Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Blackmagic SKU:BMD-CINECAMPOCHDMFT4K | Helix SKU:BMDCINECAMPOCHDMFT4K

Overview

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera4K features a4/3 size sensor, 13stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for HDR images and incredible low light performance. External controls give quick access to essential functions, while the large 5 inch touchscreen makes it easy to frame shots, focus accurately and change camera settings. Features include built in SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 recorders for Blackmagic RAW or ProRes recoding as well as aUSB-C expansion port for recording externally to disks, plus MFT lens mount, built-in microphones, XLR input, full sized HDMI, 3DLUT support, Bluetooth andmore.

Specifications

Camera Features

Effective Sensor Size

18.96mm x 10mm (FourThirds)

Lens Mount

Active MFTmount.

Lens Control

Iris, focus and zoom on supportedlenses.

Dynamic Range

13 Stops.

Dual NativeISO

400 and3200

Shooting Resolutions

4096 x 2160 (4K DCI), 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD),1920 x 1080(HD).

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 fpsin HDwindowed.

Focus

Auto focus available using compatiblelenses.

Iris Control

Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, irisbutton for instant auto iris settings on compatiblelenses.

Screen Dimensions

5 1920 x 1080.

Screen Type

LCD capacitivetouchscreen.

Metadata Support

Automatically populated lens data from electronic Micro Four Thirds lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project,scene number,take and specialnotes.

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 High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Play Button, 1 x Focus Button and 1 x IRISButton.

Connections

Total Video Inputs

None.

Total Video Outputs

1 x HDMI TypeA

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 Timecodeinput.

Analog Audio Outputs

1 x 3.5mm headphonejack.

Computer Interface

USB Type-C for external drive recording and softwareupdates.

Audio

Microphone

Integrated stereo microphone.

Built in Speaker

1 x mono speaker.

Standards

SD Video Standards

None.

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

4KDCIp23.98, 4KDCIp24, 4KDCIp25, 4KDCIp29.97, 4KDCIp30, 4KDCIp50, 4KDCIp59.94, 4KDCIp60.

Media

Media

1 x CFast card slot,1 x SD UHS-II card slot,1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1expansion port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and ProResRecording.

Please click here for a summary of compatiblemedia.

Media Format

Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) orHFS+ (Mac)filesystems.

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,
ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,
ProRes 422 QuickTime,
ProRes 422 LT QuickTime,
ProRes 422 ProxyQuickTime.

Storage Features

Storage Type

1 x CFast 2.0.

1 x SD UHS-II card.

1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for externalmedia.

Storage Rates

Storage rates based on 30 frames persecond.

4096 x 2160

Blackmagic RAW 3:1– 135 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1– 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1– 51 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1– 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0– 81 to 203 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5– 21 to 58 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

3840 x 2160

Blackmagic RAW 3:1– 127 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1– 76 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1– 48 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1– 32 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0– 76 to 190 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5– 19 to 55 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

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 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0– 20 to 49 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5– 5 to 14 MB/s **
Apple ProRes 422 HQ– 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422– 18.4 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT– 12.75 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy– 5.6 MB/s

RecordingFormats

Blackmagic RAW Q0, Q5, 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1at 4096 x 2160,3R0 and1920 x 1080with film, extended video or video dynamic range. ProRes at4096 x 2160,3840 x 2160and1920 x 1080with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3DLUT.

*

Constant Quality setting Q0 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based ona 2:1 – 5:1compressionrange.

**

Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based ona 7:1 – 20:1compressionrange.

Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subjectmatter.

Software

SoftwareIncluded

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K OperatingSystem.

DaVinci Resolve Studio onSDCard.

Blackmagic CameraSetup.

Operating Systems

Mac10.13 HighSierra,
Mac10.14 Mojave orlater.

Windows8.1 orWindows10.

Power Requirements

Power Supply

1 x External 12V power supply.

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 deviceconnected)

Power

12V-20V

Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

0to 40C (32 to 104F)

Storage Temperature

-20to 45C (-4 to 113F)

Relative Humidity

0

What’s Included

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Lens turret dustcap.

30W power supply with locking connector and internationaladapters.

LPE6 Battery

SD card with software and manual.

Welcome card.

DaVinci Resolve Studio with activationkey.

Warranty

Product Warranty

12 Month Limited Manufacturer’sWarranty.