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POCKET CAMERA 6K

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Features
  • Carbon fiber reinforced composite body that makes it extremely durable and lightweight
  • Full Size HDMI Connector
  • Flexible Power Options: use LP-E6, DC or USB-C
  • XLR Audio Connection: One mini XLR connections with 48V phantom power and high quality, low noise pre‑amps.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT


Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Featuring a larger 6144 x 3456 Super 35 sensor and EF lens mount, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K lets you use larger EF photographic lenses to create cinematic images with shallower depth of field, allowing creative defocussed backgrounds and gorgeous bokeh effects! Extra resolution also gives you more room for reframing in editing and colour correction. This means that you can shoot in 6K and then in post production zoom and re‑frame to allow wide shots and close ups to be created, all from a single camera and without losing image quality!
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has the professional features needed for feature film, television programming and documentaries, however now these same features can be used to revolutionise other types of work such as blog videos, YouTube content and more. You get the same features found on expensive digital film cameras, allowing capture of deeper colours, higher image detail and a wider dynamic range between the brightest highlights and deepest shadows. It's the key reason why feature films look so amazing and now you can get these same high end production values for any kind of work. Imagine getting film quality on independent film, music videos, weddings, corporate videos, documentaries and more!

Lightweight Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate Composite

The elegant design of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera packs an incredible number of high end digital film features into a miniaturised, handheld design. Made from lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite, the camera features a multifunction handgrip with all controls for recording, ISO, WB and shutter angle right at your fingertips. Because it's an advanced digital film camera, the sensor is designed to reduce thermal noise allowing cleaner shadows and higher ISO. Plus the large 5 inch LCD makes it possible to get perfect focus at 4K and 6K resolutions. You also get a removable battery door, 4 shock proof microphones, heavy duty lens mount and built in speaker.

Get the "Hollywood Look" with Digital Film!

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has the professional features needed for feature film, television programming and documentaries, however now these same features can be used to revolutionise other types of work such as blog videos, YouTube content and more. You get the same features found on expensive digital film cameras, allowing capture of deeper colours, higher image detail and a wider dynamic range between the brightest highlights and deepest shadows. It's the key reason why feature films look so amazing and now you can get these same high end production values for any kind of work. Imagine getting film quality on independent film, music videos, weddings, corporate videos, documentaries and more!

Multifunction Grip with Fingertip Controls!

The multifunction handgrip features a comfortable and familiar design that puts important functions such as ISO, WB and shutter buttons right at your fingertips. There’s even a scroll wheel under your index finger for making quick iris adjustments! You get additional controls that go beyond those found on a DSLR, which means you don’t have to go hunting through menus on a tiny screen to find a command! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features easy to reach recording and still buttons that are placed exactly where you expect them to be, including user assignable function keys and control buttons for high frame rate, focus zoom, menu operation, playback and more.

High Resolution Cinematic Digital Film Sensor!

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features a a native resolution of 6144 x 3456. Whether you’re shooting in bright sunlight or in almost no light at all, both models feature 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for stunning low noise images in all lighting conditions. 6K model's larger Super 35 sensor allows shooting with a shallow depth of field and anamorphic lenses. Both models let you shoot up to 60 fps in full resolution or 120 fps windowed. When you combine the sensor with the latest Blackmagic Generation 4 Colour Science, you get the same imaging technology as Blackmagic's most expensive digital film cameras.

Compatible with Cinema and Photographic Lenses!

The 6K model features an EF lens mount so you can use lenses you already own from other cameras such as DSLR, URSA Mini Pro or even the original Blackmagic Cinema Camera! You can use commonly available photographic lenses that provide incredible creative choice and wonderful feature film quality lens effects. The active lens mount lets you adjust focus and iris from the buttons on the camera or the touch screen.

