Hands on the new BLACKMAGIC CINEMA CAMERA 6K | Full Frame L Mount (first impressions, test footage)

Here is my hands on and first impressions video of the new BMCC6K.
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I have had the incredible opportunity to get my hands on this camera before its release and in this video I want to share with you my first impressions and experience with it, what this camera is and why I am personally very excited by this new release.
As well as show you some footage I captured of the past week.
I am also curious to know what you guys think of it too so I’m happy for this video to be a discussion about this new cam so feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Let me know if you have any questions :).
Cheers,
Flo
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[@OfTwoLands]

Here is my hands on and first impressions video of the new Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K! What do you think? Cheers, Flo

[@DANAMIONLINE]

Your open gate footage looks 👌🏾. This is the evolution of the “pocket” camera. I do see this camera geared to high-end productions with: (1) BRAW only, (2) Open Gate, (3) lens adaptability and (4) the OLPF (which is a first for BMD).

[@brandonrude]

I am very excited for this, that footage looks incredible. When is the release?

[@StephenFord]

Can you tell us what the rolling shutter is like?

[@Robocobo]

I think braw only and the large crops for different resolutions and frame rates is the killer for me to pass

[@OfTwoLands]

@@brandonrude thank you!!

[@Jamesmatthews]

Super interesting release. Would like to know what the rolling shutter is like. Will need to see if there’s enough of a difference in the image for me to swap my 6K Pro. Think I will struggle without the internal ND’s and to invest in FF lenses from my crops. That 6:5 Anamorphic mode is mad. Great overview mate 👌🏻

[@RajeshKumar-ob9zy]

You didn't get the new Camera for test from Blackmagic? would have loved to see your review mate.

[@ChuckRiseUp]

it's a matter of time when Blackmagic is gonna release the 6K Full-frame PRO with internal ND's. They are just doing the same marketing technic as the previous 6K models...

[@RajeshKumar-ob9zy]

@@ChuckRiseUp There seems to be not enough space in L mount for ND filters.

[@ChuckRiseUp]

@@RajeshKumar-ob9zy that's what we thought with the EF mount on the 6K and they were able to make it. And Sony has been able to find a way to put electronic variable nd with IBIS on a single body....so, there's no excuses. I can bet 100$ right now that Blackmagic will annonce a 6K PRO Full-frame in the next year or so.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you mate, not sure why I didn’t see your comment before! I haven’t really tested rolling shutter yet but I think it’s pretty similar to the Pro or slightly worse. Doesn’t really make a difference for me though with the type of content I shoot. The image however is insane and definitely superior! Lack of NDs is a shame for sure! Keen to see what you do ☺️👊

[@brainmt]

This doesn't feel like a big upgrade, but more like an additional camera to its existing lineup. Beautiful footage as always.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!! It does feel like an additional camera and it looks similar but is very Very different on the inside!

[@NeonShores]

Full frame sensor with a mirrorless mount doesn't feel like a big upgrade? Just the sensor upgrade at this price is pretty spectacular.

[@WAHB50YY]

Sorry, a full-frame camera is a huge upgrade in my books!

[@cfl4286]

@@NeonShoresthe price is great but the form factor still sucks, they took away the nds and the frame rate options are more limited than the original. The mount and full frame are awesome though especially for the price point

[@jambononi]

​@@WAHB50YYI think it's just that it won't change the way you use the camera. So it doesn't have significantly different frame rates or features that bring it in line with other cameras in this price range. Especially auto focus (I get it about auto focus but it's true, it is the obvious speculation). I think a lot of people will be disappointed by this. I'm sure the image is better (hard to tell as this guy is so good anyway). And makes me wonder whether a better super 35 sensor with more features would grab people more. ESPECIALLY when you lose the Nd filters.

[@floatleafmusic]

Can’t tell you how happy I am that BM collaborated with you on this. So we’ll deserved, they’re lucky to have u!

[@OfTwoLands]

You're too kind, thank you!!

