Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema 4K Digital Film Camera
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The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K offers stunning 4K resolution, 13 stops of dynamic range, dual native ISO, and extensive lens compatibility with its MFT mount. Record in Blackmagic RAW and ProRes formats, with USB-C external storage and high-frame-rate options. Ideal for filmmakers needing portability and pro-level features.The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K combines superior image quality with a compact, highly portable form factor, ideal for professional filmmakers and content creators. Equipped with a 4/3-sized sensor (18.96mm x 10mm), the camera offers 13 stops of dynamic range for rich detail and true-to-life colors in both bright and dark areas. Dual native ISO technology ensures exceptional low-light performance, with sensitivity settings of 400 and 3200, providing pristine images even in challenging lighting conditions.
Key features include versatile shooting resolutions, supporting 4K DCI (4096 x 2160) at up to 60 fps, Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) up to 60 fps, and high-frame-rate modes like 120 fps in 2.6K 16:9 and HD. The camera supports Blackmagic RAW and ProRes recording formats with a range of compression options, allowing users to balance storage efficiency with high-quality output. For extended recording capabilities, the USB-C expansion port enables external media storage, while the SD/UHS-II and CFast 2.0 slots offer built-in internal recording.
The 5-inch capacitive touchscreen provides a high-resolution, intuitive interface for framing shots, adjusting settings, and accessing camera functions on the go. The camera features a versatile Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount, allowing compatibility with a wide array of lenses for both manual and auto-focus adjustments, making it perfect for diverse shooting environments.
Audio flexibility is offered through integrated stereo microphones, mini XLR inputs for pro-level audio equipment, and a 3.5mm headphone output for monitoring. The camera also provides HDMI video output for external monitoring, and built-in Bluetooth connectivity offers additional control options via mobile devices. DaVinci Resolve Studio, included with the camera, gives users robust post-production tools for color grading and editing, ensuring a professional finish to every shot.
Features:
- Sensor: 4/3 size (18.96mm x 10mm)
- Dynamic Range: 13 stops
- Dual Native ISO: 400 & 3200
- Lens Mount: MFT (Micro Four Thirds)
- Frame Rates: 60 fps in 4K DCI, 120 fps in HD/2.6K
- Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
- Storage: CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, USB-C external
- Screen: 5” LCD touchscreen, 1920 x 1080
- Audio Inputs: 1 x mini XLR, 1 x 3.5mm Stereo
- Connectivity: HDMI, USB-C, Bluetooth
- Battery: Canon LP-E6, 60 minutes
- Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio
Applications:
- Video Production: 4K filming, low-light performance
- Broadcast: External audio/video control
- Live Events: Portability and quick setup
- Cinematography: Professional grade, cinematic output
- Post-Production: Color grading with DaVinci Resolve
- Content Creation: Vlogging, filmmaking, and documentaries
| 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) up to 60 fps 4096 x 1720 (4K 2.4:1) up to 75 fps 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps 2880 x 2160 (2.8K anamorphic) up to 80 fps 2688 x 1512 (2.6K 16:9) up to 120 fps 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps |
| Frame Rates | Project frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps |
| 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 on compatible lenses |
| Screen Dimensions | 5” 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen Type | LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Metadata Support | Automatically populated lens data from electronic MFT lenses. Records camera settings, motion sensor data, project details, scene number, take, and notes. 3D LUTs in metadata for Blackmagic RAW files. |
| Controls | 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 IRIS Button, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Playback Button |
| Total Video Inputs | None |
| Total Video Outputs | 1 x HDMI up to 1080p60 |
| 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, PTP camera control and software updates |
| Microphone | Integrated stereo microphone |
| Built in Speaker | 1 x mono speaker |
| 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 | 4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI |
| 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 media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems |
| 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 |
| External Control | iPad control, Bluetooth control, USB PTP camera control. External control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses, color corrector, tally and internal record start and stop with ATEM and ATEM Software Control |
| Color Corrector | DaVinci YRGB |
| Storage Type | 1 x CFast 2.0, 1 x SD UHS-II card, 1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media. |
| Recording Formats | Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 4096 x 2160, 4096 x 1720, 3840 x 2160, 2880 x 2160, 2688 x 1512, and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata. ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT. Supports recording optional portrait mode metadata for all resolutions. |
| Storage Rates | 4096 x 2160 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 136 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 82 MB/s, ProRes 422 HQ - 117.88 MB/s 4096 x 1720 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 108 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 65 MB/s, ProRes 422 HQ - 81.88 MB/s 3840 x 2160 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s, ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s 2880 x 2160 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 96 MB/s, ProRes 422 HQ - 72.63 MB/s 2688 x 1512 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 63 MB/s, ProRes 422 HQ - 47.35 MB/s 1920 x 1080 Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 33 MB/s, ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s |
| Software Included | Blackmagic OS |
| Operating Systems | Mac: macOS 13.0 Ventura, macOS 14.0 Sonoma or later. Windows: Windows 10 and 11 |
| 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 external USB-C device) |
| Power | 12V-20V |
| Optional Accessories | Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery |
| 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 |
| What's Included | Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Lens turret dust cap 30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters LP-E6 battery Welcome wallet with QR code for software download Welcome card DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key |