Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
$1,295.00
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K features a 4/3 size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for HDR images and incredible low light performance. External controls give quick access to essential functions, while the large 5 inch touchscreen makes it easy to frame shots, focus accurately and change camera settings. Features include built in SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 recorders for Blackmagic RAW or ProRes recording as well as a USB-C expansion port for recording externally to disks, plus MFT lens mount, built-in microphones, XLR input, full sized HDMI, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth and more.
Available on backorder
Description
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size
18.96mm x 10mm (Four Thirds)
Lens Mount
Active MFT mount.
Lens Control
Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses.
Dynamic Range
13 Stops.
Dual Native ISO
400 and 3200
Shooting Resolutions
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps
4096 x 1720 (4K 2.4:1) up to 75 fps
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps
2880 x 2160 (2.8K Anamorphic) up to 80 fps
2688 x 1512 (2.6K 16:9) 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 4K DCI, 120 fps in 2.6K 16:9 and HD windowed.
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
5” 1920 x 1080.
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic Micro Four Thirds lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes.
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, 1 x IRIS Button, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button and 1 x Playback Button.
Connections
Total Video Inputs
None.
Total Video Outputs
1 x HDMI up to 1080p60
Analog Audio Inputs
1 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu). 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. 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
None.
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
4KDCIp23.98, 4KDCIp24, 4KDCIp25, 4KDCIp29.97, 4KDCIp30, 4KDCIp50, 4KDCIp59.94, 4KDCIp60.
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 Q5,
ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,
ProRes 422 QuickTime,
ProRes 422 LT QuickTime,
ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.
Control
External Control
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
DaVinci YRGB.
Storage Features
Storage Type
1 x CFast 2.0.
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 and Q5 at 4096 x 2160, 4096 x 1720, 3840 x 2160, 2880 x 2160, 2688 x 1512 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range. ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.
Storage Rates
Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
4096 x 2160
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 135 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 51 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 81 to 203 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 21 to 58 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
4096 x 1720
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 108 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 65 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 41 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 27 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 65 to 161 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 17 to 47 MB/s **
3840 x 2160
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 127 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 76 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 48 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 32 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 76 to 190 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 19 to 55 MB/s **
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
2880 x 2160
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 96 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 58 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 36 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 24 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 58 to 143 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 15 to 41 MB/s **
2688 x 1512
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 63 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 38 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 24 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 16 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 38 to 94 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 10 to 27 MB/s **
1920 x 1080
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 33 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 20 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 13 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 8 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 20 to 49 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 5 to 14 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 setting Q0 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 2:1 – 5:1 compression range.
**
Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 7:1 – 20:1 compression range.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.
Software
Software Included
Blackmagic OS
Operating Systems
Mac 10.14 Mojave,Mac 10.15 Catalina or later.
Windows 10.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x External 12V power supply.
External Power Input
1 x 2-pin locking connector.
Battery Type
Canon LP-E6.
Battery Life
Approximately 60 minutes
(recording at 24 fps without any external USB-C device connected)
Power
12V-20V
Accessories
Optional Accessories
Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery 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 4K
Lens turret dust cap
30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
LP‑E6 battery
SD card with software and manual
Welcome card
DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key
Warranty
Product Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
