The BMPCC4K weighs 680 grams, and its 6K sister is 218 grams heavier and 15mm deeper, but they look the same for the untrained eye. However, none of the cameras is pocket-sized, like their older brother the original blackmagic pocket from 2013. When it comes to the size of the cameras, the word “ Pocket” is certainly not made for them.

Last update on | *Contains Affiliate links | *Images sourced from from Amazon Weight And Size The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, is the cinema camera that catapulted the Blackmagic product line into the era of 4096×2160 quality movie projection (DCI 4K).ĤK is perfectly adequate for filmmaking, and it is one of the finest options for the $1,000-$2,000 bracket. When the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K was launched in 2018, it caused a stir because of its low price and extensive feature set. Read my post: Best Budget / Cheap Lenses for BMPCC4K Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

You can get VERY adequate lenses, like this one for only $69.99.

With a speedbooster from Viltrox or Metabones you can come closer to the “full frame” look, if you want.

Go Anamorphic with SIRUI 50mm F1.8 Anamorphic Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount APS-C at only $445.00.

You can get much cheaper ( good) native lenses, like the Meike Cinema Lenses.

The community thinks the 6K Pro is most value, but honestly I think the MFT mount is better. I made this assesment before asking the community.īut as you can see, I am not the only one who thinks you get the least value for money on the BMPCC6K standard version. Name Price Value for money Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K ❤ $1,295.00 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K $1,995.00 ⭐⭐⭐ Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K PRO $2,535.00 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

With the 4K version giving extreme affordability and the 6K offering great resolutions, and even the 6K Pro with super specs, all of the cameras are great offers for aspiring cinematographers. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and its smaller brother, the BMPCC 4K are two of the most best affordable cinema cameras in the market right now.

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