Rigging the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro: The Ultimate Battery Solution
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- Опубликовано: 6 май 2021
- In this video, we're looking at the ultimate, flexible battery solution I've found for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. This is the best one I've come across for multiple camera packages that isn't customized solely for the BMPCC 6K Pro - so you can grow with it and use it in the future as well as with other camera packages. It's been working well for me over the last month but let me know if you have other preferred solutions! I'd love to learn about alternatives as well :)
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Products mentioned in this video:
[UPDATED] NEWER MODEL - TILTA BATTERY PLATE (Gold-Mount)
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🛒 Tilta Universal Battery Plate (V-Mount)
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CAMERA:
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🛒 Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k (Non-Pro)
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LIGHTING:
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CAMERA SUPPORT:
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Have you found any other power solutions that you like better? Let us know! There’s no single right way to do it so I’d love to hear your particular use case and what works best for it!
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Many small Batteries and the in build monitor
Definitely the way to go for certain workflows!
Stumbled upon your video and while I did not really learn anything as I've been using the 6K rigged out since it came out, I can appreciate the time/effort you put into producing a high quality video to share your experience which aligned with mine. Recently upgraded to the Pro which I plan on keeping light/compact since I already have my 6k rigged, and maybe tossing the Pro on a Glidecam to be able to get running/moving shots. Subbed and looking forward to your channel growth.
Thanks man! I appreciate it! I bet this thing would work great on a glidecam, could get some really sick footage that way and could utilize NDs without a mattebox, a perfect combo really - totally feel the keeping it light thing, this camera can get heavy!
Anyway, thanks again for the kind words :)
Ah, the dreaded Blackmagic battery life. I’m sure this will be a much needed solution for many people. Great video, Jacob.
It sure is a sore point on that cam, thank you for checking it out brother!
Really surprised you don't have more subscribers for a quality video like this, I'm sure you will soon! Can't wait to purchase the Tilta battery plate.
Hey thanks mate! Really appreciate it :)
Super helpful video before i rig out my 6k pro! Awesome channel! 👏
Glad I could help! Appreciate it!
Great info, thank you!
On the pocket 6K pro how are you converting the HDMI out of the camera to the Tilta plate?
I use a Makita Tools battery and a cheap battery adapter for my BMPCC4K rig. Batteries don't need to be expensive and I already have a lot of Makita cordless tools. I use a Makita Rapid charger to charge the batteries. The BMPCC-4K camera can accept anywhere from 12-20 volts as an input and the battery adapter uses the same locking system as the tools.
Love this! We actually just made a video about rigging our 6k Pro's with SmallRig accessories. If you're shooting more than like, 40 mins, v-mount is the way to go! We're a little more gorilla style and just tape it to our rods haha but maybe we should get a proper mount.
Absolutely! V mount imo is the way to go if you’re planning to use it with different camera systems as well! Very versatile. Haha you might want to ;) but hey if it works, it works
Somewhere in between V-mount option and the standard camera NPF option is to get an NPF-adapter plate. This will allow you to use the large batteries.
What some viewers may not know is there are large NPF batteries that go up to around 8 or 9 thousand mAh giving you about twice the amount or more of the standard NPF internal use batteries.
It's just another option. I think V-mount is probably the best but I'm toying with the idea of using all NPF batteries as I have some for my lights. I don't use my lights as often but like the idea that my batteries work on my camera as well as my LED lights.
SmallRig do NPF battery adapter plates.
Great video, btw.
In theory this is totally correct however, from real world experience, the VMount to NPF adapters don’t always work well and sometimes give inconsistent results. Now, I actually do keep an NPF to VMount in my kit with some NPFs as a last resort but it can spit out some weird voltages and potentially shorten the life of your gear.
With enough research though I’m sure you could make it work without issues just letting people know it might not be for everyone.
Thanks for watching and good thinking!
@@JacobVossFilms Thanks for the response and for sharing that information. I had no idea. But, as you said, having the option of both is great. So, I might just do as you do.
Thanks again.
I really like that V-mount plate, vertical like that. I currently use one that is horizontal, but it makes the camera a little to long. So I'm looking for some other ideas. Great video! Thanks! :)
Yeah I find the vertical V-Mount really helps out with overall rig length and balance like you said. Thanks for watching! Glad I could give ya some ideas!
