Blackmagic Pocket Camera in 2019 - Still Viable

[@theorncampbell4432]

I have to say that you've done one hell of a job of bringing this video to life with your editing. The music is an especially good and deliberate addition. The whole video felt like a scene from a lighthearted film. ... and yeah, great info on the Pocket Cinema cam. Cheers!

[@jamesmathews243]

I use the BMPCC on a gimbal for pro work and as an A Cam for my personal documentary projects. Its absolutely mind boggling that BMD figured out how to pack that much camera into such a little package.

[@martinkulik9466]

What lens

[@jamesmathews243]

@@martinkulik9466 I use an EF Adapter and Rokinon Cine DS Lenses. I also like to use the 7 Artisans 25mm which is native M 4/3s. Its an amazing little lens for under $100.

[@TheNinjek]

what gimbal do you use for it? :)

[@jamesmathews243]

@@TheNinjek zhiyun crane 2

[@TheNinjek]

James Mathews thanks!

[@rinusworldzm]

Mine finally arrived. Been playing with it almost everyday now and getting my head around it and your video came in really handy. I made the decision to buy it after your videos and I'm in the process to sort out the battery, ND filter, Tripod and adding a wide angle lens to my kit. I'm lucky mine came with 2 cages and a Nikon Metabones adapter. I bought a PB to Nikon adapter so I can use all my lenses (vintage Praktica lenses 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8, 30 to 70mm f2.8 and 135 f2.8) and it works really nicely.

[@richieatlomwistpriv6673]

still own 2 of these, and still use them for private films and occasionally on prof work.... this camera is single best camera of last decade... in 2020 still better than every other brand new DSLR... if you dream of proper filmmaking and can't afford RED/ARRI this has been THE answer for soooo long... not to mention that MOST films you have seen in your life "look" like this camera's footage... very pleasing and immersive... the positive is price... the negative is the amount of knowledge essential to get it really working.... THIS CAMERA IS PROPABLY ONE MOST IMPORTATNT FACTOR THAT kept myself going to become cinematographer...

[@richieatlomwistpriv6673]

@William Moreira dos Santos no - RAW in cinema DNG format

[@richieatlomwistpriv6673]

@William Moreira dos Santos prosze:)

[@richieatlomwistpriv6673]

@area51worker1 no thank you... I would put my hands on 3rd one... spare of a spare:) you don't sell such toys

[@geekdelmetal]

Which camera has the most filmic look? This one (bmpcc or the 2.5k original? ??

[@Visualsthatgohard]

Hey, when you want to sell one of them please give me a shout.

[@rinusworldzm]

I just had to watch this again... Merry Christmas.

[@HOWIMRIDIN]

Always liked the look of this camera

[@kentjensen4504]

This is terrific. Subscribed!

[@chris-andrebrissett5208]

This is so well made. You really pushed the camera too its full potential. Looks like great buy

[@marnikovic]

You need way more subs than this. I loved the grading and lighting in your videos. I hope you get what you deserve. Cheers.

[@ickeausberlin36]

Absolutely. One of the occasions you come across some high quality content and realize it has rather few likes or subs. Hard to believe.

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

Good thing you got a cage. You can't find them too much now. I think I got the last Shootvilla Cage.

[@RgvTrucks]

Nice video, can you add to the description what lens,batteries and charger you used. Thanks i just got a BMPCC.

[@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501]

I bought my adaptor from ebay. I recommend the big Nikon batteries. You will need a rig to hold that thing. If you want to shoot raw, you will need a 1TB external drive just to hold the raw files. I also use a Newer Field monitor: also requires a special bmpcc Hdmi cable. For sound, stick a cheap mic on it and record audio separate with a zoom mic then just sync the audio in premiere and scrub out the bmpcc audio because it is rubbish.

[@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501]

For lenses you can get a mft adaptor for any camera lens. It will take cctv lenses too. I use Samyang cine lenses (Rokinon). They are declicked so smooth, silent and allow a follow focus to be attached.

[@ZanderOdom]

Awesome video. I'm thinking about getting this camera as an introduction to the filmmaking world. I currently use a Canon T3i but want to jump into more cinematic gear so I can learn.

[@nickdubesa8068]

You should. I still use the camera for paid work, it’s worth figuring out how to use.

[@soundsystem00]

I have my original on the way! It is hard to find rigs though because my searches always pull up the 4k version which is sized differently

[@loveydarl]

Beautiful content making style!

[@rinusworldzm]

Had to watch this video again as I wait for shipping to resume.

[@rawreykjavik7006]

nice video. I think the best and at the same part the least easy side is you need to be very, very skill full with colour grading and lighting when shooting bmpcc. Especially skin tones tend to be off in ppl vids. Second thing the image looks a bit soft for 2019. In my opinion the best blackmagic so far is the production 2.5K camera, it’s just have the satisfying image.

[@rohedstrom]

Great video. Just found your channel and like your tech reviews.

[@AiurMedia]

beautiful footage! would be nice to give us more accurate info regarding lens f stop and crop factor etc though since it's kinda educational video

[@snydereric6852]

nowadays, finding this cage is the price of the Bmpcc today... Great video

[@Jargon]

Great review, showing people when video testing and all, enough with the nature shots haha!

[@FilmPhotowithMatt]

Jargon 😆 no kidding. Social distancing requires a zoom lens...

