Why I Bought the Original BMPCC (again) in 2020

[@OfTwoLands]

I decided to buy the original bmpcc (again) !! Curious to know if you guys thought about buying the OG BMPCC again as well ? Cheers, Flo

[@rinusworldzm]

Hey man, i didn't buy this again... I bought it... First camera I'm owning like this. I had a little point and shoot Samsung years ago that I didn't use much. I can't wait to get the full use out of this one. Been testing shots and how much I can push stuff with my natural lighting.

[@rubenfernandezn]

not a chance.

[@OfTwoLands]

Nice one !! Have fun with it. Such a lovely image :)

[@HeyItsJoe1]

Bought it back in March as a birthday gift to myself....then corona hit the states lol. Don't regret the buy though, love the look. Would it be possible for you make a video on prores vs raw? (Or point me to a video where you've talked about it lol)

[@rinusworldzm]

@@OfTwoLands most definitely. I'm just sorting out the battery issues and I'm going out shooting everything.

[@StephenKazumi]

"there's no slow motion to hide average shots" Love that statement. Focus on the story rather then the settings.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !! I think story is always first, super important :). These days people tend to forget.

[@innstikk]

When the BMPCC 4K came out, most online content was slow motion 😁 I agree that slow motion is just for occasional effects and never a necessity to tell a story

[@matthewjohn8085]

I would disagree. I don't care how good your story is, and I probably wouldn't even give your film a chance to find out how good the story is, if it's shaky and looks like it was filmed on a children's toy camcorder. Bad image can bring someone right out of the story just as much as bad audio can, and I personally wouldn't even bother to make a film if it wasn't going to look as beautiful as something that would come out of Hollywood.

[@kieranarmstrongproductions4743]

@@matthewjohn8085 then you’d never make a movie. You don’t start off that way.

[@matthewjohn8085]

@@kieranarmstrongproductions4743 I’ve made many crap small projects and shorts that don’t look great. I’m talking when you’re setting out to make your first official film, don’t screw it up look-wise. Nobody’s gonna give anything a chance if it looks cheesy and low budget. Everyone can afford gear that’s capable of Hollywood-level appearance nowadays, no excuses. Everyone looks over image for some reason... there wouldn’t even be a film if it weren’t for the image. It’s art. I want it to look like art, not a cheesy commercial.

[@dadsgamingpoorly788]

We shot an award winning documentary on this camera 3yrs ago. Bought it the moment it was announced. Never understood the hate, it's so underrated and creates a really great image!

[@dani_da_vision]

COOL . can you share a link to your work?

[@Photographicelements]

You nailed it, when you said, "this is a camera for me, [not for work]." I know exactly what you mean. It is so amazing to me how a 2011 camera is still one of the few cameras, 9 years later, that can shoot Raw and ProRes internally, and with such great colors and look, in fact it looks closest to film than most cameras.

[@OfTwoLands]

It sure is crazy when you put it like that. Thanks for watching :).

[@raksh9]

Congratulations on reacquiring the camera that was your true beginning. The footage you've captured with this camera is beautiful and inspiring. Stay healthy and safe, man.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot !! 🙏

[@djabsolute6117]

I'm aspiring to learn filmmaking recently bought this camera with a bunch of addons for $800. At first I thought I was crazy but looking back on ebay these cameras alone starting bids are at 500. But here is a list of what came with it. 1- Cable HDMI - Micro HDMI 2- Monitor V-LCD50-HDMI 3- Monitor Sunshade 4- Tiffens diopters 62mm +1 / +2 5- Lens Fujinon TV ZOOM - 17.5-105mm f1.8 with Cine-Mods (No Vignette) 6- Lens Helios 44*2 58mm f2 (reversed front element) 7- Lens SLR Magic 8mm f4 8- Charger BMPCC batteries 9- Batteries x3 10- Memory SanDisk Extreme PRO 64gb 11- Shotgun Microphone BOYA BY-BM3031 12- Formatt Hitech 85X85 Filter set / ND 0.3 / ND 0.6 x2 / ND 0.9 / RED 1 / Movie Mist Blk ½ / Twighlight with filter holder on camera 13- Cokin Circular Poilarizer 62mm 14- Tiffens Split Diopter +4 (Home made) 15- Filters Zeikos 82mm / CPL / FLD / UV 16- Adaptor C-Mount to M 4/3 17- Camera Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera with Cage and Custom handle 18- A/C Adaptor BMPCC 19- Tilt attachment (Eldokrone clone) 20- Formatt UV IR filter (on lens) 21- Micro 4/3 to Canon EF adaptor

[@AlexHedgehogStan]

Wow, that's a great deal. Congrats

[@marksmello]

You're going to learn so much with this gear and setup. You have everything you need there to take off and shoot and just learn. Don't worry if it's not the newest or the best. You can make great images with this and chase your passion. Congratulations!!!!