@@JacobVossFilms Yes, thank you! I do have some ideas to improve my rig! Like you know, we always like to change things, haha! :D
Great video. I'm still rocking a bunch of lpe6 batteries for my bmpcc4k. As a backpack review channel I need to be as packing friendly as possible. I really want a better battery solution, but vmounts are just too big. Npf would be a good alternative, but I haven't made a final decision yet.
Thanks for this video
No shame in needing a compact solution! NPFs are nice for the 6K Pro because they're natively used but you could look at a Grip battery for your 4k - I know some models use NPFs inside the grip (but it also might make it bulkier than you want)- or even the battery grip for the 4K from Blackmagic themselves
Thanks for the video. Subscribed and liked, Great work. Funny though, I feel like all BMPCCXK videos have prerequisites
1. Mention Battery life a lot
2. Make a joke about the name
3. mention form factor.
Thank you! Hope I can keep it up for my future stuff as well!
And you’re definitely right 😂 at least blackmagic has a defined list of what to fix on the next iteration 😉
That top 1/4x20 mount is only meant for lightweight accessories and if you attach a handle or something heavy and break the camera it will not be covered under warranty. This info is in the manual that nobody reads.
Absolutely, can’t source a cage yet but only using it for demonstrative purposes here - would 100% never recommend that
@@JacobVossFilms All good. Just wanted to let you know and anyone else watching to avoid problems. Thanks for the video.
Of course, thank you for watching!
Go Jake!!! Woot woot!
Thanks El! :)
Is it safe to connect the v lock to the camera is the battery output is 14.8v and the camera input is 12v?
I presume it’s ok but would be good to double check!
Yeah basically all batteries that are “12v” are actually 14.8. Just watch out for 26V batteries with the same mount
Cool, probably get one of these in the future. One question tho: the SDI splitter on the plate doesn't really help, does it? Bc the 6k pro doesn't have SDI out so you'd need a converter?
Yeah the SDI splitter has no use on this rig, I work as a camera assistant so it’s useful to me on other rigs but not with this particular camera
@@JacobVossFilms Yeah, got you. I work as an AC as well and was just wondering if you were talking about this specific rig or just about general usage of the plate when talking about the sdi. Cheers
Great video! Thanks for sharing! What do you use to charge your V-mount battery? Charging solutions are expensive right?
Oo good question! I use the D&O Lighting BC-C2 D-Tap Charger. It’s not the fastest charger but it’s super compact and will charge 2 V-Mounts through the D-Tap port at the same time. I’ll usually plug in my V-Mounts at night after a shoot and by the time I wake up they’re fully charged
Here’s an affiliate link through Amazon if you’re interested: amzn.to/3uJGoTQ
Or just search “Dual D-Tap (P Tap) Travel Charger for Sony V-Mount/V Lock and Anton Bauer Gold Mount Batteries” if you don’t want to use the link
@@JacobVossFilms Thanks for detailed answer! Very much appreciated!
Of course! Glad I could help
How long do the V mount batteries last on the 6k pro?
Depends on the size of the VMount, my 196Wh battery can go for probably 6 hours on camera alone or 4 1/2 with accessories
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Do you power other stuff like monitors, and/or EVF, etc. of this plate (or the battery itself)? I have the 4K, along with the portkeys BM5II. And I have, on occasion powered both of the same battery/plate that I currently have. But I still see people saying that the best option is to just power them separately. In order to avoid cooking the HDMI port. Again, no issues so far. But I would rather avoid the risk if I can.
So the issue you're describing is basically when the positive pin of the DTap port hits first and the electricity needs somewhere to go - so it often completes the circuit by using the SDI or HDMI and burns out those ports. Someone I know had that exact monitor and it got friend from what I suspect is this exact issue.
Now, I usually power everything off the same battery but you have to be careful if you do this. I follow, first in, last out with the power,. Basically plug in the power to both your camera and the monitor before ever hooking up the signal cable whether its HDMI or SDI. Once all of the power cables are fully connected, you should be fine. You're just trying to not have the positive pin of a DTap hit first so if they're all already plugged in, you will have no issues. This is advice that was just released from Arri as well as Red.
If you want to be extra safe, use Lentequip SafeTaps - they're smart DTap Connectors that don't let this kind of thing happen (although I would still follow the above instructions, it's just an extra layer of security that I've wired onto all of my DTap Cables - especially for my monitor and camera).
