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Driven Films I’m planning to buy a BlackMagic 4K soon. So that’s what I constantly watch is blackmagic videos and reviews to make sure I’m making the right purchase. And this video helped me confirm that I am
21G Productions ok good to know for sure!!! I’m still learning RUclips and finding ways to get our videos found. I appreciate you checking this out! Hopefully you find the next video just as helpful.
I and my buddy have just decided to get this camera. We are shooting some youtube videos and probably some wedding videos. Your review gave me a lot to think about. I believe we made the right decision in getting this. I will keep checking here to see what else we can learn. Thank you.
Every time I watch a review of the BMPC4K, I realize how much I want one, but your review (one of the best I've seen) has me looking on eBay for realsies. Still so head over heels in love with my AF-100s though...
Glad you picked up on that. I’m not a big fan of “reviews” based on someone using a camera for a week. If you’re gonna do a video on a camera you’ve used for a day or two, call it a “first impression” rather than a “review”, but I guess it’s semantics. The RED Komodo for example, I only had it for 3 days, shot with it 3 times. It wasn’t enough time for me to learn the camera and give my viewers an in-depth review. Let’s say I had the camera for a month and had used it on a handful of shoots, graded the footage each time, then yeah I’d be able to provide you guys with a solid review. And yes, BRAW is definitely a game changer. Love working with it.
I am still new to this world but I just picked up this camera and using my Canon EOS R as my second camera. Very impressed so far with the weight, design, the screen and how easy it is getting around the settings. Looking forward to my shoot this weekend with it.
Thanks for checking out the review Jeff. Feel free to join the Driven Films Discord channel if you have any questions about the P4K. discord.gg/AZwHku5
Been following you guys on Insta for a MINUTE, always sick content. Just picked up a BMPCC4k and did a search, awesome that you guys came up. Epic. Great review, to the point, no bullshit, and seeing it at work is even better. Cheers.
First and foremost, thanks for checking the video out! Glad you found it via search. Second, thanks for the feedback and finally, what's your IG handle so we can be sure to follow back?
@@zakkforchilli Awesome! Good to know :) Hope you're liking the BMPCC. We're starting to film the next video in the series later this week so definitely stay tuned.
@@joenicklo loving it so far! Awaiting 3 separate shipments of accessories to rig it up and do some real deal tests, can't wait! I'll definitely stay tuned, cheers!
Amazing review ! As a starting filmmaker with a Panasonic G9 as a main camera, I’ve been looking for a new main video shooter and this review is EXACTLY what I need ! Straight to the point and very useful ! Thanks !
Hey Andy, thanks for checking the review out. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned...in a few days I'm launching the follow up to this video! Be sure to sub if you haven't yet ;)
Driven Films already subscribed ;) also if you could talk about the experience with the GH5s compared to this, would be amazing because that is a strong contender for my next camera too
Love that your video is well thought out but also authentic. I can tell that you aren't trying to put yourself above others by promoting a fantastic product! Great video man. I currently shoot all of my video on a Sony A7iii and have bought so many gadgets for it that I'm scared to hop over to Black Magic. But the 10-Bit 4K I want it SOOOO bad. HA!
I appreciate the feedback and for you checking the review out in the first place! It's no lie that I love the camera but I also wanted tto make sure I'm not just fanboying over the camera. As for you picking up a Pocket 4K, Blackmagic is doing a live Camera Update stream tomorrow (Jul 16) I'm excited to see what they announce.
Great review I too was on the fence on what camera to get next.It looks like what it packs and the price is just about right almost a no brainer. Thanks bud.
Glad the review helped. Even though the camera is “old” (due to brands releasing new cameras so often) now it still holds up against cameras being released today.
Great video, but a little wrong when it comes to battery life. If you compare the Pocket 4K to a Sony A7III, then yes, it's horrific. But this is a wrong comparison. The Pocket 4K is more in the league of a high end cinema camera like an Alexa or a RED. If you compare it to an Alexa or a Red, the battery life is fantastic. One normally gets about 30-45 minutes off a 90w v-mount battery on an Alexa, a 90w v-mount battery on the pocket 4K lasts all day. Cheers!
The best thing about the Pocket vs say an FS7 is that even though it has less dynamic range you can recover more shooting RAW than the compressed internal Sony codec.
I know this video is about the BMPCC but since you mentioned the FS7, I predict that when BM releases their next version of the Ursa Mini, it's going to be taking even more people away from FS7's, C300's etc., I love that Blackmagic has essentially found a market in-between the more expensive cinema cameras.
HFR is a slow-mo term meaning frame rates over 24P, while “off-speed” could mean a variety of frame rates above OR below 24P. The actual term “off-speed” came into being with lighting crews who used HMI lights with specific frame rate camera requirements that would avoid flicker in the lighting. When a cinematographer wanted to shoot “off-speed”, it meant the high-intensity discharge lighting could not be used. In those situations, we would revert to incandescent lighting to accommodate the frame rate the DP wanted to use. Safe frame rates for HMais were always a derivative of 24p; like 24, 48, 96, etc. 30p is included in this group because, all lighting, regardless of technology, is inherently flicker free below 30 frames per second.