[@gonzalojimenezrivero9666]

lovely camera still in 2020

[@GearZenChannel]

Instead of that battery adapter, add a 5 inch display with DC out. It makes the rig slightly larger (not much) but much better utility and a better looking rig. On the SD cards - good luck finding one of the ACTUAL recommended cards that isn't a fake. After months I finally found a genuine Sandisk card after receiving several mislabeled and then fake cards. Kingston Canvas React will do RAW at 30fps. The best alternative that will 100% work is the Angelbird SD cards. (expensive but work) If I had to do it all again I would just buy a few Angelbird cards and call it a day.

[@rinusworldzm]

Hey, thank you for this video. I was racking my brain about what camera I wanted to get in my somewhat limited budget that could get me real cinema style quality and I had forgotten about this baby. I want to rig it mildly like the way you have. What cage is that and any chance you'd have links to the add ons you put? Including the view finder thingy?

[@rinusworldzm]

@Dark Days On Earth It's a really great camera. I keep forgetting to ask, were you filming the opening of this video with the pocket cinema camera or was it the c100?

[@andrewbowman409]

This is a great video. Thank you.

[@mohannadules2406]

Love your musics!

[@lmackreath78]

Great video.. can you confirm that the sigma 17-50 2.8 you used is the Ef-s lens and you had no issues mounting this to the Viltrox em 2?.. I thought there was an issue with the plastic on the barrel of efs lenses?

[@cmdr.shepard]

It's an EF lens. On EF-S you can either remove or cut the plastic depending on the lens.

[@ratlungpictures5324]

Great job🎬

[@johncheatdom9409]

So is he using the viltrox EF M2 mk2 in this video? I only ask because I thought that you couldn't change the aperture settings with the Viltrox...

[@benjaminespuche9734]

great video ! But what is the firmware of your speedbooster ? Image stabilization doesn't work with the one I have :-(

[@jonasvetsch6416]

Great Video, great music! What music did you use?

[@JWS1968]

For the record: SD CARDS: We got all the marketing shit when 4K cameras came out, you need this card or this card etc etc. I went and got a Trancend 128GB U3 card five years ago it cost £70 when some other cards we £300. I have not had one bit of bother with that card in fact I went and bought another two and they have also been excellent. Recording 4K Log. Never tried them with RAW but 95mb sec is whats required the Transcend cards are fine. I believe it's the 'U3' part that is important.

Oh, the setup video is very good. You may list lenses and mount adapters for the lens and battery pack .... Or the whole kit and website where they are sold. Thank you very much

[@FilmPhotowithMatt]

Thanks, will do!

[@florubenberger]

Hi Wyatt, nice video! I really enjoy your content. Did you modify the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 to fit on the Viltrox ef m2 Adapter? Thank you so much and keep up the amazing work!

[@delusionalwastelandproduct5092]

Good review 😎

[@scarfholdgraphicsmedia9501]

There is an app on Googleplay which acts as a view finder for bmpcc. I use an external monitor which is great outside. I do have a gimbal but never tried it with the bmpcc because it doesn't auto focus. Might give it a try though. I would love to get the 4k.

[@FilmPhotowithMatt]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TopshelfJunior]

..this was excellent. you're a genius !

[@vintagetelecinediy3537]

Up to you, what are best non Sony NP-Fxxx batteries (I have BMMCC) almost same ;-) as BMPC

[@michaelossola4439]

Thank you Jesus for putting you on this Earth this was the best explaining of cameras on KZbin 😘

[@infinitesession5439]

Why does the frame look washed out? Was there no color correcting done?

[@johnf.hebert1409]

dude its still viable in 2022. The image looks way better than the 4k or 6k

[@ivanshafiq2915]

loved it

[@IgorDoval]

When older Tom Hardy has a KZbin channel!

[@andrewbowman409]

what is your cage?

[@PutYourFootDownInc]

Do you have a link for the battery adapter you used

[@WritingTheActs]

The rode works? no audio issues?

[@mrwashur1991]

What sd card are you using? Ive got old ones but I think the new sandisk cards are incompatible.

[@hbp_]

Yup, I tried with a couple of cards and also read from multiple forums that all newer SanDisk cards are incompatible, despite the model numbers haven't changed for years. There was a firmware change starting from certain serial numbers which broke the compat and BM didn't want to release an upgrade for the camera even tho they have been aware of the issue at least since 2019. BM hasn't updated their recommendations but I read that at least at some point SanDisk mentioned somewhere the cutoff serial numbers. However, that's silly because there is no way to know the serial number before opening the package.

[@Praxiszooms]

the sandisk 128 GB do not work.

[@martinkulik9466]

Too big?

[@steviestl2269]

only the old ones and the 300mb/s will work

[@zatoichiable]

I am afraid this will bring the used price up ...

[@stephanes.]

still viable in 2020 of course! still have mine!

[@wilson_law]

How about for 2020? Are there still batteries available?

[@peopleiknow2896]

Lots of different battery sources. I use one that powers through d-tap. The BMPCC sized cords can take a bit to track down but they are out there.

[@stephanes.]

In 2021 still viable !!!

[@MrZiggyMarbley]

Thanks.

[@SixXGaming]

I want this camera

[@MistaWells]

this is the first video i came found that properly maximizes in my 21x9 monitor. every other video shot in 21x9 aspect ratio just has this really ugly black frame. wtf youtube.

[@mosesje]

it's because the folks dont export it correctly. They slab the black bars on there, but don't actually export in the stretched resolution

[@mandalatv5990]

Me watching this at 2030

[@SMAKHOUVISUALS]

thank you for your time