Hey Everyone, sorry this is a little bit delayed, our workstations have started to refuse to render using GPU acceleration so this render took over 11 hours! Any questions let us know here and enjoy! EDIT - I at 10:53 constant compression ratios should be 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 & 12:1.
The footage you've shot with the 6K and 6K Pro are phenomenal and I love these long form videos to give potential users a good grasp of how things work on all the cameras you've reviewed. I would love to see your video of the ATEMs and how it works, especially for people who wants to dip their toes on some live streaming.
Literally the most extensive and detailed camera reviews on RUclips. Great stuff as always Jake. I get my pocket 6k pro on Monday and I am looking forward to testing it against the c70 soon.
That was by FAR the best review I've ever seen on RUclips, thanks for going into detail and not missing a thing! I'm currently saving for this beast and can't wait to get it once I can! Great video, you've earned a sub!
if we order from CVP can we ask you to check if the unit(s) has blue screen issue beforehand? it would be handy for anyone who does not own a professional monitor to check this
This is a huge amount of deep and focused work, that eventually turned into the absolute perfect gear review. You've created a reference. Period. Bravo !
Your decision to do this deep dive came at just the right time,....at least, for me. This is not just a review, but a real analysis. I've looked at numerous "reviews" of the BMPCC 6k Pro (Blackmagic is great with those catchy product names, ain't they?). Most range from irrelevant to...uh, more irrelevant, from the inane to the prosaic. None even approximate this. It's not just a review, it's a great reference I plan to consult many times (My new 6k pro arrives tomorrow). Internal NDs, tilty screen (Gott sei Dank that they didn't have the screen flip out!), With the tilt screen a lot of shooting that was difficult or just not doable is now going to be child's play---depending on the child, of course. Thank you SO much for doing this. It's really great...easily the equivalent of your S1H deep dive. Now, just one more thing and my work is done here: How about a video dedicated to how to set up the audio. I've got a 6k and have never been happy with the audio results. What to do? Blame the user! I'm sure my confusion is my fault. If I were in the UK I'd be ordering the BMPCC6K Pro from y'all for sure. So glad BMD just made a great camera much more usable rather than reinventing the wheel. Spare us, O Lord, from yet another accurséd cube!
Thank you for the terrific review as always! I have a couple of questions and would love your help. (1) I look forward to the lab tests of the 6K Pro on the specifics of any color and/or other shifts from the IRNDs, and to hear if these changes are consistent across all units. I also look forward to the latitude test. On the latitude test, can you include the differences between both the general chroma noise and horizontal striping on the 6K and 6K Pro? I would love to know: a. Is there more frequent chroma noise on the 6K Pro? and b. Do the 'chroma noise stripes' on the 6K Pro behave differently than on the 6K? On my 6K Pro unit, I've noticed horizontal striping even with ND Clear at ISO 400, and read about unusual and uncharacteristic chroma noise, reported in other situations, for example, during backlighting. For the latitude test, I saw that out of all the cameras you've tested so far, only the Canon C300 Mark III did not have the appearance of those lines. Therefore, I recognize there may be some minor banding in the darker and more solidly colored areas of the image on occasion, but am curious if and how the 6K Pro, on average, is handling chroma noise and those lines any differently than the 6K, and to determine if the appearance on my unit is related to QC. (2) What is the flange focal depth shift, if any, on the 6K? I saw you recorded it starting at 60 microns for the ND Clear on the 6K Pro here, but I can't find the measurement for the 6K and was wondering if it was different.
I love the new features they’ve added to the “pro” version. I still think it’s amazing that this camera has such a good variety of high quality internal codecs (Black Magic Raw and ProRes) at such a low price. As others have stated .. if some form of good autofocus was brought to this camera .. it would be amazing.
Hello. I would like to know which camera is better in terms of image quality: GH6 or BM 6k Pro. I don't care about stabilization or autofocus. What I want to know is which one is going to give me the most cinematic image possible and the most elasticity in color correction. I currently have a GH5 and I don't know whether to buy the GH6 or switch to a BM 6k Pro. I'm looking to take a step forward. Thank you very much and very good video.