@@JacobVossFilms right on. Thanks man! I too have heard of the proper sequence of operations for start and shut down…which I have used. Again, no issues…yet. But I still keep seeing folks say that it’s still a risk and to just avoid it if at all possible and use separate power sources. So I’m like “what the hell, is this the correct way or not?!” I didn’t know if maybe this plate is designed with controls in place to prevent ground loop issues…regardless of whether or not the camera and monitors are powered up correctly or not.
Yeah, the messaging has definitely been more confusing than it needs to be. And I t’s good you’re questioning it but, on set no one uses separate batteries, everything is powered from one so my thought is just to follow whatever the professionals are practicing. Just my two cents on what we’re doing with Arri, Sony, Red, etc on set. Just do the correct order and you’ll be 100% good 👍
Can you share the full rig-setup with us please?
Stay tuned for this Friday’s video! :)
You forgot one more! I have the 6K G2. I know no ND filters built in. I use a portable phone charger. Small rig makes a special grip. I have a 25,000 milamp one it can last up to around 5-6 hours this depends of course if you leave it on and plugged in even just plugged in and off it still uses up a lot of battery. I have a two 15 mm rails using small rig cage only half cage with top handle and side grip. The battery is much smaller not in the way, and cost about 1/3 of the Vmount. I was thinking of going with V/mount but once you buy the battery, and then the plate it's like $150-$200 more dollars and my battery just cost $20. Again the Vmount has advange like if you wanted a second monitor you could use that battery to power that as well. Longer life I'm sure.
Have quick question if you can answer... Are you only powering the camera with the external battery or are you also powering an external monitor?
Could easily do both
@@JacobVossFilms Hey Jacob. I'm sure it can but I've heard nightmare stories about bricked cameras and fried HDMI ports and I was wondering if these were one-offs or if it's been a known issue with these cams-maybe over/undervoltage from properly regulated sources, I don't know-seeing as how BM doesn't quite have all their ducks in a row when it comes to power usage. (Don''t know why they haven't ripped a page out of Canon's book here) Blackmagic easily has the WORST battery life on the block.
Great video, which Easyrig are you using?
I'm used the Easyrig Minimax in the past but here I'm using the Flycam Flowline Master so I could get a greater payload capacity
How do u find monitoring the battery levels on this set up? With a v mount that doesn’t give any premise readings. Does it work for you?
It's not too bad honestly - I check on the battery periodically with the push button checker on most V-Mounts and on the camera I make sure to have the voltage read out (just tap the battery logo and it shows up in the right corner instead of the battery) because I know the 6K Pro cuts out around 13V. It's pretty similar to how I would check battery when rigging up an Arri or Red so not bad once you're used to it.
why don't u use that battery handle as the top handle?
You definitely could! :) For me it makes the rig too top heavy, and is too big/not strong enough to use with an Easyrig but could work on some rigs
why you choose Bmpcc6k pro and why not zcam e2 f6 , removing the price factor
the images are not the same. no matter how many people that own the zcam try to make you believe it. the work flow from BRAW is unmatched. the internal Nd's are a blessing. for a zcam...you need a handle with start and stop, you need a monitor bright enough to see in daylight, you need batteries, monitor mount and hdmi cable for that monitor. So much extra stuff just to have a cube brain....makes zero sense to me. every time you shoot, you have to rig it up...silly!
@@bmefilms6879 your answer is absolutely convincing. actually I don't know much about filmmaking but I am learning and my aim is to open a small production company so I am looking for the best gear like Camera , lighting , audio , lenses , editing pc etc . with a budget of 15k . Is there any platform where I can get real answer like you gave ?
@@avinashrawal7928 youre on it!
Hey its me from the broken screen video! I had 2 Bmpcc 6k Pros with the screen flicker issue, and was wondering if that's the same 6k Pro with a flickering screen? I have a third and probably last if this doesn't work out arriving tomorrow, fingers crossed I dont run into any issues in week one. I love this video very helpful! keep it up man! :)
Thanks brother! Its actually the replacement camera I got about a week after the first one started flickering. Luckily haven't had any issues with this one and with the new update and the ability to adjust the screen tint, I no longer have the blue issue either :)
Good luck with the new one you're getting! Hope it works flawlessly!
Lackluster battery life? You're too kind. The battery life is abysmal. How BM hasn't figured out their power consumption issues is insane.
Pretty sure black magic doesn't have sdi out
They do on their Ursa line