Shoot Incredible High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images

The distance between the lightest and the darkest parts of an image is called dynamic range and is measured in stops. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K both have an incredible 13 stops of dynamic range which means they preserve more detail in the lightest and darkest areas of an image than simple video cameras can. This allows you to set exposure for an indoor scene such as a cafe and still retain the details of bright outdoor light coming through a window. You even get more colours than the standard DCI‑P3 colourspace used for feature films. DaVinci Resolve Studio software is included with the camera, which means that you get total creative freedom with full exposure adjustment and recovery controls when colour grading!

Dual Gain ISO for Exceptional Low Light Performance

In digital film ISO is a measurement of the image sensor’s sensitivity to light. This means the higher the ISO number the more sensitivity to light so it’s possible to shoot using natural light even at night! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features dual gain ISO up to 25,600, which means both the 4K and 6K models are optimised to minimise grain or noise in images, while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. The native ISO of 400 is ideal for scenes with on‑set lighting. The secondary high base ISO of 3200 is perfect when shooting in dimly lit environments. The gain is set automatically as you adjust the ISO setting on the camera, so it's easy to capture great images when you don’t have time to set up lights.

Multiple Resolutions and Frame Rates

Depending on the model, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD up to DCI 4K and even 6K. You can also shoot still photos at 21.2 megapixels on the 6K model and 8.8 megapixels on the 4K model. The new 6K model will shoot up to 50 fps at 6144 x 3456 16:9 or 60 fps at 6144 x 2560 2.4:1 and 60 fps at 5744 x 3024 17:9. For higher frame rates you can window the sensor and shoot up to 120 fps at 2.8K 2868 x 1512 17:9. You can even work in true anamorphic 6:5 using anamorphic lenses in 3.7K 60 fps at 3624 x 3020. On the 4K model you can shoot up to 60 fps 4K DCI at 4096 x 2160 and 60 fps in Ultra HD at 3840 x 2160.You can even shoot 120 fps in 1080HD!

Load Custom 3D LUTs to Recreate Film Looks!

Digital film cameras shoot logarithmic colourspace to preserve the dynamic range, which is great for later post production, however when these files are viewed on a monitor they can look flat and washed out. 3D LUTs solve this problem because they allow you to apply a "look" to the monitor so you get an idea of how the finished images will look like when editing. LUTs can be applied temporarily for monitoring only, or they can be recorded into the Blackmagic RAW files for use in post production. The Pocket Cinema Camera works with industry standard 17 and 33 point 3D LUT files, or you can work with the built in LUTs such as Extended Video, Film to Video, Film to Rec.2020 and more.

USB‑C for Recording Direct to External Media Disks

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features an innovative and high speed USB‑C Expansion Port that operates at up to 5 Gb/s. USB‑C is available on most new computers and even provides power. That means you can connect external accessories such as flash drives and SSDs for significantly longer recording times. A high speed external disk allows shooting 6K in the highest constant quality 12‑bit Blackmagic RAW in the Q0 setting or at high frame rates. Best of all, when shooting is complete you can simply move the external disk to your computer and start editing and colour correction from the same disk, eliminating file copying.

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 13 Stops.
Dual Native ISO 400 and 3200
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
  2868 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.
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 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, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Play Button, 1 x Focus Button and 1 x IRIS Button.
 
Connections
Total Video Inputs None.
Total Video Outputs 1 x HDMI Type A
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 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.
 
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.
Storage Rates
  6144 x 3456 (6K)
  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 - 194 to 483 MB/s *
  Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 49 to 139 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 - 144 to 359 MB/s *
  Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 37 to 103 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 - 159 to 395 MB/s *
  Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 40 to 114 MB/s **
 
  4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)
  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 - 176 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 - 106 to 265 MB/s *
  Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 27 to 76 MB/s **
 
  2868 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 - 41 to 101 MB/s *
  Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 11 to 29 MB/s **
 
  1920 x 1080
  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
 
Recording Formats Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0 and Q5 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5744 x 3024, 3728 x 3104and 2868 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 1080with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.
 
Software
Software Included Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Operating System.
Operating Systems
  Mac 10.13 High Sierra,
  Mac 10.14 Mojave 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 45 minutes
  (recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFast 2.0 with screen brightness at 50%)
Power 12V-20V.
 
