See how I built my Pocket 4K rig here! ua-cam.com/video/hCNv3NuGj8k/v-deo.html My BMPCC 4K Video Guide: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com/courses/blackmagic-pocket-4k-video-guide
Hey Caleb, bought your GH4 guide and been doing videos for 2 years plus right now, thank you for that!, switching over to Blackmagic right now and may I ask when are you getting the Blackmagic Raw update in the guide please? Thank you and looking forward to your reply soonest :)
I took your video course for this camera and it saved my hide during my first shoot! It was the best $80 I ever spent! If I had gone into the shoot without taking the course it would have been complete bust. There is a lot to this powerful camera and thanks for walking me through the process.
I am so glad you did this. I value your perspective. I have operated a RED on a feature film, but cannot afford one. When this came out the spec's really impressed me. I believe watching a film shot with a RED, and then another shot with this, the audience would not be able to tell the difference. For the price you cannot beat it. I would LOVE to see a video on the rig.
For many of us this is and will be the go to camera because of the color science and the overall cinematic look to the footage it produces. It is a perfect camera...NO...but everyday we are learning more and more work arounds to make it fully functional on an individual basis. At this jump in price point the BMPCC 4k is a dream come true. So Yes, Caleb anything more you can add on this camera and rigging will be appreciated. Always enjoy and get a lot of great info out of your videos!
I started shooting with the BMPCC4K about 3 months ago and I absolutely love it. I also use the Sony A7iii but nothing beats RAW so the Sony has taken a back seat for video work. Most of the videos on my channel were shot with the BMPCC4K if anyone wants to see test footage and broll before buying this camera. It’s definitely a lot of work to get the footage edited and graded and I’m still learning but so far I can’t recommend this camera enough.
I do laugh at Netflix list of approved cameras and formats. Yet nearly every show I watch is produced using old video formats from eons ago or stacks of footage derived from iPhones or security cameras bla bla bla.
I'll be honest, I wasn't interested in this camera at all........But then you go and upload a video highlighting some crazy good information. Now I have to test it lol.
I Just wanted to take a second and really Thank you for all the work you do for us. Im sure most people that watches your videos knows that just editing all the small clips and details you put In to your videos takes so much effort and time, but in case people don't I challenge you all to make a tutorial like this and see how long it takes. Also the way you explain it all makes it so easy to understand and for me that's new to all this but want to create great content it is an absolute game changer. I played pro golf my whole life and I never appreciated all the amazing people that created all the content for us until I got in to this myself. From the bottom of my heart thank you for helping all of us understand this jungle a little better for very video you release :)
Does the speed booster solved the bad auto focus issue? or only the crop factor? I mean with it, will the camera be able to shoot continuous tracking auto focus?
Please let me know if there is any solution to get the blackmagic 6k work with continuous autofocus? I want to buy it so badly but I'm not used to the idea of using a camera without auto focus :(
@@evelinsasmr none of these cameras have continuous auto focus. It isnt in the cameras capabilities. At all. No matter the lens or speed booster. It has a one time, press to focus auto focus. Thats it
Bought the camera to rig it and replace a Red Raven/C200. Amazing on set with some v-locks, smallrig parts, 18-35/50-100, metabones cine, Easyrig minimax, Nucleus-N, and a Bright Tangerine 138 with two polarisers to make a large vari-nd, Lilliput 5.5” cross converting monitor. For those codecs and that quality I find it the best run and gun setup I’ve ever used, menus are so easy, codecs and now the raw is incredible, straight to SSDs, dual isos, LUTs and false colour, great easy audio. Enjoyed your course btw 👌
Wow I'm waiting for your review now lol I literally turned on my computer to go to B&H and buy my C200B and this video popped up and between your comment. I'm confused now. I don't like the micro 4/3 crop, and really want built in ND filters, but now I'm just confused
studiodevis tough, it does work out similar once rigged, still a bunch cheaper obviously with the Blackmagic, but you can build over time and how you like and it has more separate parts obviously. For a cam that you can just pick up and shoot, the C200 is incredible, the NDs, form factor, autofocus (if you use it) is unbeatable. CFast media and that codec can screw you though on set and in post, but the image is delicious and almost worth it 😂 however its not set friendly in my opinion and cfast is still expensive. The Canon 8-bit to SD card does seem to hold up though. BRaw and prores are more media and edit friendly, using samsung ssds is amazing. The call I made was the Blackmagic, and Im loving the image and dual iso a lot, adding in LUTs is super cool as well, and it feels simpler to operate on set, menu wise. Would rent both if you can before you make that call, but Im super happy.
