Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Reviews & Ratings

With a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount, dual native ISO and a hardware/software combination you would expect to see in a £2,000+ movie camera, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K looks versatile and capable. When you consider its asking price of £1,134/$1,300 – significantly less than the Panasonic GH5S – for video, it makes a lot of sense.

We’ve seldom reviewed a product that has so many positives, from value for money right through to features. In turn, while the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is definitely not perfect, with stunning 4K capture and a comprehensive array of connections, its pros heavily outweigh its cons.

The much-anticipated successor to Blackmagic’s original Pocket Cinema Camera was well worth the wait. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is around the same size as a mirrorless camera, but has vastly superior video quality. It’s the cheapest and smallest camera, by far, that can record uncompressed RAW DCI 4K video, giving filmmakers more options when shooting and editing. With no in-body stabilization and continuous autofocus, however, it’s not ideal for photographers who dabble in video. At $1,300, though, it will go to the top of any serious videographer’s list.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is a revolutionary product, one that has again lowered the bar for entry into professional video production. It will find a warm welcome in independent productions, student films, and documentaries. Indie filmmakers can actually afford to buy it, rather than having to rent a camera; students will benefit from its professional workflow, simple to learn interface, and low cost; documentarians will appreciate its small size and ease of use, which makes getting set up on location a breeze.

A superb pro-level filmmaker’s camera at a manageable size and a great price

It might be a bit of a niche product and one that’s rather basic in some respects, but the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is also revolutionary.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is a camera with true crossover appeal. Professionals will appreciate its dynamic range and audio options, as well as the ability to record directly to an external hard drive. It can proudly serve as a secondary camera on shoots and is compatible with a wide range of Micro Four Thirds lenses.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K Camera is an excellent package that offers a lot of bang for your buck whether you’re a seasoned professional, an enthusiast or a beginner who want to learn more and achieve amazing results.

You have to work to get the best from the BMPCC 4K but the results are worth the effort.

Superb all round performance, at a steal of a price. Look no further than the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K for all your professional video needs. Its internal 4K 60p RAW and ProRes capabilities at this $1295 price point, makes it a no brainer for anyone in the studio, broadcast and Youtube sections.