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
Featuring a larger 6144 x 3456 Super 35 sensor and EF lens mount, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K lets you use larger EF photographic lenses to create cinematic images with shallower depth of field, allowing creative defocussed backgrounds and gorgeous bokeh effects! Extra resolution also gives you more room for reframing in editing and colour correction. This means that you can shoot in 6K and then in post production zoom and re‑frame to allow wide shots and close ups to be created, all from a single camera and without losing image quality!
 
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has the professional features needed for feature film, television programming and documentaries, however now these same features can be used to revolutionise other types of work such as blog videos, YouTube content and more. You get the same features found on expensive digital film cameras, allowing capture of deeper colours, higher image detail and a wider dynamic range between the brightest highlights and deepest shadows. It's the key reason why feature films look so amazing and now you can get these same high end production values for any kind of work. Imagine getting film quality on independent film, music videos, weddings, corporate videos, documentaries and more!
  • 3.5mm Stereo Inputs: Stereo inputs perfect for video microphones and can even accept LTC timecode.
  • Full Size HDMI Connector: Robust full size HDMI connection with 10-bit clean output or overlays.
  • DC Power: Professional locking DC power connector.
  • USB Expansion Port: High speed USB-C connection for direct external recording.
  • XLR Audio Connection: One mini XLR connections with 48V phantom power and high quality, low noise pre‑amps.
  • Large and bright 5” touchscreenmakes focusing fast and easy
  • Ability to record via USB
  • Ultra Portable Design
  • Carbon fiber reinforced composite body that makes it extremely durable and lightweight
  • EF 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
  • 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
  • Multifunction grip allows single hand operation. 

 

Lightweight Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate Composite

 The elegant design of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera packs an incredible number of high end digital film features into a miniaturised, handheld design. Made from lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite, the camera features a multifunction handgrip with all controls for recording, ISO, WB and shutter angle right at your fingertips. Because it's an advanced digital film camera, the sensor is designed to reduce thermal noise allowing cleaner shadows and higher ISO. Plus the large 5 inch LCD makes it possible to get perfect focus at 4K and 6K resolutions. You also get a removable battery door, 4 shock proof microphones, heavy duty lens mount and built in speaker. 

Multifunction Grip with Fingertip Controls!

The multifunction handgrip features a comfortable and familiar design that puts important functions such as ISO, WB and shutter buttons right at your fingertips. There’s even a scroll wheel under your index finger for making quick iris adjustments! You get additional controls that go beyond those found on a DSLR, which means you don’t have to go hunting through menus on a tiny screen to find a command! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features easy to reach recording and still buttons that are placed exactly where you expect them to be, including user assignable function keys and control buttons for high frame rate, focus zoom, menu operation, playback and more.

Back Panel Controls

Conveniently placed below the right thumb rest, you can quickly change shooting speed with the high frame rate button, zoom into the image with the magnifying glass, access setup menus and quickly play back shots for review.

High Resolution Cinematic Digital Film Sensor!

The 6K model has a native resolution of 6144 x 3456. Whether you’re shooting in bright sunlight or in almost no light at all, both the 4K and 6K models feature 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for stunning low noise images in all lighting conditions. Plus the 6K model's larger Super 35 sensor allows shooting with a shallow depth of field and anamorphic lenses. Both models let you shoot up to 60 fps in full resolution or 120 fps windowed. When you combine the sensor with the latest Blackmagic Generation 4 Colour Science, you get the same imaging technology as  Blackmagic's most expensive digital film cameras.

Compatible with Cinema and Photographic Lenses!

The 6K model features an EF lens mount so you can use lenses you already own from other cameras such as DSLR, URSA Mini Pro or even the original Blackmagic Cinema Camera! You can use commonly available photographic lenses that provide incredible creative choice and wonderful feature film quality lens effects. The active lens mount lets you adjust focus and iris from the buttons on the camera or the touch screen.

