2016-10-19T10:20:33
Rated 4 out of 5
good camera but understand the limitations
The 4k footage is really nice. The form factor makes it hard to use unless you use the handles or some type of rig. The Blackmagic handles do NOT have a bottom mount surface to put on a tripod so they can only be used as a separate element. If you plan on using this for an all purpose camera, you will be disappointed in low light conditions. If you are using it for well lit productions and beauty shots... perfect. The external battery is a must if you want to do anything more than 1/2 hour. A positive note, the camera works with crop and full sensor lenses, so if you have any Canon lenses with auto focus, they will also work. It is not my primary camera but it fits a really unique spot in production gear and will pay for itself quickly since it is a really affordable camera.
Kurt L.
2016-07-26T22:15:30
Rated 5 out of 5
I love it!
It was what I expect it. I love it!
ROSARIO C.
2015-03-18T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Excellent camera value
I use this camera to document dance, both in theater performance and rehearsal. It has performed flawlessly for me. I am happy also with my BMCC and often use them together. The production camera wants more light than the BMCC but the shadows can be well handled (given at lease some light!) using the included color correction software. For rehearsals with more light it has very long 4k recording times in Pro-Res, and excellent sharpness as well as image straight out of the camera. The dancers find it very useful. The audio in-camera is good for sync with external audio, and sufficient for rehearsals, but I don't think it was ever intended to be high quality. I believe the camera performs very well for its intended uses.
John C.
2014-11-25T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Excellent images!
This is a "Component" camera, which I expected from previously owning the 2K Cinema Camera. For me, it has worked perfectly from the start. I think the early bugs had been worked out. Expect to need external monitor, Expect that the audio is for reference; if you want useable audio, add either a preamp and mic, or fully separate second sound recording. Expect to need to learn to use Resolve. Expect to need adequate light. Don't expect auto focus or auto exposure! This is NOT a beginners' camera.
John C.
2014-09-25T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing film machine
I love this camera, is like my Arri Alexa. We use for TV commercials and don't have words!!
We.dont have any problem white this product BMPC rocks!!!!!
DANILO R.
2014-05-21T21:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
FAULTY PRODUCT
These cameras suffer from a problem called Fixed Pattern Noise or FPN. There are vertical lines throughout the image. The cameras are faulty and Blackmagic Design has yet to acknowledge the problem nor fix it. If you go to the forums on blackmagicdesign.com you can see the numerous posts from customers who all suffer from the same problem. DO NOT BUY until the problem is fixed or you will be stuck with a $3,000 paperweight. DO NOT BUY!!!!!
BRYAN D.