Your sample videos Unlike many other RUclips channels They look very cinematic and professional I said it before Your channel is one of the best in this business I'm glad the channel is growing fast thank you
This video looks like it was a lot of work! Thanks you for putting so much effort into this in-depth review! I am stil a bit undecided about the Blackmagic Pro as I already own a full set of 6 sony opticals and tend to the A7S3 :-)
Outstanding. One of, if not the best review video on the 6KPRO! Congratulations. I received the unit a week ago from B&H, and have to say it’s impressive. My only big issue (other than the NDs/tint, bluish LCD) is the internal fan noise/rattle. Can you comment on your observations? My unit can well be heard while monitoring the on board mic’s (obviously), while using a mounted shotgun, and 10 feet away using a boom or Lav.
Great Review, Thanks for the in-depth explanations on all aspects of this camera, I plan on purchasing this camera sometime in the near future once I figure out all the details for my next project
After camera records why can't I see the footage on my PC? Drive shows up but no drive letter or volume, but the footage can be viewed on the camera. I am confused
Yes please expound on the control section. This is my reason for choosing BMPCC (buying 3) for a one man band 3 camera TV show I do every week here in LA.
Your breakdowns are a joy to watch! Would be nice if you made a comparison video between best sub 5.000gbp cameras on the market, explaining comprehensively which would be best suited for what kind of users and work!
Thank you for your excellent review. I’m considering getting either the BMPCC 6KP or RED Komodo as my first cinema camera. I also appreciate the work you put into the data rate Google sheet. Thanks!
I loved the fire spinner clips. I am watching this video after doing my first shoot with the bmpcc6k pro and I shot with a bunch of fire spinners. I am currently editing and while doing so I realized there is still much I have to learn.
Nice review, it was really helpful. I have bought a 6K Pro camera from CVP and I'm enjoying it. I notice the blue screen but the footage looks great on the computer. I had an issue with the LUT's that I have imported to the camera, they don't seem to be working when i tried to activate them and also I cant delete them. Do you have a similar issue?
Hey Fabio, glad it was helpful! Yeah BMD should be putting out some kind of fix for ut at some point. In regards to the LUT issue I haven't had any issues with our time with the camera. Have you tried resetting the camera and then loading them back on? Jake
Damn that lack of IR cut is really disappointing and defeats the purpose of the internal ND in the first place IMO. The variability in monitor QC / color shift is alarming as well
I’m with you... it’s a disappointment that they didn’t nail the nd/Ir cuts and I’m all for calling them out on it. Same with the monitor issues, the QC control and particles on the ND’s... That said. The Ir pollution is BARELY still there, not “mostly”... We’ve all seen the maroon soaked images of previous models... his hat doesn’t come close to that. Also, the slight Ir pollution, while annoying doesn’t “defeat the purpose” of internal ND’s. It means you still need to grab a low powered ir filter. This is still WAY better than having to have a matte box and separate filters or using a variable ND. Worth mentioning, this is an issue with the $6,000 Ursa mini G2 pro as well. By all means, BM please get your shit together, but just sayin’... I’ll throw an Ir cut filter on mine and get to work. I just hope they fix that screen and that I get a “better copy”.
@@dna8269 blackmagic web site claims these NDs with IR cut. Also tested my 6K pro with internal and external NDs and I can say i didn’t see any IR pollution.
@@ArseniiSavitckii sorry but the IR pollution is mainly still there, we noticed it both in our camera test area with Arri tungstens and outside while shooting with the internal NDs. BMD claim these NDs are IR cut and remove all IR, but this clearly is not the case. Jake
Do you think that a Blackmagic 6k pro camera can work to videotape an eye surgery, would the size of the sensor represent a problem for depth of field? I need all the structures of the eye to be in focus. I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you
So I do have a question! I'm thinking about purchasing this camera for Travel cinematic videos. Would this be a solid camera for this or would you recommend a different camera. As I would eventually like to purchases an underwater housing as well and I would also like to be able to keep the run and gun style while also throwing a gimbal on it for more setup shots. Hopefully you can help me with this before I make a purchase haha.
Very thorough and detailed review, by far the best on youtube, and ive been watching them all for a good few days now, i just cant decide whether to buy one, or spend probably twice as much for s Canon 8k 🤯
hello, the native ISO of the camera are 400 for shooting outdoors with sufficient light and 3200 for shooting indoors or outdoors with insufficient light, setting it to other ISO results in a loss of sharpness and noise? thanks
Awesome work team! Instantly subscribed 😊♥️ It will be so helpful a video explaining pros and cons of using BMPC6K + ATEM for streaming. Would you recommend this camera (+ATEM) just for streaming purposes? I’m looking forward to update my camera setup and I’m between an SONY A7III and a 6K (just for videostreaming). Not sure if not having autofocus could be a problem even I’m not thinking of moving the camera from the studio. What would you recommend? 🙏🏼♥️ Really appreciate such an awesome work! Thank you 🙏🏼♥️
You actually know what your doing, I've seen a lot of videos of people's Pocket 6K Pro footage, and the lighting is flat and the picture is noisy and soft, I was about to dismiss the camera all together, but you threw me for a loop. I was debating on getting another Zeiss CP.3 lens, or getting the 6K Pro, but I think I will get the 6K Pro and hold off on getting the 85mm CP.3. I can make do with a 35mm Zeiss CP.3 and 50MM Zeiss CP.3 for now.