@@joenicklo I think the wisdom here is that, predominately, people want a quick route to the slo-mo functions of the camera, without negotiating the menu system (which can be time consuming). So BMD gave us a quick 60P button for those times when we wanted to go quickly to slo-mo, from 24P situations, and back again. Of course, they would know the complete reason, but I believe this was the objective. Typically, a "fast-mo" shooting scenario is not an impulsive one, therefore, one can afford to go into the menus to achieve these settings, without sacrificing on-set time for camera adjustments.
The video is great, I loved listening to you talk. When I checked your subs I had to check several times, I was sure you were missing a "K" at the end 😮. Here you got a new one 👍
I'm a new owner of the Pocket Cinema 4k. Can you do a video for someone starting flat-footed? I'm trying to get used to RAW, but the dull image on the screen scares me. I need a workflow for shooting RAW correctly. I know there's some leeway in exposure but I don't want to get back to the edit room with something that is not the quality I expected. How does the false color help? How do I set up one of the programmable buttons for this? Finally, I have a popular lens on the camera but the button-focus doesn't work whereas it worked when this lens was on my GH4. Is there something I'm missing? Thank you. Your review was really great.
Hi Don, i have the perfect video for you already. Check out my Preview LUT video. ruclips.net/video/y6rY9D3oSck/видео.html If you have any specific questions feel free to ask :)
I watched this video with interest and all of your comments are quite reasonable, except for the 'absolutely horrendous' battery life. The battery life of the BMPCC4K isn't 'horrendous' it's actually quite good given the nature of the camera and the very small 14Wh capacity of the battery. In contrast, the Panasonic S1, which has a 60% greater battery capacity, can only record 75 min of 1080p video and even less at 4K. I've also read where Sony A7 users get anywhere between 20-40min of recording from their cameras, that's not great and can they be powered externally? My BMPCC4K, as tested with a genuine Canon LP-E6N battery, can record 52min of continuous 4KDCI BRAW. I can record just about all day (seven hours) with just two NP-F970 batteries and the Canon battery. I don't mind if users say that the battery on its own isn't sufficient for their intended use and therefore requires external battery support, but the actual battery life isn't horrendous.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your insight into the batteries. I've never gotten 50+ minutes of record time out of the Canon LP-E6 batteries. Maybe turning down screen brightness and recording at a certain resolution and bitrate could help maximize it but in my experience, I got 25-30 minutes on a Canon brand LP-E6.
@@joenicklo I did have the screen brightness turned down low, as I use an external monitor, so I only needed enough brightness to see the menus. I also use the LP-E6N version, whether that makes any difference. The new battery for the Canon R5/R6 apparently offers slightly more power, so that may help as well.
Super vid mate......grateful for your time producing the review...(they are often a chore and outside work!)....great to know the raw files have less import/working stress than pro res....ive been deciding between this and a gh5s....i know the black magic has better res/shoot options....just wish they would add a flip screen to it.....as from what i heard a monitor is really needed when craning cam up and down as its flat....your work is lovely...ive not checked out your other vids but would love to see some aerials over the cars too....maybe a inspire with the m:43 adaptor underneath...think of those dreamy shots you could get of donuts/chase vehicle scenes...or perhaps the inspire 2....however we all know the laws on flying in america are more strict than uk...(slightly)....love your grading...the close ups on wheel brake systems are staggeringly beautiful......im still slightly struggling with the buying choice between the ghs5 and BMPCC 4k....its the run and gun thing for me ....im concerned about the black magics easability say on a zhiyun crane with gear mounted on the cam.....as i have to shoot in the desert on horseback or camel....funny i know yet i have to make buying choices according to these situations!......i know the gh5s has a higher frame rate in slow mo....yet the black magic would suffice at that frame rate...lovely to see your screenrecordings of da vinci workflow too...thanks again.....super car shots.....
The gh5s is a great camera, and they’re releasing a firmware update that allows you to record ProRes raw with a ninja V. But maybe you want to wait for the GH6 to come out. Either way, the BMPCC 4K is an amazing camera and for the money it’s a great choice.
@@joenicklo thanks for the reply mate....I was most impressed with the richness of colour in your shots....those blue lights and paintwork on that car were bloody good.....just adding some food to the flames of creation ....in London and Tokyo there’s a passion for car tunnel shooting with exhaust sounds....reckon (though not needed) was they would be awesome in your shoots ....however your shoots are already great and the review conscise and superb
No problem. It’s an amazing camera. If you do decide to pick it up, please consider using my affiliate link, it truly helps support the channel. Also if you have any questions feel free to join my discord discord.gg/AZwHku5
Great review! I've been considering the 4K version of this camera, and you've answered so many questions. But of course, I have a few: 1. Do you think the camera could be mounted and balanced on the Ronin S with the Tilta cage? 2. Do you know how the low light performance compare to the GH5S? 3. Does the BT app focus pulling feature work with native MFT lenses? I have a bunch of Pany MFT lenses. Cheers!
Hey Dave, I'm glad the review helped. To answer your questions: 1. Absolutely. You'll need the offset plate to mount it on the Ronin S with or without the cage. This is the one I use: geni.us/8Z2k5B Depending on which lens you use, you might need a counterweight. 2. Low light performance isn't as good as the GH5S however the BMPCC4K is still pretty dang good in low light. Much much better than the GH5 is. Personally, I prefer filming on the BMPCC 4K over my GH5S in almost every situation. 3. The Bluetooth+ App for iOS will pull focus on native MFT lenses. I believe the BM Cam Ctrl for Android works too.