@@MartinBleazard thank you very much for the quick reply. I have 2 C100 and I filmed with C200 2 times. Fantastic camera but expensive. I can't rent BMPC in my area (RO - EU). Not available yet. So I dll video footage for BM site and the it looks stunning, especially skin-tones. I love Canon color science. Another world compared with Sony and Pana but BMPC is super cinematic. So as a C200 owner you recommend BMPC? About CFAST - there is a CFast 2.0 to MSata Adapter made by Marian Munteanu : facebook.com/RikoMoon Thank You again!
studiodevis if you like the C series ergonomics and don’t want a camera “build” with mattebox, ND filters,rails, v-lock etc. the Canon is the way to go, pick-up and go, great color and audio. For me it comes down to purpose, the Blackmagic fits what I do slightly better, I keep mine built up like a cinema camera so its always ready to go. But if you can manage the Canon media workflow and storage its an incredible camera, if you need autofocus, will crush it. The C200 is my favorite camera of last year but just based on price, the pocket 4k is unbeatable and always useful to have around, its image is also amazing, cinematic and skintones on point. You won’t regret either tbh, you’ll just pay back the one a lot quicker and spend less on cards and media storage.
I ordered this camera after renting it. Amazing!!! Definitely knew after the rental I needed a really well thought out plan for batteries - I went with the Core SWX Powerbase (this thing runs for over 3 hours per charge!). I love that it sits underneath the camera and adds weight like you mention is needed to do any handheld. The battery pack has an adapter that slides right in with a dummy battery. Adorama is also bundling the camera and Powerbase right now for $170 off.
@@TalimaPictures Hi sikeela, the 3.5mm input acts as an input where you keep the timecode generator connected through the entire shoot. So this means that as long as the Tentacle Sync or any other TC generator is accurate, you're good to go. This is not a Jam sync input.
Curtis Judd in the house! Great video. The BMPCC 4K is definitely on my list. I mean, for $1300 you are getting LOTS of features, usability AND quality. I think history is going to show it as one of those game-changers.
BMD has one of the most user friend UI's in the industry. Good call on the joystick, to one up that suggestions it'd be nice if they had made a smartphone/tablet app that mirrors the camera's controls. I really want to pick this thing up once the backorders are handled. I could see it becoming my go-to camera for running on my main gimbal.
I just bought this camera on New Years day, and i almost resold it becaise i did not realize how much i needed to spen for the accessories. However when i saw the image after i bought the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 i was blown away (as a former 8bit mirrorless user) and i had to go all in and buy everything because this will benefit in the growth of our production company
The .64 XL metabones on M43 gives you a APS-H crop. Which is a great crop factor to deal with! (Technically APS-H ranges from 1.26 to 1.29 crop factor, and M43 with the XL 0.64 = 1.28 crop factor.) APS-H is bigger than APS-C. (ranging from 1.5 or 1.62 crop factor) And APS-H is bigger than Super 35 at a 1.39 crop factor. But smaller than 'full frame' 35mm at a crop factor of 1. So for those of you concerned about the M43 sensor, I really wouldn't worry, with the XL its very close to a full frame look in terms of depth of field and field of view. (plus you get 1.5 extra stops of light with the booster.)
Abdur-rahman Moustapha no there’s not. (To my knowledge) I have full frame cameras and M43 with the .64 booster. The difference isn’t much at all. Occasionally you wish your wide lenses on FF were a tad wider on the booster/m43. But rarely. And depth of field is very very similar too.
biscuitsalive thanks for the answer, actually I don't mind the crop too much .. I shoot with 5D MK4 cropped 4K and it's not that bad for my work .. using the 16-35 L is enough for me (for wide shots), and as long as the metabone will give me an APS-H crop then I'm fine ! I can not wait to get this camera and test it out myself ! it still not available yet !
Caleb, I would absolutely adore if you made a video detailing every specific part (SmallRig and otherwise) that has gone into the creation of that Rig. That way filmmakers starting with this camera know your setup and can imitate it.
Was gutted for you when I saw you'd uploaded today of all days. But so relieved to see you managed to squeeze in the BRAW news :) Today is the camera's biggest day yet. Looking forward to some of your thorough BRAW tests ;)
thank you for the review. I shot a small corporate video yesterday as I am starting out, with a gh5 camera, speedbooster, 2 batteries, a small table tripod, a fast lens and a kit lens (+lights, audio, etc.). There are 3 things that I think are lacking (most) in my gh5 setup and where this camera system shines: 1)shooting with higher iso 2) xlr input for quality microphones 3) internal prores 422 and raw recording. But if I would use it shooting a small corporate video, these things are problematic: 1) battery life (I hear everyone complaining about it) 2) no internal stabilisation 3) no autofocus. Therefore, it can only shine if I would connect and balance a gimbal/ tripod system, attach a cine lens and battery etc. and handheld use, while it is ok with gh5, can become very jittery with this camera. This brings the question: is there a camera anywhere that has all this features? ibis, good high iso, autofocus, internal prores 422, xlr input, great battery life? and if not, does any camera at least combine ibis, good high iso, autofocus and great battery life?
I got this camera in my hands for making a film for the school I work at and was looking for tutorials. You lost me at the lenses part, but your enthusiasm is catching.