[@cyorkgo]

Blackmagic does it again! Great job Blackmagic. Now I know what I’m getting for Christmas 🎅🏾

[@nobodyfilms9759]

The selling point for me on this new model is the fact that it has an open gate full-frame sensor at a cost lower than the FX6 or even the FX3. Aside from internal NDs, this camera is a solid package for the new generation of Blackmagic Design cameras.

[@OfTwoLands]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@eddie_g]

My lawd brotha this footage looks nuts! 😭 can see the difference compared to the other sensor immediately! Happy your getting these awesome opportunities!

[@edwardleefilms]

Beautiful footage. Love it! Honestly miss the BM menu and system so much so times. The BMPCC 6k was a game changer camera for me when it released

[@RemsenAllardFilms]

I was super excited about this camera after hearing rumors floating around. Full frame? L mount? Amazing! As an owner of the OG BMPCC6K, I was hoping this was the update I was looking for. Unfortunately, it's just the same camera with a bigger sensor. I picked up the Lumix S5IIX instead. Full frame, L mount, 6K open gate, all of those same features + great auto focus + incredible IBIS + a more manageable body style. Hopefully the MKII/Pro version of this brings back the built in NDs. That might make it worth it.

[@jacobhasideas]

When I saw your name on the Blackmagic website I immediately came and found this video. So happy you got to test this out early!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you, means a lot!!

[@DesignedbyKirk]

Those Opengate images are absolutely gorgeous, so cool to see your early footage man! Can’t wait to see all the work you do with it!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much mate, hope you're well!!

[@ttabb5935]

Yeah those were gorgeous but whats up with it not covering the whole frame ? Am I dumb ?

[@dieserjakub]

The footage looks amazing 😍

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot!!

[@Gordymax]

I just the got the original 6k and I’m loving it. Can’t wait to see for myself what the new bmcc6k can actually do. I liked this overview. I hope to see more content on this channel with this camera.

[@NickBrengle]

Just watched the clips on the blackmagic site! Incredible work!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much mate!!

[@RadianFilms64]

That open gate footage looks amazing! I've been waiting and wanting a full frame camera from Blackmagic!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!! Really is impressive!

[@PaulOuzounov]

This looks INCREDIBLE

[@maybejensen]

Just found your channel. Amazing stuff! I’ve been on a watching spree since last night 😂 keep up the incredible work.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha thanks so much man! ☺️👊

[@JacobNord]

Broooo this is so exciting!! Amazingly done!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you mate!! Such a crazy sensor!!

[@flyingananas7343]

your color grading looks absolutely amazing!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much!!

[@RyanKorea]

Awesome video. I had the original 6K and sometimes I miss it. It's always interesting to see the new iterations.

[@tommygomel]

Great review Flo! Like you said, the image just feels right and your shots are phenomenal. Now I want a full frame BMP, maybe i'll wait a few years for a 6K FF Pro with internal ND's. Glad to see Blackmagic going onto new territory

[@TheShinyMachine]

The footage looks great. I'd like to know more about the rolling shutter. Thanks for sharing your footage and impressions!

[@Ansonandco]

Great review! Thanks for covering it!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you for watching!!

[@madebyams]

Proud of you 😍👏🏻 xx

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you! Couldn’t do it without you 😘🙏 x

[@TylerEdwards]

I was hoping you'd get a pre-production model. Looks like a great camera. Curious what the rolling shutter is like. Have you tested that at all? Great video as always flo!

[@nebukadnezzar3578]

Would love to know that too!! :))

[@Filipe_Abreu]

From the footage I have seen on the presentation seems as slow as the Panasonic S1H . Might be the same sensor.

[@johnnyweissmuller5838]

Bad Rolling shutter is a dealbreaker! Please tell us!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you mate! Such a great cam honestly, that sensor is 🔥 I haven’t tested the rolling shutter but I also rarely shoot with movement in frame so it’s not something I notice straight away. It felt pretty similar to the 6K Pro to me but I guess technically it should be slightly ‘worse’ being full frame.

[@loudvicbeaulne2650]

So it is rolling shutter and not global shutter?

[@ernestoserrano191]

Wow! Also you got first new 6k cinema cam 🤩

[@OfTwoLands]

One of the first, yes :) Feeling very lucky!!

