Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is a professional-grade camera designed for filmmakers and content creators. It offers advanced features and exceptional image quality in a compact form factor. The camera features a Super 35mm- sized sensor with a resolution of 6144 x 3456, allowing for stunning 6K footage. This high resolution enables filmmakers to capture intricate details and produce sharp, lifelike images. Additionally, the camera offers 13 stops of dynamic range, ensuring that footage retains detail in both shadows and highlights, resulting in a more cinematic look. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features a Canon EF lens mount, providing compatibility with a wide range of lenses.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is an advanced technology, handheld 6K digital film camera with 6144 x 3456 Super 35 high resolution HDR sensor, dual native ISO, EF lens mount and direct recording to USB-C disks! This powerful model adds an adjustable touchscreen, and a larger battery for longer run time. You can even add an optional OLED viewfinder!
Blackmagic RAW 3 1 - 295 MB s Blackmagic RAW 5 1 - 177 MB s Blackmagic RAW 8 1 - 111 MB s Blackmagic RAW 12 1 - 75 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 221 to 441 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 148 to 353 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 99 to 253 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 60 to 148 MB s. Blackmagic RAW 3 1 - 264 MB s Blackmagic RAW 5 1 - 159 MB s Blackmagic RAW 8 1 - 100 MB s Blackmagic RAW 12 1 - 67 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 198 to 396 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 133 to 317 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 89 to 227 MB s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 133 MB s.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features a Canon EF lens mount, providing compatibility with a wide range of lenses. This allows filmmakers to achieve different creative effects and perspectives, depending on their shooting requirements. The camera also offers built-in ND filters, which can be easily activated to control exposure without the need to change lenses or add external filters.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is an advanced technology, handheld 6K digital film camera with 6144 x 3456 Super 35 high resolution HDR sensor, dual native ISO, EF lens mount and direct recording to USB‑C disks! This powerful model adds an adjustable HDR touchscreen, built in ND filters, and a larger battery for longer run time. You can even add an optional OLED viewfinder!
Price
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size
23.10mm x 12.99mm (Super 35)
Lens Mount
Active EF mount.
Lens Control
Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses.
Dynamic Range
Dual Native ISO
Shooting Resolutions
6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps
6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps
5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9) up to 60 fps
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps
3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps
2880 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps
1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps
Frame Rates
Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported.
Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1, 120 fps in 2.8K 17:9 and 1080HD.
Built in ND Filters
Four position ND filter with clear, 2‑stop, 4‑stop and 6‑stop IR ND filters.
Focus
Auto focus available using compatible lenses.
Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses.
Screen Dimensions
Screen Brightness
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic EF lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.
Controls
Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen. 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button, 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheel with push integrated into handgrip, 1 x ISO Button, 1 x White Balance, 1 x Shutter Button, 3 x software configurable Fn buttons, 2 x ND filter button, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x IRIS Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button and 1 x Playback Button.
Timecode Clock
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
Connections
Total Video Inputs
Total Video Outputs
1 x HDMI up to 1080p60
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu). 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input.
All audio inputs can also be used for Timecode input.
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
Computer Interface
USB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control and software updates.
Audio
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker
1 x mono speaker.
Standards
SD Video Standards
HD Video Standards
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
4K DCI Standards
4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI
Media
Media
1 x CFast card slot, 1 x SD UHS‑II card slot, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes Recording.
Media Format
Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
Supported Codecs
Codecs
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5,
ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,
ProRes 422 QuickTime,
ProRes 422 LT QuickTime,
ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.
Control
External Control
Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.
iPad control, Bluetooth control, USB PTP camera control. External control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses, color corrector, tally and internal record start and stop when used with a compatible ATEM and ATEM Software Control.
Color Corrector
Color Corrector
Storage Features
Storage Type
1 x SD UHS-II card.
1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media.
Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5744 x 3024, 4096 x 2160, 3728 x 3104 and 2880 x 1512 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata.
ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.
Supports recording optional portrait mode metadata for all resolutions in Blackmagic RAW and ProRes.
Storage Rates
Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 323 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 194 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 121 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 242 to 483 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 162 to 387 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 108 to 277 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 65 to 162 MB/s
6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 240 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 144 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 90 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 60 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 180 to 359 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 120 to 287 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 80 to 205 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 49 to 120 MB/s
5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 264 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 159 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 100 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 198 to 396 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 133 to 317 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 89 to 227 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 133 MB/s
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 136 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 82 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 51 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 35 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 102 to 203 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 68 to 163 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 46 to 116 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 28 to 68 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 117.88 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 78.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 54.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 24.25 MB/s
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 177 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 106 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 45 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 133 to 265 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 89 to 212 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 60 to 152 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 36 to 89 MB/s
2880 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 41 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 26 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 17 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 51 to 101 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 34 to 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 23 to 58 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 14 to 34 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s
Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.
Software
Software Included
DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key
Blackmagic Camera Setup
Blackmagic RAW Player
Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin
Blackmagic RAW SDK
Blackmagic RAW Speed Test
Operating Systems
Mac 10.15 Catalina,
Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x External 12V power supply.
External Power Input
1 x 2‑pin locking connector.
Battery Type
Battery Life
Approximately 60 minutes
(recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFast 2.0 with screen brightness at 50%)
Power
Accessories
Optional Accessories
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF
Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
-20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Lens turret dust cap
30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
NP-F series battery USB charger
DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key
Warranty
Product Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
For recording, the camera supports Blackmagic RAW and ProRes codecs, providing flexibility in post-production workflows. Blackmagic RAW allows for maximum image quality and gives filmmakers the ability to adjust settings such as ISO, white balance, and exposure in post-production while retaining the full dynamic range and detail. In addition to its imaging capabilities, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K offers a comprehensive set of professional video features. It includes a large 5-inch touchscreen that provides easy access to camera settings and menus. The camera also has a built-in microphone, as well as mini XLR inputs for professional-grade audio recording. Furthermore, the camera includes a range of ports and connectivity options, including HDMI, USB-C, and 3.5mm audio input/output. These allow for easy integration with external monitors, recorders, and other accessories. The camera also supports remote control via Bluetooth, allowing for convenient operation and monitoring. Overall, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is a powerful and versatile camera that combines professional-grade features with a compact and portable design. Whether used for filmmaking, documentary production, or content creation, this camera provides filmmakers with the tools they need to capture high-quality, cinematic footage..
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1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with the Black kamuc pocket cinema 6k. The image quality was not as good as I expected, and I found the colors to be dull and washed out. The built-in battery life was also quite short, which made it inconvenient to use for longer periods of time without a constant power source. Overall, I think there are better options available in the market for a pocket cinema, and I wouldn't recommend this one.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - The Black kamuc pocket cinema 6k was a complete letdown for me. The interface was not user-friendly at all, and I struggled to navigate through the settings and options. The audio quality was also quite poor, with a noticeable hissing sound in the background. Additionally, I found the device to be quite bulky and heavy, making it difficult to carry around. I regret purchasing this pocket cinema and would not recommend it to others.
3. Michael - 2/5 - I had high hopes for the Black kamuc pocket cinema 6k, but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The image stabilization was not very effective, resulting in shaky footage even with minimal movement. The low-light performance was also disappointing, with a lot of noise and graininess in the footage. On top of that, the battery drained quickly, and the device heated up quite a bit during use. Overall, I found this pocket cinema to be underwhelming and not worth the price.