Very good review. I bought one of these when they were announced and invested in a v-mount, a cage etc. It is a big step up from my Canon 6D in terms of picture quality, but takes some getting used to - before I was accustomed to throwing my clips right into Adobe Premiere, now I have to do some post-production/grading in Davinci Resolve, but the results are very good so it's worth it. It may actually be too much camera for what I am using it for, but I have it now, and glad I made the investment.
Great video Caleb, I enjoy your no frills review of cameras, your clearly a camera enthusiast while also being pragmatic about the pros and cons in relation to film making.
Just picked this camera up last week for more cinematics. Still sticking with a7sii for everything else, but the skin tones from BlackMagic are sooo nice. As always, great review!
I'm glad you reviewed as what it is a professional camera rather than the other youtubers reviewing them as their toy vlogging cameras and complaining about it.
Thanks Caleb. Look forward to your full review. I own a BMPCC4K and as a am/pro this is the best camera to date for me. Lots to learn and you have been helpful.
Very nice and helpful thoughts about Blackmagic Pocket 4k. Looking forward about how you build your BMP 4k including the external sony Battery and those wires.
This camera is insane and I am excited! I will use it on my next medieval short film. I used the first gen on my medieval concept film but couldn’t shoot real slowmo. But that’s all gonna change. Thanks a bunch! 💜
Hey, do you plan to review the E2 by Z-cam? Is the P4k 4:4:4 or 4:2:2? Wow! 12:1 Raw that better than ProRes LT. Considering how I have my little GH4 rigged, the P4k or the E2 would just be drop in replacement. This is better than a Canon C300 for like $1,300!
ProRes standards are all in the white paper - Proxy, LT, Standard, HQ are all 4:2:2 while ProRes XQ is 4:4:4 - and then obviously raw doesn't colour subsample.
Thanks Caleb. I had almost given up buying this camera but you have aroused my interest again. Now that they have upgraded the firmware with Blackmagic RAW I am seriously having another look. I would be very interested in your rig for this camera. A great video as always.
Totally insane! It's insane that for the most booked and wanted professional camera of the century they've built such a production that it's only releasing 1-2 models each week to each of the very few shops that they're working with and that people are waiting MONTHS to have this new Blackmagic! Also, they totally stopped the production for a month in January. This is a huge issue, but of course the only people who could give real visibility to it (the UA-camrs with lots of subscribers) don't even know about it, as they're the only ones treated decently by Blackmagic for obvious reasons.
BMPCC4K is the best camera I have ever seen. Keep dreaming about OSMO Pocket and OSMO Action, but didn't bought any of them. Because of this one over here!
I am so glad that you called it the poor man's Red. Absolutely true. I just bought myself a new personal camera (and for photo shoots) and I know that people might get on me about the video specs but if I have a paid gig (interview, not weddings, obviously) THIS is the camera I'll be going with. But yeah people "sleep" on this camera and I don't know why - glad you made a video about it.
Been really looking forward to this video. I’m buying this camera really really soon (as soon as I get my refund for an A7iii I bought & returned in like 3 days [not happy with Sony colors]), and I couldn’t be more excited!
it's impossible to buy this camera very soon))) i'm waiting my camera from start of november and blackmagic doesn't ship no one camera to the shops from that time) i hope i will receive my camera soon :)
Wow really happy to see you reviewing this nice camera! And believe it or not my camera is arriving tommorrow 😂 After 5 months waiting for it... Finally 😋😎 For sure I will have a look to your tutorials 😆
Hi there ! (I'm a professional videographer and I wrote film critiques for years before that, just so you know where this advice is coming from) While the previous comment was quite mean-spirited, it's not entirely untrue. The "cinema-like" aspect of your work won't come from the camera you use, but how you use it. Some movies have been shot on iphones, DV Cameras, 16mm, and still look great. What makes them movied is the use of the camera (composition, blocking, camera movement) lighting and grading. Look at Y tu mama tambien, which was fairly cheaply shot by Emanuel Lubezki, mostly handheld and mostly in natural lighting, using sometimes a couple of reflectors to redirect sunlight. It looks amazing. Blocking, composition, good cast and writing. The movie is also about wandering around, so this naturalistic choice and apparent simplicity of camera movement works. It's, in fact, very refined, with well timed travellings, great choices in framing. It's still mostly handheld, and you could do it with your phone or a red camera. What matters is what you put in front of the camera. Pick up any camera that shoots HD, if possible with a large format censor (APS-C or full frame) because it'll play better in low lights. Write a good story that YOU like and grab a couple of friends to shoot it. Use a tripod. If you don't have a tripod, put a pile of books on a chair. If you want to have dolly shots, put a friend on a rolling chair. If you don't hava rolling chair, don't have dollh shots. That's okay. Look at John Ford's movies. Howard Hawks'. Billy Wilder's. It's only good composition, and the occasionnal pan or tilt. Write it, shoot it. Stop focusing on gear, you'll never have good enough gear. There'll always be this next shit to buy, that would make it soooo easier. No. Write it, shoot it. Keep it simple. Shoot it.