[@djabsolute6117]

@@marksmello thank you

[@guava24k96]

U scored

[@steviestl2269]

I think they should re-release this camera 😂 (with better preamps and a better display). Own one myself and it's really great.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha that would be awesome !! And maybe 2k or 4K 😬🙏

[@danielmurphy9096]

We shall call it the BM Pocket Pocket

[@OfTwoLands]

@@danielmurphy9096 Haha Or Pocket Mark 2.

[@maximilianbernhardt9309]

Please with a better hdmi port though

[@vonPeter_]

I'm waited a long time to this and I ended up with the Panasonic GH5s instead.

[@13StopsPocketFilms]

How can you not!? Your actual old camera came back to you! It was meant to be. Lol. I own two bmpcc and one bmmcc- nothing compares to those sensors but real film. Love that this camera is being rediscovered especially at a time when a 12K camera exists. Like someone here mentioned, Hope BMD will re-release the camera with some minor tweaks. Cheers.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha it was !! And yes, a updated version would be awesome, keeping the form factor and sensor size :). Cheers

[@automatisatorpeace5453]

The BMPCC Fairchild-Sensor is equipped with a dual-gain architecture (like the sensor from Arri). OG BMPCC is a small Arri Alexa. :)

[@OfTwoLands]

Crazy that an Arri and something so cheap and little can be put in the same sentence :).

[@biscuitranchproductions4946]

@@OfTwoLands They were used as a D camera on Avengers Age of Ulton because they have the same latitude as the Arri Alexa. I know that I will never get rid of mine.

[@AtillaLifeson]

@@automatisatorpeace5453 Wow, that was one hell of a great interview! Thanks for the share! This is golden information.

[@junebunchucherd2898]

Hi Flo. Your works from the BMPCC are always inspired me :) . Thank you very much

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you so much June !! :)

[@dawggonevidz9140]

I learned travel photojournalism 40 years ago, transitioned to event photography, moved onto natural history videography, always on a low budget. bang for buck, this is the best video camera for me, because I'm fine with shooting manual. I prefer it. And you're right, even though it's only 1080p digital sensor, matched with a nice bit of glass it just brings back an old school visual quality that's a real love it or hate it look. I'm one of the many who love it. Got mine at auction online for $650 Australian, or about $500 US, with two batteries and a battery plate. Absolute steal for what it is capable of.

[@RhysCropper]

You're such a meme. *sells camera, regrets it, sees it for sale online years later, buys the exact same one back* No wonder Ams was doubting your purchase haha! I feel you though. Reason 1 resonates with me.

[@OfTwoLands]

Hahaha !! When I bought this camera for the first time you were like 14 !!

[@RhysCropper]

@@OfTwoLands The only camera's I owned back then were the Nikon D3200 and a Sony camcorder. Definitely not on the BMPCC level haba

[@achance42]

You've just inspired me to dust off my BMPCC and shoot something with it. Really miss that look.

[@OfTwoLands]

Alex Chancey Haha Nice !! Have fun shooting :)

[@scottmorgason]

Great story... and yes your images looked phenomenal with the camera! I totally get the nostalgia. Love your stuff! Blessings

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much !!

[@_20nine_]

I bought an original BMPCC in 2020, and it's my first cinema camera. I love it! and I love your channel bro.~

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot, really glad you do :) !!

[@mandalatv5990]

amazing choice !!! I made it already!. Since now, I bought and sold 3 original bmpcc already (along 7 years). But this time I keep it, forever !!!

[@girafingo9280]

Fascinating video - I own two of these and am thinking the same things. The image out of this camera is the image we're all trying to grade out of modern digital sensors. The image gives me emotional goosebumps and the way it renders skin is incredible.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much !! Exactly, lovely image.

