
Review Summary
2014-02-04T19:00:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pro res. All I've got to say.
Stephen
2013-10-20T21:00:00
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
Everything you have heard it true, the good and the bad. With tough love sometimes, but mostly joy.
Kyle L.
12.48mm x 7.02mm
1920 x 1080
Lossless CinemaDNG RAW and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 1920 x 1080
23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p
13 stops
Focus button turns on peaking
Iris button automatically adjusts the lens iris settings so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in video mode.
Active Micro Four Thirds lens mount
3.5" and 800 x 480 resolution.
Integrated LCD
Automatic camera data and user data such as shot number, filenames and keywords.
4 way directional controller for navigating menus and entering metadata. Push buttons for recording and transport control.
Integrated stereo microphone.
Integrated mono speaker
1 x 1/4"-20 UNC thread mounting point on top of camera. 1 x 1/4"-20 UNC thread tripod mount.
Removable SDXC, SDHC cards.
SD card can be formatted in either exFAT or HFS+
220 Mbps using Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) in QuickTime MOV, lossless CinemaDNG RAW. Recording in 1920 x 1080 with choice of Film or Video Dynamic Range.
1 x Micro HDMI Type D output.
1 x 3.5mm stereo audio.
1 x 3.5mm stereo jack headphone output.
2 channels 48 kHz and 24 bit.
1 x 2.5mm LANC for Rec Start/Stop, Iris Control and Focus.
DaVinci Resolve Lite grading software DVD for Mac OS X and Windows.
Adobe Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Nuke - The Foundry, Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve.
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later.
Windows 7 or later.
1 x 0.7mm DC Jack for power and battery charging.
Removable, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery for EN-EL20, 12V-20V DC port for external power and battery recharging.
Approximately 1 hour of continuous recording time.
Appoximately 1 hour 15 minutes when camera is off, and approximately 2 hours when in use.
128mm Wide x 38mm Thick x 66mm Height / 5" x 1.5" x 2.60
12.5 oz /355g
9338716001938
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!
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