Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k Pro Review

With the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Blackmagic Design builds on its prior success with the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K by introducing an even more feature-rich, portable Super35 camera to its cine-style line.

The 6K Pro adds a number of significant new features, such as a 5K sensor, along with all the recording features, sensor, dynamic range, buttons, and ports of its predecessor. “With a Pro EVF option, built-in clear/2/4/6-stop ND filters, dual mini-XLR inputs, a precise timecode clock, an NP-F570 L-series battery slot, and updated Gen 5 color science, the tilting HDR capacitive touchscreen LCD has 1500 cd/m2 brightness.

The 6K Pro has a similar physical factor to the 6L but captures video at the same resolutions of up to 50 frames per second (6144 x 3456), and it keeps the useful active Canon EF mount, allowing users to use the wide variety of EF/EF-S mount lenses that are readily accessible. When utilizing compatible lenses, the EF mount provides iris, autofocus, and zoom using the electrical connection.

By cropping a second image from one frame, scaling to 8K, or just recording rich, detailed footage with your preferred EF/EF-S-mount lens, the 6K Pro can turn one frame into two. Intercutting 6K Pro, 6K, and BMPCC 4K footage is simply because of the upgraded Gen 5 internal color processing.

Key Specs

• 5″ tilting HDR capacitive touchscreen LCD with 1500 cd/m² brightness
• IR ND filters with built-in clear/2/4/6-stop filters
• a pair of mini-XLR inputs
• With compatible lenses, an electronic lens connection with iris, autofocus, and zoom control is available.
• incredibly precise timecode clock
• Slot for NP-F570 L-series batteries
• Gen 5 color science updated
• Pro EVF and battery grip options
• Features
• Canon EF Lens Mount Active
• Select from a variety of Canon EF/EF-S mount lenses, and compatible lenses will be added immediately to lens information.
• Dual Native ISO on a Super35 Image Sensor
• The 6K Pro camera produces rich images at resolutions up to 6144 x 3456 at a rate of up to 50 frames per second using a Super35-size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, and a dual native ISO up to 25,600.
• Options for Blackmagic Raw and ProRes
• Depending on the requirements of your project, capture in Blackmagic Raw or ProRes 422 formats.
• Shooting Resolutions of Up to 6K
• There are numerous resolutions available, including 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI), 1920 x 1080 (HD), 6144 x 3456 (6K), 6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1), 5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9), and more.
• Options for Versatile Media Capture
• To record internally, use the CFast 2.0 or SD/UHS-II card ports, or use the USB Type-C output to record longer clips to an external SSD.
• Included: DaVinci Resolve Studio License
• DaVinci Resolve is compatible with the 6K Pro, which also comes with a Resolve Studio activation key.

In order to record lengthier clips to an external SSD, use the inbuilt CFast 2.0 and SD/UHS-II card ports. You may also output via the full-size HDMI connector to an optional ATEM Mini switcher for live streaming.

The 6K Pro supports Blackmagic Raw sensor capture and comes with a DaVinci Resolve Studio license. Editing is made simpler to fit any project by using the Raw format and the sensor’s metadata with DaVinci Resolve.

The 6K model’s familiar controls and menu structure, as well as features like ISO support up to 25,600, 13 stops of dynamic range, and 1920 x 1080 HDR display output, are carried over into the little 6K Pro.

Two tiny XLR inputs with phantom +48V power, a 3.5mm stereo input, a mono speaker, a headphone output, and an integrated stereo microphone system are now included in the professional audio support.

Updated 6K Pro features

• 5″ tilting HDR capacitive touchscreen LCD with 1500 cd/m² brightness
• IR ND filters with built-in clear/2/4/6-stop filters
• a pair of mini-XLR inputs
• With compatible lenses, an electronic lens connection with iris, autofocus, and zoom control is available.
• incredibly precise timecode clock
• Slot for NP-F570 L-series batteries
• Gen 5 color science updated
• Pro EVF and battery grip options

Support for lens information, 3D LUT application for monitoring and recording, up to 21.2MP still image capture, and a multifunction grip that enables one-handed operation are further professional features.

By connecting an external timecode generator to the internal timecode generator of the 6K Pro, you may sync many cameras for a concert, event, or other multicamera takes (accessed via the 3.5mm audio port). Utilize Resolve to automatically sync your multicamera photos in posts to save time.

The 6K Pro also includes a 30W power supply that allows for simultaneous battery charging, an MP-F570 battery, a lens port cap, and a camera strap in addition to the DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key. The BMPCC Pro EVF and BMPCC Pro Battery Grip are optional extras made especially for the 6K Pro and are sold separately.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k Pro Specifications

Lens Mount	Canon EF
Lens Communication	Yes, with Autofocus Support
Sensor Resolution	Effective: 21.2 Megapixel (6144 x 3456)
Sensor Type	23.1 x 12.99 mm (Super35) CMOS
Image Stabilization	None
Built-In ND Filter	Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Internal Filter Holder	No
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Shutter Type	Electronic Rolling Shutter
ISO Sensitivity	100 to 25,600
Shutter Angle	5 to 360°
Advertised Dynamic Range	13 Stops
Raw Recording	Raw 6144 x 3456 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50 fps [49 to 483 MB/s] 6144 x 2560 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/60 fps [37 to 359 MB/s] 5744 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/60 fps [40 to 395 MB/s] 4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [28 to 163 MB/s] 3728 x 3104 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [36 to 265 MB/s] 2868 x 1512 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [14 to 101 MB/s]
Recording Modes	ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy/ProRes 422LT DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) up to 119.88p
Sensor Crop While Recording	6K (6144 x 2560) in 2.4:1 When Recording in Raw 5744 x 3024 When Recording in Raw 4K (4096 x 2160) When Recording in Raw 3728 x 3104 When Recording in Raw 2868 x 1512 When Recording in Raw
Variable Frame Rates	6K: Up to 60 fps 1080p: Up to 119.88 fps
Recording Limit	Unlimited
Built-In Microphone Type	Stereo
Raw Output	USB: 6144 x 3456 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50 fps  6144 x 2560 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/60 fps  5744 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/60 fps
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
IP Streaming	Yes

Image File Format

DNG

Media/Memory Card Slot	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: CFast
Video I/O	1 x HDMI Output
Audio I/O	2 x Mini XLR Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line Input 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O	1 x Weipu SF610/S2 (12 to 20 VDC) Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Control/Video Output 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm (Timecode) Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
Wireless	Bluetooth Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	None

Size	5″
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Type	Optional, Not Included

Focus Type

Auto and Manual Focus

Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 90%

Battery Type	Sony L-Series
Tripod Mounting Thread	2 x 1/4″-20 Female
Accessory Mount	1 x 1/4″-20 Female
Material of Construction	Carbon Fiber
Dimensions (W x H x D)	7.08 x 4.41 x 4.84″ / 179.83 x 112.01 x 122.94 mm
Weight	2.73 lb / 1.24 kg

Package Weight	4.61 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10.5 x 7.8 x 7.1″

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