Great video! Beautiful images! How do you deal with the IR issues I´ve heard the camera has? Have you installed one of those IR cut filters or do you use external IR cut filters at the front of lenses? Thanks :)
Very good tutorial. When do you rec in anamorphic you obtain same results by anamorphic lens with standard set? I know than in post production it's a must tu setup timeline. Thanks
I agree, even almost 7 months after recording this review and with plenty of new cameras being announced & released since then, the Pocket 4K still holds its own. Speaking of rigs, have you checked out my rig videos yet?
Hell yeah man! Thanks for checking the review out. $1300 is a no brainer. I’m still on the fence over a pocket 6k or the zcam e2-s6. Gonna come down to what deals are out there.
Great video!!! I'm looking to get one of these. A year and a half after this video, do you think this is still a good bet as far as price to performance ratio. I know there is a 6k now, but it is significantly more expensive. Just wondering if anything else may have come out since this video in this price range that you've come across that may be comparable. I have done my research, but lets face it, sometimes that makes things more confusing...LOL. Thank you for your time and for the great video!! Subscribed.
I'll be VERY honest with you here...I really don't think that there is a camera at this pricepoint that beats the Pocket 4K. Even right now. Yes, I'm a Z Cam user but I think that dollar for dollar, the Pocket 4K beats it out for the simple fact that the Z Cam E2-M4 needs some additional accessories to get up and going. If the Z Cam had a usable screen, better UI and a usable internal RAW codec, I'd go with it over the P4K. But, it doesn't. So Pocket 4K here. That being said, you also get Resolve Studio for free. Hope this helps!
The app costs $5 dollars now! I can't find it for free anywhere. Not a huge deal but a little bummer that they can give me $300 editing software but I can't control the camera via bluetooth for free lol. Also you should shoot at the lowest possible iso for low light on this camera and the highest possible iso for highlights (within a iso bracket). If you look at the DR chart 1250 and 200 iso will give you more shadow detail under middle grey and at iso 1000 you'll get more stops above middle grey for better highlight retention. 400 and 3200 is good for shots with both highlight and low light detail. If you shoot at 800 or 100 and expose accordingly and bring it back down in post you'll get more highlight information. I know it sounds weird but if you look at the chart or watch FilmakerIQ's video on dual native iso it makes sense. 400 is good for mild highlights and shadows.
Hi. Thanks for this video! I have a question about autofocus. As i understand this camera doesn’t have it. So what about situation when you are walking with camera on gimbal and doing moves left/right or other. Do you need constantly correct focus by touhing camera screen by finger ot is it keeping focus generallly on its own?
It all depends on what you're filming. A good starter lens that covers a good amount of focal length and isn't too expensive is the Sigma 18-35mm Art Lens. geni.us/NINsyg4
what lens did you use and did it have auto focus and or image stabilization? to get those steady in focus shots. other than gimbal scenes, lets say on a shoulder rig?
Nice review. How would you rate your results using the camera with the Ronin S? Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor? I have a lot of trouble with that combination and for me the results are “fair”. I do have the mounting plate, btw.
I’ve used the pocket 4K on my ronin S a handful of time and it performs just fine. I’d say “good”. I’m not the biggest fan of gimbals like the ronin s though. I much prefer my movi pro.
@@joenicklo Thats awesome you should do a review on the Meike Lens, I mean at the end of the day, nothing is better than someone who can nail focus all the time, you know, practice etc.
@Tief im Westen Bochum The Sigma combo is going to be pretty sharp, especially for zoom lenses. My advice to you is to rent the lenses first. Alternative suggestions: SLR Magic Microprimes, Meike Primes, Rokinon Primes (newer models). Those are in order of which I'd recommend.
I am going to buy BMPCC 6K. Best BMPCC review on whole youtube Great Sir. I creates short films, I need high quality cinematic footages and fast time saving editing. How much time it takes to convert RAW files to proper colour graded video? Should I buy BMPCC 6K OR not? Please Reply...
@@joenicklo what do you think is a good price for a second hand black magic 4k? is 850 dollars still too much for a used one? is it better to save up until one can afford a 6k pro or will that not matter much for ones first short films? what do you think? do you do short films, or weddings, or what do you do mostly? at what point , for what type of projects is this camera insufficient?
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This is in my top 2 reviews for this camera. You broke down each point well. Constantly showed footage and didn’t drag to long on any point. Love it!
21G Productions thank you so much for the feedback! It’s the first review I’ve ever done and hearing feedback like that pushes me to do more! - Joe
Driven Films I’m planning to buy a BlackMagic 4K soon. So that’s what I constantly watch is blackmagic videos and reviews to make sure I’m making the right purchase. And this video helped me confirm that I am
21G Productions I’m working on another BMPCC video now! Hope you subscribed so you don’t miss it. Btw, How did you find this review?
Driven Films I searched “Black Magic 4K” and when to the filter tab and went to upload date and picked “this month”
21G Productions ok good to know for sure!!! I’m still learning RUclips and finding ways to get our videos found. I appreciate you checking this out! Hopefully you find the next video just as helpful.
