Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Cinematic 4K Quality in a Portable Form Factor

Whether you’re upgrading your documentary rig or building your first professional cinema setup, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K delivers the high-end features you need in a portable, highly expandable design. Built with a carbon fibre-reinforced composite body, this lightweight powerhouse features a full-size 4/3 sensor capturing 4096 x 2160 resolution with an incredible 13 stops of dynamic range. With dual native ISO up to 25,600, you get exceptional low-light performance that keeps your footage clean. Combined with Blackmagic Design’s Generation 4 Colour Science and Blackmagic RAW recording, you can capture stunning, visually lossless images that rival digital film cameras costing tens of thousands more.

Key Features

* High-Resolution 4/3 Sensor: Captures true digital film quality at 4096 x 2160 resolution with reduced crop factor for a wider field of view.

* 13 Stops of Dynamic Range: Retains incredible detail in both shadows and highlights, giving you maximum flexibility in post-production.

* Dual Native ISO: Shoot confidently in low light with ISO support up to 25,600.

* High Frame Rates: Record up to 60 fps in 4K and up to a massive 120 fps in windowed HD.

* Blackmagic RAW Support: Choose between constant bit-rate (3:1 to 12:1) or constant quality (Q0/Q5) for visually lossless, non-destructive files.

* Active MFT Mount: Use your existing micro four-thirds lenses or easily adapt to PL, C, or EF mounts.

* Versatile Recording Media: Record directly to standard SD, fast UHS-II, or CFast 2.0 cards.

* USB-C Expansion Port: Record directly to external SSDs or flash disks for significantly extended shooting times.

* 5-Inch Touchscreen: A super-bright display with the advanced Blackmagic OS for intuitive framing, focusing, and menu navigation.

* Professional Audio: Features four built-in low-noise microphones and a mini XLR input with 48V phantom power.

Benefits

* Hollywood Quality on a Budget: Seamlessly mix footage with high-end cinema cameras thanks to advanced colour science and 12-bit RAW capabilities.

* Travel-Ready Durability: The carbon fibre-reinforced composite body ensures your rig stays lightweight without sacrificing ruggedness on location.

* Streamlined Workflow: The included DaVinci Resolve Studio software gives you a complete, lossless pipeline from native editing to colour correction and audio post.

* No Proprietary Media Required: Save money by using off-the-shelf SD cards, CFast 2.0 media, or standard external SSDs.

* All-Day Power Flexibility: Power the camera via standard LP-E6 batteries, the locking DC power connector, or charge on the go via USB-C.

Specifications

* Sensor Size: Full-size 4/3 (Micro Four Thirds)

* Resolution: 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)

* Dynamic Range: 13 stops

* Native ISO: Dual native ISO up to 25,600

* Maximum Frame Rates: 60 fps in 4K, 120 fps in windowed HD

* Lens Mount: Active MFT (Micro Four Thirds)

* Screen: 5-inch bright touchscreen

* Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW (up to 12:1 compression)

* Media Slots: SD/UHS-II, CFast 2.0

* Expansion Port: 1 x High-speed USB-C

* Audio Inputs: 1 x mini XLR (with 48V phantom power), 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack

* Video Output: 1 x Full-size HDMI (with HDR and clean 10-bit output)

* Power Options: Removable LP-E6 battery, locking DC power, USB-C charging

FAQs

1. What lenses can I use with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?

The camera features an active MFT (Micro Four Thirds) mount, allowing you to use native MFT lenses. Because of the short flange focal distance, you can also easily use adapters for PL, C, EF, and other lens types.

2. Does it come with video editing software?

Yes, it includes a full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio, providing industry-standard tools for editing, colour correction, visual effects, and audio post-production.

3. How does the USB-C Expansion Port work for recording?

The high-speed USB-C port allows you to plug in an external SSD or flash drive and record directly to it. This is ideal for capturing large 12-bit Blackmagic RAW files or high frame rate 4K footage without running out of space.

4. Can I shoot in low light with this camera?

Absolutely. The camera features a dual native ISO up to 25,600, ensuring excellent low-light performance with minimal noise.

5. What kind of batteries does the BMPCC 4K use?

It uses standard, removable LP-E6 type batteries. You can also power it continuously via the locking DC connector or charge it using a portable battery pack connected to the USB-C port.

How to Use

* Independent Filmmaking: Rig the camera with a cage, attach an external SSD via the USB-C port, and shoot in Blackmagic RAW 3:1 for maximum grading flexibility in DaVinci Resolve.

* Travel & Vlogging: Keep your setup light by using a native MFT zoom lens and recording directly to affordable SD UHS-II cards. Rely on the built-in 5-inch touchscreen to monitor your framing and apply 3D LUTs on the fly.

* Corporate & Event Video: Utilise the mini XLR input to connect professional lapel or boom microphones directly to the camera, capturing high-fidelity audio without needing a separate external recorder. Ensure continuous power by connecting the locking DC adapter during long interviews.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is a professional, highly portable digital film camera designed for creators and filmmakers. Featuring a 4/3 sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, dual native ISO, and Blackmagic RAW recording, it delivers exceptional cinematic image quality. With its versatile MFT mount, direct USB-C external recording, and included DaVinci Resolve Studio software, it provides a complete, high-end production workflow in a lightweight, travel-ready body.