Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (MFT)

$72.00
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7 Day

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (MFT)

The Blackmagic Pocket Cam 4K is a predecessor to the BMPCC 6K and provides DCI 4K image capture in RAW and ProRes 422 to CFast 2.0, SD, and external USB-C drives. Key features include:

  • Micro 4/3, 18.95 × 10mm, CMOS sensor

  • 13 stops of dynamic range

  • DCI 4K capture to RAW and ProRes

  • Records to CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, & external USB-C drives

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The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K had a lot of hype to live up to, and in my limited time with it, found success. The camera feels nice in your hand. The improvements to basic usability by way...

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Q & A

  • This camera really seems to drain batteries. Are there any easy ways to extend battery life?
    • Yes. We highly advise people who need more battery life to check out the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K / 6K Battery Grip. Not only does it provide approximately 3.4x the shooting time, it also adds a better grip for larger hands and higher lens spacing for follow focuses with rails. Please be aware that this grip uses Hawk-Woods DV-F590 batteries, so if you’re renting extras, get those instead of the Canon LP-E6Ns.

  • Are there any specific adapters you recommend for EF-mount lenses?
  • Will I get a full sensor readout at all resolutions and frame rates?
    • No. This camera defaults to a windowed sensor mode when shooting in some UHD and HD modes.

    • Blackmagic hasn’t released an official crop factor but we suspect the UHD crop to be approximately x1.9 and the HD RAW crop to be roughly x4.

  • I want to use this on a Ronin-S. Are there any special accessories I'll need?
    • Yes! You’ll want this handy LanParte Ronin-S Offset Plate. The LanParte Ronin-S Offset Plate for BMPCC4K serves the sole purpose of allowing the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to mount and balance on the DJI Ronin-S 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer by offsetting the camera.

    • Please note, due to the lightweight of the BMPCC4K, we do not recommend using the Ronin-S and Pocket Camera 4K with cinema lenses. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our video techs and they can help walk you through it.

  • Will this camera record CinemaDNG?
    • No. As of the most recent firmware update, this camera will only record Blackmagic RAW, not CinemaDNG.

  • Can I record 4K to an external monitor?
    • The BMPCC 4K utilizes a standard HDMI connector to output video but is limited to 10-bit 4:2:2 in full HD.

  • Is this camera compatible with UHS-I SD cards?
    • At lower resolutions and frame rates, you may be able to record to a UHS-I SD card but performance is not guaranteed. For a complete list of recommended media by recording formats, please refer to the “Recommended Media” link in the resources box.

  • Does this rental include DaVinci Resolve?
    • Due to copyright, we can’t include DaVinci Resolve with rentals. You may download DaVinci Resolve Lite for free here.

  • Specifications

    Brand

    Blackmagic

    Camcorder Type

    Prosumer and Cinema

    Camera Type

    Camcorder

    Imaging

    Sensor

    • Type: CMOS
    • Size: 18.96 × 10mm
    Maximum Resolution
    • 4096 × 2160
    Approximate Crop Factor
    • Full Sensor Scan: x1.9
    • Windowed Sensor Scan (UHD/HD): x4
    ISO
    • Dynamic Range: Up to 13 stops
    • Sensitivity Range: 100-25,600
    • Native ISO: Dual 400 and 3200

    Inputs/Outputs

    Audio Inputs

    • 1x mini XLR (XLR adapter not included!)
    • 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
    Audio Controls
    • Mic/Line
    • Phantom power +48v
    Audio Output
    • 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
    Video Out
    • HDMI Type-A
    Additional Inputs/Outputs
    • DC In: 12V DC (with supplied AC adapter)
    • USB Type-C

    Item Type

    Camera

    Monitoring

    LCD Panel

    • 5” Fixed Widescreen Color LCD
    • Resolution: 1920 × 1080
    • Touchscreen
    Internal Microphone
    • Stereo (front mounted)

    Mount

    Micro 4/3rds

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    Specifications

    Brand

    Blackmagic

    Camcorder Type

    Prosumer and Cinema

    Camera Type

    Camcorder

    Imaging

    Sensor

    • Type: CMOS
    • Size: 18.96 × 10mm
    Maximum Resolution
    • 4096 × 2160
    Approximate Crop Factor
    • Full Sensor Scan: x1.9
    • Windowed Sensor Scan (UHD/HD): x4
    ISO
    • Dynamic Range: Up to 13 stops
    • Sensitivity Range: 100-25,600
    • Native ISO: Dual 400 and 3200

    Inputs/Outputs

    Audio Inputs

    • 1x mini XLR (XLR adapter not included!)
    • 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
    Audio Controls
    • Mic/Line
    • Phantom power +48v
    Audio Output
    • 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
    Video Out
    • HDMI Type-A
    Additional Inputs/Outputs
    • DC In: 12V DC (with supplied AC adapter)
    • USB Type-C

    Item Type

    Camera

    Monitoring

    LCD Panel

    • 5” Fixed Widescreen Color LCD
    • Resolution: 1920 × 1080
    • Touchscreen
    Internal Microphone
    • Stereo (front mounted)

    Mount

    Micro 4/3rds

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    Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (MFT)

    $72.00
    /
    7 Day

    Rental