Thanks for the review, I did however not really understand the backfocus issue you mentioned with the ND-filter. Do you mean that the glass that the filters introduce breaks the light slightly differently so that the infinity focus on some lenses can be affected? Or does this only apply to zoom lenses? ( I thought backfocus was a attribute of zoom-lenses and if they are parfocal or not. )
Backfocus is as important as front focus, the two go hand in hand actually, as when you focus to one meter the lens should backfocus relatively to the flange distance so that the sensor sees what’s 1m away as in focus. But glass in front of the sensor and not « from » the lens might introduce some shift in this backfocus thus breaking the relationship between front and back focus. This is hence valid for any lens, prime or zoom, parfocal or not :)
Hey there! Looking for a camera to do small client work with and have the option to do some more professional work. Stuck between bmpcc 6k Pro and A7sIII. I understand bmpcc6k Pro has amazing image and colour, but how close is it really?? Because the advantages of IBIS, autofocus, battery life and a smaller footprint of the A7sIII are big ones for run and gun, as I work on a gimbal a lot. Internal ND's are a big help in the 6K Pro as well! Already have an A7III and a 28-70 f2.8 for the sony, but the would need to buy Davinci studio, and on the flip side, the 28-70 f2.8 EF Sigma art lens for the 6k Pro. Cannot Decide!
Does the 6K Pro output 4K from the HDMI? I was very disappointed that the 6K doesn't and no one ever advertised on mentioned that before I purchased it.
Great detailed reviews! Wondering is there any solution on the playback issue from Blackmagic yet? It's kind of nuisance to change the setting just to play back footages
Good stuff brotha. Real nice. I agree, if you want to run the 6k at 6k 3:1, the AngelBird Matchpack is one of the few packs that handles this very well.
Great video. One thing to mention, I wouldn’t trust your Ninja V to be a reference monitor as far as colour goes unless you have calibrated it. It’s a common problem with the Ninja V that many of the units have a yellow cast out of the factory and need to be sent off to get calibrated
Hey Dale, thanks! That is true but this wasn't the only display we plugged it into where we could see such a huge difference. Blackmagic knows it's an issue with the cameras and should be fixing it asap! Jake
Greetings - We just purchased the 6K Pro and the DJI RS2 as you forecasted. With it we added a Wise Portable SSD. Both the Gimbal and the portable SSD need a usb 3 c port. The camera has only one. Is there a splitter we could use? Thanks!!
@@CVPTV Thank you so much - We want to capture nature and landscape - What internal media would you suggest? I know there are many variations that will affect which stage size is better for us... Say we want to record "dynamic range" at 4K - what's the ratio minute/GB that we should be in the lookout for so we know how long can we record in one memory card?
I bought this camera because I can't afford a RED Komodo. I own a Ronin-S and have been debating whether or not to purchase an offset plate or to sell the Ronin in hopes to buy an S2 so I'm wondering what your opinion is? I do plan to get a Komodo in the future or whatever the next step is at the time. This was a really informative video, subscribed and will be back for more! Thank you so much
Thanks for your videos? How can see the false color on my external monitor ones I press the bottom on top of my camera? Right now it shows up on the camera when I press it but not on the external on , why is that ?
What a great video. Hoping that you see this, and that you know the answer... what were the exposure setting on the last shot in the dark with the man playing with with fire? It looks amazing and I can't see any noise whatsoever.
All the cameras in the S series have a much better autofocus. With native lenses, it's mighty usable. Blackmagic's autofocus is non-existent to say the least.
@@CVPTV this is the only reason I would invest in a new camera, it really gives the extra 16mm/35mm feel to the moving images without any wobble effect. I just loved to shoot on my Canon Scoopic 16mm for this reason but the cost of film and scanning is just too high for me now.