Shoot Incredible High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images

The distance between the lightest and the darkest parts of an image is called dynamic range and is measured in stops. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K both have an incredible 13 stops of dynamic range which means they preserve more detail in the lightest and darkest areas of an image than simple video cameras can. This allows you to set exposure for an indoor scene such as a cafe and still retain the details of bright outdoor light coming through a window. You even get more colours than the standard DCI‑P3 colourspace used for feature films. DaVinci Resolve Studio software is included with the camera, which means that you get total creative freedom with full exposure adjustment and recovery controls when colour grading!

Dual Gain ISO for Exceptional Low Light Performance

In digital film ISO is a measurement of the image sensor’s sensitivity to light. This means the higher the ISO number the more sensitivity to light so it’s possible to shoot using natural light even at night! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features dual gain ISO up to 25,600, which means both the 4K and 6K models are optimised to minimise grain or noise in images, while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. The native ISO of 400 is ideal for scenes with on‑set lighting. The secondary high base ISO of 3200 is perfect when shooting in dimly lit environments. The gain is set automatically as you adjust the ISO setting on the camera, so it's easy to capture great images when you don’t have time to set up lights.

Multiple Resolutions and Frame Rates

The new 6K model will shoot up to 50 fps at 6144 x 3456 16:9 or 60 fps at 6144 x 2560 2.4:1 and 60 fps at 5744 x 3024 17:9. For higher frame rates you can window the sensor and shoot up to 120 fps at 2.8K 2868 x 1512 17:9. You can even work in true anamorphic 6:5 using anamorphic lenses in 3.7K 60 fps at 3624 x 3020. 

Post Production Friendly File Formats!

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera records using standard open file formats so you don’t have to waste time transcoding media. Files are compatible with all post production software so you can work with the software of your choice, or use the included DaVinci Resolve Studio. Recording works in industry standard 10‑bit Apple ProRes files in all formats up to 4K or 12‑bit Blackmagic RAW in all formats up to 6K. Blackmagic RAW is the fastest growing RAW format and developers can download and use the free Blackmagic RAW SDK to add support into their applications. Best of all media files work on all operating systems plus you can format media cards and disks in HFS+ for Mac and ExFAT for Windows.

Use Standard SD Cards, UHS‑II or CFast 2.0 Media!

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features built in CFast and SD UHS‑II card recorders, and a USB‑C expansion port for recording direct to an external media disk. You can use regular SD cards for HD or higher performance UHS‑II and CFast cards for native 4K or 6K when using Blackmagic RAW. Imagine capturing over an hour of full resolution 6K images on a single 256GB SD UHS‑II card! The ProRes and Blackmagic RAW files work with all video software. You can even mount the media cards on your computer and start editing directly from them using the included DaVinci Resolve Studio software!

The Quality of RAW and the Speed of Video!

Blackmagic RAW is a revolutionary new format designed to capture and preserve the quality of the sensor data from your camera. Video formats such as H.264 are highly compressed, plus add noise and weird artifacts, causing original sensor detail to be lost forever. Blackmagic RAW eliminates this problem and gives you stunning images with incredible detail and colour throughout the production pipeline from camera to edit, colour and mastering. It also saves camera settings as metadata so you can set ISO, white balance and exposure in camera or override them later while editing, all without any loss of quality! Only Blackmagic RAW gives you the highest quality, smallest files and fastest performance!

Large 5" Touchscreen for Fast and Accurate Focus

The rear of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features a large, bright 5 inch touchscreen that makes it easy for you to frame shots and accurately focus. That means you don’t have to carry around an external monitor or viewfinder. It’s like getting a built in Blackmagic Video Assist with your camera! The touchscreen displays critical information while you’re shooting, menus for setting up the camera and intuitive touch to focus controls. On screen overlays show status, a histogram, focus and peaking indicators, levels, frame guides, playback controls and more. You can quickly apply 3D LUTs for monitoring shots with the desired colour and look, or you can choose to bake it into the recorded footage.

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