[@collinausbury]

Appreciate you Flo. The footage looks amazing.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you mate!

[@AndyKunkel]

So, in short, it's not for everyone, but for serious filmmakers who love blackmagic, this is an excellent addtion to your kit.

[@LuisClement]

Great Work!!! For the lack of NDs there are now adapters for manual focus lens like EF or Vintage FDs etc from Fotodiox that has built in ND next to the flange inside the adapter from ND2 to 8. Work great with the S5 iiX so I guess here as well. Would be great to hear about dynamic range, low light tests and maybe a bit of hand held shots using the gyro info on post? Cheers!!! See this one: Vizelex ND Throttle Fusion Smart AF Cine Edition Lens Adapter - Compatible with Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Select L-Mount Alliance

[@Frytech]

Nice video and definitely beautiful footage. I hope you can make more tests of moving subjects and moving camera too, I’d really like to feel what’s the motion cadence of this sensor/camera. It feels from your images more organic, reminded me original BMPC, but I’d love to see more footage. Also, I wish Blackmagic would create a camera in the style of Red Komodo/ Sony FX6, more boxy, with that magical built-in electronic ND filters like Sony has, and obviously with their own great codec, menus, etc.

[@BOSSABEAUTY]

THIS CONTENT IS FULL OF KNOWLEDGE AND VERY FASTER EVER THANKS FOR YOUR UPDATE AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEE MORE FOOTAGE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you ☺️🙏

[@jamesCamali]

Wow, that open gate image looks beautiful.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you, very impressive sensor indeed!

[@LughSamhildanach]

Great video Flo. The camera features for this price point are simply amazing But (and call me nostalgic) I caught myself wishing for a smaller form factor something more akin to the OG bmpcc after all if sigma can do it with a fullrame camera why not BM.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!! I would love a new version of a true pocket camera as well!

[@friedpicklezzz]

Me too. I would be happy with a four-thirds sensor and a really smal, truly pocketable camera, ideal with a pancake lens.

[@showtime7371]

Very nice review! I’m new in the black magic scene. I shot my first feature film with a Panasonic LUMIX GH series. I loved the portability of this new camera and that sensor, wow, I’ll be following you as I need to learn more about this new camera for my second feature film. The L mount is a bonus. Nice brief review ! Cheers.

[@leedonohue]

were you able to test the rolling shutter? the camera has an amazing image, i dont think blackmagic has ever had an issue with that.. its the form factor that killed it for me unfortunately😩 as much as i love my P4k i just cannot stand the form.

[@laurena.stevens2355]

Great video Flo! Thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching!!

[@sooneron]

Beautiful images!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks!!

[@rickpostdp]

Great video! This camera looks really interesting. The footage indeed looks very different to the 6K (pro). Also really love the colors you got out of it!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching!!

[@DaneBrammage]

I’m in love! I have a super selection of L mount glass (and some amazing adapted glass) that I can now use with this camera. I am pre ordering one today. I’ve been shooting full frame on the Lumix S5iiX (L mount) and wanted something more like my 6k pro. And this is the answer. The BRAW image is pretty hard to beat.

[@Chromedbustop]

I purchased a 6k pro about 9 months ago and will stick with that. But this has me very much intrigued to see what they put out in a few years, because this looks like a pretty sweet camera.

[@tarekstatico]

Was wondering when you'd do a review. Didn't realize it would be right after they launched it. lol. The full frame images look stunning! I'm thinking to wait till they release the pro version with internal NDs. A bit disappointed they didn't have the box style but definitely excited about the image look!

[@mitchellcookk]

Love the way the image looks out of this camera. Also hoping they will release a version with built in NDs later, however really excited that they’re making a full frame L-mount so I can’t complain haha

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks mate!! And yes, haha me too :)

[@DANAMIONLINE]

Are there any L mount cameras with built in ND? If that’s possible, I won’t be surprised if BMD makes a g2 of this camera that include built-in NDs.

[@mitchellcookk]

@@DANAMIONLINE I believe L mount is largely Panasonic, sigma, and Leica cameras. I’m not sure that I know of any with built in NDs (could be wrong as I don’t use those systems) but if it is possible I definitely could see BlackMagic releasing it as you said down the road.

