Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera with Micro Four Th
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Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera with Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount

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?? ? : How can I use my NIKKOR FX DSLR LENSE on this MFT camera?JEFF H : look for a micro 4/3 to Nikon lens adapter. It will only work in manual focus. You might consider looking in the "used" camera section for a lumix or Olympus lens to fit. Then it will work with LANC controller and auto features.Benjamin B : Hey there, You need a lens adapter which is very simple to buy and use. Personally, I use a Canon adapter from Fotodiox. They have one available for Nikon as well that you can buy. There are a few here on Adorama if you search around. One from Metabones Speedbooster specifically. It is really good. Once you get it in the mail, screw it on to your camera, then screw on your nikon lens to the adapter mount. You're done and ready to shoot! It's that easy. The one thing you have to remember is there is usually no electronic connection, therefore you will not be able to autofocus or change the f/stop without manually changing them. Hopefully you have a fully manual lens. Let me know if you have anymore questions!John T : Metabones SpeedboosterMICHAEL H : There are adaptors for most lens mounts to MFT, so search for Nikon to MFT adapter. There are cheap ones that just adapt the mount, and more expensive ones (Metabones, very good), which also have optics in them. Hope this helpsbillups p : I think you would need an adaptor which can get pricey I would suggest a MFT micro four thirds lens like an olympus Amazing camera!!
REO Z : the camera says "Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera with Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount" so does it comes with lens?PHILIP L : No, but I think that's fortunate as it lets (makes) you think about the angle of view and aperture you'll want/need for your projects. Don't let the small size fool you. It's a completely Pro system in an unobtrusive (stealthy) package.Benjamin B : It does not come with a lens. You can use Micro Four Third(MFT) lenses or get an MFT lens adapter and use pretty much any lens you please. There are plenty of lens adapters out there available for Canon or Nikon lenses.TRAVIS R : No Lens included. Search Micro Four Thirds or MFT lenses. Lots of options.ANDREW R : Unfortunately no, a lens is not included.
REO Z : Does it come with lens?MICHAEL J : No ir does not.ANDREW L : No. Body only. Get a pile of adapters to use any lens out there.SEBASTIEN P : It does NOT come with any lens, you need to purchase a good micro 4/3 zoom or an adapter for the lenses you already own.ADAM D : Nope, you can purchase them separately .DAVID M : No

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Review Summary

2014-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Things do come in small packages

If your considering becoming more aware of the film plus the post side of shooting and VFX. Then I highly recommend this camera. It's an absolute delight being able to shot small and professional. Having the ability to shot RAW is the the biggest plug of all. Next step is using the free software direct from blaclmagic "Resolve" to grade your film is beyond belief. Just like it's done in the real world of production film making. You can't go wrong with this big boy tool in such a mini size.

Salvame

2014-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Big things come in small packages

This is camera has been a pleasure to use so far. The images I obtain after color grading is exactly the look I've been wanting. If you wish to have a change of pace with your current DSLR, I think this camera is a smart step forward. The pocket cinema camera should not be thought of as a consumer camera. This footage requires color grading in post, which I think is a brilliant way to get one familiar with the color correction process. The downside to this camera are mostly with menu and display options. At first the menu and scrolling buttons can seem frustrating, but I think one can get the hang of this. Also, the camera does not have a time counter, so you have to keep in mind the limits of your memory cards.

Matteo

2013-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Camera as advertised!!!!

The Camera is everything advertised. Of course the camera have it's corks, but plenty of accessories out their to go with it.

MagicMAN

2013-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great camera!

I received this camera 2 weeks ago and upgraded the firmware to shoot raw. Wow this camera is incredible! the sharpness is fantastic and the dynamic range is mind boggling. You should be ready to do a lot in post as it shoots completely flat images made for editing. The battery life is not very long as it has a built in cooling system for the imaging chip to prevent noise and overheating. Its a good idea to get a number of batteries to have in back up. I would recommend this to any serious shooter who wants to move to a higher quality image than a DSLR.

