Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Next generation 4K camera with dual native ISO up to 25,600, full 4/3 HDR sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, Blackmagic RAW recording to internal SD/UHS‑II and CFast cards, as well as a USB‑C expansion port for recording to external drives and more!
Product Highlights
  • 4/3" Sized HDR Sensor
  • Record DCI 4K 4096 x 2160 up to 60 fps
  • Dual Native ISO to 25,600
  • 5" Touchscreen Display
  • Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
  • Record up to 120 fps Windowed HD
  • CFast 2.0 & SD/UHS-II Card Slots
  • External Recording via USB Type-C
  • 13-Stop Dynamic Range, 3D LUT Support
  • Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio License
  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

Next generation handheld 4K digital film camera!

The revolutionary new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is the camera you’ve been asking for! It features an all new handheld design that puts the latest advanced digital film technology into the palm of your hand! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has a 4/3 size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600. That means you get stunning HDR images and incredible low light performance! The external controls give you quick access to essential functions, while the large 5 inch touchscreen makesit easy to frame shots, focus accurately and changecamera settings. Images are recorded ontostandard SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 cards in Blackmagic RAW and ProRes at up to 120 frames per second! In addition, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has an MFT lens mount, built-in microphones, mini XLR input, full sized HDMI, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth, USB-C Expansion Port and more!

4/3" Image Sensor / Dual Native ISOThe Pocket Cinema Camera 4K uses a 4/3" sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, and a dual native ISO up to 25,600 to capture rich images at resolutions up to DCI 4K.

Active Micro Four Thirds Lens MountUse lightweight, electronically-controlled MFT lenses, or use separately available adapters to expand your lens choices to include PL, C, or EF-mount lenses.

Blackmagic Raw and ProRes OptionsChoose from Blackmagic Raw and ProRes 422 files options depending on your project's needs.

Shooting Resolutions4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K), 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K), 1920 x 1080 (HD)

5" Touchscreen DisplayA large 5" touchscreen display reduces the need for an external on-board monitor, while a full-sized HDMI port enables you to output a signal to a larger display on your video village.

CFast 2.0, SD/UHS-II, and USB Type-C CaptureInternally record to CFast 2.0 or SD/UHS-II card slots, or capture longer clips using the USB-C output to an external drive.

Flexible Power OptionsThe Pocket Cinema Camera 4K can be powered using a rechargeable Canon LP-E6 type battery or the included power supply.

DaVinci Resolve StudioAn activation key for DaVinci Resolve Studio is included with the camera.

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), 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD), 1920 x 1080 (HD).
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 HD windowed.
Focus Focus button turns on peaking, 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 so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in video mode.
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 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, software updates and media download.
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 and 1 x SD UHS-II card slot for CinemaDNG Raw and ProRes Recording. Actual supported codec and frame rates are media dependent.
Media Format Can format cards to ExFAT for Windows and Mac or HFS+ for Mac (file systems).
Codecs
Codecs CinemaDNG RAW, CinemaDNG RAW 3:1, CinemaDNG RAW 4:1, 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.
Storage Rates 4096 x 2160
CinemaDNG RAW - 272 MB/s
CinemaDNG RAW 3:1 - 129 MB/s
CinemaDNG RAW 4:1 - 97 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
CinemaDNG RAW - 255 MB/s
CinemaDNG RAW 3:1 - 122 MB/s
CinemaDNG RAW 4:1 - 92 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

1920 x 1080
CinemaDNG RAW - 66 MB/s
CinemaDNG RAW 3:1 - 32 MB/s
CinemaDNG RAW 4:1 - 24 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
Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
Recording Formats Lossless CinemaDNG RAW, RAW 3:1 and RAW 4:1 with film dynamic range at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080. Apple ProRes 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 in either film, video, extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.
Software
Software Included Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Operating System.
DaVinci Resolve Studio on SD Card.
Blackmagic Camera Setup.
Operating System
Mac Mac 10.12 Sierra,
Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later.
Windows Windows 8.1 or 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
Physical Specifications
Width 178.1 mm
Depth 85.5 mm
Height 96 mm
Weight 722 g

Design
  • Carbon Fiber Body
    Carbon fiber reinforced body for extra durability!
  • Designed to be Hand Held
    Multifunction controls at your fingertips!
  • Super Bright Touchscreen
    Incredibly bright 5 inch touchscreen and monitor!
  • High Resolution, Low Light Sensor
    Incredible low light performance for 4K HDR shooting!
  • True Professional Audio
    Incredibly high quality built in microphones, plus mini XLR!
  • USB-C Expansion Port
    Designed for recording direct to disk, plus future expandability!
  • Advanced Connections
    The connections you need for expanding and rigging the camera!