Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K – 4K Micro Four Thirds cinema camera – Open Box – Without software
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Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: handheld cinema camera with 4K Four Thirds sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, dual native ISO up to 25,600, MFT mount and Blackmagic RAW recording.
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K – 4K Micro Four Thirds cinema camera
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K brings cinematic images to a handheld camera: a 4K Four Thirds sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600, an active Micro Four Thirds mount, Blackmagic RAW recording to SD UHS-II, CFast 2.0 cards or USB-C disks.
What the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is for
It is Blackmagic Design's entry level cinema camera: it suits short films, documentaries, music videos, weddings and web content, and people moving from a stills camera to a real cinema camera. The MFT mount takes many lenses, also with adapters.
Formats and recording
It shoots 4K DCI up to 60 fps, Ultra HD up to 60 fps, 2.8K anamorphic and up to 120 fps in 2.6K and HD. It records to 1 CFast 2.0 slot, 1 SD UHS-II slot and the USB-C port for external disks.
Connections and use
5" 1920 x 1080 touchscreen, HDMI output up to 1080p60, mini XLR audio input with phantom power, 3.5 mm stereo input, built in stereo microphone, Canon LP-E6 batteries.
Software
Every Blackmagic camera includes DaVinci Resolve Studio, the editing, grading, effects and audio software used in film and television, which reads Blackmagic RAW files directly.
Pocket 4K or Pocket 6K G2?
Pocket 6K G2 has a larger 6K Super 35 sensor and EF mount, with more detail and a more cinematic depth of field; Pocket 4K uses more compact lenses and costs less.
At emoc.com this product can be combined with the Blackmagic Design extended warranty.
Technical specifications
Camera Features
| Effective Sensor Size | 18.96mm x 10mm (Four Thirds) |
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| 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, motion sensor data plus 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 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Built in Speaker | 1 x mono speaker. |
Standards
| SD Video Standards | None. |
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| 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 | 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI |
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, Apple ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes recording. |
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| 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 Apple ProRes RAW HQ Apple ProRes RAW Apple ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime Apple ProRes 422 LT QuickTime Apple ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime |
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Color Corrector
| Color Corrector | DaVinci YRGB. |
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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. |
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| Recording Formats | Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5 plus Apple ProRes RAW HQ and Apple ProRes RAW 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 or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata. Apple ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT. Supports recording optional portrait mode metadata for all resolutions in Blackmagic RAW, Apple ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes. |
| Audio Channels | 2 channels. |
| Audio Recording | Uncompressed linear PCM 24-bit, 48kHz embedded audio in ProRes and Blackmagic RAW. |
| Storage Rates | Storage rates based on 30 frames per second. 4096 x 2160 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 136 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 82 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 51 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 35 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 102 to 203 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 68 to 163 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 46 to 116 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 28 to 68 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW HQ - 185 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW - 122.8 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 - 28 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 81 to 162 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 55 to 130 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 37 to 93 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 22 to 55 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW HQ - 147.7 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW - 98 MB/s 3840 x 2160 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 77 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 96 to 190 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 153 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 109 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 26 to 64 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW HQ - 173.6 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW - 115.2 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 - 25 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 72 to 143 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 48 to 115 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 32 to 82 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 20 to 48 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW HQ - 85.8 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW - 57 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 - 48 to 94 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 32 to 76 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 22 to 54 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 13 to 32 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 - 8.4 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 25 to 49 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 17 to 39 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 11 to 28 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 7 to 17 MB/s Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW HQ - 44.3 MB/s Apple ProRes RAW - 29.5 MB/s Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s Apple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/s Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s |
Power Requirements
| Power Supply | 1 x External 12V power supply. |
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| 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 |
Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
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| Storage Temperature | -20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing |
| Product Condition | Open Box |
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| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K |
| Product colour | Black |
| Modified on | 27-04-2018 |
| Warranty | 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Product title | Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Handheld camcorder 4K Ultra HD Black |
| Long Product Name | Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 4K DCI, 4/3", ISO 25600, 5” LCD, touchscreen, MFT mount, HDMI, USB Type-C, XLR , CFast 2.0, SD, 178.1 x 85.5 x 96 mm |
| Product specifications | Lens systemLens mount interface Micro Four Thirds (MFT) StorageCamcorder media type* Memory card Compatible memory cards* CFast 2.0, SD Disc types supported No Camcorder tape type No Camera file system RAW FocusingFocus adjustment Auto/Manual ExposureISO sensitivity 25600 FlashBuilt-in flash* No Built-in light No DisplayDisplay diagonal* 12.7 cm (5") Built-in display* Yes Display LCD Flip-out screen No Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Touchscreen Yes ViewfinderViewfinder type* Electronic CameraCamcorder type* Handheld camcorder 3D* No DesignProduct colour* Black Tripod mounting supported Yes VideoHD type* 4K Ultra HD Maximum video resolution* 4096 x 2160 pixels Video resolutions 1920 x 1080,3840 x 2160,4096 x 2160 Video formats supported RAW Supported video modes 1080p, 2160p Maximum frame rate 60 fps AudioBuilt-in microphone* Yes Built-in speaker(s) Yes Microphone connectivity XLR/3.5 mm Ports & interfacesUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1 Microphone in Yes XLR in Yes Headphone outputs* 1 HDMI* Yes S-Video out No USB connectivity Yes Headphone connectivity 3.5 mm BatteryBattery technology* Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery life (max)* 1 h Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 13 Wh Technical detailsSpeakers 1 x mono Compatible products Canon LP-E6 Operational conditionsOperating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 45 °C Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 90% Weight & dimensionsWidth 178.1 mm Depth 85.5 mm Height 96 mm Packaging contentBatteries included Yes AC adapter included Yes Number of batteries included 1 pc(s) Other featuresLens cap included Yes |
| Essential qualities |
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| Camcorder media type | Memory card |
| Compatible memory cards | CFast 2.0, SD |
| Display diagonal | 12.7 cm (5") |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Camcorder type | Handheld camcorder |
| 3D | No |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery life (max) | 1 h |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
