Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with DaVinci Resolve Studio

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: Professional 6K Cinematic Power

The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, paired with DaVinci Resolve Studio, is a powerful tool for filmmakers. It features a 6K Super 35 HDR sensor, giving you 13 stops of dynamic range. This camera also handles low-light situations well, thanks to its dual native ISO that goes up to 25,600. With built-in ND filters and dual XLR inputs for pro-level audio, you have lots of creative options. It’s compatible with Canon EF lenses, making it versatile for different types of productions.

DaVinci Resolve Studio is included, providing a complete solution for editing and post-production, which streamlines the entire process. Compact, but with many features, this camera works great for handheld or gimbal use and doesn't sacrifice quality for convenience.

More Details:

• Capture Moments like a Pro - The Blackmagic 6K Pro excels with its standout features: 6K resolution, motorized ND filters, adjustable 5" touchscreen, Bluetooth control, versatile media options, USB-C recording, and bundled Davinci Resolve Studio License!
• Large LCD Touchscreen Display - Buttons slow you down. The Blackmagic 6K Pro's 5-inch touchscreen offers quick, intuitive navigation. Access HUD, camera settings, and customization with ease.
• Get that Perfect Shot in HD - The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera boasts 13 stops of dynamic range and remarkable 6K resolution, capturing perfect shots with superior detail. It offers a Canon EF mount, removable battery door, 4 shockproof microphones, and a built-in speaker for an unparalleled filmmaking experience.
• Light in Weight, Heavy in Performance - Crafted from a sturdy carbon fiber polycarbonate composite, the Black Magic Pocket cam 6k offers comfort with a secure grip for extended shooting sessions. Its lightweight and durable design can handle accidental drops and impacts, ideal for on-the-go shooting.
• All the Buttons You Need Right at your Fingertips - The innovative Black Magic Pocket Cinema camera offers an ergonomic design, placing recording, ISO, WB, and shutter controls within easy reach. The scroll wheel for swift iris adjustments is conveniently located under your index finger.
• Make Post Production Easier - Blackmagic Camera uses open file formats, saving time on transcoding. They're compatible with all post-production software, including DaVinci Resolve Studio, eliminating export hassles for photographers and video editors.
• Perfect for Event Videography - The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro excels at high-resolution shooting and 12-bit RAW capture for live events like concerts, weddings, and sports. Its compact size offers mobility, and built-in ND filters manage exposure in shifting light.
• 6K Super 35 sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range: This sensor captures stunning images with incredible detail and clarity, even in low-light conditions.
• This camera uses an EF lens mount, which means it can work with a broad selection of lenses, including top-notch cinema lenses.
• It comes with built-in ND filters. These filters enable you to manage the light entering the sensor, providing greater creative freedom for your photos.
• SuperSpeed USB-C for fast file transfer and power: This makes it easy to transfer your footage to a computer or to power the camera from an external battery.

Applications:

• Feature Films and Documentaries: Capture high-resolution, cinematic-quality footage with stunning dynamic range, perfect for long-form productions.
• Commercials and Advertising: Deliver sharp, professional visuals that stand out in broadcast-quality video, ideal for advertising campaigns.
• Music Videos: Create visually striking music videos with advanced color grading and high frame rate options for dynamic effects.
• Independent Filmmaking: Perfect for indie filmmakers who need a compact, powerful camera that offers both high-quality video and audio in one package.
• Run-and-Gun Filmmaking: Lightweight and compact, ideal for handheld shooting or using with a gimbal for fast-paced or on-the-go shoots.
• Event Videography: Excellent for weddings, live events, and concerts where mobility and professional image quality are crucial.
• Corporate Videos and Interviews: Capture high-quality interviews and corporate films with built-in professional audio inputs and flexible lens choices.
• YouTube and Online Content Creation: Elevate online content with broadcast-level video quality, perfect for creators looking to stand out.
• Travel and Nature Documentaries: The compact design and versatile lens compatibility make it ideal for on-location shoots in various environments.

Discover the Essential Features of the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with DaVinci Resolve Studio

• Use Pocket Cinema Camera as a Live Studio Camera 
• Super35 HDR Sensor with Gen 5 color science
  
• Compatible with Cinema and Photographic Lenses Including Canon EF Lens Mount
  
• Built-in ND Filters
• Use Standard SD Cards, UHS-II, or CFast 2.0 Media
  
• Blackmagic RAW and ProRes Options
• Large 5" tilting HDR  LCD Touchscreen
• Optional Viewfinder for Professional Shooting 
• 4 Built-in Microphones and Professional Audio Inputs
  
• USB-C for Recording Direct to External Media Disks
  
• Built-In Timecode Generator - Get Fast Multi-Camera Shoots in Perfect Sync!
• Shoot Still Frames up to 21.2 Megapixels
• Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio 
• Lightweight Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate Composite

Delve into the Detailed Specifications of the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with DaVinci Resolve Studio