[@DenysLukoshkin]

If they aim for PL lens users, I wouldn't expect the inner ND's =(

[@SaintProductions1]

@@DANAMIONLINE You mean a Pro version.

[@LukeBroadhurstfilm]

Stunning footage! Can we see some comparisons to the 6k pro, chiefly in low light. I’m interested to see how much the full frame sensor makes a difference to know whether I should settle with the cinema 6k or the FX3

[@alioufilms7644]

Good finding after watching the live !

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks!!

[@ZachMayfield]

the body style is hilarious, give us a friggin cube already

[@TJA86]

damn, this looks amazing. Also, the Breakthrough Filters DFM PL mount would be perfect on this thing...

[@evanthecameraman]

Before watching your video, my thoughts are that this is a stepping stone towards a better camera but not the right upgrade for me. Full frame L-mount is a welcome addition but the internal ND's of the 6K Pro are too valuable. Had they done the upgrade in a square body like the new 4K Micro I think many would have considered it. I may even pickup the new micro and rig it into a field camera but will need to investigate the right accessories to do so.

[@erosefilms]

Agreed

[@DANAMIONLINE]

I align with your POV - this is a stepping stone towards the future.

[@ODHunte]

* I just PL converted my 6K Pro. Then I heard a new camera was coming 🙄and I thought I had wasted my cash but TBH I don’t think so. I would definitely miss the internal NDs too much. And I’m very disappointed with sticking to the original body shape. Also not a fan on the L Mount and having to use an adapter. That being said, the images do look really incredible from what I’ve just seen here and the blackmagic demo. Interested to know what desqueeze options come as standard? But I think I’ll hang on to my PL upgraded 6K Pro and wait for the next iteration. Keep up the slick work dude! 👍🏿*

[@DavidPalmer_blinder]

I'm really excited for this camera. I'm heavily invested in L-mount (i shoot a lot on my S5 and will eventually upgrade to the S5 IIx) and already have an EF-L adapter, so this is really a no brainer. With the integrated low pass filter in this sensor and full frame, that's really it right there. Yeah Blackmagic seem to have really done their homework on this.

[@juliancantillo97]

How is autofocus for photo with adapted EF lenses?

[@DavidParrella]

Failed homework imo, they couldn't even copy off themselves 😅 missing major quality of life features like ND that will prevent the industry from taking it seriously until the next version...

[@DavidPalmer_blinder]

@@DavidParrella Nope, ND filters with the L mount flange distance not possible. I'm also pretty sure you can buy ND filters.

[@DavidParrella]

@@DavidPalmer_blinder L flange is 20mm, there are literally entire Sony lines with E mount (18mm flange) and internal ND / variable ND filters...

[@DavidPalmer_blinder]

@@DavidParrella ok that's cool. so i don't work for blackmagic, and i don't have a horse in this race and don't actually care. just repeating information i learned why there's no ND in this new camera. If you need internal NDs, well then it sounds like this isn't a camera you should buy. I don't actually need anyone else to like stuff i like.

[@sembalo1776]

Cool to see blackmagic dipping there toes into full frame. This definently seems like a first gen/version product tho. would be interesting to see a pro version of this come out at some point with the nd's. footage still looks absolutely amazing

[@bartoszmadejski6099]

Thanks for the review, when I heard of the camera I hoped to hear your thoughts on it! Quick question - does it work the same as the previous models when it comes to gyro stabilisation?

[@vinjemmy]

Congrats Flo! happy you got it early. did you still notice any IR Pollution when not using IRND ? and how is the rolling shutter compared to 6K?

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!! I didn't notice any IR pollution yet which is great and I haven't tested the rolling shutter but it looked pretty similar to the 6K Pro to me. I don't shoot with a lot of movement to be honest so this isn't something I look for straight away.

[@vinjemmy]

@@OfTwoLands thank you! what about the screen color, does it have any weird blue tint color shift like the early 6K Pro did?

[@YOUAREMYKIN]

WOOT! ❤

[@Deep-Travel]

Yes, I will place my order as soon as it's available.