Jim

2013-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Amazing image quality

I use this camera in my professional work, and with the right accessories, this camera can do wonders. This camera has amazing exposure latitude.

Douglas R.

2013-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

BMPC - early results great.

I've had my BMPC for a couple of weeks. Conducted test shoots in San Francisco, NYC and Wash DC with it. Physically, I find the camera to be rugged despite it's diminutive size. It's not a camera for your client or your cousin. It's a serious image maker that requires a willingness to invest beyond the camera body, and a post production workflow. If you've got that, then this camera should definitely be in your kit. The upside is huge.

Scott C.

2013-10-28T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Blackmagic really delivers Pocket Filmma

I really enjoy using this camera and I love grading the footage that comes out of this camera. I think the only downside to this camera is the buttons and the menu system is disorganized.

JUSTIN G.

2013-10-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Pro res. All I've got to say.

Stephen

2013-10-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than my canons...

I love this camera! The image quality rivals that of an arri or red..you don't have to believe me but it's true. Leaps and bounds better than my DSLR's. If color graded correctly the image is amazing! Yes, only 1080P but honestly for most commercial work thats all you really need. It's a bit cumbersome a time due to it's size but once you get past that..you can get excellent looking images!

Marvin S.

2013-10-14T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Worth it.

Everything you have heard it true, the good and the bad. With tough love sometimes, but mostly joy.

Kyle L.

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cin Specifications

  • Sensor Resolution

    12.48mm x 7.02mm

  • Effective Resolution

    1920 x 1080

  • Shooting Resolutions

    Lossless CinemaDNG RAW and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 1920 x 1080

  • Frame Rates

    23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p

  • Dynamic Range

    13 stops

  • Focus

    Focus button turns on peaking

  • Iris Control

    Iris button automatically adjusts the lens iris settings so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in video mode.

  • Lens Mount

    Active Micro Four Thirds lens mount

  • Screen Dimensions

    3.5" and 800 x 480 resolution.

  • Screen Type

    Integrated LCD

  • Metadata Support

    Automatic camera data and user data such as shot number, filenames and keywords.

  • Controls

    4 way directional controller for navigating menus and entering metadata. Push buttons for recording and transport control.

  • Microphone

    Integrated stereo microphone.

  • Speaker

    Integrated mono speaker

  • Mounting Options

    1 x 1/4"-20 UNC thread mounting point on top of camera. 1 x 1/4"-20 UNC thread tripod mount.

  • Storage Type

    Removable SDXC, SDHC cards.

  • Storage Format

    SD card can be formatted in either exFAT or HFS+

  • Storage Rates

    220 Mbps using Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)

  • Compressed Recording Formats

    Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) in QuickTime MOV, lossless CinemaDNG RAW. Recording in 1920 x 1080 with choice of Film or Video Dynamic Range.

  • HDMI Video Output

    1 x Micro HDMI Type D output.

  • Analog Audio Input

    1 x 3.5mm stereo audio.

  • Analog Audio Output

    1 x 3.5mm stereo jack headphone output.

  • HDMI Audio Output

    2 channels 48 kHz and 24 bit.

  • Remote Control

    1 x 2.5mm LANC for Rec Start/Stop, Iris Control and Focus.

  • Software Included

    DaVinci Resolve Lite grading software DVD for Mac OS X and Windows.

  • Supported Software Applications

    Adobe Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Nuke - The Foundry, Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve.

  • Operating Systems

    Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later.
    Windows 7 or later.

  • External Power

    1 x 0.7mm DC Jack for power and battery charging.

  • Power

    Removable, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery for EN-EL20, 12V-20V DC port for external power and battery recharging.

  • Battery Life

    Approximately 1 hour of continuous recording time.

  • Battery Charge Time

    Appoximately 1 hour 15 minutes when camera is off, and approximately 2 hours when in use.

