

– Internal NDs are optional but common these days – Full Image Control (ability to manually adjust all parameters) – XLR or LEMO Power (a built-in V or Gold mount would be nice too) – RAW and 10bit+ LOG modes (ProRes is the clear favorite for compressed) – 2+ Accessory Power Ports (12v and/or 24v)

– Audio of some kind (2x 3pin XLR or 1x 5pin XLR or Similar) – Super35 or Full Frame 6K+ Sensor (4K is acceptable) Not very helpful, right? In the aforementioned article I had a checklist for what I think constitutes a “true cinema camera” based on the cameras we traditionally see on Film and Television sets:

In my head that’s like calling anything with an engine “a car”.

His thoughts, unfiltered, are in blockquotes.Īs I mentioned in my last article, I’m trying to be more specific when it comes to classifying cameras in reviews because right now everything is a “cinema camera”. I also took the opportunity to reach out to my friend Jake Baine, owner of PRSM Studios, to weigh in on this article as he’s shot with Blackmagic cameras almost exclusively and has put his 6K Pro through numerous jobs in some crazy environments, amassing far more hours on -and a familiarity with- the camera that I never could in a normal review period. Having really enjoyed the OG Pocket 6K, I happily agreed to sign the loan paperwork and quickly received, for the span of two weeks, a fresh Pocket 6K Pro. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.A while back Blackmagic contacted me asking if I’d be interested in checking out the Pocket 6K Pro they (somewhat) recently came out with. 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button, 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheelwith 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. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. Metadata SupportĪutomatically populated lens data from electronic EF lenses. Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses. FocusĪuto focus available using compatible lenses. Built in ND Filtersįour position ND filter with clear, 2‑stop, 4‑stop and 6‑stop IR ND filters. Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses.