Hey Mitch, yes there is a 1/4" thread on the top of the camera here. Or I'm sure all the regular rig brands will bring cages out for it soon! ruclips.net/video/PSj7EQhrry4/видео.html Jake
I am an actor and have regular self tape auditions. I wanted to grab this camera for self taping, shorts/skits, possible features and taking photos/headshots. I know that the still capture functionality on this camera isn’t the best, but I was wondering if it would make do for professional headshots? Also I know that the autofocus isn’t the greatest, do you think there would be an issue of dropping focus during self tapes? I was debating between this camera and the canon r5. Which do you think would fit my needs better keeping in mind the video will be my main focus?
Blackmagic cameras are for narrative filmmaking and need a pro cinematographer behind the camera. Always. The autofocus is non-existent. The canon is a good choice but overheats whether you record internally or externally. For your requirment, the Sony's are the best. Right now you can grab a A7iii on a big discount.
We didn't use diagonal to calculate crop factor, we used sensor width. This means aspect ratio can then change. Diagonal is more common for stills CF's, not so much for video & cine. However, if you matched aspect ratios between the formats you are wanting to compare, the maths will work out the same! Jake
Hey Everyone, sorry this is a little bit delayed, our workstations have started to refuse to render using GPU acceleration so this render took over 11 hours! Any questions let us know here and enjoy!
EDIT - I at 10:53 constant compression ratios should be 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 & 12:1.
Curious, did you select the highlight recovery tab for the Pocket 6k when doing overexposure test?
No problem bro ❤️❤️❤️
Im still exited as always
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Shame on those workstations. They can’t handle the quality of your in-depth content :)
The footage you've shot with the 6K and 6K Pro are phenomenal and I love these long form videos to give potential users a good grasp of how things work on all the cameras you've reviewed. I would love to see your video of the ATEMs and how it works, especially for people who wants to dip their toes on some live streaming.
nice to hear even the pros struggle sometimes haha. hope u can fix it soon.
Literally the most extensive and detailed camera reviews on RUclips. Great stuff as always Jake. I get my pocket 6k pro on Monday and I am looking forward to testing it against the c70 soon.
I'm looking forward to your comparison Griffin. I'm wondering how it'll compare to my c70.
@@darwinmacon thanks Darwin!
Thanks Griffin, looking forward to seeing what you capture with it! Jake
That was by FAR the best review I've ever seen on RUclips, thanks for going into detail and not missing a thing!
I'm currently saving for this beast and can't wait to get it once I can! Great video, you've earned a sub!
Black Magic needs to pay these guys for a thoroughly well-done job on their behalf
if we order from CVP can we ask you to check if the unit(s) has blue screen issue beforehand? it would be handy for anyone who does not own a professional monitor to check this
Awesome in depth review guys !! Can't wait to receive mine :).
Thanks, looking forward to seeing what you create with it! Jake
Are they back logged?
This is the absolute best camera review I have seen yet. Standing ovation 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for watching! Jake
Yes please do a deep dive showing how to control the BMD cams over HDMI
This is a huge amount of deep and focused work, that eventually turned into the absolute perfect gear review.
You've created a reference. Period.
Bravo !
Your decision to do this deep dive came at just the right time,....at least, for me. This is not just a review, but a real analysis. I've looked at numerous "reviews" of the BMPCC 6k Pro (Blackmagic is great with those catchy product names, ain't they?). Most range from irrelevant to...uh, more irrelevant, from the inane to the prosaic. None even approximate this. It's not just a review, it's a great reference I plan to consult many times (My new 6k pro arrives tomorrow). Internal NDs, tilty screen (Gott sei Dank that they didn't have the screen flip out!), With the tilt screen a lot of shooting that was difficult or just not doable is now going to be child's play---depending on the child, of course.
Thank you SO much for doing this. It's really great...easily the equivalent of your S1H deep dive.
Now, just one more thing and my work is done here:
How about a video dedicated to how to set up the audio.
I've got a 6k and have never been happy with the audio results. What to do? Blame the user! I'm sure my confusion is my fault.
If I were in the UK I'd be ordering the BMPCC6K Pro from y'all for sure.
So glad BMD just made a great camera much more usable rather than reinventing the wheel. Spare us, O Lord, from yet another accurséd cube!
Absolutely amazing video. Great job Jake and the whole team of CVP. You guys are fantastic.