  • Dimensions

    128mm Wide x 38mm Thick x 66mm Height / 5" x 1.5" x 2.60

  • Weight

    12.5 oz /355g

  • UPC Code

    9338716001938

About Blackmagic Design Pocket Cin

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent

By Stephen

Pro res. All I've got to say.

Better than my canons...

By Marvin S.

I love this camera! The image quality rivals that of an arri or red..you don't have to believe me but it's true. Leaps and bounds better than my DSLR's. If color graded correctly the image is amazing! Yes, only 1080P but honestly for most commercial work thats all you really need. It's a bit cumbersome a time due to it's size but once you get past that..you can get excellent looking images!

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera A true Super 16 digital film camera that's small enough to take anywhere!

Introducing the pocket sized Super 16 digital film camera that's small enough to keep with you at all times, so you'll never miss a shot! Get true digital film images with feature film style 13 stops of dynamic range, Super 16 sensor size, high quality lossless CinemaDNG RAW and Apple ProRes recording and the flexibility of an active Micro Four Thirds lens mount, all packed into an incredibly tiny size! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera records 1080HD resolution ProRes 422 (HQ) files direct to fast SD cards, so you can immediately edit or color correct your media on your laptop. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is everything you need to bring cinematic film look shooting to the most difficult and remote locations, perfect for documentaries, independent films, photo journalism, music festivals, ENG, protest marches and even war zones.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is a true high dynamic range film look camera in an extremely portable size, so now you can shoot cinema quality in situations never before possible! Imagine shooting a documentary, episodic television production, television commercial or independent film in the true quality of digital film. With its extremely compact size, you can covertly shoot important and historic events such as wars, protests and other conflict in cinema quality and get a more realistic record of the event. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is a true revolution in how you can shoot digital cinema!

Regular video cameras shoot limited dynamic range, which is why their pictures look like video. Digital cinema cameras have a much wider dynamic range and is the reason why high end television commercials and feature films look so beautiful. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera delivers a true film look because it captures a super wide dynamic range of 13 stops, so your images look truly cinematic. This means you retain all sensor data for DaVinci Resolve color grading!

Precision engineered with state of the art technology, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera takes all the high quality features of a professional digital cinema camera and packs them into an incredibly small size. This premium quality design features a solid magnesium alloy chassis, an MFT mount for interchangeable optics, Super 16 size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range and high quality ProRes 422 (HQ) and lossless CinemaDNG RAW file formats! Every aspect of the image path has been totally optimized for quality!

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cin Features

  • Micro Four Thirds Lenses: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera lets you use the most incredible range of lenses. With the Super 16 size sensor you can use a wide range of adapters for film quality Super 16 lenses, or use commonly available low cost Micro Four Thirds lenses and more.
  • Record to SD Cards: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features a built in SD card recorder that captures stunning ProRes 422 (HQ) and lossless compressed CinemaDNG files to fast SDXC cards. As an open format, it's compatible with most popular NLE software so you get a digital camera that's perfectly designed for post production workflows.
  • Open File Format: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera records into high quality ProRes 422 (HQ) and lossless compressed CinemaDNG files so you retain fine image detail with wide dynamic range for amazing images. One of the few cameras to support true open file formats, so you're not locked into a strange file that your editing software can't handle.
  • Ultra Portable Design: The camera features a lightweight, elegant design that fits into your pocket. Produced from magnesium alloy for incredible strength, it includes a high resolution LCD for precise focusing and a built in SD recorder, so you get a complete solution without the need for expensive accessories.
  • High Resolution Display: The extremely high resolution 3.5 LCD allows you to monitor while shooting and review recorded files on the SD card. The high resolution screen makes it easy to focus accurately and lets you zoom in to 1:1 size so you focus precisely every time.
  • Professional Connections: The professional connections on the side include a micro HDMI out with optional overlays for easy on set monitoring. You also get a standard mini jack microphone input that's compatible with common AV style microphones, plus a mini jack headphone socket for audio monitoring using headphones.

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
  • Wrist strap
  • Turret Dust Cap
  • 12V AC Adapter
  • 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.

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