[@OfTwoLands]

Nice!!

[@GarrettWare]

Wonderful imagery as always Flo! I do have a question: for some reason when i download the test footage from BMD, it will not import into Resolve for me. Any Insight? Much love from Tennessee!

[@jontucker7788]

Great first impressions. I just noticed on the specs that 6k full width sensor readout (17:9) is limited to 48. Being in Australia I use 25p project rates all the time and often need 50fps for slomo broll. This camera looks like it cold be a great choice for me but if a client needs me to shoot slomo for a standard 25p project I could be a bit stuck. I guess could just shoot S35 crop but then might as well just get the Pro. Anyway thanks for the review.

[@Michael-dx8qz]

That should not be an issue for slow mo. It is only an issue if you need to maintain the same speed, e.g. 24 > 30p

[@VisionsVideography]

I have a 6k pro. I never had a problem with the form factor. If I were starting from scratch, I would still choose the 6k Pro because of the built in ND as I have no pressing need for a full frame sensor

[@neurojitsu]

I've become really sold on this camera, having initially thought from the spec sheets that there was not much to see here... but those images on the BM website gallery (some of them yours) are really impressive. To my eye, the image is more 3 dimensional, somehow has more depth: subjects have just enough extra separation from the background that you perceive depth, not a 2D picture. You don't see it in the indoor shots so much, but the outdoor shots feel alive. The 6k Pro produces beautiful images, but they are more painterly looking than immersive, for me the full frame images invoke more emotional feel - talking just of images, not of the story and characters (of course story is ultimately more important than camera choice). However, the difference is a very fine one - and whether it's worth it or not depends on the projects you have in mind for it. For me, I really appreciate that BM has gone all-in on raw and created a camera that makes it as easy as possible to produce beautiful raw files, with all you need - including proxies - to go straight into the edit from camera. That, and the BM pipeline optimised for BM Raw, makes this camera something special for anyone willing and able (in project turnaround terms) to shoot everything in raw. Or put it the other way round: this camera is an invitation to embrace raw and produce the highest quality imagery possible for your project. The icing on the cake is the price: you simply can't beat the value-for-image equation on offer. The S35 crop images coming out of this camera look stunning too, making it an easy upgrade path for anyone already invested in APS-C glass. It's clearly not a camera for everyone, but it'll be near-perfect for some. And it really doesn't need much if any rigging.

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Super vidéo trop happy vu que j’ai 3 S5 et 5 objectif L mount et aussi l’adapter Sigma top nouvelle pour moi! En plus je voulais essayer l’anamorphic….dès que cela sort je vais l’acheter…stabilisation marche avec le 24-105? Tu n’auras plus de probleme en low light avec grâce à la taille du sensor

[@GaffedTappedGlasses]

making wanna switch from my fx3 haha blackmagic is rad I remember shooting with it in film school. awesome video.

[@mick_d]

Great video. I shoot on a GH6 with BRAW, but this camera is very tempting.

[@JordanElliottMcClure]

Awesome!

[@damiansciberras]

Great video as usual! I want to move to FF for one reason only, to use my helios at 58mm instead of 83mm like on my BMPCC4K. This camera looks very interesting, but I do wish they could incorporate it into a better form factor for rigging! However I really love what BM are doing and this encourages me that they are still heading in the right direction!

[@IrfanKhokharFilms]

great review!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!!

[@dodmedia]

Bravo Florent! That open gate 6K really seems like the biggest selling point to me. If only I hadn't just sold my Great Joy 50 😂the anamorphic shots you shared just looked stunning and circumvented a lot of the issues I had with that lens on a 16:9 image. NDs would have been really nice, continuing on from the 6K Pro, but as you say there must be a reason they weren't included. I just hope it wasn't an intentional choke so they can sell a version with NDs next year. I'd like to think Blackmagic don't play those games.

[@tomdchi12]

The new footage looks great, but the mountain shots are genuinely breathtaking! Personally, it's a mixed bag of appealing aspects, but quite a few negatives - not "pocket" like the original nor a "box" form, no ProRes is surprising, and no built in NDs takes away what would have been a big selling point. I've been happy mixing Pocket 4k with Lumix S5IIx footage for auto focus, so this might be an interesting option down the road. edit: Any indication of whether there is IR filtering or is this the usual situation with Blackmagic cameras where we have to provide IR cut to avoid IR pollution?