See how I built my Pocket 4K rig here! ua-cam.com/video/hCNv3NuGj8k/v-deo.html
My BMPCC 4K Video Guide: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com/courses/blackmagic-pocket-4k-video-guide
@Nigel Ponsonby Smythe The video in the video linked to above is the same setup I used with my Pocket 4K.
Hey Caleb, bought your GH4 guide and been doing videos for 2 years plus right now, thank you for that!, switching over to Blackmagic right now and may I ask when are you getting the Blackmagic Raw update in the guide please? Thank you and looking forward to your reply soonest :)
I took your video course for this camera and it saved my hide during my first shoot! It was the best $80 I ever spent! If I had gone into the shoot without taking the course it would have been complete bust. There is a lot to this powerful camera and thanks for walking me through the process.
I shot a music video with this camera on my channel
Your shirt IS orange...what are you talking about?
I am so glad you did this. I value your perspective. I have operated a RED on a feature film, but cannot afford one. When this came out the spec's really impressed me. I believe watching a film shot with a RED, and then another shot with this, the audience would not be able to tell the difference. For the price you cannot beat it. I would LOVE to see a video on the rig.
-You shouldn't compare this to any camera
(2 seconds later)
-It's very much like a red
LOL
NostalgiNorden heheheheh
I think he meant to say don't compare it to typical hybrid cameras UA-camrs like to use, like the GH5, A7III, EOS R, 1DX etc
You, not him
Red is not "any camera" not untill the day my grandma pulls one out her purse and wants a selfie.
I've been dreaming about having this camera all year. This makes me want it even more.
Amanda did you end up getting it?
For many of us this is and will be the go to camera because of the color science and the overall cinematic look to the footage it produces. It is a perfect camera...NO...but everyday we are learning
more and more work arounds to make it fully functional on an individual basis. At this jump in price point the BMPCC 4k is a dream come true. So Yes, Caleb anything more you can add on this camera
and rigging will be appreciated. Always enjoy and get a lot of great info out of your videos!
I started shooting with the BMPCC4K about 3 months ago and I absolutely love it. I also use the Sony A7iii but nothing beats RAW so the Sony has taken a back seat for video work. Most of the videos on my channel were shot with the BMPCC4K if anyone wants to see test footage and broll before buying this camera. It’s definitely a lot of work to get the footage edited and graded and I’m still learning but so far I can’t recommend this camera enough.
what’s so good about RAW
I do laugh at Netflix list of approved cameras and formats. Yet nearly every show I watch is produced using old video formats from eons ago or stacks of footage derived from iPhones or security cameras bla bla bla.
I think he aupposed to say netflix original. Most acquired shows were recorded using other cameras
Nice! And yes, would love to see the rig and its options. Thanks!
YES PLEASE
YUP!
Bless us with this please.
Me too
Yes please
we were watching this in our digital video technology honors class. the teacher is really amazing and has such good humor.
I'll be honest, I wasn't interested in this camera at all........But then you go and upload a video highlighting some crazy good information. Now I have to test it lol.
:)
S A M E
Curious to what you think about this versus the Sony you use. I’m coming from an 80d so anything is an upgrade I guess
Shoot a music video with it, 💪🏾
yessir chrys can't wait to see the vid
Just bought a BMPCC 4k and used your video as a primary resource for research. Thanks, man.
Just watched the new Blackmagic update video!Some great updates for the pocket camera and a new Ursa Mini Pro!Fantastic!
I Just wanted to take a second and really Thank you for all the work you do for us. Im sure most people that watches your videos knows that just editing all the small clips and details you put In to your videos takes so much effort and time, but in case people don't I challenge you all to make a tutorial like this and see how long it takes. Also the way you explain it all makes it so easy to understand and for me that's new to all this but want to create great content it is an absolute game changer. I played pro golf my whole life and I never appreciated all the amazing people that created all the content for us until I got in to this myself. From the bottom of my heart thank you for helping all of us understand this jungle a little better for very video you release :)
ur welcome
After researching my choices for a starter cinema camera, I’ve decided this will be the one I’ll invest in.
Does the speed booster solved the bad auto focus issue? or only the crop factor? I mean with it, will the camera be able to shoot continuous tracking auto focus?
Please let me know if there is any solution to get the blackmagic 6k work with continuous autofocus? I want to buy it so badly but I'm not used to the idea of using a camera without auto focus :(
The pocket 4K has autofocus before you hit record. Other than that, it has no autofocus.
What about the 6k or 6k pro? Would the autofocus with that one be any better at all?
@@evelinsasmr none of these cameras have continuous auto focus. It isnt in the cameras capabilities. At all. No matter the lens or speed booster.
It has a one time, press to focus auto focus. Thats it
@@NasserTone You sort of can but only with manual lenses that have a hard stop and a lot of extra DJI gear ua-cam.com/video/Q-vJ7rV97nA/v-deo.html
Yes! More BMPCC4k content thanks🙌🏻
How is the vignette with sigma 18-35 and metabones XL x64?
