Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

Professional 6K cinema camera with built-in NDs

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 16
Durability 14
Price 15
Usability 16
Brand Blackmagic Design

Key Features

SENSOR Super 35 21.2MP CMOS sensor with dual native ISO
PROCESSOR Blackmagic Generation 5 Color Science
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based AF system with focus peaking
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-based system only
VIDEO 6K up to 50fps, 4K up to 60fps, Blackmagic RAW
STABILIZATION None; relies on lens-based optical stabilization
BURST RATE Not applicable; cinema-focused video camera
VIEWFINDER Optional removable OLED EVF, 1280 x 960 resolution
DISPLAY 5-inch 1920 x 1080 tilting HDR LCD touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY USB-C, HDMI, mini-XLR, 3.5mm mic/headphone, 12V DC
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: CFast 2.0 and SD UHS-II
WEATHER SEALING Carbon fiber polycarbonate composite, no official rating
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 60 minutes, NP-F570 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✗ Not Present Video 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/scroll wheel
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Shutter angle adjustment
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ 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 6K Pro

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 6K Pro 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 6K Pro

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Technical Specification

Sensor Super 35 CMOS
Resolution 6144 x 3456
ISO Range 100 - 25,600
Autofocus Contrast detection
Shutter Speed 1/2000 to 1/24 sec
Burst Rate N/A
Video 6K RAW, ProRes 422
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optional OLED EVF
LCD 5-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI, Mini-XLR
Battery Life 60 mins (NP-F570)
Weight 1238g
Dimensions 180 x 123 x 112 mm