BMD 6K Pocket Cinema Camera

Teddy_Dem

Teddy_Dem

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Looks like BMD has announced a 6K, S35 version of their pocket cinema camera:

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera

- Available now
- $2459
- 6144 x 3456 super 35 sensor (23.10 mm x 12.99 mm)
- Dual ISO: 400 & 3200 (Up to 25,600)
- 13 stops
- EF mount
- 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

BMD Pocket 6K Cinema Camera.jpg
 
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Fun times!

Almsot a dream camera!

One kaveat: I wish they had the G2 sensor with 15stops DR (manufacturer rating)
 
It doesn't seem like an upgrade in dynamic range or sensitivity even though it has a larger sensor. Also sad that there's no 4k 120fps
 
James0b57 said:
What’s unreal, is that you didn’t start one of these threads.
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ha, I know you're just trying to be witty, but I actually rarely start threads (besides sales posts).

Besides the camera owning thread, my last one was about the X-H1 in February of 2018.
 
NorBro said:
ha, I know you're just trying to be witty, but I actually rarely start threads (besides sales posts).

Besides the camera owning thread, my last one was about the X-H1 in February of 2018.
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It wasn’t witty, you have been the biggest BM advocate here. Even got me about to try one out. Were you offended by that comment?
 
Downloaded the first nighttime file...

Not sure which resolution it was shot in, but the master is UHD. Rolling shutter appears well-controlled, but I do see some light noise and the infamous rainbow-colored chroma/FPN in random underexposed areas.

I wasn't patient enough to download the rest of the files, so I just watched them online and overall I think the footage is very similar to the P4K and UMP.
 
James0b57 said:
It wasn’t witty, you have been the biggest BM advocate here. Even got me about to try one out. Were you offended by that comment?
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haha - no, of course not...I just dislike inaccurate interpretations, lol.

Like just because I like BM (I say good things about all companies) doesn't mean I will start a thread about the camera.
 
The value is insane though I can not stand the camera design with the big LCD and no viewfinder. It is a shame they feel compelled to go this route.
 
bluesgeek said:
Oh my. I just opened the box on a new Panny S1!
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S1 is full frame and should have a (much) better auto focus. BMD does say that there is an AF of sorts on Pocket 6K. It'll have to be tested.

Are the early reviews out yet?

QuickHitRecord said:
Wow.

But is there any way that the rolling shutter on this won't be insane?
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The worst case scenario is that you drop down to 2.8K that can do 120 fps. But, since it can do 60 fps in 6K, bad rolling shutter seems unlikely.

PS. While it doesn't set a standard in performance, Pocket 6K does set a new standard in value.* Others have to pay attention because images look pretty nice.

*If BMD can control the FPN.
 
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