I and my buddy have just decided to get this camera. We are shooting some youtube videos and probably some wedding videos. Your review gave me a lot to think about. I believe we made the right decision in getting this. I will keep checking here to see what else we can learn. Thank you.
Every time I watch a review of the BMPC4K, I realize how much I want one, but your review (one of the best I've seen) has me looking on eBay for realsies. Still so head over heels in love with my AF-100s though...
Glad my video helped sway you ;) There are some good deals on the BMPCC Facebook user groups for 4K's and 6K's.
A review with use for a year actually counts as a review! You confirmed my suspicion that BRAW is literally a game changer.
Glad you picked up on that. I’m not a big fan of “reviews” based on someone using a camera for a week. If you’re gonna do a video on a camera you’ve used for a day or two, call it a “first impression” rather than a “review”, but I guess it’s semantics.
The RED Komodo for example, I only had it for 3 days, shot with it 3 times. It wasn’t enough time for me to learn the camera and give my viewers an in-depth review. Let’s say I had the camera for a month and had used it on a handful of shoots, graded the footage each time, then yeah I’d be able to provide you guys with a solid review.
And yes, BRAW is definitely a game changer. Love working with it.
Great video I’ll be picking up 2 of these and accessories this weekend thanks for the information
I am still new to this world but I just picked up this camera and using my Canon EOS R as my second camera. Very impressed so far with the weight, design, the screen and how easy it is getting around the settings. Looking forward to my shoot this weekend with it.
Thanks for checking out the review Jeff. Feel free to join the Driven Films Discord channel if you have any questions about the P4K. discord.gg/AZwHku5
Useful. So interested to hear that the BRAW is more lightweight. That was a revelation. Love this camera
It’s definitely a great codec. I’m sure it will only get better too.
Nice one dude. Was just looking for other BMPCC4k shooters and found your channel. Stay tuned and keep up the good work. Love this camera!!
Hey thanks for checking the channel out. Right now I’ve got a bunch of Zcam content coming out but more BMPCC videos will be coming soon
@@joenicklo nice one, curious about the Zcam too
@@MamoAir I have some more content for the ZCam coming out soon, including a short "How to Grade ZCam Footage" video.
Been following you guys on Insta for a MINUTE, always sick content. Just picked up a BMPCC4k and did a search, awesome that you guys came up. Epic. Great review, to the point, no bullshit, and seeing it at work is even better. Cheers.
First and foremost, thanks for checking the video out! Glad you found it via search. Second, thanks for the feedback and finally, what's your IG handle so we can be sure to follow back?
@@joenicklo No prob! bmpcc4k search was like the 3rd or 4th video, epic! @zf_media ;) haven't posted in awhile, but the new toy will soon change that!
@@zakkforchilli Awesome! Good to know :) Hope you're liking the BMPCC. We're starting to film the next video in the series later this week so definitely stay tuned.
@@joenicklo loving it so far! Awaiting 3 separate shipments of accessories to rig it up and do some real deal tests, can't wait! I'll definitely stay tuned, cheers!
Great job on this review, quality content. Keep posting more BMPCC 4K videos, also do a video about color grading BRAW & your process.
Thank you! Glad you liked it. Another BMPCC video is coming out soon.
Kept me interested all the way, keep them coming.
Glad you enjoyed it.
same!
You certainly are a bmdpcc4k encyclopedia. It helped me a lot listening to someone who has actually used it for production.
If you have any questions please feel free to join my Discord. discord.gg/AZwHku5
Fantastic video, not boring like most!
Keep them coming.
appreciate the feedback
Amazing review ! As a starting filmmaker with a Panasonic G9 as a main camera, I’ve been looking for a new main video shooter and this review is EXACTLY what I need ! Straight to the point and very useful ! Thanks !
Hey Andy, thanks for checking the review out. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned...in a few days I'm launching the follow up to this video! Be sure to sub if you haven't yet ;)
Driven Films already subscribed ;) also if you could talk about the experience with the GH5s compared to this, would be amazing because that is a strong contender for my next camera too
Ooff, the quality of this video and the footage was beautiful, defo looking forward to seeing more you this channel!
Appreciate the kind words. I can’t wait to release my next BMPCC related video! Thanks for the sub.
Awesome thorough review of the sophisticated Black Magic Pocket camera, love the footage 🎥🙌🏼
Moe Zainal thank you ! Means a lot coming from you.
Great review! Thank you for the detailed exploration of the camera!
Glad it was helpful!
Love that your video is well thought out but also authentic. I can tell that you aren't trying to put yourself above others by promoting a fantastic product! Great video man. I currently shoot all of my video on a Sony A7iii and have bought so many gadgets for it that I'm scared to hop over to Black Magic. But the 10-Bit 4K I want it SOOOO bad. HA!
I appreciate the feedback and for you checking the review out in the first place! It's no lie that I love the camera but I also wanted tto make sure I'm not just fanboying over the camera.
As for you picking up a Pocket 4K, Blackmagic is doing a live Camera Update stream tomorrow (Jul 16) I'm excited to see what they announce.
Great review I too was on the fence on what camera to get next.It looks like what it packs and the price is just about right almost a no brainer. Thanks bud.
Glad the review helped. Even though the camera is “old” (due to brands releasing new cameras so often) now it still holds up against cameras being released today.