Bought the camera to rig it and replace a Red Raven/C200. Amazing on set with some v-locks, smallrig parts, 18-35/50-100, metabones cine, Easyrig minimax, Nucleus-N, and a Bright Tangerine 138 with two polarisers to make a large vari-nd, Lilliput 5.5” cross converting monitor. For those codecs and that quality I find it the best run and gun setup I’ve ever used, menus are so easy, codecs and now the raw is incredible, straight to SSDs, dual isos, LUTs and false colour, great easy audio. Enjoyed your course btw 👌
Wow I'm waiting for your review now lol I literally turned on my computer to go to B&H and buy my C200B and this video popped up and between your comment. I'm confused now. I don't like the micro 4/3 crop, and really want built in ND filters, but now I'm just confused
Hi Marty! Please give me an advice: C200 or 2 BMPCK with accessories? Thank You!
studiodevis tough, it does work out similar once rigged, still a bunch cheaper obviously with the Blackmagic, but you can build over time and how you like and it has more separate parts obviously. For a cam that you can just pick up and shoot, the C200 is incredible, the NDs, form factor, autofocus (if you use it) is unbeatable. CFast media and that codec can screw you though on set and in post, but the image is delicious and almost worth it 😂 however its not set friendly in my opinion and cfast is still expensive. The Canon 8-bit to SD card does seem to hold up though. BRaw and prores are more media and edit friendly, using samsung ssds is amazing. The call I made was the Blackmagic, and Im loving the image and dual iso a lot, adding in LUTs is super cool as well, and it feels simpler to operate on set, menu wise. Would rent both if you can before you make that call, but Im super happy.
@@MartinBleazard thank you very much for the quick reply. I have 2 C100 and I filmed with C200 2 times. Fantastic camera but expensive. I can't rent BMPC in my area (RO - EU). Not available yet. So I dll video footage for BM site and the it looks stunning, especially skin-tones. I love Canon color science. Another world compared with Sony and Pana but BMPC is super cinematic. So as a C200 owner you recommend BMPC? About CFAST - there is a CFast 2.0 to MSata Adapter made by Marian Munteanu : facebook.com/RikoMoon
Thank You again!
studiodevis if you like the C series ergonomics and don’t want a camera “build” with mattebox, ND filters,rails, v-lock etc. the Canon is the way to go, pick-up and go, great color and audio. For me it comes down to purpose, the Blackmagic fits what I do slightly better, I keep mine built up like a cinema camera so its always ready to go. But if you can manage the Canon media workflow and storage its an incredible camera, if you need autofocus, will crush it. The C200 is my favorite camera of last year but just based on price, the pocket 4k is unbeatable and always useful to have around, its image is also amazing, cinematic and skintones on point. You won’t regret either tbh, you’ll just pay back the one a lot quicker and spend less on cards and media storage.
It definitely would be helpful to have a list of everything you used for that rig. Great video overall though!
I ordered this camera after renting it. Amazing!!! Definitely knew after the rental I needed a really well thought out plan for batteries - I went with the Core SWX Powerbase (this thing runs for over 3 hours per charge!). I love that it sits underneath the camera and adds weight like you mention is needed to do any handheld. The battery pack has an adapter that slides right in with a dummy battery. Adorama is also bundling the camera and Powerbase right now for $170 off.
Nicely done Caleb! I'm finding the BMPCC 4K really nice for my work with all of the caveats you called out. Can't wait to try out the new firmware.
Hi Curtis. Have you tested how accurate timecode is with this cam using say a tentacle sync? I understand the 3.5mm port doubles as timecode in?
@@TalimaPictures Hi sikeela, the 3.5mm input acts as an input where you keep the timecode generator connected through the entire shoot. So this means that as long as the Tentacle Sync or any other TC generator is accurate, you're good to go. This is not a Jam sync input.
@HammerBann Oops, too late. Not looking horrible in my tests so far. Did you notice particular problems with it?
@@curtisjudd Hi Curtis. Thanks.
Curtis Judd in the house!
Great video. The BMPCC 4K is definitely on my list. I mean, for $1300 you are getting LOTS of features, usability AND quality. I think history is going to show it as one of those game-changers.
That X-Files sequence at 4:00 ish made my day. So good, Caleb! 👏😂
Bruhhh I lost my shit 😂😂 so funny
We'd love to hear what you have to say about the BMPCC4K, Gerald. Any way Camera Canada could hook you up with one?
Not X-Files, it might seem similar, but is completely different form it's main OST.
@@Albanez39 do you know the name of the track?
Yeah Caleb tell us the track pls!
BMD has one of the most user friend UI's in the industry. Good call on the joystick, to one up that suggestions it'd be nice if they had made a smartphone/tablet app that mirrors the camera's controls. I really want to pick this thing up once the backorders are handled. I could see it becoming my go-to camera for running on my main gimbal.