[@jordandowler2344]

I really respect you perspectives! I've always been the type of person to not care about the equipment that much....I've had and have been using my Canon t5i for like 6 years now! So I think the things you talked about in this video resonated with me. At the end of the day, we've reached a point with gear where you can pretty much shoot with anything and it will give you a great result. Story is king!

[@OfTwoLands]

I love gear but story is definitely king !! Thanks for watching man.

[@badhonebrahim7707]

The moment I heard that it was the same one u sold, i knew instantly u did the right thing.

[@OfTwoLands]

Badhon Ebrahim Haha Thanks :) !!

[@dimavosk]

Not just emotional value, though it is there, for sure. The thing is it’s still very relevant camera (along with BMMCC, though also FullHD only) with a definite character of it’s own, a unique one. A gem when used for personal projects. Have shot some terrific stuff with it and will continue shooting. Good luck to you too, man)

[@OfTwoLands]

Oh yeah, even after all those years it is still a very powerful and usable camera !!

[@shash4nkc41]

I totally agree with you. I have this little camera and i love the image that comes out of it, it has some character to it that we can't really explain and it's pleasing to the eye. Just pure cinematic. I'm not going to sell my OG BMPCC ever. Although i really want to buy the new 4K version just for lowlight performance and may be some slowmotion when i shoot wildlife/birds or something. Congratulations on your purchase! :) keep making films.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha yeah man, it is hard to explain but it is so special and unique !! The image is just too good. I bought the 4k/6k for the reasons you mentioned, it is nice to have slow mo, low light capabilities and of course higher resolution sometimes. Thanks for the support :) !!

[@journeyofkalle]

It's actually explainable. The BMPCC pixels are much, much larger than the BMPCC4K camera. This gives you this cinematic feeling you feel. I also never ever want to sell my BMPCC, it's truly a unique camera. And just getting more and more unique due to camera companies focusing on large megapixel counts and therefore smaller pixels.

[@theampedlife]

I bought this camera a year ago on impulse. I found one as good as new, almost unused, for $300, with a Laowa 7.5mm F2 lens, extra batteries and Zacuto view finder, all included. I regretted the spend for a while, until I saw what it can do if you're patient. Its a wonderful experience, pure filmmaking joy. I love what you said about it being like filming with 16mm. Its such a good description of the experience. Thanks for re-energising my joy in this ownership and usage experience mate!

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha no worries mate !! And yes, it definitely requires patience but it is so worth it !! Pure filmmaking joy indeed :).

[@StringBard]

That was a catch... I just saw a Bmpcc with the laowa for 900 on ebay

[@theampedlife]

TheItalianBard thanks mate, I’m starting to see that more and more. Stoked after all!

[@KHANDEMIK]

i am literally blown away by the quality this camera can produce! absolutely beautiful

[@OfTwoLands]

KHANDEMIK Sure is impressive :) !!

[@KHANDEMIK]

@@OfTwoLands Hey, thanks for replying. I would love to get your perspective of how the Original BMPCC compares to BMPCC 4k/6k. I am in love with the footage you have of the OG BMPCC on your channel and I am in awe that you're able to get this level of quality with the OG BMPCC. Mind Blown!

[@ColorfieldMedia]

Was just debating the same purchase. I was trying to decide between this or the micro cinema cam for gimbal work but I think this is the one. Resolution doesn’t matter as much as DR and image. Great video.

[@OfTwoLands]

I think a lot of bmpcc4k/6k users are haha. And yes I agree, I think it does matter in some way like for example when I do footage licensing or filming locations such as Antarctica but DR and image is everything for sure. Thanks for watching !! :)

[@SoundSpeeding]

Get the Micro if you want 60fps slow motion

[@ColorfieldMedia]

@@SoundSpeeding Same sensor?

[@SoundSpeeding]

@@ColorfieldMedia yes

[@MR.BUCK_MAN]

congrats ! i bought the original bmpcc few months back for my youtube channel !! welcome back to the bmpcc original club once again ! :) nice video. I keep following and love your travel videos , especially the japan one !! thanks for the video !! happy shooting !!!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you !! Glad you like my work, means a lot :). I need to visit Japan again !!

[@NVAfilm]

I was considering this camera last week because of all the amazing videos you have made. Great video and thank you for sharing your experience

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much for the kind words !! You won't regret getting one :).