[@kureki147]

OLPF filters IR so it is not a problem anymore.

[@paulleahy8051]

That open gate look is beautiful. I'd buy the camera for that alone

[@OfTwoLands]

Open Gate is definitely my favourite thing about this new cam!

[@ChristopherKou]

Looks great. Aside from internal BRAW, what would you say would push you toward this over the Lumix S5iiX? Both L-Mount, both have open gate, but Lumix has DPAF and lots of other things too, for the same price or lower.

[@JonasStuart]

Nice one Flo! So jealous you got a sneak peak! Image looks crazy good! (Colours look REALLY nice - big step up no?!) I'm very tempted (esp. at that price!) even though it lacks a few things I was hoping for (higher frame rates at 4k - 120 would be nice, also internal NDs). All in all, it'll really depends on rolling shutter - how did it feel in your experience? BTW, loving the new set °¬)

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha thanks mate! The image really is insane!! I wish it has NDs too. I don't shoot a lot of movement so I can't really comment on RS as it never bothered me on any camera. It should be similar or a bit 'worse' than the 6K Pro being a FF one. Thanks for noticing the new stuff too :)

[@jayforcinema]

Lovely review Flo! Have a look at the Fotodiox EF-L Fusion adapter with built-in ND filter. This might allow you the ease of accessing ND filters in an internal-ish system, and prevent the X that comes with filters attached in front

[@randall-lbc]

I wish you would have tested the low light performance. I would suspect that there would be some improvement over the smaller sensor of the 6K Pro/G2. But regardless, this was a great video and you captured some amazing images. Thank you for this!

[@films_by_aw]

Your footage looks fantastic (as always), shooting open gate is certainly a change and is interesting move by Blackmagic. I would miss the internal nds, but at its' price, it makes for a really cheap raw enabled PL mount camera. But part of me thinks that they are perhaps saving a few bits for a full frame URSA. But congrats to them for pushing the limits. After all this is a camera that is full frame and shoots raw internally and is L mount Wow.

[@mpbootcamp7009]

Its not true raw.

[@R7w7c]

You should do a match up with the black magic and the new s5iix from lumix. I think that would be a great vs. loved the video!!!

[@daltonrandall4348]

Good video, and gorgeous footage. Blackmagic does wonderful things with their sensors. There was a time when image quality trumped everything for me, but that was when digital acquisition was in its infancy and most cameras sucked. Today, there are a handful of incredibly worthy performers with feature sets that are mandatory for anything I would personally buy moving forward. One of those is a robust AF system, especially one with tracking capabilities. Both Canon and Sony dominate here. Yes, I know, people still say cinematographers made movies for a century without AF, and no pro needs AF and blah blah. People also got from place to place on horses for centuries, too. We use tools because they help us be more productive, more efficient, and frankly, perform better. There are absolutely insanely talented human beings in the world that can pull focus in remarkable ways, but most of us don't have access to them. Whether you're shooting on a gimbal with no great way to deal with focus, or pushing in on a dolly shot at an f/1.4 aperture and have to keep an actress' eyes tack sharp, there are all kinds of common scenarios that present focus challenges. Modern advancements have actually made situations like this trivial, so to not have that tool in your bag puts you at a massive disadvantage. That is, of course, not to say that AF is appropriate in every situation - but that for those where it can help, it is an indispensable asset. The other thing that I'm sure plenty of other people will bring up is that the form factor is awful... I've used just about every camera out there (including the original 4K pocket as a personal daily driver for several years), and I can say this with full confidence. Nobody likes a wide body. BMD is super aggressive on price (which is wonderful), and it looks like the images that this new offering can produce are solid. The cameras are a little quirky, though, and they've actually taken a step backward by removing the NDs. Unfortunately, AF development is not an easy task, and I fear as time goes on they will slip further and further backward unless they make up some ground here before long.