Just taking a second to say GREAT REVIEW! You answered every question I had about this cam and then some. Thanks so much!!
I appreciate the feedback. If you have any other questions feel free to join the Driven Films discord channel.
The production level here is insane :o Subscribed :D
Hey Maxime, thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy the other videos. Be sure to check out the rig tour vid for the BMPCC
🙌 looking good! Just saved to watch properly this evening!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Wow. Such a great review. I allready have the bmpcc 4K but this review had me focused throughout the video anyway. Want more from you guys!
More to come! :) Thanks for watching.
Great video, but a little wrong when it comes to battery life. If you compare the Pocket 4K to a Sony A7III, then yes, it's horrific. But this is a wrong comparison. The Pocket 4K is more in the league of a high end cinema camera like an Alexa or a RED. If you compare it to an Alexa or a Red, the battery life is fantastic. One normally gets about 30-45 minutes off a 90w v-mount battery on an Alexa, a 90w v-mount battery on the pocket 4K lasts all day. Cheers!
Will, thanks for commenting. You make a very good point there. To be honest, we've never filmed on an Arri so we couldn't compare it.
Amazing review, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Take us through how you colorgrade your braw footage. Looks dope💯
Great Video! Keep them coming Joe!
Thank you!
What was this review hot on? Looks lovely!
Thanks for checking it out.
@@joenicklo Sorry for typo! I meant which camera did you use to shoot the main footage. Thanks!
@@themightyroars Oh haha! I shot all of this on my GH5S. Check out my newer stuff though! I'm much more proud of it then this video.
The best thing about the Pocket vs say an FS7 is that even though it has less dynamic range you can recover more shooting RAW than the compressed internal Sony codec.
I know this video is about the BMPCC but since you mentioned the FS7, I predict that when BM releases their next version of the Ursa Mini, it's going to be taking even more people away from FS7's, C300's etc., I love that Blackmagic has essentially found a market in-between the more expensive cinema cameras.
godddddd that's the best bmpcc footage I ever seen in RUclips!! which codec you use for export?
I usually export to H264 for RUclips.
The quality on this channel is amazing. Subscribed
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HFR is a slow-mo term meaning frame rates over 24P, while “off-speed” could mean a variety of frame rates above OR below 24P. The actual term “off-speed” came into being with lighting crews who used HMI lights with specific frame rate camera requirements that would avoid flicker in the lighting. When a cinematographer wanted to shoot “off-speed”, it meant the high-intensity discharge lighting could not be used. In those situations, we would revert to incandescent lighting to accommodate the frame rate the DP wanted to use. Safe frame rates for HMais were always a derivative of 24p; like 24, 48, 96, etc. 30p is included in this group because, all lighting, regardless of technology, is inherently flicker free below 30 frames per second.
Thanks for the technical info Michael :) Why do they call it two differen't things on the BMPCC though? I'm curious.
@@joenicklo I think the wisdom here is that, predominately, people want a quick route to the slo-mo functions of the camera, without negotiating the menu system (which can be time consuming). So BMD gave us a quick 60P button for those times when we wanted to go quickly to slo-mo, from 24P situations, and back again. Of course, they would know the complete reason, but I believe this was the objective. Typically, a "fast-mo" shooting scenario is not an impulsive one, therefore, one can afford to go into the menus to achieve these settings, without sacrificing on-set time for camera adjustments.
The video is great, I loved listening to you talk. When I checked your subs I had to check several times, I was sure you were missing a "K" at the end 😮. Here you got a new one 👍
Roger in Finland thank you Roger, welcome to the driven films family ;) appreciate the sub. Hopefully we hit 1k soon.
Awesome video. What kind of lens do you have on the camera when it’s next to you?
I use a variety of different lenses on it, I often rent lenses too BUT the lens that's on the camera the most is the Sigma 18-35mm ART.
This video is really well done. Thanks for all of the great info!
mattcarlson12 appreciate the love man!
Great video, very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent review, clear and straightforward, putting the information first, thanks : )
Glad it was helpful!
Love the videos my friend! Keep up the excellent work!
TY!
Best review I've seen. Thanks driven films.
Appreciate you checking it out!
I'm a new owner of the Pocket Cinema 4k. Can you do a video for someone starting flat-footed? I'm trying to get used to RAW, but the dull image on the screen scares me. I need a workflow for shooting RAW correctly. I know there's some leeway in exposure but I don't want to get back to the edit room with something that is not the quality I expected. How does the false color help? How do I set up one of the programmable buttons for this? Finally, I have a popular lens on the camera but the button-focus doesn't work whereas it worked when this lens was on my GH4. Is there something I'm missing? Thank you. Your review was really great.