[@JoseTheRover]

This was beautiful brother. I have the same feeling about the bmpcc, I was thinking about purchasing it a few months back and after watching this video I may buy it again.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot man !! Let me know if you do :)

[@2handsomeforlaw]

The fact that it is 1080 is what I like the most, and I believe that it is what makes it so cinematic, sharp 4k or more is not as cinematic. I will never sell mine and are looking to buy a spare one.

[@rinusworldzm]

I'm glad I can say I own one. In looking for the "best" camera for me, I fell in love with arguably a really tricky camera to use.... and I don't regret it.

[@OfTwoLands]

It is temperamental but the worth it for the image and character :).

[@rinusworldzm]

@@OfTwoLands definitely worth all its flaws...

[@thebrain90s]

That's how I feel about the 4k coming out of the Canon M6ii... I actually really like that it is a softer 4k and with a good CLOG imitation profile installed it's just kind of magical.

[@dollhausenx]

I'm still shooting with mine. Using a Juicebox battery to power and on front I have a full set of Contax Zeiss lenses converted to EF. Finally bought the Metabones for Pocket 2K last year. I have high hopes that Blackmagic's new sensor will trickle down to a pocket camera in the future and bring back the magic at last. Never did get that feeling with the 4K/6K sensor. I know, "you can grade blah, blah, blah", but the original pocket had magic right out of the box. Well, if 16mm art films are magic to you. They are to me.

[@OfTwoLands]

I agree with this little cam having magic right out of the box. That super 16 sensor is something else :) !! I also have a set on Contax Zeiss that I use with the bmpcc6k :).

[@Klaytonlol]

Hello, what’s the metabone for pocket 2k mean? Full name please, thank you.

[@dollhausenx]

@@Klaytonlol www.metabones.com/products/details/MB_SPEF-BMPCC-BM1

[@martinbernstein7058]

I used to have 3 of these cameras and I am actually selling my 2nd one just to keep only one for personal use because of same reasons you explained in your video. I also have newer cameras but the bmpcc was a special camera for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching !! It is a perfect personal camera, such a good image.

[@fuji.affair5522]

Hey Mr Martin Bernstein, u are still selling your 2nd one? Iam interested to buy it. Please contact me.

[@dude07x]

So Cool! Never even seen the footage from this, absolutely incredible, and loved your honesty and story with it.

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much !!

[@mattheusmacedo9542]

It is so good to watch a video with this kind of message on it. Love when you said that not everything it's about resolution and frame rate. The new models are totally in consonance with our time and also the market but In the end, just the poetry will be a relevant reason these days to have one. If possible will great to look at how you approach the CC and grading of your footages with BMPCC.

[@OfTwoLands]

Mattheus Macedo Thank you, glad you liked it !! I’ve done a couple of videos already about how I grade so check them out if you can :).

[@mattheusmacedo9542]

@@OfTwoLands Good I will check while waiting for mine to arrive. Bought one this week.

[@phillean]

A really useful review about the superb image quality. Many reviews of this camera are about what are seen as shortcomings compared to newer cameras that have many more functions.

[@OfTwoLands]

Glad you enjoyed it :) !!

[@DFaustmann]

As a Leica Film- and digitalshooter i say: Yes! On the digitalside for me its the Leica M8, leicas first digital camera and the reason is: this old ccd-sensor ist the closest to anaolog film. I am filming with BMPCC 6k Pro and, hands down, its a beast, its fantastic with an unique look, but at the end of the day: its not an OG. Thank you for sharing your thoughts :)

[@albertcurielx]

I also miss mine. I think i will buy it again if i see a good price. Gosh the memories....

[@OfTwoLands]

Such a great camera !!

[@KittyGuerrillaFilms]

thank you for this - the imagery speaks for itself

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks for watching :) !!

[@Devdev009]

I literally bought one a few days ago, and had been watching for good BMPCC in 2020 vids

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha nice one !! Happy shooting :)

[@sottosopra4769]

are you satisfaid? witch lens do u use on it?

[@Devdev009]

Sotto Sopra I like it so far, it’s not without its quirks though in terms of stabilization and moire. It’s definitely not an A Cam for me. I mostly use Takumar Primes on a speed booster and a Sigma 17-50 2.8 also on a speed booster.

[@sottosopra4769]

@@Devdev009 I see... thank you for ur message.... you think is a bit waste of money?