[@brooklyncurious]

Flo, you are awesome man. I've been following for a while (new account) but I follow on all my profiles. Your content is great and I really trust your opinion on the BMPCC. Thanks for this, it's a great breakdown.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback and kind words 🙏

[@OscarHernandez-js3pk]

Great looking camera, I think I'll just wait for the Bmpcc 8k version

[@guidedvisionsmedia]

The 6:5 open gate is huge so I expect the next Lumix flagship camera to be able to do the same without the crop BUT I recognize they did this to allow ibis in anamorphic. I can’t see them dropping a flagship cam without Ibis

[@JTechWP]

Good review, mines arriving Wednesday, 24-70mm F2.8 Sigma Pro Art lens, DJI RS3 Pro Combo, cant wait to start using it :)

[@OfTwoLands]

Nice! Pretty sweet combo ☺️👊

[@JTechWP]

@@OfTwoLands tempted to get the Dji lidar autofocus and a Sirui 35mm anamorphic Len’s too. Could really do with a cage and V mount for full rig. Hoping Smallgrip or Tilta release a cage 🤞🏻

[@SjoerdWess]

Very nice review man! They’ve finally did it. Dont really understand the L mount, but that might me me. Haha

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you mate!! It opens up possibilities I guess with the flange distance and it was probably between L or RF.

[@AKGreen]

Looks great! Any idea on which sensor Blackmagic is using? Could it be the S1H sensor modified?

[@hkarlsen]

Great stuff! Could you please share a little more info about anamorphic. I have the Great Joy 85mm 1.8 squeeze anamorphic, and this would be great to put on the camera I guess. But the online manual and info states that to get the 1.8 squeeze ratio you have to shoot in Super35 4:3. Is that correct? Your anamorphic footage was shot in the full frame 4:3 or the cropped 6:5? Thanks!

[@michelangelotorres_filmmaker]

It was a rumor that had been going around for a while on the various online communities but many didn't give it credence, but Blackmagic proved the skeptics wrong. As far as I'm concerned, Blackmagic has always made interesting products and this 6K FF is no exception. As much as I have a predilection for the S35 (due to my personal taste) I think I could consider this camera because it would allow me to build my set of lenses on the 50mm instead of the 28mm as I do now; I say this because I wouldn't mind having a Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 as my go-to lens at all. Another plus is that the price of the 6K G2 could drop a bit, which wouldn't be bad 🙂

[@Liam-Scott]

I’ve been a BMPCC4K user for a little while now, and I feel once that camera has been paid off I’m likely going to make this upgrade. I’ve gone my whole shooting career without using internal NDs so I’m not too upset about the lack of them with this. While I do enjoy shooting outdoors my main focus is narrative works and I have no problem dropping filters in a matte box. Also the L-Mount is a big win for adapting PL lenses.

[@StringerBell2002]

They’ll probably add internal NDs in the BMCC FF Pro-next year. So don’t rush. Also are you willing to lose frame rates for a photography format? FF isn’t a cinema format. The only projector screen that could reproduce the aspect ratio properly is IMAX and this resolution is vastly lower than 15 perf. So this would have to be upscaled for that. This camera seems pretty gimmicky to me. I guess the 6;5 anamorphic is nice but the lack of frame rates are deal breaker for my needs.

[@Liam-Scott]

@@StringerBell2002 The frame-rates aren’t an issue for me, I don’t shoot outside 23.976, and I’m not personally a fan of slowmo, though I see why others would like HFR. I’m also an anamorphic shooter, but my main draw to full frame open gate at 6K is the amount of light hitting the sensor, the ease of VFX work on a large format, and the ability to crop in and downres to 4-2K when necessary.

[@dmitryduma]

Don't rush into purchasing. Need to wait for updates.

[@rezaVfx]

Thx for this great video. I wonder where this sensor from? I mean I know Sony makes sensors for different manufacturer but i like to know what another camera has the same sensor?

[@AnandaGarden]

I noticed that the purchase links in the description are to the Super 35 version, while the link to Blackmagic's website is to the full-frame release.

