Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Professional cinema quality in a compact body
Key Features
Camera Capabilities
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The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
| Control / Button / Dial | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter-release Button | ✗ Not Present | Dedicated record button used instead |
| Mode Dial | ✗ Not Present | Menu-based selection |
| +/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button | ✓ Present | |
| Dedicated ISO Button | ✓ Present | |
| Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring | ~ Limited | Iris button/dial |
| Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial | ~ Limited | Shutter angle control |
| AF-ON Button | ✓ Present | |
| Main Command Dial | ✓ Present | |
| Sub-Command Dial | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (Fn) Buttons | ✓ Present | |
| Joystick / Multi-selector | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp | ✗ Not Present | |
| Monitor Mode Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Video Record Button | ✓ Present | |
| Drive Mode Control | ✗ Not Present |
How-to Use Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Exposure Indicators
| Optimal exposure | Underexposed by 1/3 EV | Overexposed by over 2 EV |
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.
Learn & Master Photography with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.
Technical Specification
| Sensor | 4/3 CMOS |
| Resolution | 4096 x 2160 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detection |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2000 to 1s |
| Burst Rate | N/A |
| Video | 4K DCI 60fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | None |
| LCD | 5-inch Touchscreen |
| Memory Card | CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Mini-XLR |
| Battery Life | Approx 60 mins |
| Weight | 680g |
| Dimensions | 178.1 x 96 x 85.5 mm |