[@rockascreen1109]

I love mine as well... The image quality is magical...

[@OfTwoLands]

Sure is :) !!

[@salmosdelanoche]

Loved the video!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !!

[@fodsonmedia]

Great video mate! I run a small video business with a good friend and neighour, and we already have the BM 4K as well as the OG BM 2.5K - yesterday I ordered this one though and I can't wait to use it. Cheers /Fred

[@spotterinc.engineering5207]

I totally understand - I recently bought a Nikormat 35mm film camera, some F lenses and some 35mm film - it was the first "real" camera I ever owned and I totally wanted to get back to shooting with it again.

[@hyukjeans]

I was impressed with your video and bought a used BMPCC OG at a very low price a few days ago. The color of this small camera is amazing. Thanks to you, I was able to buy a small and interesting camera. One problem is that I can no longer purchase the cage for bmpcc OG on the B&H and smallig sites. I'd like you to let me know if you know any other way to get it. My bmpcc with battery plate without cage is very ugly..!

[@54V4]

I've done the same thing with my 5D mk2 - sold it and bought it back from the same guy for considerably cheaper with the shutter count under 500 clicks over what I sold it for. I'll always keep that camera. :) Great video, thx.

[@etei4120]

Funny! I did the same thing recently, I wanted to use it as a second camera for my BMPCC 4K. I don’t think I will upgrade to the 6K or Even Canon’s 8k anytime soon.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha nice one !! Hard not to like the image that comes out of this little thing :).

[@etei4120]

@@OfTwoLands Definitly and when you cut it together with footage from the 4k they blend so well. Took me ages to find one, they're becoming quiet rare, not sure if black magic is still making them

[@marcopervo]

Or the B-Cam to the OG. We use the 4K for wide shots and handheld as a C-camera for narrative shoots w/ two OGs.

[@chromery]

You know, your channel is probably the main reason I decided to buy this little camera! Unfortunately I’ve been lacking time to really try it out and I almost forgot that I have it. This, combined with the fact that I bought a heavy not stabilized lens (4/3 with an adapter, not micro) and that the shooting and editing are a little more complicated that I anticipated, resulted in considering to give it away. But yeah, you’re kinda selling it again ahaha I’ll try it out more seriously this time

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot !! Haha try and give it another shot :).

[@DavidBerglund]

I'm pretty much in the same boat. Starting to look what I could possibly get for it, pretty much unused. I never learned how to grade the footage from it. And I only have one 64GB card for it and no idea where to get a compatible card for it. If I could get into grading it and getting a couple more cards, I wouldn't mind keeping it actually

[@chromery]

@@DavidBerglund I got a Kingston Canvas Select Plus (it's green and white) SD card, it works perfectly also with RAW

[@mjgfromDDD]

Got my OG a few months ago. It's helping me train more in correcting, coloring and advancing my ideas. Got it all rigged up with cine lens. Love this lil beast!

[@OfTwoLands]

Very powerful little beast indeed !!

[@bulentozdemir]

It has it's quirks, but for me, you'll be hard pressed to find a more cinematic image from any other camera anywhere near it's price range (or above). The fairchild sensor has that "special sauce" that filmmakers can't quite put their finger on. Switch over to RAW and it's pretty much game over. Def still worth owning, IMHO.

[@OfTwoLands]

I totally agree, special little cam for sure :) !!

[@Mr.sillyDilly]

Brought this to Vietnam and love the look it gave us with the post edit in da Vinci 😍

[@OfTwoLands]

Such a good little cam for travel :) !!

[@FilmSpook]

Excellent, inspiring video, my brother! Thanks so much, and my best wishes to you and your loved ones. Cheers ☮️ :)

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks a lot !!

[@FilmSpook]

@@OfTwoLands 👍 Very Welcome! :)

[@MONEYVAL9]

I am Thrilled with my purchase , love focusing on just the fun of shooting and the quality is authentiqué .

[@OfTwoLands]

Glad you are :). Have fun shooting !!