[@RadianFilms64]

I think this new camera is great! I really like using my BMPCC 6K, I like the look, the menu and the options I get for recording! I see you are using an adapter from EF to L mount, so I suppose that works ok, right? To have all the lens data and also to change the aperture on lenses that don't have an aperture ring. But the L mount is great if we can adapt more lenses on this camera! I think I would miss the ProRes option, because I usually use ProRes for almost everything, but maybe an update could fix that, haha!

[@billyoung9538]

There are a lot of people griping about the lack of ND, but there are ND lens adapters already in existence for several longer flange distance mounts that can be adapted to from L mount, and one will still retain the full frame sensor while doing so, unlike with speedboosters/ focal reducers one can simply add ND to this to the back just like people are doing with the Komodo & Komodo-X.

[@nyrubin]

I didn’t think the 6k pro sensor would be as close as it is in size, when u put them side by side I was actually impressed

[@Lathrop_Media]

It's a pretty big difference really

[@MarcusWarnerMusic]

One thing that's always been an issue for me with the s35 sensor of my 6K Pro is filming in small spaces. I feel like I have got very lucky - I came really close to buying an S1H recently for use as a "studio" cam but held off as it's become a bit aged. I have since been looking at wider, expensive lenses, but again held off because I had hoped something was coming this year, and seen the rumours online. This is terrific news from Blackmagic; the 6K Pro still is very useful with the ND filters, but now I can get the most out of my full frame glass. And have it be BRAW internally! Hoorah. :)

[@vinjemmy]

lumix might be close to releasing a S1H II with internal ND !

[@flyingfox2005]

Buy wider lenses for S35

[@MarcusWarnerMusic]

​@@vinjemmy So I've heard, but it'll likely be alot pricier and I'll be surprised if it shoots BRAW internally. Been an exciting year for filmmaking though so who knows!

[@SoundOfYourDestiny]

@@MarcusWarnerMusic It says it does, right on BMD's Web site. Unfortunately it's not real raw, but what are ya gonna do.

[@vinjemmy]

​@@MarcusWarnerMusic it definitely will be a lot pricier, which is why this new bm camera is very interesting considering the price!

[@gayanbrandigampola5468]

Yes!

[@DavidParrella]

No internal ND's IS a dealbreaker for me. Literally cancelled my B&H preorder along with the nearly $1000 in accessories when I noticed it. I'll wait for the full-frame URSA or "Pro" version of this that includes ND's. I'm a huge Blackmagic fan, just got my 12K back from the factory with the OLPF upgrade--but this is a huge misstep for them. I can't go back to fumbling with variable ND on a doc shoot, I inevitably will miss a shot due to it.

[@panaroamic]

That is a brilliant review Bro. Also don’t understand how they manage to get this low price with all these specs. Even though it would have been a really good added value to have at least 4K 120fps. But anyways have fun with the new toy. Can’t wait to see some serious anamorphic shots with it! 🙌

[@lexipau]

I dream of this but with built in ND & AF capabilties. I'll wait for the PRO version. Thank you for reviewing.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching!! NDs would be ideal!

[@elvisripley]

How is the rolling shutter? It looks like open gate might be kind of high but in most other modes it’s pretty good.

[@rickpostdp]

Would love to know how the battery life is. Do you use the normal batteries or do you use something external like the batterygrip/v-mount?

[@raksh9]

Wow! Not only were the rumours true, but you're a preproduction reviewer! Congratulations! 😊❤

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha thank you!

[@iyobosastudios]

Great images. What is the battery life like?

[@mathew_pang]

Since I want to use it to shoot TikTok , can it mount vertically on the tripod?

[@John-Shutterlyphotos]

I am mainly a photographer and recently doing more with video. The great thing about Blackmagic is how they offer DaVinci Resolve for free and even their free version blows Premier Pro out of the water. If I get into video more, I will invest in Blackmagic products, because if their cameras and video equipment is any thing like their editor, it is the top of the line Pro for sure.

[@carbon_originals]

Great review. I'm really keen to work with braw footage from a full frame censor. The footage you shared from it is remarkable. Not going to lie, not having ND's will be a bummer having worked with the 6k pro. And while I am not familiar with the L-Mount system, I think it's the best way forward for Blackmagic.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you!! And totally agree