Make a video about how you power the camera with one battery.
You feed it from the ronin s gimbal, problem solved.
I just bought this camera on New Years day, and i almost resold it becaise i did not realize how much i needed to spen for the accessories. However when i saw the image after i bought the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 i was blown away (as a former 8bit mirrorless user) and i had to go all in and buy everything because this will benefit in the growth of our production company
I actually just got to shoot with it yesterday! We shot an acting real and I was super impressed with the quality of the camera!
Is it better than the GH5s?
did you need a $4,000 rig on top of the camera to shoot with it?
The .64 XL metabones on M43 gives you a APS-H crop.
Which is a great crop factor to deal with!
(Technically APS-H ranges from 1.26 to 1.29 crop factor,
and M43 with the XL 0.64 = 1.28 crop factor.)
APS-H is bigger than APS-C. (ranging from 1.5 or 1.62 crop factor)
And APS-H is bigger than Super 35 at a 1.39 crop factor.
But smaller than 'full frame' 35mm at a crop factor of 1.
So for those of you concerned about the M43 sensor, I really wouldn't worry, with the XL its very close to a full frame look in terms of depth of field and field of view. (plus you get 1.5 extra stops of light with the booster.)
biscuitsalive is there any option that gives you a full frame conversion (1:1 crop) ? I have 6 L series lenses and don't want to buy any M43 lenses
Abdur-rahman Moustapha no there’s not. (To my knowledge)
I have full frame cameras and M43 with the .64 booster.
The difference isn’t much at all.
Occasionally you wish your wide lenses on FF were a tad wider on the booster/m43. But rarely.
And depth of field is very very similar too.
Abdur-rahman Moustapha and I have canon L and sigma art FF. they work just great on M43/XL .64.
biscuitsalive thanks for the answer, actually I don't mind the crop too much .. I shoot with 5D MK4 cropped 4K and it's not that bad for my work .. using the 16-35 L is enough for me (for wide shots), and as long as the metabone will give me an APS-H crop then I'm fine ! I can not wait to get this camera and test it out myself ! it still not available yet !
I think he was not talking about full frame 35mm but super 35 which is round about similar to apsc. (Sry for my bad english)
Caleb, I would absolutely adore if you made a video detailing every specific part (SmallRig and otherwise) that has gone into the creation of that Rig. That way filmmakers starting with this camera know your setup and can imitate it.
Was gutted for you when I saw you'd uploaded today of all days. But so relieved to see you managed to squeeze in the BRAW news :) Today is the camera's biggest day yet. Looking forward to some of your thorough BRAW tests ;)
The BRAW puts the camera over the edge. Just the best!
That first model at 5:27 looked great, but that second model at 5:41 was just gorgeous!
I would really like to see a breakdown video and see what you could outfit this camera with, with a budget of around 2k.
thank you for the review. I shot a small corporate video yesterday as I am starting out, with a gh5 camera, speedbooster, 2 batteries, a small table tripod, a fast lens and a kit lens (+lights, audio, etc.). There are 3 things that I think are lacking (most) in my gh5 setup and where this camera system shines: 1)shooting with higher iso 2) xlr input for quality microphones 3) internal prores 422 and raw recording. But if I would use it shooting a small corporate video, these things are problematic: 1) battery life (I hear everyone complaining about it) 2) no internal stabilisation 3) no autofocus. Therefore, it can only shine if I would connect and balance a gimbal/ tripod system, attach a cine lens and battery etc. and handheld use, while it is ok with gh5, can become very jittery with this camera. This brings the question: is there a camera anywhere that has all this features? ibis, good high iso, autofocus, internal prores 422, xlr input, great battery life? and if not, does any camera at least combine ibis, good high iso, autofocus and great battery life?
I got this camera in my hands for making a film for the school I work at and was looking for tutorials. You lost me at the lenses part, but your enthusiasm is catching.
This camera is way beyond my skill set, but just right for my budget. I haven't heard any terrible reviews about it.
Just make sure you're okay with not having continuous autofocus.
We use them at college and they are honestly amazing
Yeah, please, do the rig video!
Very good review. I bought one of these when they were announced and invested in a v-mount, a cage etc. It is a big step up from my Canon 6D in terms of picture quality, but takes some getting used to - before I was accustomed to throwing my clips right into Adobe Premiere, now I have to do some post-production/grading in Davinci Resolve, but the results are very good so it's worth it. It may actually be too much camera for what I am using it for, but I have it now, and glad I made the investment.
Great video Caleb, I enjoy your no frills review of cameras, your clearly a camera enthusiast while also being pragmatic about the pros and cons in relation to film making.
Just picked this camera up last week for more cinematics. Still sticking with a7sii for everything else, but the skin tones from BlackMagic are sooo nice.
As always, great review!
Austin Newman what makes u stick with the Sony? I’m thinking of getting this or a7siii
I'm glad you reviewed as what it is a professional camera rather than the other youtubers reviewing them as their toy vlogging cameras and complaining about it.