[@blackestknights]

I was thinking of buying the 4k and then thought why? Which brought me to this video with a camera I already have in the same cage and even the battery solution might move my battery now :) If I want 4k I have it in my GX85 with cine D profile. Even the same lens ... Thanks you just saved me a bunch of money :)

[@charlesoxley7242]

I purchased an OG BMPCC at the end of last year; I'm just starting out, and wanted something with a really good image. Regarding all the negatives that are said about it, I don't really care, other than the monitor. The monitor is terrible, and when I have the budget, I will be purchasing an external monitor. However, I think it's great to learn on. Being that it's fully manual, there is nothing to help you get good footage (ok, there is auto-focus, however I'm using vintage Nikon mount lenses with a 'dumb' adapter, so for me auto-focus is not an option). It forces you to really learn how to use the camera correctly. It also forces you to learn color grading. But, that image!!!

[@drew8235]

I definitely understand the reason to want it again. I'd be interested to see a comparison between this and the 4k/6k. I wonder how the image compares.

[@OfTwoLands]

I might do a quick comparison at some point :).

[@PlaytimeAdventureTV]

All the content on my channel is shot on the original bmpcc!! I've been shooting with it since 2016 and it's the only camera I use. Next year I'll be adding the URSA Mini 4.6K to my gear.

[@OfTwoLands]

Such a great cam !! I had the UMP 4.6K too, really enjoyed it :).

[@thahailand]

dope content, just subscribed to your channel.

[@callumgillies9611]

This is the feel-good love story of the year.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha thanks so much !!

[@TopshelfJunior]

That camera + build is amazing. The battery rig-up / battery literally lasts ALL day like that, it's amazing. I'm just trying to find a good audio set up for the cam + cage now.

[@BurninSven1]

I got three BMPCC never sold them, they still rock

[@OfTwoLands]

Such a great cam!!

[@usernamenotvisibIe]

WOW!!! You work the OG pocket like a true pro! Mind sharing your grading workflow? CinemaDNG or ProRes?

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks so much !! Prores most of the time. I actually made a video about colour grading already :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Kzl3uwibiUqbs

[@usernamenotvisibIe]

@@OfTwoLands you're the man!

[@gearframes3103]

Cool little cam!

[@OfTwoLands]

100%!!

[@christianhotter]

Funny enough, I have the Pocket 4k, but I still want the OG Pocket Camera. I have a small gimbal that I would like to try it on.

[@OfTwoLands]

Christian Hotter It is such a great camera with a lot of character. Maybe just borrow it or rent it and see how you go :).

[@deyomash]

I have it on a weebill with a heavy lens, its great!

[@BenEricson]

@@deyomash I use it with the Weebill and some vintage kern lenses. Shot some stuff with the 26mm 1.1 yesterday and it worked great. Fun to fly such a tiny camera with such a nice image.

[@EstebanBatallla]

Excellent video. I hope blackmagic will make a second edition of this camera.

[@OfTwoLands]

Me too haha !! Thanks :).

[@jakedean9499]

Gutted I sold my BMPCC.. loved using it

[@OfTwoLands]

Sorry to hear :(. Hopefully you can find a used one ASAP 🤞

[@josephryan5448]

I sold mine a few months back. I liked how it was actually pocket size with a great picture. I disliked having to find the right media, battery, having to be super careful with the inputs for fear it would break. All those little things add up. I wish they would have created the BMPCC4K in the same body with better/upgraded parts, make it able to take multiple types of media and a better battery solution. I get the why I loved it in the first place though. The 4k isn't the same. It seemed like the pixels on it were unique. May have been just me...

[@OfTwoLands]

Totally agree, I love the look of the og bmpcc but would pick my bmpcc6k any day for work. Much easier to shoot with and a lot less frustrating for sure.

[@RaidOctober]

same reason why I didn't sell mine, I kept it along with the BMMCC...image holds up surprising well despite the years

[@OfTwoLands]

It really does, such a little beast of a cam !!

[@krystofpoboril]

I bought a BMPCC in 2020 and had issues finding an SD card that would work properly with it. I bought whole array od SanDisks and none of them worked. When I tried to find any info about it, lot of people have written that the problem is that the new SanDisk, even though they apper to be same as the older ones, are different in a way that BMPCC can't see them. I found a Kingston SD that worked for me, but even though, some of the time it didn't show up when I turned the camera on. It eventually did, but.. it didn't make me want to rely on it, when I had a GH4 working all the time, many hours on one charge.. For me as a beginner it was neccessary to realize, that no matter how big the potential of my gear is, I cannot blindly hope that RAW, ProRes or any specs of the gear will salvage the trash I create. And that was a healthy bit of experience. Unfortunately, Metabones Speedbooster is still lying around, anybody interested...?

[@socrs]

Cool. I still enjoy the image out of mine from time to time too

[@JohnDSmith]

I love the reasons listed in this video. I never owned a bmpcc but always wanted to. I bought a 5Dii recently for very similar reasons. I probably wouldn't use the bmpcc to make money at this point, but I would use this camera to get better and practice creativity.

[@OfTwoLands]

Yeah exactly, still very nice to shoot personal content and to practice :).

[@DanglishReviews]

I purchased this camera because of you. I love it. Just caught my first video with it, def. going to use it some more.

[@OfTwoLands]

So glad to know :). Have fun !!

[@MariusG101]

I also keep the BMPCC for its sentimental value and I also have repurchased it after selling one, 5 years ago.

[@MichaelGreenwoodMG]

I've just bought this camera for the first time after buying the 6k Pro recently too. I've posted a couple of videos about the BMPCC original (OG) on my channel.

[@gottanikoncamera]

I waited so impatiently for the 4K but once I saw its harsher highlight roll off, I cancelled my order and stuck to my original Pocket. Plus, it takes C-mount 16mm lenses that have a lot of character! Enjoy your “new” Pocket!

[@CasaRodante1]

I have a small production company and today my only gear is an original bmpcc with switar prime lenses from the 50's and 60`s, a canon tv zoom and an angenieux 12-120. Unbeatable image from "the poor man's arri", as some called it.

[@OfTwoLands]

That's awesome !! I bet the image with those lenses is stunning.

[@tianxing7795]

I did the same thing, I bought original bmppc this year. I just love the image, very cinematic, reminds me the old films.

[@OfTwoLands]

Yeah exactly, so much character !!

[@marcopervo]

The BMPCC is capable of producing footage with a distinct look that many people (like me) prefer. The 4K version is better for run-n-gun and commercial work (very clean, sharp, & detailed), but a BMPCC properly cinema rigged on a tripod is excellent for narrative shooting.

[@OfTwoLands]

I totally agree. Love both those cameras but they are quite different. The og bmpcc is definitely a slower approach.

[@andrewgandy344]

Tldr/Warning: Make sure you research the Bmpcc's SD card issue first before buying it! I've loved your videos made with the bmpcc. The look out of that sensor avoids the digital "video" look that I feel that a lot new cameras have, like the bmpcc 4k. I actually bought a bmpcc myself over a year ago, however, I immediately had to return it because at least at the time, the camera wouldn't take any write sd cards past a certain manufacturing date because the camera's firmware was out of date. From my research, Black Magic consider it a legacy item, and no longer support its firmware; even if it's completely bricked for everyone. Still sad about that purchase, but I have a Nikon z6 now.

[@albionmerrick]

I periodically think about getting this camera. I love the deep focus you can achieve with the super 16 sensor and I have an awesome 16mm 0.95 Schneider Kreuznach lens that would be awesome on here. I have to shoot in 2k to use it on the BMPCC4K anyway.

[@OfTwoLands]

Super 16 is something else !! Love that look.

[@tomostudio9062]

I knew the same thing was gonna happen to me if I were to sell bmpcc original to get bmpcc 4k, so I kept it. So glad I did:)

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha you were smarter than I was at the time :) !!

[@CreativeCookingVideos]

I'm still using mine for filming my cooking videos. It's a great little camera but the batteries do suck. I keep mine on a rig with follow focus, monitor and external power. Workflow is a breeze in Resolve.

[@Praxiszooms]

I think I want to keep my Original BMCC because it is an amazing peace of gear!

[@OfTwoLands]

It sure is, amazing little cam :) !!

[@DL-lt5ly]

Just purchased BMPCC too. 8th of AUG

[@JWallaceDesignsLLC]

Hi! Love your work! 3 questions: Do you only shoot with 1 lens for your projects? Do you use a speed booster? Do you mind sharing your picture profile settings? The look and feel of your footage are insane and just draws me in. Gives me such a nostalgic feel. Cheers!

[@UbiquitousBooks]

Kicking myself for selling my old BMCC 2.5k EF when I upgraded to the 4k. The 4k is great and I wouldn't give it up for the world right now. I don't miss carrying that 2.5k around or having everyone I meet stare at and ask me about my camera. But boy do I miss that old image.