Camera 

• Effective Sensor Size - 23.10mm x 12.99mm (Super 35)
• Lens Mount - Active EF mount
• Lens Control Iris, focus, and zoom on supported lenses
• Dynamic Range - 13 Stops
• Dual Native - ISO 400 and 3200
• Shotting 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
• 2880 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps
• 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps
• Frame Rates - Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps are supported. Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1, 120 fps in 2.8K 17:9, and 1080HD.
• Built-in ND Filters - Four position ND filter with clear, 2‑stop, 4‑stop, and 6‑stop IR ND filters.
• Focus - Autofocus is 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 settings on compatible lenses.
• Screen Dimensions - 5” 1920 x 1080
• Screen Brightness - 1500nits
• Screen Type - LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Metadata Support - Automatically populated lens data from electronic EF lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take, and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in the metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.
• Controls - Touchscreen menus on a 5-inch screen. 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, 2 x ND filter button, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x IRIS Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button and 1 x Playback Button.
• Timecode Clock - Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.

Connections

• Total Video Inputs - None
• Total Video Outputs - 1 x HDMI up to 1080p60
• Analog Audio Inputs - 2 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu),1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input, and all audio inputs 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

Audio 

• Microphone - Integrated stereo microphone
• Built-in Speaker - 1 x mono speaker

Standards

• 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

• 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

Supported Codecs

• 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 Q1
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5
• ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime
• ProRes 422 QuickTime
• ProRes 422 LT QuickTime
• ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime

Control

• External Control
• Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.
• 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 when used with a compatible ATEM and ATEM Software Control.

Color Corrector

• DaVinci YRGB

Storage

• Storage Type - 1 x CFast 2.0, 1 x SD UHS-II card, and 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 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5744 x 3024, 4096 x 2160, 3728 x 3104 and 2880 x 1512 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in the 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 in Blackmagic RAW and ProRes.

Storage Rates

Storage rates are based on 30 frames per second.

• 6144 x 3456 (6K)
• Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 323 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 194 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 121 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 81 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 242 to 483 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 162 to 387 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 108 to 277 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 65 to 162 MB/s
• 6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1)
• Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 240 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 144 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 90 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 60 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 180 to 359 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 120 to 287 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 80 to 205 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 49 to 120 MB/s
  
• 5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9)
• Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 264 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 159 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 100 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 67 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 198 to 396 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 133 to 317 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 89 to 227 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 133 MB/s
• 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)
• Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 136 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 82 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 51 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 35 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 102 to 203 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 68 to 163 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 46 to 116 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 28 to 68 MB/s
• Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 117.88 MB/s
• Apple ProRes 422 - 78.63 MB/s
• Apple ProRes 422 LT - 54.63 MB/s
• Apple ProRes Proxy - 24.25 MB/s
• 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)
• Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
• Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
• Apple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/s
• Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
• 3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic)
• Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 177 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 106 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 67 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 45 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 133 to 265 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 89 to 212 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 60 to 152 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 36 to 89 MB/s
• 2880 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9)
• Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 67 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 41 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 26 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 17 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 51 to 101 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 34 to 81 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 23 to 58 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 14 to 34 MB/s
• 1920 x 1080
• Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s
• Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
• Apple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/s
• Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s

Software

• Software Included:
• Blackmagic OS
• DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key
• Blackmagic Camera Setup
• Blackmagic RAW Player
• Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin
• Blackmagic RAW SDK
• Blackmagic RAW Speed Test

Operating Systems

• Mac icon Mac 10.15 Catalina
• Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later
• Windows Icon Windows 10 and 11

Power Requirements

• Power Supply - 1 x External 12V power supply
• External Power Input - 1 x 2‑pin locking connector
• Battery Type - NP-F570
• Battery Life - Approximately 60 minutes (recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFast 2.0 with screen brightness at 50%)
• Power - 12V-20V

Accessories

• Optional Accessories
• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF
• Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip

Environmental Specifications

• 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 in the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with DaVinci Resolve Studio

• Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro (Canon EF)
• Lens Port Cap
• Camera Strap
• Power Supply with International Adapters (30W)
• L-Series NP-F570 Battery
• DaVinci Resolve Studio Activation Key
• Limited Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with DaVinci Resolve Studio

Is the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K (BMPCC 6K Pro) pro-full-frame? 

BMPCC 6K Pro utilizes a Super 35-mm sensor which has been one of the most popular sensor formats for filmmakers for decades. While it's technically smaller than full-frame sensors, it's comparable to the APS-C sensors you'll find in many photography cameras (though it's a bit wider).

Does the Pocket 6K Pro have autofocus?

Yes, the new BMPCC 6K also comes with improved autofocus

Can BMPCC 6K Pro shoot 4K?

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k Pro can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD up to DCI 4K and even 6K. You can shoot stills at 21.2 megapixels on the 6K models and 8.8 megapixels on the 4K model.

Does Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro take photos?

In addition to shooting cinematic quality digital film images, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features a still photo button so you can also use it as a 21.2-megapixel still camera.

Is BMPCC 6K Pro mirrorless?

The BMPCC6K looks like a mirrorless hybrid. Yes, it's true, it lacks the mirror found on DSLRs. But it's really a unique digital cinema camera that's in a category all its own.