Pocket 6KPro: UPGRADE or WAIT? A DP Analysis

UPDATE: 7.3 is out which addressed the blue screen that I tested it here: • Pocket 6KPRO: How to C...
Once again, Blackmagic shook the market with the most affordable Cine Mirrorless with Built in NDs, the Pocket 6K pro. But Greatness often comes with Quirks! Here’s my analysis from a DP point of you that might help you make that decision.
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00:00 Intro
01:15 Common Features
01:51 Body & Design
03:52 Monitoring Touch Screen
06:38 Monitoring EVF
09:28 Built-In ND
10:44 NERD ALERT - How IRND Works
12:18 ND Tests
14:03 POWER
16:48 General Improvements
17:34 Drawbacks
20:03 Final Thoughts
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[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Hahaha.. yeah for sure. Already trying to find time that works for both of us

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The difference is that Gerald is just a geek that read and the talks about. I asked him a bunch of times if he has a portfolio...nothing! He lacks artistic touch and for me that's a no no. On the other side this guy WORK with video/film! What he says he also tests...in the real world nut just tech specs. That's the true difference between a greek and a artist! Cheers.

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Thank you so much Alashkar for your compliments and support. Means a lot of coming from a pro animator like you.

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[@lowellabraham6966]

Hands down, the best review of 6K Pro.

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[@davidp158]

Your reviews are always a joy to watch. I love the pacing, the content, the comparisons to other cameras and the slick motion graphics work. Outstanding work, so thanks for all the effort you put into these.

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Thank you so much again Dave for your continued support. Always a pleasure to see you here

[@spuddapotato2494]

Bro I'm blown away by how great this video is. Thank you for explaining the built-in ND IR contamination issues so well.

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Wow! Thanks buddy for the amazing comment and support! Really appreciate it. Glad you liked it

[@turbotaquitogoogle8095]

Good golly holy hell my friend. Your videos constantly blow me away. I am a very happy S1H user (thanks to you) and am not intending on buying this camera, but this video is, like, insanely good. You deserve a few million subs and maybe an Oscar or two. Keep up the great work!

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Thank you so much for the kind words, really appreciate it. And welcome aboard

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Glad you like them!

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Another awesome one, thanks for taking the time and putting the effort into another amazing analysis!

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Really awesome presentation here. As previously commented, you did an amazing job explaining features of the 6k Pro and the science of ND filters.

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[@tubeman1983]

Excellent review as always! I'm not expecting any less of you. 👌👌👌I'm also waiting for BM to release a full frame version in a cube form factor with better dynamic range and better quality built-in nds and a new mount. Keep the amazing work coming! ☺️

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Fingers crossed! And thank you so much for your support

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Thank you so much for the kind words and your support. Glad to have you onboard

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Thank you so much for your amazing words of support. Makes it all worth it. I will surely try and work on a video that talks about how I make those videos. It's been by far the most requested topic to cover. Let me get some stuff out first then I'll see what I can do.

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[@bryanbarajasBB]

Love the message at the end. Your love of Film making is the true nature of a film creator.

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thanks Bryan. Yeah I want to make sure people are not mislead and thinking cameras will make you better filmmakers. Thanks for watching till the end

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[@billzidis2656]

This is the best video I've seen for years. I don't want to upgrade,I just watched it anyway. Well done

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Thank you so much Bill, really happy you enoyed it

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[@THEDPJOURNEY]

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[@markoboychuk]

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[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thanks a ton!

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Thank you for all the honest and helpful information. The amount of work you did here is marvelous. Those youtuber review video out there just so confusing!

[@QuentinBrendemuhl]

Thank you for your wonderful reviews! I wish there were more people on KZbin that actually work in the business.

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

It’s pretty hard though balancing between KZbin and DP work especially when you tube is not profitable. I surely can’t post once a week like others. So we surely need both, DPs and reviewers with no field experience but more time to create YT content

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Hope so! Thanks for your support

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[@westwolf117]

My camera just arrived and love it. The images quality is what finally convinced me to switch over.

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Yup... all worth it!

[@yacinehelali]

Thanks for your hard work. I use the camera for my doco filmmaking and I love it. So much value packed in a handsome body.

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Really happy to hear that, thanks for watching

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Thanks Michel. Happy you liked it

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[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Really happy to hear that. Thanks Jose for your support

[@libraproducciones]

Awesome video as usual, the quailty of the production and the information that you provide is very rare to find. Btw I also own the Bmpcc6k Pro and I agree with you 100% both on the benefits and the drawbacks of the camera. Specially about the batteries. I’m still waiting for the 3200 mah batteries that I purchased on Aliexpress, as this was the closest to 3500 mah that I was able to find. Keep doing the great content 🔥🔥

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thanks for your support! And yeah let me know if those batteries work fine

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Glad it was helpful!

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Thank you so much for your support. Yeah the algorithm is not very much my friend on KZbin 😂

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As usual excellent review!!!!You and Gerald do it right.!!!

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thanks for the support

[@BNC593]

One of the best well put together reviews. I’m sure you’re aware of the firmware update released today addresses the blue display tint issue.