Thank you for the terrific review as always! I have a couple of questions and would love your help. (1) I look forward to the lab tests of the 6K Pro on the specifics of any color and/or other shifts from the IRNDs, and to hear if these changes are consistent across all units. I also look forward to the latitude test. On the latitude test, can you include the differences between both the general chroma noise and horizontal striping on the 6K and 6K Pro? I would love to know: a. Is there more frequent chroma noise on the 6K Pro? and b. Do the 'chroma noise stripes' on the 6K Pro behave differently than on the 6K? On my 6K Pro unit, I've noticed horizontal striping even with ND Clear at ISO 400, and read about unusual and uncharacteristic chroma noise, reported in other situations, for example, during backlighting. For the latitude test, I saw that out of all the cameras you've tested so far, only the Canon C300 Mark III did not have the appearance of those lines. Therefore, I recognize there may be some minor banding in the darker and more solidly colored areas of the image on occasion, but am curious if and how the 6K Pro, on average, is handling chroma noise and those lines any differently than the 6K, and to determine if the appearance on my unit is related to QC. (2) What is the flange focal depth shift, if any, on the 6K? I saw you recorded it starting at 60 microns for the ND Clear on the 6K Pro here, but I can't find the measurement for the 6K and was wondering if it was different.
CVP + BMPCC = SCHOOL OF FILM PRODUCTION
What a nice, full Review! Thanks guys! Have the BM Pro6K since yesterday - this cam is awesome!
A deep dive in to the pocket 6k Pro. Well done guys. Kind of remind me Philip bloom extensive reviews
I love the new features they’ve added to the “pro” version. I still think it’s amazing that this camera has such a good variety of high quality internal codecs (Black Magic Raw and ProRes) at such a low price. As others have stated .. if some form of good autofocus was brought to this camera .. it would be amazing.
Just use DjIs LiDAR focusing if you need it. Its the only way to get cine lenses to focus anyway.
Hello. I would like to know which camera is better in terms of image quality: GH6 or BM 6k Pro. I don't care about stabilization or autofocus. What I want to know is which one is going to give me the most cinematic image possible and the most elasticity in color correction. I currently have a GH5 and I don't know whether to buy the GH6 or switch to a BM 6k Pro. I'm looking to take a step forward. Thank you very much and very good video.
Your sample videos
Unlike many other RUclips channels
They look very cinematic and professional
I said it before
Your channel is one of the best in this business
I'm glad the channel is growing fast
thank you
your reviews are amazing! thank you
This video looks like it was a lot of work! Thanks you for putting so much effort into this in-depth review! I am stil a bit undecided about the Blackmagic Pro as I already own a full set of 6 sony opticals and tend to the A7S3 :-)
I ditched my A7s3 for a 6kpro ... the picture is just much better.
Outstanding. One of, if not the best review video on the 6KPRO! Congratulations.
I received the unit a week ago from B&H, and have to say it’s impressive. My only big issue (other than the NDs/tint, bluish LCD) is the internal fan noise/rattle. Can you comment on your observations?
My unit can well be heard while
monitoring the on board mic’s (obviously), while using a mounted shotgun, and 10 feet away using a boom or Lav.
Great Review, Thanks for the in-depth explanations on all aspects of this camera, I plan on purchasing this camera sometime in the near future once I figure out all the details for my next project
Thank you for a very detailed review. The links included are the cherry on top. Good work!!
After camera records why can't I see the footage on my PC? Drive shows up but no drive letter or volume, but the footage can be viewed on the camera. I am confused
Yes please expound on the control section. This is my reason for choosing BMPCC (buying 3) for a one man band 3 camera TV show I do every week here in LA.
Your breakdowns are a joy to watch! Would be nice if you made a comparison video between best sub 5.000gbp cameras on the market, explaining comprehensively which would be best suited for what kind of users and work!
Awesome detailed review as always! Can't wait for mine to come in.
Thank you for your excellent review. I’m considering getting either the BMPCC 6KP or RED Komodo as my first cinema camera. I also appreciate the work you put into the data rate Google sheet. Thanks!
Is this camera easier to use than Sony a7siii?
great review thanks guys! I just sold my Fs5 and gonna buy the 6k pro for the money next week
I loved the fire spinner clips. I am watching this video after doing my first shoot with the bmpcc6k pro and I shot with a bunch of fire spinners. I am currently editing and while doing so I realized there is still much I have to learn.
Great Review, very detailed. I'd love to see a Review on the BM ATEM devices and how to control the BM camera with it. Great work! Thanks!
