What sets the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K apart is its revolutionary handheld design that combines advanced digital film technology with portability. This compact yet powerful camera is equipped with a 4/3 size sensor, offering 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25, 600. This ensures stunning HDR images and exceptional low light performance, making it a versatile choice for various shooting conditions. The camera's external controls provide quick access to essential functions, while the large 5-inch touchscreen simplifies framing shots, focusing, and altering camera settings.
With its capability to record images onto standard SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 cards in RAW and ProRes at up to 120 frames per second, this camera is a game-changer in the world of digital film. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is not just about superior image quality; it also excels in audio recording. It features built-in microphones, a mini XLR input, and a 3.5 mm mic input, ensuring high-quality audio capture to complement your visuals. Designed to be portable and expandable, this camera boasts a carbon fiber reinforced composite body, making it both durable and lightweight.
It also offers numerous mounting points, Bluetooth control, and a high-speed USB-C Expansion Port for direct external recording, enhancing its flexibility and convenience. The camera's full-size 4/3 sensor delivers 4096 x 2160 resolution, providing digital film quality that rivals professional cameras costing significantly more. It also supports the MFT (Micro Four Thirds) lens mount, allowing you to use a wide range of professional lenses. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is designed to cater to various recording needs, supporting standard SD cards, UHS-II cards, and CFast 2.0 media.
It also allows for direct recording to an external SSD or flash disk via the built-in USB-C Expansion Port, ensuring longer recording times. Equipped with the same Blackmagic OS as URSA Mini, this camera offers advanced features typically found on larger cameras. Its modern touchscreen interface uses simple tap and swipe gestures to adjust settings, add metadata, and view recording status. The Blackmagic OS also provides control of advanced camera features including 3D LUTs for both recording and monitoring, HDR output via HDMI, metadata entry, custom presets, extended video format, Bluetooth remote control, external timecode from the audio input, RAW recording, and more.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is a comprehensive solution for filmmakers, videographers, and content creators seeking to capture high-quality 4K video footage with ease and efficiency.