Hi Don, i have the perfect video for you already. Check out my Preview LUT video. ruclips.net/video/y6rY9D3oSck/видео.html
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask :)
Hi don Do you use discord? I could answer your questions easily son there
I watched this video with interest and all of your comments are quite reasonable, except for the 'absolutely horrendous' battery life. The battery life of the BMPCC4K isn't 'horrendous' it's actually quite good given the nature of the camera and the very small 14Wh capacity of the battery. In contrast, the Panasonic S1, which has a 60% greater battery capacity, can only record 75 min of 1080p video and even less at 4K. I've also read where Sony A7 users get anywhere between 20-40min of recording from their cameras, that's not great and can they be powered externally? My BMPCC4K, as tested with a genuine Canon LP-E6N battery, can record 52min of continuous 4KDCI BRAW. I can record just about all day (seven hours) with just two NP-F970 batteries and the Canon battery. I don't mind if users say that the battery on its own isn't sufficient for their intended use and therefore requires external battery support, but the actual battery life isn't horrendous.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your insight into the batteries. I've never gotten 50+ minutes of record time out of the Canon LP-E6 batteries. Maybe turning down screen brightness and recording at a certain resolution and bitrate could help maximize it but in my experience, I got 25-30 minutes on a Canon brand LP-E6.
@@joenicklo I did have the screen brightness turned down low, as I use an external monitor, so I only needed enough brightness to see the menus. I also use the LP-E6N version, whether that makes any difference. The new battery for the Canon R5/R6 apparently offers slightly more power, so that may help as well.
@@AustralianImage Screen brightness plays a huge factor in battery life for sure.
Pocket 4k can also do 75fps on 4k.
New firmware
Which firmware update?
@@joenicklo 6.6
@@joenicklo oh wait, it's already up in the camera display. haha
@@bryanrai :D :D
Best bmpcc4k video out there for sure 🙏🔥
Appreciate that. Be sure to subscribe, I've got more BMPCC content coming up.
Awesome review. I really like how you talk about how it's used on shoots, gimbals, storage media, and the like. Just subscribed.
Thanks! :)
when you film in the high frame rates, does is still capture audio, or is it like other cameras where it doesn't record audio in the slow/quick modes?
The moment you enable HFR/OSR, the audio still records but it’s not synced (naturally).
@@joenicklo thanks!
Where do you find this FREE bluetooth App?
The official Blackmagic app is free, I believe it’s got the iPad. I purchased the $4.99 app.
@@joenicklo Yes the Blackmagic free App is only for the iPad, which make it someone useless when on a low cost shot. It will be the 5 Bucks app.
Great quality content you should have way more subscribers. Keep it up!
Thanks Hugh. The algorithm will discover Driven Films....one day.
Great job I’ll be picking up 2 of these cameras 🎥 and accessories you mentioned
Sweet. Very solid camera indeed even several years later. Did you watch the rig tour?
@@joenicklo I subscribed I’ll be watching all of the content pertaining to stuff like this great content overall
Super vid mate......grateful for your time producing the review...(they are often a chore and outside work!)....great to know the raw files have less import/working stress than pro res....ive been deciding between this and a gh5s....i know the black magic has better res/shoot options....just wish they would add a flip screen to it.....as from what i heard a monitor is really needed when craning cam up and down as its flat....your work is lovely...ive not checked out your other vids but would love to see some aerials over the cars too....maybe a inspire with the m:43 adaptor underneath...think of those dreamy shots you could get of donuts/chase vehicle scenes...or perhaps the inspire 2....however we all know the laws on flying in america are more strict than uk...(slightly)....love your grading...the close ups on wheel brake systems are staggeringly beautiful......im still slightly struggling with the buying choice between the ghs5 and BMPCC 4k....its the run and gun thing for me ....im concerned about the black magics easability say on a zhiyun crane with gear mounted on the cam.....as i have to shoot in the desert on horseback or camel....funny i know yet i have to make buying choices according to these situations!......i know the gh5s has a higher frame rate in slow mo....yet the black magic would suffice at that frame rate...lovely to see your screenrecordings of da vinci workflow too...thanks again.....super car shots.....
The gh5s is a great camera, and they’re releasing a firmware update that allows you to record ProRes raw with a ninja V. But maybe you want to wait for the GH6 to come out. Either way, the BMPCC 4K is an amazing camera and for the money it’s a great choice.
@@joenicklo thanks for the reply mate....I was most impressed with the richness of colour in your shots....those blue lights and paintwork on that car were bloody good.....just adding some food to the flames of creation ....in London and Tokyo there’s a passion for car tunnel shooting with exhaust sounds....reckon (though not needed) was they would be awesome in your shoots ....however your shoots are already great and the review conscise and superb
Thanks for the video! I've been on the fence about getting it. Challengers rule by the way
No problem. It’s an amazing camera. If you do decide to pick it up, please consider using my affiliate link, it truly helps support the channel.
Also if you have any questions feel free to join my discord discord.gg/AZwHku5
Where's the link? I'm planning on getting it from BH
I haven’t gotten approved for B&H yet but I have for amazon and adorama. The link is in the description though.
Have questions about the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K or any other camera? Join the Driven Films Discord Channel: discord.gg/AZwHku5
Excellent and comprehensive review! Great job.
Glad you liked it!
WOOO WOOOOO! Epic review. Someday, I’ll get one for my time lapses!
You should!
Best review I've watched yet!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Can you drop a link for the android app?
Appreciate that.
Here you go! bit.ly/34Av9AR
Great review! I've been considering the 4K version of this camera, and you've answered so many questions. But of course, I have a few:
1. Do you think the camera could be mounted and balanced on the Ronin S with the Tilta cage?
2. Do you know how the low light performance compare to the GH5S?
3. Does the BT app focus pulling feature work with native MFT lenses? I have a bunch of Pany MFT lenses.
Cheers!