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

yeah!!! I published it at the saem time basically! Bummer. But honestly I updated it, and it's not the best solution at all

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Hahaha… thanks. And welcome aboard

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Subscribed! Excellent review with top notch quality. I've shoot my last shortfilm with this camera and I'll keep it. I love the image and the internal raw. I've own an fa700 plus 7q for the raw capabilities and this is truly a game changer.

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Thank you so much for the kind words, glad you liked it. And welcome aboard.

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Best review on bmpcc I ever heard 👏 earned a sub.

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Thank you so much for the compliments, really happy you liked it

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Maybe one day!

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Glad you liked it!

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Thanks Larry, welcome aboard

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[@THEDPJOURNEY]

My pleasure

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great video. I love your thorough analysis and comparisons that really make your videos so informative and helpful. I have the BMPCC4K, and I'll probably keep it. But, I am looking for a second/backup camera at the moment. So far, I am leaning towards the Sony FX3. While the internal NDs of the C70 are enticing, the price of the FX3 is a bit more attractive. Plus, I also wanted a second camera that specifically had strong AF abilities. Thanks again for another intelligent and useful video. And as others have suggested, it would be cool if you and Gerald Undone collaborated. That would be one INSANE video.

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Analye incroyable et travail remarquable :)

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Thanks for the support, glad you liked it

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Was waiting for your analytic review!

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Great video with a lot of valuable information. Thanks.

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I love the image from Pocket6kPro!!

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It's amazing

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Thank you, this is very helpful.

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

My pleasure

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Again ..and again very impressive video

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Thank you so much 😀

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Thanks. Great video!

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Best review so far👍

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thank you so much for the compliment

[@lubanestube]

excellent work!

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidsanchez1]

I like Sony's AF and BMP's Film Look, but I love my S1H. I think it is still the best mirrorless camera on the market.

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Yeah I agree! I just wish it had a reliable AF man!! Also suffers from rolling shutter at 6K. But everything else is awesome

[@latesttechtrends1227]

very nice man. no bs.. all information... thank u:)

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thanks for watching and for your support

[@SHmediade]

Awesome Video! 🙌🏻

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thank you! 😁

[@ItsNephite]

Lately I've ben feeling the dire need to upgrade so soon to the 6K Pro. I really like the idea of the 6K Pro so much but your last comment at the end of the video reminded me that it really isn't the camera its your passion. Thank you so much for that comment. It reminded me I can still be patient and use my current BMPC4K until I'm ready for the 6K :).

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Beast review 👏

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Cheers thanks

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Great review with your unique style. You must show us how you do these videos someday👍

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Waiting for this one!!

[@tubeman1983]

Me too

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thanks! Will do!

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It's time some camera brand manufacturer got to introduce you as their brand ambassador. The information you put here is priceless. I bet at some point of time, the camera designer thinks "Yeah, Why didn't I think of that? or. I could have designed it better" after watching your video. You skills are on par with the most geniuses out there. I wish you could starting teaching Cinematography & Davinci Resolve Color grading. I would the very first person to take up the course🤘🏻

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

Thank you so much for such amazing words of support! Really appreciate all you said. I am planing on dedicating more time to youtube, just finding it hard to balance it with my DP job, especially that YT is not profitable at all at the moment. But with such awesome support I'm getting from you and the community, hopefully soon we'll grow together and it'll start making business sense and I will dedicate more and more time for all sorts of content. Thanks again

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@@THEDPJOURNEY we'll support the heck out of you to make that profit happen :) super valuable stuff here

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Thank you so much Philipp, really appreciate it

[@LucaBono.Studio]

They use the EF mount to keep down the heat generated from the sensor. If they would have used the RF mount, the heat dissipation system should have gone on the back of the sensor...making the camera size bigger and with a different shape/design. Great video as always mate!

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

I don't think that's the case, they have active cooling system which takes care of the heat. Besides, the 4K is a mirrorless mount, with a much smaller flange distance. The reason which I'm sure of is as I said, Politics and cost for borrowing mounts from other cameras. Thanks for watching

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I just came across this account and wow. The detail is beyond anything I've seen. I'm here watching a camera I'm not interested in and enjoying it.

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Thank you so much Clint! Really glad that even if my content is not relevant, it’s Stil entertaining 😂

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Glad it was helpful!

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You forgot about the easiest (and my preferred way) to press record and that's right on the LCD touch screen. Great video!

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Hahah… yeah that too. I prefer physical buttons though

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the best review in the net!

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underrated vid. thanks a lot

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Thank you so much for the support and for watching

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Thanks Robert, with your support, spreading the word, liking and sharing cold surely help grow this channel. Thanks again

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so agree!!!! lets spread the word !

[@DanielsYoffe]

Thanks for your awesome work! Love your videos. I do really hope you will make a review on Nikon Z6 II with their recent autofocus firmware update. Just a few days ago, Gerald Undone covered Nikon Z6 II, saying that BM RAW works much better than on Panasonic S1H, as it opens all RAW adjustments, including White Balance. Just really want to see how it competes with the DP perspective. Thanks again!

[@THEDPJOURNEY]

There are some issues I discovered on the eBRAW in the S1H that Gerald didnt talk about. Trying to get official confirmation from BlackMagic to whether they'll be fixed or not before i publish my review. So stay tuned