Nice review, it was really helpful. I have bought a 6K Pro camera from CVP and I'm enjoying it. I notice the blue screen but the footage looks great on the computer. I had an issue with the LUT's that I have imported to the camera, they don't seem to be working when i tried to activate them and also I cant delete them. Do you have a similar issue?
Hey Fabio, glad it was helpful! Yeah BMD should be putting out some kind of fix for ut at some point. In regards to the LUT issue I haven't had any issues with our time with the camera. Have you tried resetting the camera and then loading them back on? Jake
Damn that lack of IR cut is really disappointing and defeats the purpose of the internal ND in the first place IMO. The variability in monitor QC / color shift is alarming as well
I heard the filters are IR Cut-NDs
@@joellouisfire Watch the ND part of this review where the IR pollution is still mostly there
I’m with you... it’s a disappointment that they didn’t nail the nd/Ir cuts and I’m all for calling them out on it. Same with the monitor issues, the QC control and particles on the ND’s...
That said. The Ir pollution is BARELY still there, not “mostly”... We’ve all seen the maroon soaked images of previous models... his hat doesn’t come close to that.
Also, the slight Ir pollution, while annoying doesn’t “defeat the purpose” of internal ND’s. It means you still need to grab a low powered ir filter. This is still WAY better than having to have a matte box and separate filters or using a variable ND. Worth mentioning, this is an issue with the $6,000 Ursa mini G2 pro as well.
By all means, BM please get your shit together, but just sayin’... I’ll throw an Ir cut filter on mine and get to work. I just hope they fix that screen and that I get a “better copy”.
@@dna8269 blackmagic web site claims these NDs with IR cut.
Also tested my 6K pro with internal and external NDs and I can say i didn’t see any IR pollution.
@@ArseniiSavitckii sorry but the IR pollution is mainly still there, we noticed it both in our camera test area with Arri tungstens and outside while shooting with the internal NDs. BMD claim these NDs are IR cut and remove all IR, but this clearly is not the case. Jake
finally I have been waiting for this
Do you think that a Blackmagic 6k pro camera can work to videotape an eye surgery, would the size of the sensor represent a problem for depth of field?
I need all the structures of the eye to be in focus. I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you
So I do have a question!
I'm thinking about purchasing this camera for Travel cinematic videos. Would this be a solid camera for this or would you recommend a different camera. As I would eventually like to purchases an underwater housing as well and I would also like to be able to keep the run and gun style while also throwing a gimbal on it for more setup shots.
Hopefully you can help me with this before I make a purchase haha.
Very thorough and detailed review, by far the best on youtube, and ive been watching them all for a good few days now, i just cant decide whether to buy one, or spend probably twice as much for s Canon 8k 🤯
hello, the native ISO of the camera are 400 for shooting outdoors with sufficient light and 3200 for shooting indoors or outdoors with insufficient light, setting it to other ISO results in a loss of sharpness and noise? thanks
Awesome work team! Instantly subscribed 😊♥️ It will be so helpful a video explaining pros and cons of using BMPC6K + ATEM for streaming.
Would you recommend this camera (+ATEM) just for streaming purposes? I’m looking forward to update my camera setup and I’m between an SONY A7III and a 6K (just for videostreaming). Not sure if not having autofocus could be a problem even I’m not thinking of moving the camera from the studio.
What would you recommend? 🙏🏼♥️
Really appreciate such an awesome work!
Thank you 🙏🏼♥️
You actually know what your doing, I've seen a lot of videos of people's Pocket 6K Pro footage, and the lighting is flat and the picture is noisy and soft, I was about to dismiss the camera all together, but you threw me for a loop. I was debating on getting another Zeiss CP.3 lens, or getting the 6K Pro, but I think I will get the 6K Pro and hold off on getting the 85mm CP.3. I can make do with a 35mm Zeiss CP.3 and 50MM Zeiss CP.3 for now.
absolutely superb review, you literally covered everything. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Jake
Would you recommend I send my BMPCC 6K Pro back for replacement if I am experiencing a blue tint issue?
Fantastic review, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Wonderfully in-depth review! I'd be interested in a fan noise comparison as there's been reports of loud fan noises from certain units
Interesting, I didn't notice any heavy fan noise, but it did get rather toasty! Jake
Very detailed and informative video. Keep up the great content 👊🏼
Thanks for watching! Jake
Thank you for publishing over 1080p. People talk about recording in 6k then publish a 1080p RUclips video lol
Great video... what irnd did you put on the lens to assist with the true blacks, I couldn’t find anything in the description.