Hey Dave, I'm glad the review helped. To answer your questions:
1. Absolutely. You'll need the offset plate to mount it on the Ronin S with or without the cage. This is the one I use: geni.us/8Z2k5B Depending on which lens you use, you might need a counterweight.
2. Low light performance isn't as good as the GH5S however the BMPCC4K is still pretty dang good in low light. Much much better than the GH5 is. Personally, I prefer filming on the BMPCC 4K over my GH5S in almost every situation.
3. The Bluetooth+ App for iOS will pull focus on native MFT lenses. I believe the BM Cam Ctrl for Android works too.
@@joenicklo Thanks for the detailed replies, Joe! Very helpful.
@@davidp158 No problem! Feel free to join my Discord channel if you have any other questions! We'd love to have you. discord.gg/AZwHku5
Great review. Everything I needed, nothing I didn’t.
Appreciate the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the review.
I had a hard time keeping focused when filming car with this camera. I would appreciate if you could explain how you deal with it.
Don't shoot wide open and use a wireless follow focus like the Nucleus Nano. geni.us/NyDL
5D Mark IV or BMPCC 4k? I'm leaning towards BMPCC 4k after watching this vid.
For video, BMPCC 4K hands down over the 5D. It’s not even a question. If you need to shoot stills though...different story.
Really nice review, thank a lot
My pleasure!
5:30 interesting we have to convert BRAW to ProRes or use Proxy since the computer won't handle it.
Using ProRes is still the best format in post.
What's your editing system look like, in terms of specs?
@@joenicklo Mac Pro with 128GB RAM plus two 2TB drives where one is a Cache drive.
@@Spamgiveme what are the GPU’s? Resolve works off of GPU moreso than professor and RAM
@@joenicklo The Mac is sporting a AMD Radeon Pro Vega II Duo.
@@Spamgiveme Should be just fine.
great video. did I miss something where you said you don't need a card when shooting raw? does it store right to the camera?
No you definitely need recording media
great review man - im an owner of one and i loved how u explained everything...:)
Glad it was helpful! Be sure to subscribe, we've got more BMPCC vids coming out real soon. Got a BMPCC 6K arriving today in fact. ;)
Really NICE and COMPLETE review!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you liked it!
Great video! Beautiful images! How do you deal with the IR issues I´ve heard the camera has? Have you installed one of those IR cut filters or do you use external IR cut filters at the front of lenses? Thanks :)
Some of my ND filters have IR. Otherwise I just deal with it in Resolve.
Very good tutorial. When do you rec in anamorphic you obtain same results by anamorphic lens with standard set? I know than in post production it's a must tu setup timeline. Thanks
With the BMPCC theres a desqueeze option if I recall. I've since sold this camera and moved to Z Cam.
Damn this moving shots of cars are amazing.
Thank you! Definitely check out some of my other videos if you wanna see some behind the scenes of those moving shots.
Can't really go wrong with the Pocket 4K. I love this camera for music videos & you can actually build a pretty compact rig too!
I agree, even almost 7 months after recording this review and with plenty of new cameras being announced & released since then, the Pocket 4K still holds its own.
Speaking of rigs, have you checked out my rig videos yet?
@@joenicklo I did. Awesome stuff, I have one compact rig too 🎥
@@TurnLemons2Lemonade Nice! Feel free to join my Discord channel to share it. discord.gg/AZwHku5
Dude amazing review! I just picked up my second pocket 4k. SO pumped.
Hell yeah man! Thanks for checking the review out. $1300 is a no brainer. I’m still on the fence over a pocket 6k or the zcam e2-s6. Gonna come down to what deals are out there.
i would like u to review about 35mm and 24mm with BMPCC 4K plz, cus i want to know more angel about this len. Thank u
Im sorry, I dont own these lenses anymore.
Fantástic vídeo. Congrats. Dou you ger vignetting with 18-35 and speedbooster xl? Thais a lot for your help 😅
Not that I can recall. It’s been a while since I’ve used this camera
Great video!!! I'm looking to get one of these. A year and a half after this video, do you think this is still a good bet as far as price to performance ratio. I know there is a 6k now, but it is significantly more expensive. Just wondering if anything else may have come out since this video in this price range that you've come across that may be comparable. I have done my research, but lets face it, sometimes that makes things more confusing...LOL. Thank you for your time and for the great video!! Subscribed.
I'll be VERY honest with you here...I really don't think that there is a camera at this pricepoint that beats the Pocket 4K. Even right now.
Yes, I'm a Z Cam user but I think that dollar for dollar, the Pocket 4K beats it out for the simple fact that the Z Cam E2-M4 needs some additional accessories to get up and going. If the Z Cam had a usable screen, better UI and a usable internal RAW codec, I'd go with it over the P4K.
But, it doesn't. So Pocket 4K here. That being said, you also get Resolve Studio for free.
Hope this helps!
@@joenicklo Awesome!! Thank you so much, my friend. Gonna pull the trigger on the Pocket 4K!! Your words are much appreciated ❤️
Great video!!! What gimbal are you guys using?
AMADEUZ Connected Thanks, as mentioned in the video, we use the Freefly MoVI Pro and a DJI Ronin S.
it is a great camera for its price...i have it and its been such a joy to use....
do you think the 4K would benefit from an external audio recorder?
