Blackmagic Design brought some new ideas to the cinema world in 2012 with their Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera. Since then, Blackmagic has announced several other cameras geared toward budget filmmakers.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera $995
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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
- Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 220 Mbps
- Portable Design (5″ Long and 12.5 oz)
- 3.5″ LCD Display with 800×480 Resolution
- Uses SDXC and SDHC Memory Cards
- EN-EL20 Compatible Rechargeable Battery
- HDMI, LANC, 3.5mm Audio Input and Output
Blackmagic MFT Cinema Camera $1995
Product Highlights
- 2.5K Image Sensor
- 12-bit RAW, ProRes and DNxHD Formats
- 13 Stops of Dynamic Range
- 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30p Frame Rates
- MFT or CanonLens Mount
- LCD Touchscreen with Metadata Entry
- SDI Video Output and Thunderbolt Port
- Mic/Line Audio Inputs
- Records to Removable SSD Drives
Blackmagic EF Mount Cinema Camera $1995
Product Highlights
- 2.5K Image Sensor
- 12-bit RAW, ProRes and DNxHD Formats
- 13 Stops of Dynamic Range
- 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30p Frame Rates
- MFT or CanonLens Mount
- LCD Touchscreen with Metadata Entry
- SDI Video Output and Thunderbolt Port
- Mic/Line Audio Inputs
- Records to Removable SSD Drives
Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K $2995
Product Highlights
- 4K Super 35mm Sensor with Global Shutter
- Canon EF Compatible Lens Mount
- Records 4K (3840×2160) & HD (1920×1080)
- Compressed CinemaDNG RAW
- Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
- Built-in SSD Recorder
- 12 Stops of Dynamic Range
- 6G-SDI Output for Ultra HD via One Cable
- 5″ Touchscreen LCD (800×480 Resolution)
- Includes DaVinci Resolve and UltraScope