as I was putting together a professional-grade kit for my company to produce in-house videos at scale. I couldn’t be happier. The full kit cost about the same as a single day’s shoot with a high-end production outfit. With a bit of training, we’ve already produced more than a hundred videos and turned it into a social media engine for the business. The setup has been fundamentally affordable, incredibly effective, and surprisingly approachable for non-specialists. Across the board, every product has felt professional-grade but still learnable for an amateur willing to pay a little attention. Five stars all around.

This is one of the most hyped and reviewed cameras around. Not much I can really add other than it's still an amazing choice in 2020. Sure, there are 6k+ options, but as it is 4k is a bit overkill honestly and is not going to be obsolete any time soon. Just a reminder, this is a cinema camera so no continuous auto focus and no in body stabilization. Also, no flip screen and the battery is horrendous, maybe 30 minutes of max. I live in a really sunny area so maybe this won't be an issue in other places, but the screen is also not viewable outdoors on a sunny day. If i had to guess, it must be like 250 nits or less. Just make sure you are getting this because it is what you need and not because of the hype. This will be great for documentaries, narrative work, interviews, etc. It will also work fine for music videos, weddings, etc, but if that is what you will use it for 100% of the time then maybe there are better options. It is also definitely not the choice for vlogging, that is just a bad idea. I use it for multiple uses so while it may not be the best for some, I can't afford multiple camera systems, so it works well for me.

I am using this camera mostly on the tripod sinc with out stabilizer it is almost impossible to take footage of anything. So if you plan to buy it buy a gimbal and tripod right away. Video quality is brutal, it exceed my expectation. Also you get a davinci where you can further colorgrade and get a perfect footage. Pros: - video quality - funcionality - codecs and file size - compact Cons: - battery life ( battery is more of an emergency thing rather than a main source of power. So look for better source of power right away) - none existent image stabilization (but for the price point it's fine) - huge crop factor when recording in 1080p All in all worth every penny. Update, 3 years later still my favorite camera.

The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is an absolute powerhouse for filmmakers and video enthusiasts alike. Its compact size belies its incredible capabilities, offering stunning 4K video recording with exceptional dynamic range and color accuracy. The camera's versatility allows me to capture cinematic footage in various lighting conditions, thanks to its dual native ISO and impressive low-light performance.

Pros: - Best menu system on the market. Easy to navigate and clear. - Outstanding picture quality for the money. - Advanced features that you normally don't see on cameras twice the price. > Raw recording > XLR audio input > Focus assist, false color, zebra stripes, etc. these you don't often find on a camera at this price. - Easily configurable quick action buttons. - Good support for bluetooth phone apps. - Record directly to a low cost SSD drive. - Comes with a free copy of Davinci Resolve Studio. Cons: - No auto-focus - Batteries are consumed like nothing I've ever seen. If you plan to use this away from a power outlet, make sure you're using a very large alternative battery. Or else you'll be swapping out the little batteries every half-hour. - The power cord is awkward to connect to the camera. Requires nimble fingers and is easy to get backwards. Like the old USB days but much worse. Also the power cord is too short for any practical use. - The on-board microphones seem to be high quality but their gain is so low that you can't end up with good quality after boosting it. Don't rely on the microphone (who would, anyway). - Micro four-thirds lenses are less common, so most people will need to buy new lenses or buy an expensive adapter to use other lenses. So far I've been impressed with Meke cinema lenses. Expect to spend another thousand dollars to rig this up properly. But if you're in the market for a cinema camera, this still ends up saving you thousands compared to a more convenient alternative. And that's just it. You're basically trading convenience for cost savings. Know what you're getting into, and this may be the perfect camera for you. Or a terrible choice. Depends.

Its perfect for our needs. Video quality is amazing. Only have trouble with auto focus and stabilization when its not on a stand.

One of the best cameras I bought and still I am using. The quality of the sensor is exactly what matches my needs and taste. Best in combination with so called “vintage” lenses. Great dynamic range, beautiful “texture”.