Check these out - www.formatt-hitech.com/circular-filters/circular-firecrest-nd-filters2
This with usable autofocus would be such a weapon
That would be pretty cool but I'm used to shooting without it now. Maybe one day?
autofocus is for noobs, all serious professional filmmakers never need that.
@@lulumink0 😂😂😂
An excellent review and source of information. Outstanding!
Thanks for the review, I did however not really understand the backfocus issue you mentioned with the ND-filter. Do you mean that the glass that the filters introduce breaks the light slightly differently so that the infinity focus on some lenses can be affected? Or does this only apply to zoom lenses?
( I thought backfocus was a attribute of zoom-lenses and if they are parfocal or not. )
Interested too. If it means can't manually focus certain wide lenses, kinda important.
Backfocus is as important as front focus, the two go hand in hand actually, as when you focus to one meter the lens should backfocus relatively to the flange distance so that the sensor sees what’s 1m away as in focus. But glass in front of the sensor and not « from » the lens might introduce some shift in this backfocus thus breaking the relationship between front and back focus. This is hence valid for any lens, prime or zoom, parfocal or not :)
Hey there! Looking for a camera to do small client work with and have the option to do some more professional work. Stuck between bmpcc 6k Pro and A7sIII. I understand bmpcc6k Pro has amazing image and colour, but how close is it really?? Because the advantages of IBIS, autofocus, battery life and a smaller footprint of the A7sIII are big ones for run and gun, as I work on a gimbal a lot. Internal ND's are a big help in the 6K Pro as well! Already have an A7III and a 28-70 f2.8 for the sony, but the would need to buy Davinci studio, and on the flip side, the 28-70 f2.8 EF Sigma art lens for the 6k Pro. Cannot Decide!
Does the 6K Pro output 4K from the HDMI? I was very disappointed that the 6K doesn't and no one ever advertised on mentioned that before I purchased it.
Great detailed reviews! Wondering is there any solution on the playback issue from Blackmagic yet? It's kind of nuisance to change the setting just to play back footages
Lets goo!!! Finally
Even if its late its the best review ❤️❤️❤️
Better late than never as they say lol
Great work Jake! Well done!
Thanks for watching! Jake
Finally, CVP found a way to save some coffee. No more coffee spill.
LOL
What ir cut filters do you recommend?
Very gud review almost competing Phillip blooms level of detailing👍👍
Amazing Camera! Thanks for making this video...
Good stuff brotha. Real nice. I agree, if you want to run the 6k at 6k 3:1, the AngelBird Matchpack is one of the few packs that handles this very well.
The 6k chomps through data
I bought one. The no 6K progress stinks. But 4k prores is still good enough.
So would you get the 6kpro or the ursa 12k? Which is the better. Choice ?
Two completely different cameras! If you are asking for yourself specifically what work do you do? Jake
@@CVPTV documentary and food. But thinking about doing short film and music video. Want a nice A cam for my bmpcc 4k
@@CVPTV thought about the ursa g2 as well
Great video. One thing to mention, I wouldn’t trust your Ninja V to be a reference monitor as far as colour goes unless you have calibrated it. It’s a common problem with the Ninja V that many of the units have a yellow cast out of the factory and need to be sent off to get calibrated
Hey Dale, thanks! That is true but this wasn't the only display we plugged it into where we could see such a huge difference. Blackmagic knows it's an issue with the cameras and should be fixing it asap! Jake
exactly why pros avoid it.
I wish it had PDAF and IBIS, that would be my perfect camera.
Looking lovely. I’m enjoying mine.
ME too!! This things is freaking amazing
Many people have commented on the 6K Pro's loud fan noise? Did your on-camera mic pick up the fan whirring noise?
Man !what do you film these videos with? Very sharp! Do you use bmcc6k?
Hey! What part of the video are you referring to? The PTC? B-Roll? BTS? Jake
Greetings - We just purchased the 6K Pro and the DJI RS2 as you forecasted. With it we added a Wise Portable SSD. Both the Gimbal and the portable SSD need a usb 3 c port. The camera has only one. Is there a splitter we could use? Thanks!!
Hey Carla, Afraid not, you will have to use one or the other. I would probably use internal media when its on the gimbal. Jake
@@CVPTV Thank you so much - We want to capture nature and landscape - What internal media would you suggest? I know there are many variations that will affect which stage size is better for us... Say we want to record "dynamic range" at 4K - what's the ratio minute/GB that we should be in the lookout for so we know how long can we record in one memory card?
