This Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera review was a fun one, but let me tell you, this camera was a tough one… A big part of me loves this little camera, but the other wants nothing to do with it. It is a case of so close yet so far away. To see what I’m talking about, watch my full review below.
Full BMPCC Review
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Product Highlights
- Super 16mm Sized Image Sensor
- Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
- 13 Stops of Dynamic Range
- Records Full HD 1920×1080 CinemaDNG RAW (not yet!)
- Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 220 Mbps
- 3.5″ LCD Display with 800×480 Resolution
- Uses SDXC and SDHC Memory Cards
- HDMI, LANC, 3.5mm Audio Input and Output
Things I liked
- Cost: $995
- Features: Focus Assist + Zebras
- Image quality
- ProRes
- RAW (eventually)
- Dynamic range
- Blackmagic stickin it to the man
Things I didn’t like
- Battery Life
- No in-camera formatting
- Can’t delete files
- No “remaining time” warning
- Limited WB settings
- Poor Screen viewing
- No touch/poor v1.0 interface
What are your thoughts on the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera? Will you be picking one up?