The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K redefines what's possible in a compact cinema camera. Engineered for filmmakers and video professionals, this camera combines high-end features and cutting-edge technology to produce exceptional cinematic quality in Ultra HD 4K. Equipped with a 4/3 size sensor, dual native ISO, and a maximum 4096 x 2160 resolution, it captures rich, detailed imagery with remarkable clarity and dynamic range. Whether you're shooting a feature film, a documentary, or a commercial, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is designed to elevate your production value.
Key Features
- 4K DCI Resolution and 13 Stops of Dynamic Range
With 4096 x 2160 resolution, this camera delivers true cinematic quality, while 13 stops of dynamic range capture detail in both highlights and shadows, ensuring stunning imagery in every frame. - Dual Native ISO Up to 25,600
The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K features dual native ISO with a maximum ISO of 25,600, enabling low-light shooting without sacrificing image quality. This capability is perfect for scenes where lighting is limited, ensuring clear, noise-free footage. - 5-Inch HDR Touchscreen Display
The built-in 5-inch touchscreen makes framing and focusing easy. With HDR capability, you get accurate colors and exposure previews, allowing you to make real-time adjustments on set. - Professional Connections Including Full-Size HDMI
Designed for flexibility, the camera includes a full-size HDMI, mini XLR input with 48-volt phantom power, and USB-C expansion port. These connections provide robust support for external monitors, audio recorders, and storage, making the camera adaptable to any production environment. - Supports ProRes and Blackmagic RAW Formats
The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports both ProRes and Blackmagic RAW, offering high-quality file formats for maximum flexibility in post-production. These formats ensure you retain full color and detail control, making it easy to match other footage and deliver a professional-grade result. - Lightweight Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate Body
Despite its advanced capabilities, this camera is lightweight and portable thanks to its durable carbon fiber polycarbonate construction, allowing it to withstand rugged use while remaining easy to transport.
Why Choose the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is designed for those who want the professional performance of a cinema camera in a compact, portable body. With its powerful 4K DCI resolution, dual native ISO, and professional connectivity options, it's perfect for filmmakers who need a versatile tool that performs in any environment. Whether you're capturing an interview, a scene, or an action shot, this camera delivers the professional-grade quality required to bring your creative vision to life.
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: CINECAMPOCHDMFT4KEAN: 9338716005387
- In The Box -
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
- Lens turret dust cap
- 30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
- LP-E6 Battery
- SD card with software and manual
- Welcome card
- DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key
- Product Specifications -
Camera Features
- Effective Sensor Size
18.96mm x 10mm (Four Thirds) - Lens Mount
Active MFT mount. - Lens Control
Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses. - Dynamic Range
13 Stops. - Dual Native ISO
400 and 3200 - 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 fps in HD windowed.
- Focus
Auto focus available using compatible lenses. - Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses. - Screen Dimensions
5" 1920 x 1080. - Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen. - 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 special notes. - 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 IRIS Button.
Connections
- Total Video Inputs
None. - Total Video Outputs
1 x HDMI Type A - 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 Timecode input.
- Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack. - Computer Interface
USB Type-C for external drive recording and software updates.
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 1 expansion port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes Recording. - Media Format
Can format cards to ExFAT (Windows and Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
Supported 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 Proxy QuickTime
Storage Features
- Storage Type
- 1 x CFast 2.0.
- 1 x SD UHS-II card.
- 1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media
- Storage Rates
Storage rates based on 30 frames per second. - 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
- Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW Q0, Q5, 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1 at 4096 x 2160, 3R0 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range. ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.
Software
- Software Included
- Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Operating System.
- DaVinci Resolve Studio on SD Card.
- Blackmagic Camera Setup.
Operating Systems
- Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later.
- Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
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 device connected) - Power
12V-20V
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions
7in x 3.8in x 3.4in - Weight
1.59lb
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature
0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F) - Storage Temperature
-20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F) - Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
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