I Paid $850 For FOUR Kinda Working BMPCC OG - Here’s What Happened…

[@matthewTobrien]

Who's into the BMPCC OG? I'm loving using it for my photography channel (I have yet to post a video where I've used it, though - as of March 5, 2024)... if someone could make a 10mm pancake lens for this thing it would be incredible. The biggest challenge with this camera has been finding a compact zoom lens that's wide enough to give me a full frame equivalent of between 24 and 28mm.

[@seecraig]

I have one I bought in 2014 believe it or not. Fully working. I have a 12-35 which gives a good range from about as wide as you can get to reasonably long. I do think there was a 7mm out there though.

[@matthewTobrien]

Oooh, 12-35 could be cool. I've seen an 8mm and a 10mm fixed focal length as well. Definitely some options but of course none of them are perfect.

[@Jbzy3000]

I’m looking for one now. I like these older cameras.

[@kevinblanco3244]

9-14mm Olympus lens ?

[@PhillipRPeck]

I've had an OG BMPCC for years. It's a fun camera, but not one that I've used too much, newer cameras are just so much more convenient. I had a GH5S too and bought a Metabones Speedbooster XL .64 to adapt my Canon EF lenses. That same speedbooster works on the BMPCC OG and results in a crop factor of about 1.84x. That's probably the best way to get a decently wide FoV with the OG. Even though there is a Speedbooster that is designed to work specifically for the BMPCC, I had no issues using the one designed for M43 in general.

[@matthewTobrien]

I have that speedbooster, actually. I may see what kind of really wide angle EF lenses I can check out to try to get some other focal length. I really want to try to keep it as small and compact as possible which is why I got an adapter for my set of Pentax 110 lenses. But even the 18mm is really tough to use other than out in the world.

[@PhillipRPeck]

lol, a 16-35 f/2.8 in addition to the speed booster is a LOAD 😂. But yeah, it’s tough to get around the crop

[@matthewTobrien]

Agreed.

[@bulcub]

I purchased 3 samsung NX cameras (white, black, brown) used the hack setting found on youtube and use them for filming and photography.

[@matthewTobrien]

I haven’t heard of that! Looks like I’ve got some videos to watch tonight…

[@Josh_Sattin]

Wow man! Glad that all worked out and you have a nice camera in the end!

[@matthewTobrien]

So far so good!

[@TylerEdwards]

i've been on the hunt for an OG. Had one years ago and loved it. Really miss that camera. Awesome that you got one working!

[@matthewTobrien]

It was fun to do some basic repairs on them, take them apart and see what's in there, and get some of them back up and running again. Now I just gotta make stuff with it...

[@_kevincarpio_]

If you ever happen to be looking for some great wide angle lenses for this camera, I just picked up a 7.5mm Koah Fisheye lens for $50 on eBay for my camera. I use a Laowa 9mm usually, but the 7.5mm Koah is amazing, especially for the price. Very minimal distortion due to the crop factor, a surprising minimum focus distance, and it has an all metal housing. Hope you enjoy the camera! I've been loving mine since 2013.

[@kodij]

This episode is like watching a Christopher Nolan movie with all the inner cuts and the non-linear timeline.

[@matthewTobrien]

It's the TENET of Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera OG vids. Haha.

[@AspectRatioPolice]

at 9:29... the crop factor on a BMPCC is way more than 2X, despite having the M43 mount it has a 1" sensor, so it is more like 2.88X

[@matthewTobrien]

Did I say 1.88/2x? 🤔

[@AspectRatioPolice]

@@matthewTobrien at 9:36 yes. I see at 21:16 you corrected it. I use a Cine-Nikkor 10mm C-Mount on the BMPCC. amazing lens.

[@matthewTobrien]

@AspectRatioPolice Ahhh, yeah, in these videos where I’m just going off the cuff I can misspeak sometimes. I will check that lens out. I wish there were more M43 10mm lenses though. Appreciate you watching and recommending a lens!

[@Eral_Alotinto]

Hi Mattew are you interested on selling your spare battery door? (BMPC Original camera) my one is broken. Cheers

[@matthewTobrien]

Sorry to hear that! I only kept one complete BMPCC and sold the rest (one with a missing door). Hopefully you can find an inexpensive parts camera! I had to wait months for one to pop up on eBay…

[@NightPhoenixPress]

Do we all seriously have that same Panny lens? 😆😆😆

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha I guess so!

[@rafibenatar2519]

Is it easy to swap parts from one camera to others ?

[@matthewTobrien]

I feel like most of the parts are incredibly easy to swap out.

[@FilmSpook]

30 seconds in, and an Instant Subscribe from me! 😅 Excellent channel. I still have my OG Pocket in my kit, and I love it. Best Wishes to you, my Brother.

[@matthewTobrien]

Love that! Appreciate you becoming a part of the channel! It’s a little all over the place with video topics but it’s always a good time!

[@FilmSpook]

@@matthewTobrien Very Welcome, and thanks for the welcome. 👍 I deeply enjoyed this video, and eager to watch more of your content. 👍

[@madedigital]

HDMI WILL BREAK

[@BurninSven1]

I own 3 of them they are not for sale lol

[@matthewTobrien]

Nice! Hang on to ‘em!

[@dlprod11]

What happened??