Would love a video showcasing the full rig, and links to every item :)
Yes , yes, please do a detailed parts / rig break down video with your recommendations for the best high end / middle and budget rig options !
My next camera 100%!
UNBOXME it's awesome n black magic raw released today for it
Thanks Caleb. Look forward to your full review. I own a BMPCC4K and as a am/pro this is the best camera to date for me. Lots to learn and you have been helpful.
can you provide a link for the Npf battery plate you are using in the rig?
Man, I just adore my BMPCC4K. I've been using it nonstop since I got. It's just a monster.
I’ll care about the BMPCC4k whenever you can actually buy one. But great job as always Caleb, very informative.
You shot the talking sequences on an a6400!? What are your settings!? Looks freaking unreal.
So stoked for this video. :)
This is one of the best reviews I have seen. There is a reason this camera is called a cinema camera and it really is the poor-mans Red. Great review.
I am using the GH5s and love it. The Blackmagic Pocket 4K is a great camera
Which one would you say is better? I'm thinking about buying the GH5s.
@@TheGoldenDragon_ what he said 👆🏽 ??
what lens is he using at 3:44??
Whoo! You beat me. Still working on my review. Gonna have to check out that guide!
It would be cool for you to cover the new Black Magic Raw option in your review (and how it’s so much better than DNG Raw)
Me too if it was about 35 bucks.
Would love to see a video about how you went about rigging up you BMPCC!!! Thanks for the video Caleb!!!
Caleb! Would love to see a review of the Godox SL-60 from you!
yes! This. We all want that cheap Aputure 120D!
Yes!
Yes! Especially that flickering issue.
Second. My perfect setup would be 3 Sl-60s and a 300d
Very nice and helpful thoughts about Blackmagic Pocket 4k. Looking forward about how you build your BMP 4k including the external sony Battery and those wires.
Don't you hate when you have to redo a video when new news comes out lol
This camera is insane and I am excited!
I will use it on my next medieval short film. I used the first gen on my medieval concept film but couldn’t shoot real slowmo.
But that’s all gonna change.
Thanks a bunch! 💜
Hey, do you plan to review the E2 by Z-cam? Is the P4k 4:4:4 or 4:2:2? Wow! 12:1 Raw that better than ProRes LT. Considering how I have my little GH4 rigged, the P4k or the E2 would just be drop in replacement. This is better than a Canon C300 for like $1,300!
ProRes standards are all in the white paper - Proxy, LT, Standard, HQ are all 4:2:2 while ProRes XQ is 4:4:4 - and then obviously raw doesn't colour subsample.
@@MitchLally Okay, thx.
YES, please do a video on rigging the Blackmagic Pocket 4K! I think I love the camera already and I haven't even touched one yet.
So when is the Davinci Resolve Studio video dropping?
You're my favorite film making youtuber out there so genuine, trustworthy and knowledgeable. Thanks for the great content!
7:10 But.. but.. that shirt looks orange 🍊!!
He’s recording with the Sony.
Looks red to me lol
Thanks Caleb. I had almost given up buying this camera but you have aroused my interest again. Now that they have upgraded the firmware with Blackmagic RAW I am seriously having another look. I would be very interested in your rig for this camera. A great video as always.
Totally insane! It's insane that for the most booked and wanted professional camera of the century they've built such a production that it's only releasing 1-2 models each week to each of the very few shops that they're working with and that people are waiting MONTHS to have this new Blackmagic!
Also, they totally stopped the production for a month in January.
This is a huge issue, but of course the only people who could give real visibility to it (the UA-camrs with lots of subscribers) don't even know about it, as they're the only ones treated decently by Blackmagic for obvious reasons.
yep! waiting since December...
Use some punctuation for fucks sake, your shit does not add up.
@@NGC1433 Go to an anger-management class. You need it.
Also, my commentary is full of punctuation.
"Fuck's sake" is with an apostrophe and you can't use a simple comma like that. You should have put a semicolon in its place.
I put my car battery in my backpack and hooked it up to my BMPCC, works like a charm!
BMPCC4K is the best camera I have ever seen.
Keep dreaming about OSMO Pocket and OSMO Action, but didn't bought any of them. Because of this one over here!
your reviews are top notch. Really helpful
Ordered one a month ago and still waiting. Probably a month or two more. Bought you guide anyway. Have to be prepared for this sweety!
I've waited 7 month lol
@@js_filming7701 shit! Im 89 in queue. Wish me luck
@@MrOneart FUCK. I am sorry for You
What an awesome video!! Loved it. Thanks bro
Great review; I will use it to get better acquainted with mine I just got! YES PLEASE on cage etc. on your rig setup!
you gotta change your channel name now , you have unlocked "Cinema mode achievement
Please teach us how to cheaply power the BMPCC4K! Please please please!
Hi Caleb 🖐🏻 is in the guide the IR pollution problem included and how to fix it?