I bought this camera because I can't afford a RED Komodo. I own a Ronin-S and have been debating whether or not to purchase an offset plate or to sell the Ronin in hopes to buy an S2 so I'm wondering what your opinion is? I do plan to get a Komodo in the future or whatever the next step is at the time. This was a really informative video, subscribed and will be back for more! Thank you so much
Thanks for your videos?
How can see the false color on my external monitor ones I press the bottom on top of my camera? Right now it shows up on the camera when I press it but not on the external on , why is that ?
What a great video. Hoping that you see this, and that you know the answer... what were the exposure setting on the last shot in the dark with the man playing with with fire? It looks amazing and I can't see any noise whatsoever.
A customer recieved a reply from Blackmagic that a firmware update will include in camera screen calibration feature to address the blue tint issue.
YAY!!! Been waiting for this
Unfortunately I have a bad unit. I already contacted support (CVP) to see my options.
20:48 I don't see in the description what IR filter you recommend. Can you give a link to the recommend IF filter?
Great video! Where can we contact you for input on which camera best suits our own individual needs?
Nice video, love this camera. Few tings would be nice but it works for me.
Great work guys, like always. Thank you
Thanks for watching! Jake
@@CVPTV Jake, during the tests did you notice any issue with ND? Some people have problems with magenta shift, green/warm shift.
@@Krakadillaz Check out the ND results at 17:35 dude!
Can you tap-focus on the LCD?
Amazing reviews - as usual. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Jake
Can you use variable frame rates to undercrank?
What happens if he battery dies while filming - is the video file corrupt again or will it be saved finally like on every other camera?
Is the Blackmagic Pocket cinema camera 6K pro Auto focus better than the Panasonic S5
All the cameras in the S series have a much better autofocus. With native lenses, it's mighty usable. Blackmagic's autofocus is non-existent to say the least.
Your videos are amazing!
best reviews in the game, thanks guys!!!
Hi thanks for this review, does this camera integrates a global shutter ?
No it’s a rolling shutter. If you need a global take a look at the RED Komodo or Z CAM S6G! Jake
@@CVPTV ok thanks I believed that black magic announced a global shutter camera a few months ago...Red is out of my budget
@@fthprodphoto-video5357 Nope, they haven't released a global shutter camera recently.
@@CVPTV this is the only reason I would invest in a new camera, it really gives the extra 16mm/35mm feel to the moving images without any wobble effect. I just loved to shoot on my Canon Scoopic 16mm for this reason but the cost of film and scanning is just too high for me now.
Bmpcc6k pro or z cam e2 s6 ?
I wish the image looked more filmic looks very digital
Very informative. Thanks 😎👍🏼
Excellent review. 100% useful Great job!!!
Great stuff. One thing I may have missed, is there a free 1/4-20 so that someone could use a universal ssd holder?
Hey Mitch, yes there is a 1/4" thread on the top of the camera here. Or I'm sure all the regular rig brands will bring cages out for it soon! ruclips.net/video/PSj7EQhrry4/видео.html Jake
Diction would help this.. :) nice work.
How do you measure rolling shutter? (ms)
Can you show the size compared to the C70?
incredible!! thank you :)
Wow this so detailed.
I am an actor and have regular self tape auditions. I wanted to grab this camera for self taping, shorts/skits, possible features and taking photos/headshots. I know that the still capture functionality on this camera isn’t the best, but I was wondering if it would make do for professional headshots? Also I know that the autofocus isn’t the greatest, do you think there would be an issue of dropping focus during self tapes?
I was debating between this camera and the canon r5. Which do you think would fit my needs better keeping in mind the video will be my main focus?
Blackmagic cameras are for narrative filmmaking and need a pro cinematographer behind the camera. Always. The autofocus is non-existent. The canon is a good choice but overheats whether you record internally or externally. For your requirment, the Sony's are the best. Right now you can grab a A7iii on a big discount.
Crop factor was incorrectly counted!
Kf = diagonal 35мм / matrix diagonal = 43,3/26,5 = 1,63
23.10(squared ) + 12.99(squared) = 702,3501
extract the square root 702,3501 = 26,5
We didn't use diagonal to calculate crop factor, we used sensor width. This means aspect ratio can then change. Diagonal is more common for stills CF's, not so much for video & cine. However, if you matched aspect ratios between the formats you are wanting to compare, the maths will work out the same! Jake
thanks for the in-depth review
Thanks for watching! Jake