Depends on the recorder, but yes.
The app costs $5 dollars now! I can't find it for free anywhere. Not a huge deal but a little bummer that they can give me $300 editing software but I can't control the camera via bluetooth for free lol. Also you should shoot at the lowest possible iso for low light on this camera and the highest possible iso for highlights (within a iso bracket). If you look at the DR chart 1250 and 200 iso will give you more shadow detail under middle grey and at iso 1000 you'll get more stops above middle grey for better highlight retention. 400 and 3200 is good for shots with both highlight and low light detail. If you shoot at 800 or 100 and expose accordingly and bring it back down in post you'll get more highlight information. I know it sounds weird but if you look at the chart or watch FilmakerIQ's video on dual native iso it makes sense. 400 is good for mild highlights and shadows.
Ah! Sadly, they never made an official Android version. That sucks! The iOS app is free.
Very thorough, great vid.
Glad you liked it!
I aspire to be on your level my friend !
I appreciate the kind words!
@@joenicklo how to stick saramonic mic near 4k body?)
@@cineformat6298 I used a Smallrig Coldshoe mount on the side of the cage. Link to the product is in the description :)
Any tips on how to do a fender cam recording like the old films?
Hard mount rig. Suction cups, friction arm and grip heads
Hi. Thanks for this video! I have a question about autofocus. As i understand this camera doesn’t have it. So what about
situation when you are walking with camera on gimbal and doing moves left/right or other. Do you need constantly correct focus by touhing camera screen by finger ot is it keeping focus generallly on its own?
Does the subject change distance?
Can i get the link you used to mount your black magic to the gimbal
Sure. Here you go: geni.us/8Z2k5B
Driven Films thanks👊🏽
You got it!
What lens do you recommend for movie filming?
It all depends on what you're filming. A good starter lens that covers a good amount of focal length and isn't too expensive is the Sigma 18-35mm Art Lens. geni.us/NINsyg4
Very interesting review thank you
Thanks for watching!
I need this music for driving around so bad lol. Any chance of getting the track name?
Sorry I long since deleted the project file for this. It was something off of artlist or soundstripe.
Which lenses you are using
Depends on the job.
Nice footage.
Thanks!
This video of you talking about the camera, what camera did you shoot this with? Thanks!
Lumix GH5
what lens did you use and did it have auto focus and or image stabilization? to get those steady in focus shots. other than gimbal scenes, lets say on a shoulder rig?
if you point out a specific timecode, or a specific shot I can tell you. One thing though, I never use AF.
Nice review. How would you rate your results using the camera with the Ronin S? Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor? I have a lot of trouble with that combination and for me the results are “fair”. I do have the mounting plate, btw.
I’ve used the pocket 4K on my ronin S a handful of time and it performs just fine. I’d say “good”. I’m not the biggest fan of gimbals like the ronin s though. I much prefer my movi pro.
Dope content !!! 💥🎯
Thanks 💯
Is that a 35mm T1 Rokinon I see in this video on the bmpcc 4k?
It is. I recently sold it. I shoot mostly on the sigma 18-35 and 50-100 now.
@@joenicklo Really? yes Sigma 18-35mm great lens! just not my thing, I cant stand the short focus throw ring, I opted for the Meike Cine Lens
Dareck Maurice fair enough! I’ve actually got the meike 16 and 25mm lenses on rental at the moment, testing them out tomorrow.
@@joenicklo Thats awesome you should do a review on the Meike Lens, I mean at the end of the day, nothing is better than someone who can nail focus all the time, you know, practice etc.
@Tief im Westen Bochum The Sigma combo is going to be pretty sharp, especially for zoom lenses. My advice to you is to rent the lenses first.
Alternative suggestions: SLR Magic Microprimes, Meike Primes, Rokinon Primes (newer models). Those are in order of which I'd recommend.
I am going to buy BMPCC 6K. Best BMPCC review on whole youtube Great Sir. I creates short films, I need high quality cinematic footages and fast time saving editing. How much time it takes to convert RAW files to proper colour graded video? Should I buy BMPCC 6K OR not? Please Reply...
Hi, thanks for watching the review. I did a color grading workflow video if you’d like to check it out. BMPCC 6k is amazing and worth buying
Awesome review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video! Thanks alot.
Glad you liked it!
that is some dope footage! subscribed
Appreciate the sub!
Now I see where I need to be. Awesome insight.
Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
hi what lense are you using that 15-35 ?
I use a lot of different lenses. Sigma 18-35 is my all around go to lens. The lens in the video is the Rokinon Cine 35mm.
Well, you film a lot of our content for us on this camera so....we know it's good!
Heck yeah!
I love the luts you using
Thanks but I don't use LUTs for my grading 90% of the time.
how you mean professional audio? there is no XLR plugged to connect to? how then go professional?
Mini XLR.
@@joenicklo aha, so you use an adapter? will the sound be compromised due to the mini XLR? thanks for getting back
No, the sound won’t be compromised. You’re welcome :)
@@joenicklo what do you think is a good price for a second hand black magic 4k? is 850 dollars still too much for a used one? is it better to save up until one can afford a 6k pro or will that not matter much for ones first short films? what do you think? do you do short films, or weddings, or what do you do mostly? at what point , for what type of projects is this camera insufficient?