Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro comes with a Super 35 sensor, includes additional professional features such as internal neutral density filters for 2, 4, and 6 f-stops, and a 1500 nits bright, adjustable, and tilting HDR LCD perfect for use in bright sunlight. In addition, this model is equipped with two mini-XLR audio jacks and a larger NP-F570-like battery. It has a dynamic range of 13 stops and dual-native ISO technology up to a sensor sensitivity of ISO 25,600 for HDR images.

Moreover, it brings superior low-light performance. External controls provide quick access to key functions, while the 5-inch touchscreen makes cadrage, accurate focusing and changing camera settings a breeze. Features include in-camera SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 recorders for recording in Blackmagic RAW or ProRes, and a USB-C expansion port for recording to external storage. Furthermore, the camera offers an EF lens mount, built-in microphones, an XLR jack, a full-size HDMI port, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth, and more.

Shooting resolutions

6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps,

6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps,

5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9) up to 60 fps,

4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps,

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps,

3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps,

2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps,

1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps

Connections

Video outputs: 1 HDMI connector for up to 1080p/60

Analog audio inputs: 2 analog XLR mini jacks, switchable between phantom-powered mic operation and line-level up to +14 dBu. 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack. Can also be used as timecode input

Analog audio outputs: 1x 3.5mm headphone jack

Computer interface: USB Type C for recording to external hard drives, PTP camera control and software updates

Frame rates

Maximum sensor frame rate depends on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates 23.98; 24; 25; 29.97; 30; 50; 59.94 and 60 fps are supported. Off-speed frame rates are supported up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1, 120 fps in 2.8K 17:9 and 1080HD

Iris control

Aperture wheel and touchscreen slider for manual adjustments to the aperture of electronically controllable lenses. Aperture button for instant automatic aperture adjustments of compatible lenses

Screen dimensions

5 inch with 1920 x 1080 resolution

Screen type

LCD with capacitive touchscreen

Metadata support

Automatic lens data transfer of electronic EF lenses. Automatic storage of camera settings and film table data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. 3D LUT embeddable in Blackmagic RAW file metadata

Controls

Touchscreen menus on 5-inch screen. 1 on/off button, 1 record button, 1 freeze button, 1 scroll wheel with push function built into handle, 1 ISO button, 1 white balance button, 1 shutter button, 3 software-configurable function buttons, 1 HFR button for high frame rates, 1 Zoombutton, 1 menu button, 1 playback button, 1 focus button, and 1 IRIS button

Recording formats

Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0 and Q5 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5744 x 3024, 3728 x 3104 and 2868 x 1512 with film, extended video or video dynamic range, or metadata embedded custom 3D LUT ProRes 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, video or extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT