Original Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera in 2020? | BMPCC

This 8 year old camera is amazing, it might not have 4K recording but the images are just lovely.
Not too long ago i manage to get my hands on the original Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, and i love it. For a cheap price you get ProRes and RAW recording, in a camera that litterally could fit in your pocket.
Is the BMPCC still relevant in 2020?
Link to buy the BMPCC:
Ebay: ebay.us/etiuzm
Amazon: amzn.to/39uRRMI
MPB US: prf.hn/l/NdyL5Xq
MPB EU: prf.hn/l/2MLeLQy
SD cards for RAW - Sandisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s
Ebay: ebay.us/R3TYAg (look for non V30 cards)
Recorded at 1080p and upscaled to 4K
Gear I Use:
Camera (A) - Panasonic GH5
Amazon: amzn.to/2KTJT59
Ebay: ebay.us/GcDK7M
V-log Upgrade for the Panasonic GH5
Amazon: amzn.to/2IpTQpp
Camera (B) - Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (Original)
Amazon: amzn.to/39uRRMI
Ebay: ebay.us/etiuzm
Lens Adapter/Speedbooster - Viltrox EF-M2 Speedbooster
Amazon: amzn.to/2TuqEnK
Ebay: ebay.us/nDtPwy
Lighting - Godox SL60W
Amazon: amzn.to/2xSmCxc
Ebay: ebay.us/OEaBp2
Microphone - Rode VideoMicro
Amazon: amzn.to/3cGxLRl
Ebay: ebay.us/BUtEYW
Monitor - Feelworld F6
Amazon: amzn.to/2TuqLzG
Ebay: ebay.us/w5X3kW
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[@JamieFenn]

Most underrated camera hands down. Never going to sell mine :D

[@carlscinema7086]

For sure an underrated little camera.

[@Napoleonwilson1973]

Jamie Fenn the original is such a beautiful design, will never sell mine.

[@Cinegavo]

Hey do you know a good stabilizer for this camera

[@inthebaglocationsound8724]

Agreed!

[@beyondlimitationsvideo]

Can you tell me if one can record in "cinematic widescreen" with this model? Like 21:9

[@13StopsPocketFilms]

I’m a fan of anyone still giving props to the OG BMPCC in 2020. That camera is a classic. Great job on this vid too man!

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks man! It deserves some props for sure :D

[@dimavosk]

Totally agree. This one and BMMCC. They’re still more than relevant today. While many of the newer cams are purely marketing products designed to make you spend more for the companies to earn more

[@carlscinema7086]

For sure, there's alot of marketing hype making people think they have to sell their perfectly fine 1 year old camera to get the newest model.

[@lucasyap9687]

So excited, I will be getting one soon. Your video taught me something new about ways to use the camera. Thank you.

[@carlscinema7086]

That's awesome! You're gonna love, seems like everyone who owns one or has at some point really loves it.

[@samosterlund]

Really good vid man! Love the cinematic beginning

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks man

[@jamesmathews243]

Still use my BMPCC and BMCC regulary on professional shoots when I'm looking for a filmic look or shooting a period story. The RAW from those cameras is fantastic.

[@carlscinema7086]

That's awesome! What's your take on BMPCC vs BMCC?

[@jamesmathews243]

@@carlscinema7086 I don't like versing them against each other. I think they are the most perfect A and B cam combo I've ever used. The color science is almost an exact match straight out of camera. I use BMCC as A Cam and typically use BMPCC as gimbal Cam. If I could have only one it would be the Pocket. It's just more versatile. You can stick a focal adapter on it and get a different look. Although the 2.5K is a good bit sharper than the pocket.

[@carlscinema7086]

@@jamesmathews243 I misread it the first time and thought of the micro at first. Was intrested in how they compared since they both use the same sensor. Nice to hear that the BMCC and BMPCC work so well as a combo. I can understand that the BMPCC makes for a great gimbal cam.

[@imnotyourdaddyx]

can MacBookpro M1 handle editing?

[@jamesmathews243]

@@imnotyourdaddyx what year is your MacBook pro?

[@paulscinemareel5671]

Carl I just picked up one a few weeks ago as well. I have a BMPCC4K, SonyA7SIII, and Sigma FP - and I still love this little guy :). Thanks for all your videos - have been a silent observer for a while. Cheers.

[@Jake-ws9tm]

I am so happy people are still talking about the BMCC/BMMCC and continue to be blown away by their image quality to this day! I still have a BMMCC that was once rigged out as my A-cam for years because nothing came close to the Fairchild sensor, and I will argue that nothing still matches. It still has its place in my arsenal of gear because of that "look" you described.

[@francisco_slade]

Great video. I have one and use it professionally. I also have the 6K version, and I am inclined to think the image of the older one is more beautiful, This little camera is a gem.

[@carlscinema7086]

For sure and since it's old, great deals can be found. Seems like everyone who owns one or has at some point really loves it.

[@guillermodelnoche]

This was excellent! Great delivery of pertinent information.

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@karim2k]

Such a pleasure to see my old beast of a camera rising again

[@carlscinema7086]

It really is a beast, seems like everyone who has or do own one loves it.

[@theampedlife]

Great content thanks. I am aware how much hard work it is to gain subs in the beginning and the commitment it takes, well done mate. All the best going forward. Subbed!

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks man, that's awesome :)

[@andyntimbane7567]

It took one video and im a subscriber now. Great content!

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks, welcome to the family!

[@kirphophotography7452]

Thank you for your explanation of the ISO in the BMPCC! Very helpful :)

[@juliusebola9389]

Can we all just pretend like it sucks so the price will drop? The prices on these things were going down for awhile, now they've started to creep up again.

[@carlscinema7086]

Haha I'm on it! :D Still can't believe the crazy deal I got on mine. I only paid 1400 SEK (roughly 150 USD) since you couldn't power it with internal batteries. But external power works with no problem.

[@rinusworldzm]

Great video man. Really great video. I love this camera... alot... It's amazing.

[@carlscinema7086]

It really is, not selling it anytime soon.

[@rinusworldzm]

@@carlscinema7086 I'm trying to get 2 of these or 1 bmpcc and 1 bmcc 2.5k. Or 2 2.5ks. Still figuring out the combo that'll work for me.

[@carlscinema7086]

@@rinusworldzm Haven't tried the BMCC 2.5k but i think you'll be happy with any of the combinations. Maybe one of each would give you the best of both worlds? I've heard they match pretty easily.

[@rinusworldzm]

@@carlscinema7086 yeah. There's a video comparing the 4k, bmpcc and the 2.5k and they were matched really well. Even upscaling the others to 4k worked really well.

[@danielirvine7468]

Nice work I like the way you mounted the plate on the bottom so it fits the battery I’m gonna try do that

[@carlscinema7086]

Awesome! Actually have it mounted on top right now though

[@Cinegavo]

Picked one up along with a cage, extra batteries, and a focus puller for $350

[@carlscinema7086]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it 👍

[@DevaneApolonio]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 WOW... this was great Man...

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@DevaneApolonio]

Carl's Cinema ❤️❤️❤️

[@rexluminus9867]

Very well done video.you pointed out so well some less explained facts by others. Thank you.See you again.

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@mauschger]

I am also a big fan from the old one. You speak very well. Thanks......

[@guava24k96]

Alright this video made me get one and it’s on the way !

[@carlscinema7086]

Awesome!

[@TheUrbandilema]

indie mogul sent me hear..great stuff bro,...i love this camera sells reasonable in my country

[@carlscinema7086]

That's awesome! Was really surprised when I watched the video and saw one of my own videos pop up :D

[@alutzlft]

Subbed! Just for the BMPCC content!!

[@carlscinema7086]

Awesome! Welcome to the family

[@SUVO_RAW]

Great video, nice camera!

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks! It's a lovely little camera.

[@deepcutfilm]

Really great video. Great explanation of how to use ISO too - it bugs me that people say it's not a good camera for low light, it so is!! You just have to light the scene properly and get the settings right.

[@kptalteamtv6084]

I love its low light pass my a6400

[@marcopervo]

The excellent color science and DR of this camera means it will never be under-spec'd.

[@carlscinema7086]

That's true! A nice look is a nice look, no matter the specs.

[@eddienom]

Thanks, I learned a lot from this.

[@carlscinema7086]

Glad i could help :)

[@neurojitsu]

Loved your intro shots... I just bought a BMCC 2.5k on ebay, I think this and the BMPCC are fantastic value today and the images that come out of them are spectacular and stand up to any modern cameras, irrespective of sensor resolution. The colours and that creamy Alexa-like look are just georgeous. Very excited to play with my new camera when it arrives in a few days. I nearly went for the pocket, but last minute decided for me the BMCC was a better fit as I want to use it more for home studio work and the BMCC has SDI output, balanced microphone sockets, and even a Thunderbolt connection to see waveforms and monitor audio levels. But I think I might even buy a pocket in future, to match to it...

[@carlscinema7086]

Blackmagic really makes some awesome cameras. Hope you will enjoy your new camera, im sure you will :)

[@kptalteamtv6084]

I was thinking get the Pocket but now, my heart is beating for the micro or the Pocket 4k. I will go for the Pocket 4k coz of frame rates.

[@studio4producoes834]

Mano você é sensacional Brow !!! Muito obrigado por seus conselhos

[@steviestl2269]

I also got my self a used one half a year ago. Paired with old nikon glass and changing the colorscience to the 4.gen makes a great look.

[@steviestl2269]

I use several small batteries (came with it when i bought it). So I actually put it in the pocket of my jackets.

[@carlscinema7086]

What's you experience with the battery life? How many do you need for a day?

[@steviestl2269]

@@carlscinema7086 honestly I don't shoot a lot and I never used it for a whole day. 1 battery will give me 20-30min "swiched-on-time" (only switching it on when you're taking a shot is the best idea). Actually the cooling system uses a ton of power and it's basically running all the time the camera is swiched on.

[@marcopervo]

This really shines when used in a cinema rig than for run-n-gun shooting. The 4K is much better as a "pocket" type camera, as long as it's a big pocket.

[@carlscinema7086]

For sure, it isn't really optimized for run-n-gun shooting, but that not the intention with the camera anyway.

[@giuseppevaiuso]

Thanks for the info, I love the bmpcc .. Do you know what the latest update for this camera would be?

[@carlscinema7086]

Not off the top of my head. But i'll try to remember checking my bmpcc when i get home in a few days.

[@AveryCaudill]

Just picked up mine for 400$ local! Even the footage I just uploaded shot on the way back to the car is amazing

[@carlscinema7086]

Thats awesome! Enjoy

[@napoleonwilson2249]

One of the best of all time, I will never sell mine.

[@carlscinema7086]

Can't see myself selling mine either

[@SocietateaAscendenta]

Great video! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@bulentozdemir]

Wouldn't sell mine. Easily stands toe to toe with far more expensive cinema cameras, IMHO. Good job, man.

[@mansreimer9535]

Hi Carl! What is the speed-booster you have for your BMPCC? Looking to get some lenses for mine and the 3x crop-factor makes it difficult to get wide focal lengths.

[@carlscinema7086]

My main speedbooster is the Viltrox EF-M2 but i also own a Zhongyi lens turbo II which i normally leave on the pocket (and the viltrox on my GH5). The lens turbo II doesn't have any electronic communication with the body or lens though.

[@ItsKapow]

A camera being 8 years old doesn't really worry me. Most movies are mastered in 2K and with technology these days with smart upscaling it's really not a worry. Definitely a camera ahead of its time.

[@carlscinema7086]

For sure, the hype over resolution and "needing" 6k or 8k is mostly because of marketing

[@kentjensen4504]

Hey Carl, I've been trying to find good information on which gimbal or glider I can use with my original BMPCC. Any chance you know anything about this?

[@user-bf8wc8ug3u]

amazing!

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks!

[@tylou4479]

Love mine too.

[@carlscinema7086]

It's an awesome little camera 👍

[@Hilmitakaci]

Thanks for great video. I have a BMPCC original. I watch the videos taken on the Internet. Generally, the videos are extremely fluid. But my shots are not fluent. It's like there's a constant shaking, or staccato progress. What could this be due to?

[@SethKimStudio]

do you know the last update on this camera?

[@sreedharkrkumar3959]

Hi can u make a video on all the lenses and mounts compatable wtih black magic pocket cinema camera original.

[@JohnDoe-fm1rd]

Hi Carl! Absolutely brilliant video! Thanks for these important informations! I have some extra batteries for my bmpcc but I’m running out of power in 10 mins max on each 😞 Could you please let me know which dummy battery you use? May you have any links to buy this battery setup ? Thanks in advance !

[@carlscinema7086]

Made a video about power solutions for the camera: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4m2d5mhiqton8k (links in the bio of that video)

[@pacopana]

Hi Carl. I saw you are using Viltrox EF-M2 Speedbooster. Do you know if metabones speedbooster ultra works well on this camera? Saw aswell in some videos that people get another version of metabones canon EF to bmpcc. Could you tell me whats the difference? Thank you!

[@carlscinema7086]

I do have a Viltrox EF-M2 but also own a Zhongyi Lens Turbo II which I basically leave on the original bmpcc all the time to avoid having to swap the adapters. The metabones ultra would work the same way as the viltrox with the same focal reduction of 0.71x. Metabones also makes a XL version which has a factor of 0.64x and the BMPCC version which is made to be used only on the original bmpcc which has a factor of 0.58x. Hope that helps.

[@donbrooks8479]

Cool!

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks!

[@BootUpwithBaysharp]

Quality video and setup. Quick q: what's the name and artist of that intro song?

[@carlscinema7086]

The first part (during the darker scenes) is "Etherial Choir Ascends" by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions. The second (when the actual camera shows) is "Wrong" by VYEN. Both can be found in the KZbin sound library.

[@saravanakumar3887]

Genuine review..tnq

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks

[@cgereueu]

I have Z-CAM S6 and Original BMPCC. S6 has around 2 stops more DR from that I see side by side and it's overall better but the image from BMPCC looks so awesome after all these years.

[@carlscinema7086]

That sounds like a fun comparison. The BMPCC still has some punch to it today, in 2020

[@jadoon702]

I was wondering where I could repair my original pocket I live in Sydney

[@user-xq2cd4fr6m]

Great video, thanks. Which stabilisation lens would you recommend to this camera?

[@carlscinema7086]

I have only used it with adapted non-stabilized lenses, so unfortunately I don't really have any recommendations

[@user-xq2cd4fr6m]

ok, thanks. @@carlscinema7086

[@ifrtutor]

Thanks for the review. I'm considering one of these at slightly less than the cost of a (full frame) Sony A7. I'm looking to use it mainly in a multi-cam setting filming live footage in low lit studios and theatres. Perhaps not an obvious choice but could this be configured to match other cameras colour wise, while resolving details in the shadows without relying on a post production workflow?

[@deepcutfilm]

It's really not made for a multicam workflow, the image is very unique - you'd have a hard time matching it to others or others to it (unless they're also Blackmagic Cinema Cameras). It rarely produces great results from just plonking it down to capture stuff, it needs a lot of attention when filming and in post.

[@kptalteamtv6084]

@@deepcutfilm you are absolutely right!!! Unique look

[@MatheusPataro]

Do you know the exact name of the cards that are compatible with Cinema DNG shooting? Just bought mine used and i don't know if my cards will work.

[@carlscinema7086]

Here's the list of recommended SD cards from Blackmagic: www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/faq/43083

[@MatheusPataro]

@@carlscinema7086 thanks so much!!!

[@Jahnny_Lee]

Would the Laowa 7.5mm be wider or a 11-20 Tokina lens with the BMPCC specific .58 metabones? Do you have to use a full frame lens of the .58 metabones?

[@carlscinema7086]

If you are using the tokina at its widest you'll get 11 x 0,58 = 6,38. So the tokina would be a bit wider. The bmpcc with the 0.58x speedbooster would still be a little bit smaller than Super35/APS-C so both full frame and Super35/APS-C lenses will work.

[@Jahnny_Lee]

@@carlscinema7086 Thanks so much for the answer and content!

[@exajoel]

I really recommend to take a look at super16 cinema zooms, such as canon 8-64 t2.4. They are affordable for high-end cinema glass (less then 5k) and amazing both optically and mechanically. And usable on gh5 and bmpcc4k as well with crop modes. Also, there is a special speedbooster 0.52x model for original bmpcc.

[@carlscinema7086]

Not within my budget but wow, seems like a really interesting lens. Apparently it was used in the movie Hurt Locker which was shot on super16mm.

[@LeoMancilla]

Another option: Leica 12-60mm for Panasonic (MFT mount). It has internal stabilization.

[@xtrememtbabudhabi7700]

Hi Carl, any link for the external battery plate, battery, cables? where can I buy these. thanks!

[@carlscinema7086]

Made a video about batteries etc for the camera: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4m2d5mhiqton8k Lots of links in the description of that one :)

[@weallliveinanevilsystem.7238]

Nice!

[@daniel.castillo]

Thanks for your video! Could you tell me please what plate are you using in this video to attach the adapter for the external battery? Do you have any link to amazon?

[@carlscinema7086]

Its an arca swiss plate, 150mm. Not sure on the exact brand and make but something like this: amzn.to/3rykvVb

[@daniel.castillo]

@@carlscinema7086 thank you so much, your videos have helped me a lot, regards

[@kenomobslots]

Hey thanks for the video. I bought this camera. I have tried to shoot with this camera and get good pictures but for some reason it is stuck in black and white and not color. Any suggestions.

[@carlscinema7086]

That sounds odd. Have you tried shooting in all "dynamic range" settings? Same result in film, extended video and video?

[@Zarouati]

Thank you so much for making this video! It's kinda sad how the BMPCC 4k and 6K videos are the first thing that comes up when you type BMPCC on KZbin. I still have my original camera and i love it. Please i need your opinion on this, so I recently got the Metabone EF speedbooster, my question is if had to buy (not so expensive) 3 EF lenses for different kinds of shots, what lenses would you recommand?

[@carlscinema7086]

It's kind of hard to say without knowing your budget or what type of shooting you are doing. Are you looking for zooms or primes etc? A good allround zoom could be the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 for example. And if you want to go even wider perhaps a Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 would be a nice fit. Or if you are going with primes maybe a set of a wide, a standard and a short telephoto would be nice. On this sensor with a speedbooster that would be roughly a 10-17ish (somewhere in that range depending on how wide you want), a 24mm and a 35/50mm

[@Zarouati]

Carl's Cinema thank you Carl! This is definitely gonna help me choose what lenses to get. Maybe i’ll go for one zoom and two prime lenses.

[@carlscinema7086]

@@Zarouati Glad i could help. One zoom and two primes could be a great set for sure.

[@Zarouati]

Carl's Cinema Yeah, that seems to be the best option that i have right now, especially that i’m looking for versatility without spending too much money.

[@CebisoMhlanga]

Quality content

[@carlscinema7086]

Appreciate it, thanks!

[@Nephelokokkygia1215]

Whats the bottom plate you use to mount the external battery and body?

[@carlscinema7086]

It's an arca swiss plate. Don't use it anymore but here's a link: amzn.to/3iu09Jo

[@FretSuccess]

what battery and plate do you use for it and how do you mount it?

[@carlscinema7086]

The battery plate is a NPF plate with a 12v dc output which I mounted to an arca swiss base plate using a regular 1/4" screw. I currently have it mounted to a universal cage which I have attached to the bmpcc now.

[@edhwin]

amigo!!! esta camara actualiza a bmraw??? y con una salida de monitor de 8.5v puedo encenderla??

[@carlscinema7086]

English please?

[@PawelChyrowski]

Yeah, exactly with ISO. Still using it with the Micro Cinema. 2.88 crop - I don't like Speedbooster. I don't like CS4 either - more video IMO. Super Scale mode in Davinci and it will be 4k :)

[@parisfox5826]

I still use my 3 BMPCC's and BMMCC and love them. Now I know I can still buy good SDXC cards that work in the camera.

[@carlscinema7086]

That sounds awesome! What's your take on bmpcc vs bmmcc?

[@parisfox5826]

@@carlscinema7086 I shoot mainly Prores with my BMPCC's and BMMCC. I purchased the BMMCC mainly to shoot slow motion. I like the color science of the old sensors, more filmic. I graduated from SFSU in 2003 and we only shot on 16mm film. I do plan on buying a BMPCC 4K not to replace any camera but to have in the arsenal. I hope to use the original BMPCC's for many years in the future.

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks for the insight, really seems like you got a well thought out kit 👍

[@geekdelmetal]

Hi, which memory card do You use in the bmpcc for prores And Raw? Thanks.

[@mehmetkose1753]

respect for intro.

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks :)

[@2handsomeforlaw]

Yes, it is an amazing little camera, the little camera that could. It does not have 4K you say? Try Superscale in Resolve, it is magic!

[@RodneyMorgan]

Quality content on a quality channel! You will be big one day. What lens did you use for the sitting down talking shots? 0:45?

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks, really awesome to hear! If I remember correctly that would be my Canon FD 24mm F2 (modded to EF-mount) + Viltrox EF-M2 speedbooster on my GH5

[@carlscinema7086]

Now that i think of it again it might have been the Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 @24mm 🤔

[@RodneyMorgan]

Carl's Cinema on what camera body?

[@RodneyMorgan]

Carl's Cinema oh wait never mind I see what camera it is

[@CinePictures]

Hi very good night! First friend congratulations for helping to understand! I have a question that I'm not able to understand on this camera could you help me ?! : I do not know the best way to choose the degree °, which is the correct buddy?!: 180 °, or 360 ° ?! Which one did you use in your recording ?! Thank you for your help!

[@carlscinema7086]

Hi! A 180° shutter is the most common shutter and is the shutter refered to when talking about the 180° shutter rule. It will give you the most natural looking motion blur and almost all movies stick to it unless they are going for a specific look with a different amount of motion blur. Using a photo camera and setting the shutter speed to 1/50 when shooting 25fps is the same as using a 180° shutter angle for example. Hope that helps

[@CinePictures]

@@carlscinema7086 523/5000 keep writing Very good morning my friend! Thanks for the answer! I could make a video on that topic! : Explaining camera angles, more showing the CONFIGURATION on the camera and types of light for each degree chosen on the camera for that specific scene! Using varying degrees for each light! My camera is showing a type of noise and does not have a cinematic look or with the best software! and a standard 14mm 2.8 lens! Thanks in advance for the answer! It will be a pleasure to watch and even share!

[@carlscinema7086]

Generally when shooting video or film you don't use the shutter for exposure at all, so the shutter would stay at 180° regardless of the light. And you would instead use aperture, ND-filters or the ISO/gain for exposure. Are you sure you're not underexposing your image? Less light generally means more noise.

[@buchsg]

I found another brand new sdcard that works well in my bmpcc, Kingston canvas react... I had try to record a full card in raw at 30fps and no frame drop at all, if it can help

[@carlscinema7086]

That's awesome!

[@andrewching1808]

Which size? Thanks

[@buchsg]

I’ve two 64go, paid 18€ each and I’m planning to buy one or two 128go I’ve also heard that the 256go will not work

[@Zton-yn4kc]

Ok, so this is the card I got last year ( Kingston Canvas React 256gb) when I bought it after many different “recommended cards” from the site. I spent more on cards that didn’t work than on the camera itself. Here’s the issue I’m running into after finally finding that the Canvas React worked: it doesn’t matter if I’m shooting prores or cinemadng, when my total footage count reaches 15 minutes, the camera refuses to record at all past that, even though I have PLENTY of room left on the card. It says “ready’ then for an instant flickers “rec” before cancelling back to “ready’ and that shot did not register. My work around is to transfer my footage. THEN after deleting the footage it STILL doesn’t record... hmmm... so then I have to reformat the card in-camera, and suddenly it works again. Something else to note: the power button is EXTREMELY temperamental, so don’t freak out if you hold it for a second and it won’t turn on. Just tap the power, it will boot. Apparently this was a firmware bug that never got patched and they then decided to move on to other cameras.

[@Zton-yn4kc]

Also of note, the cards that I mention I spent a fortune on, there’s basically no way to guarantee that you are getting a compatible Sandisk Extreme anymore because the non-V30 has a mass produced Chinese-factory version that doesn’t match the same model number by a few letters. No matter if you do your due diligence, all the listers selling it will not disclose that it’s actually this Chinese version and not the recommended. So if the 128 Kingston Canvas React works without a charm then GET THAT, don’t fuck around with Sandisk, rolling the dice when it comes to this camera and your hard-earned dollars.

[@mrwashur1991]

The speed booster actually reduces the crop factor from 2.88x to 1.75x which is almost apsc.

[@carlscinema7086]

That is true if you get the specific metabones bmpcc version. I'm using a 0.71x version though, which brings the crop to roughly 2x

[@EpelbaumAdam]

Has anyone experienced the flashing red exclamation point? My camera seems to be dropping frames within seconds using a sandisk ultra plus 80/mbs. Any advice?

[@carlscinema7086]

Haven't experienced it myself. Are you recording RAW or Prores? The ultra isn't on the compatible list for RAW-recording.

[@bobspez]

Carl, can you tell me how or why this video is in 4K, did you mix 4K and HD footage, or did you just export in 4K, and why?

[@carlscinema7086]

I recorded at 1080p and upscaled to 4K before uploading to KZbin to get more out of the KZbin compression.

[@bobspez]

@@carlscinema7086 Thanks. I don't see a difference on my computer between HD and HD upscaled to 4K. But I haven't tried it on youtube yet, but will give it a try.

[@carlscinema7086]

@@bobspez It's just a way of getting around the low bitrate on youtube. If someone watches in 4K they'll get a higher bitrate stream from KZbin vs watching in 1080p.

[@OpticalProducciones]

Carl, a cuestión: In what color space recording the original BMPCC, thanks for your answer.

[@carlscinema7086]

Blackmagic film. The original bmpcc shoots in color science v1, but if you shoot in raw you can change it to v4 in davinci resolve

[@OpticalProducciones]

Carl's Cinema thanks Carl, but in terms of Space Of Color (Rec 709, 2020, etc) which is the equivalent to in science color V1 and V4 in original BMPCC, thanks for your answer.

[@carlscinema7086]

Color space is called blackmagic design, and then either gen 1 or gen 4.

[@OpticalProducciones]

Carl's Cinema So, In terms of space color (Rec 709 or 2020, etc ) the equivalent to Gen 1 and Gen 4 in BlackMagic Desing is equal to ? I’m confused! Could you help me please?

[@Necrohermit]

Does the bm micro cinema camera get the exact same image as this? Or am I missing something?

[@carlscinema7086]

As far as I know they do have the same sensor, so the image should be more or less the same. The micro can go up to 60fps and also has a CinemaDNG raw 3:1 compression option.

[@jadoon702]

Exactly the same...... literally but the micro needs a rig and the bmpcc needs a book to sit on flat ..... I use my pocket without any rig just for video and b roll .... The micro I use for my drone and I have it rigged up

[@regeta2003]

Thanks a lot man! Really nice video and made my disappointment with my buy go away! So I live in Sweden and I wanna get some good captures in this summer with this and probably a drone on top. Can you please give me some tips on what type of lenses to buy and how to proceed with the Resolve effectively?

[@carlscinema7086]

Thanks! What lenses to buy really depends on your budget and what type of shooting you are intending to do, zooms or primes, manual or electronic, native or adapted and so on.

[@regeta2003]

@@carlscinema7086 You're welcome! :) Well, I need for the start shoot a video from a hotel and their kitchen and bar. Something like this or similar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKXMpZatrKqfY6M I think myself that I need a gimbal, and a lense and battery support for the beginning. But SSD cannot be connected to this right? So maybe filming RAW will be cancelled?

[@carlscinema7086]

If you are looking to film something like that you don't really need a gimbal. That entire thing was shot handheld. You can't record to an ssd with the original bmpcc, just to sd cards.

[@regeta2003]

Carl's Cinema Thanks a lot mate! Do i know what kind of handle I should buy? The person selling to me gave also a cage but I guess I need more stuff to couple to that?

[@carlscinema7086]

Do you mean a top handle? I just use a universal one from smallrig which bolts down to a cage.

[@jettoh]

Hi Carl or any fan here, may I know how to set this particular camera up for Zoom webinar? Thanks.

[@carlscinema7086]

You would need a HDMI capture card to input the hdmi signal from the camera to your computer. And then make sure your hdmi is sending a clean signal in your camera settings

[@jettoh]

@@carlscinema7086 Thanks Carl, appreciate your prompt response. Any card you would recommend? Thanks

[@carlscinema7086]

Haven't had any real experience with any so unfortunately no. But I'm sure there's plenty of videos on capture cards.

[@LitNews]

The original BMPCC is outstanding value for money. However, the screen and HDMI port are fragile. I recommend using a cage. And a speedbooster is a must IMO.

[@carlscinema7086]

It has some drawbacks like that for sure, but as you say, it's still an outstanding value for money.

[@DL-lt5ly]

I got the OG BMPCC with with monitor, viltrox, sigma 18-35, weebill s and follow focus

[@carlscinema7086]

Awesome, sounds like a great setup!

[@DL-lt5ly]

Carl's Cinema a bit too heavy for run and gun type of shooting. Stab and monitor with external power are adding too much weight. It all started as a fan project but now I have some doubts that actually a73 or gh5 could do a better job as the have IS and don’t require so many different external stuff

[@lizanye]

Use mine all da time 👌

[@carlscinema7086]

👌 👌

[@fuji.affair5522]

Anyone knows where i can buy that camera? Thanks a lot

[@carlscinema7086]

Links in the description :)

[@neocaron87]

In a couple of years we will probably have hardcoded in Davinci resolve an AI upscaler which will make any resolution higher than 1080p irrelevant. You'll be able to zoom 3 or 4 times without any quality loss. I got the feeling that my BMPCC is gonna be usefull for a very long while. Great video by the way!

[@carlscinema7086]

An interesting thought for sure, let's see where the future takes us.

[@ariasmusic1]

Hello, what about the sound quality ? Thanks for your video

[@carlscinema7086]

The pre-amps aren't that great, so if the audio is critical I would recommend recording it externally.

[@ariasmusic1]

@@carlscinema7086 Thank you :)

[@8lec_R]

How big are the raw files? And they are 2.5k right, the raw files?

[@carlscinema7086]

The camera has a 1920x1080p sensor so thats the resolution of the raw files. You might be thinking of the BMCC which has a 2.5k sensor. The files are roughly 2 MB per frame, so for 25p that would be 50MB per second (Megabytes, megabits would be 400Mb/s). So 1 minute will be roughly 3GB, giving you about 20 minutes on a 64gb card.

[@8lec_R]

@@carlscinema7086 ok. Thx for the info. Preciate it

[@fvllmxtql]

I was gonna get the Sony a6400 for 500 but I can get this one for the same price. I don’t know which one is better.

[@carlscinema7086]

They are two very different cameras so it really depends on your need and what you are going to use it for. But 500 for an a6400 sounds like a great price.

[@makesenz]

Kingston "React" cards work like a charm. 20 bucks.

[@carlscinema7086]

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

[@sean_benton]

cheers!

[@wakkowarner8810]

How does this compare to the 4k?

[@carlscinema7086]

There are a few differences, the newer 4k version obviously has some more features, 4k recording, dual native iso and so on. But if you are purely talking about image quality some people actually prefer the original and say it has a more "organic" look to it.Matteo Bertoli has a nice video for side by side comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3ewiompgL5me9U

[@svenburns9069]

Jag har tre dom funkar skitbra kör dom med min atem mini också

[@carlscinema7086]

Härligt att höra :)

[@inthebaglocationsound8724]

The BMPCC HD has a superior image compared to the 4 or 6k. Just my opinion.

[@carlscinema7086]

Yeah some people prefer the look of the original, really says alot about the camera 👍

[@OpticalProducciones]

Almost 2021 and nowadays The BMPCC 1080 is the best pocket camera of BlackMagic.

[@inthebaglocationsound8724]

@@OpticalProducciones agreed!

[@Veptis]

I have had this camera for a while now and barely use it. But what keeps is relevant for me is it having Gen4 color science with raw. That is so much easier to work with and fun to grade. Yet gen1 still has this special look to it.

[@carlscinema7086]

Pros and cons to each I guess haha.

[@ttracemusic]

What's your power solution?

[@carlscinema7086]

I have two different ways of powering the camera. The first is the Sony Npf battery plate shown in the video. The second is my most recent purchase which I only use in a rig, V-mount.

[@michalsierzchula]

Check mine imgur.com/gallery/P29OTyX

[@ttracemusic]

@@carlscinema7086 Thanks!

[@AaronsVideo]

Does it have a B raw upgrade?

[@carlscinema7086]

It doesn't, unfortunately. Only the most recent blackmagic cameras got braw.

[@AaronsVideo]

Carl's Cinema what about uncompressed raw?

[@carlscinema7086]

It records in CinemaDNG. It is compressed, but a lossless compression so you're not losing any quality.

[@AaronsVideo]

Carl's Cinema cool just ordered one Glad it’s not the treacherous 12 bit uncompressed raw, pro res 4:2:2 seems to fit the needs of most 😅

[@carlscinema7086]

Not 100% sure what you mean by the raw part, it is a 12-bit lossless compression (think of it more like how a zip-file works) so it's very close to uncompressed. For most cases ProRes should be just fine, but it can be pretty fun to explore the raw aswell.

[@phillean]

A great camera but it is surprising that there are no firmware hacks to upgrade its functions. I mean similar to Magic Lantern for Canon.

[@madedigital]

+ONE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAMERA...warrning to all owners the HDMI port will fall off at some point...I had mine until now loved it but the port fell off and messed up the camera...its dead now

[@carlscinema7086]

That sucks, sorry to hear that.

[@michalsierzchula]

That's why you need a cage that let you screw the cable from both sides fixed on place (squize it)

[@Napoleonwilson1973]

Michał Sierzchuła agreed

[@danielleinad6019]

Is there anyone who uses this camera with a JuicedLink BMC388?

[@JWS1968]

Does it have BRAW?

[@carlscinema7086]

It doesn't, unfortunately. Only the most recent blackmagic cameras got braw.

[@JWS1968]

@@carlscinema7086 That's such a shame. I just bought the Canon 7D just for Magic Lantern to shoot RAW. They're so cheap now it seems silly not to give it a go and see what RAW is all about. I paid £200 for it. But if the original BMPCC had BRAW it would have been worth the extra as the file sizes and media would have been more manageable. Thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate it.

[@michalsierzchula]

Why braw? It has regular dng raw, full sized raw files, loseless quality, and in full hd it's nothing scarry for your sd card or hard drive. Working with them is easy, if you add all at once to the premiere or resolve, it will create video clip automaticly.

[@JWS1968]

@@michalsierzchula Just watched an old video and back then you couldn't delete files in camera or playback video you'd just recorded. Have these things been added now in firmware updates. What about playback in davinci resolve as well is it playable?

[@PawelChyrowski]

@@michalsierzchula of course !

[@josephasghar]

Always regretted selling mine. But that’s all fixed now. Not making that mistake again.