LO MEJOR: 1- Los archivos. Lo mejor de la cámara son los tipos de clips que graba. Se puede escoger entre cuatro variantes de ProRes (todas 4:2:2, 10 bits e intraframe) o RAW CinemaDNG con tres tipos de compresión. Ninguna cámara de este segmento (ni la mayoría de las que son mucho más caras) graban ficheros de tanta calidad y tan agradecidos en posproducción. La resolución va de 4096×2160 a 60p a 1920×1080 a 120p y es previsible que en futuras actualizaciones permita grabar Blackmagic RAW. 2- El sistema operativo. Sencillo, intuitivo y rápido, a años luz de la competencia. Además, muchas de las funciones se pueden controlar vía Bluetooth. 3- El tamaño de la pantalla. Lo que más llama la atención la primera vez que coges la cámara es la enorme pantalla de 5 pulgadas, táctil y con bastante brillo. 4- Rango dinámico. Oficialmente Blackmagic dice que la cámara da hasta 13 pasos. Y lo he podido comprobar realmente, he llegado a 13 pasos y medio. 5- La cámara viene con una licencia de Davinci Resolve Studio, hoy en día uno de los mejores programas de posproducción que existe. Un valor añadido incuestionable. 6- La variedad de soportes de grabación. CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II e incluso discos SSD a través de USB-C. Es difícil ponerle pegas a semejante cantidad de opciones. 7- Textura de imagen. El sensor es relativamente luminoso, pero a partir de 3200 ISO vamos a tener ruido. Lo bueno es que es un grano “agradable”, alejado del ruido de ganancia típico de otros equipos. Además, con Resolve Studio se puede eliminar fácilmente. 8- Un despliegue de todo tipo de entradas y salidas, entre las que destaca un HDMI de tamaño normal o entrada de audio balanceado con alimentación Phantom. 9- LUTs. Se pueden utilizar LUTs 3D tanto para monitorización como para grabación. 10- El precio. Teniendo en cuenta que incluye Resolve Studio que cuesta más de 300€, es difícil de mejorar. LO PEOR: 1- Duración de la batería interior. Nada demasiado grave, como en cualquier tipo de cámara de cine, hay que usar baterías externas para rodajes largos. 2- Pantalla no abatible. Es cierto que la pantalla mola, pero el hecho de que sea fija hace que en algunas posiciones sea realmente incómoda. Nada que no se pueda arreglar con un monitor externo. Ahora tenemos excelentes alternativas a muy buen precio. Además para rodar cine el monitor es imprescindible para controlar correctamente el foco. En mi caso preferí la versión 4K sobre la 6K por dos motivos: 1- Si quieres rodar en 4K, la versión 6K hace un crop sobre el sensor. Y además no te permite usar ProRes. Completamente inaceptable. 2- Se necesita un ordenador increíblemente potente para editar en 6K. Y seamos honestos, ¿quién necesita 6K? No olvidemos que las principales películas del Hollywood se siguen rodando tanto con Red como con Arri Alexa a 3.4 K. 3- Disponemos de unos juegos de objetivos CINEMATOGRAFICOS en versión M4/3 con una calidad insuperable y a precios casi regalados. Los MEIKE T2.2 en esférico, y los SIRUI en ANAMÓRFICO. Imposible pedir más por tan poco dinero. Junto con la BMPCC 4K obtenemos un conjunto IMBATIBLE. POR EL PRECIO POR EL QUE AHORA PODEMOS COMPRAR ESTA CÁMARA ES UN PECADO PENSÁRSELO SIQUIERA.

At the price point (around 800 EUR net in 2025) it is a great value considering the two free Da Vinci Resolve Studio lifetime licenses. Possibly there is no other new camera out there at this price point being able to shoot 4K 60 FPS in BRAW internally to an SD card. We made several video interviews and gameplay videos using this camera that you can see on our channel (we also did an ISO test video that you can find on our YouTube channel). Of course the camera is geared towards professional use, but it is very handy in that. Manual focusing is not hard when using the built-in assist tools. It does have automatic focus, but it is a single touch (not continous autofocus). The dynamic range is impressive at this price. If you are using it in a studio environment, then its limitations are not significant. However, if you plan to do on-the-go shooting, then these are significant limitations: a) The camera eats the battery and you cannot really trust how much is left. Generally it is safe to shoot 30 minutes with one battery. We recommend buying the battery grip, which also make it handling easier. b) It is a heavy camera and the cine lenses usually heavy too. This means you will need a strong tripod, especially if you plan to shoot vertical (and the tripod has to be tilted). The weight also means that pure "handheld" is not possible without shaking, even if you are strong (so you will need a gimball that can support heavy weight) c) The file sizes are huge. If you have a 1TB SD card you can only shoot about 4 hours is 4K 60 BRAW highest compression (12:1). It does not have space efficiant shooting mode (even the smallest one is huge). Also, if you shoot a lot, you need to think about long term: if you want to archive raw footage, it will cost you a lot of hard drives. Compressing BRAW to something space efficiant like AV1 for archival is not a straightforward workflow, as most third party software do not recognise BRAW. In conclusion, it is a 5 star for what it is and for a net 800 EUR. Very reliable too.

Ottima macchina anche se le versioni dal 2024 hanno un diverso sensore e monitor. Il monitor vira al verde/giallo quindi non fateci caso perché il file invece è bilanciato secondo la temperatura impostata. Il sensore invece lavora bene a 200 e a 1250, non più a 400 come le versioni del primo anno e mezzo di produzione. Su 1250 fa un po' di grana ma niente di troppo distrubante e comunque si toglie facilmente. Occhio perché se lavora a 400 fa più grana che a 1250.

Was looking for a new camera to shoot some video - heard a lot of great things about the 4K and decided to take the leap. This camera takes some INCREDIBLE footage. While the battery life isn't great, there are tons of solutions out there to mediate the problem. The editing software included is also very straight forward and easy to use. I highly recommend this camera to anyone interested in starting out in film.

BMPCC 4K Amazing camera for the price. Professional layout to the UI. All the import settings you need to have control of are literally at your finger tips.