Hey Caleb, wonderfull video.i would love to see a Rig Video and different Powering methods
I really enjoyed watching this video - now to buy the camera for Christmas
Would you recommend this camera for sports documentary style filmmaking?
I’ve been a big fan of Blackmagic ever since I bought my first Cinema Camera 2.5k. This is a really informative and well done review.
yes, yes and yes! I want to see a rig tutorial on this cam, 'cause I was searching for that ;)
yes please rig etc, and more comparison to gh etc would be great
I love mushy buttons, no sound during recording!
I am so glad that you called it the poor man's Red. Absolutely true. I just bought myself a new personal camera (and for photo shoots) and I know that people might get on me about the video specs but if I have a paid gig (interview, not weddings, obviously) THIS is the camera I'll be going with. But yeah people "sleep" on this camera and I don't know why - glad you made a video about it.
9:15 "I'd love to take a fat V-Mount and back it right up to the camera." Bro, Caleb, this is a family friendly program. Chill man lol
Tom Ryan I’m surprised UA-cam hasn’t taken down this naughty video.
@@AlbertLara Hahaha right
You are super articulate and clear my brother from another mother. Great job!
Can you link us to all of the accessories you're using with it, please? :D
There s no pre amp i dont understand why
Awesome explanations! Would love to see more videos about the BMPCC4K!
X-T3 has some chops too. It's hard not to compare it to other capable cameras, especially for the price point.
YAS, finally someone beating the idea about NOT comparing this to normal dslr/mirrorless cameras. This is a different animal all together.
Still waiting for your Fujifilm XT-3 Review...
TechReflex same!
Go check Gerald Undone and stop waiting
he doesn't want to admit that it's better than janky m4/3...
same. I want to see it rigged
Just a heads up, audio preamp on the X-T3 is unusable
bro you're a genie lol, the 24hr later transition killed me hahah
What's the verdict on 12:1 RAW?
Adding Blackmagic RAW was a cherry on the top. Will get one day.
How do you feel this compares to Z Cam's S2 4K 120fps camera? Thanks.
Please, tell your full camera set up (with brand names)?
Disk, cage, monitor etc.
Been really looking forward to this video. I’m buying this camera really really soon (as soon as I get my refund for an A7iii I bought & returned in like 3 days [not happy with Sony colors]), and I couldn’t be more excited!
it's impossible to buy this camera very soon))) i'm waiting my camera from start of november and blackmagic doesn't ship no one camera to the shops from that time) i hope i will receive my camera soon :)
was JUST about to tweet this video to you😂🎥
Are they really that bad? I thought Sony would have fixed that issue :(
The camera offers the best value ever. Overall top compact cinema camera with Blackmagic raw and davinci resolve included!
Do the custom setup vid!
So amazing quality Caleb. As always. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
So if I'm looking for a dedicated video camera, would you recommend the BM4k over the GH5S?
Definitely without a doubt
Wow really happy to see you reviewing this nice camera! And believe it or not my camera is arriving tommorrow 😂 After 5 months waiting for it... Finally 😋😎 For sure I will have a look to your tutorials 😆
Could I film like a real motion picture film with this camera you think ? I’m a starter filmmaker
You can shoot a feature with your phone. Stupid question, really.
Hi there ! (I'm a professional videographer and I wrote film critiques for years before that, just so you know where this advice is coming from)
While the previous comment was quite mean-spirited, it's not entirely untrue. The "cinema-like" aspect of your work won't come from the camera you use, but how you use it. Some movies have been shot on iphones, DV Cameras, 16mm, and still look great. What makes them movied is the use of the camera (composition, blocking, camera movement) lighting and grading. Look at Y tu mama tambien, which was fairly cheaply shot by Emanuel Lubezki, mostly handheld and mostly in natural lighting, using sometimes a couple of reflectors to redirect sunlight. It looks amazing. Blocking, composition, good cast and writing. The movie is also about wandering around, so this naturalistic choice and apparent simplicity of camera movement works. It's, in fact, very refined, with well timed travellings, great choices in framing. It's still mostly handheld, and you could do it with your phone or a red camera. What matters is what you put in front of the camera.
Pick up any camera that shoots HD, if possible with a large format censor (APS-C or full frame) because it'll play better in low lights. Write a good story that YOU like and grab a couple of friends to shoot it. Use a tripod. If you don't have a tripod, put a pile of books on a chair. If you want to have dolly shots, put a friend on a rolling chair. If you don't hava rolling chair, don't have dollh shots. That's okay.
Look at John Ford's movies. Howard Hawks'. Billy Wilder's. It's only good composition, and the occasionnal pan or tilt.
Write it, shoot it. Stop focusing on gear, you'll never have good enough gear. There'll always be this next shit to buy, that would make it soooo easier. No. Write it, shoot it. Keep it simple. Shoot it.
@@gauthiervieira9135 We need more people like u...I really appreciate how u took time and replied. Thank you