[@OfTwoLands]

I can understand !! Maybe you can get the original bmpcc instead to get that look ? The bmpcc4k is the best camera on the market in my opinion.

[@UbiquitousBooks]

@@OfTwoLands when researching the OG BMPCC about half a year ago I read a bunch of people saying that SanDosk no longer makes the recommended SD Card and that it is hard to find a modern memory card that the camera will accept. Did you have any problems with that? What kind of card do you use?

[@meikmeiker2615]

I love my original and togethter with superscale its amazing

[@OfTwoLands]

Such a good cam !!

[@dani_da_vision]

I have it! you sir inspired me to start shotting with it again. I shot almost nothing with it, only couple of shots. this is nostalgy

[@OfTwoLands]

Glad to know, have fun :) !!

[@meirchaimo6960]

That story is too cool!!

[@OfTwoLands]

MeirChaimo Haha Thanks :) !!

[@krdcountrytv]

I upgraded to the 4K last year but kept my BMPCC. I still use it occasionally for certain work, particularly when the smaller size is an advantage, and I can't imagine ever selling it. Both cameras have their uses but the BMPCC will be a sentimental favourite and, most importantly, it shoots great footage.

[@OfTwoLands]

Definitely a sentimental favourite for me as well. The bmpcc4k is a such a great work camera.

[@lmackreath78]

I have so many more questions! 1. Do you shoot in Prores or RAW? 2. Do you still mainly grade using FilmConvert and the KD 5207 (as mentioned in your previous workflow) 3. whats you fave lenses? - do you like to stick native ? do you utilise any stabilised lenses like the lumix 12-35? 4. whats your normal rig setup?

[@OfTwoLands]

1. 99% of the time Prores 2. Yes I do 3. for the OG my favourite lens is the Lumix 12-35 IS :0 4. All handheld, just the small cage and if I need more power the battery plate. But 90% of the time nothing, just camera lens and internal battery :).

[@lmackreath78]

@@OfTwoLands thats great thanks!..i have the 14-140 3.5-5.6 and just purchased the 12-35 2.8 for a steal off ebay so looking forward to using it with the BMPCC! - I now need to invest in a cage and the plate as at the moment I am just using internal batteries!

[@lmackreath78]

Great video! I am on the other side of the fence!..I have reinvested in a BMPCC (after having one many years ago) and have fell in love again with the look. Now I am hooked and want to upgrade to the BMPCC 4K but financially for me its not viable...unless I sell my existing BMPCC...and my GH5 - your thoughts?

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks !! Hard to tell, to me the original bmpcc is perfect for personal and travel but has limitations. The 4k is an amazing camera and to me the best value on the market today and great for work, travel and everything else. Only keep the GH5 if you need stills in my opinion.

[@MichaelGreenwoodMG]

Love this. Liked and subscribed!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thank you :)

[@Reno_T]

Tes créations réalisées avec la bmpcc orginale sont dingues👌🏻 Et ne jamais sous-estimer le pouvoir de l'attachement personnel (ou ressenti) qu'on peut avoir pour certains objets ;)

[@OfTwoLands]

Merci beaucoup :) !!

[@Itaketoomanypics]

I still have mine from 2015, it sadly stopped communicating to lenses last year so I use it with vintage Manuel lenses and it’s great for timelapses

[@OfTwoLands]

Oh really ? Never heard of that happening. Which manual lenses do you use ?

[@Itaketoomanypics]

@@OfTwoLands i got the 35 rokinon and a set of Kiev lenses i got from the awesome guy at vintagelensesforvideo.com

[@barrylarson8227]

Really love your stuff man! I was wondering what kind of zacuto viewfinder you use? Maybe you could drop a link? Thanks!

[@OfTwoLands]

Thanks mate !! It is the Viewfinder Loupe made for the bmpcc but I don't think they still sell it.

[@frenchcoupon3391]

I agree- for the size BMPCC 2013 it’s the most impressive camera ever made.

[@OfTwoLands]

Sure is :) !!

[@innstikk]

I have two BMPCC OGs and do not plan to sell them. For me the small form factor combined with an OIS lens is very convinient. The organic film look is also very nice. So while I'm currently getting to know my Sigma fp, I see that these small cameras still have a use for me personally in situations where I want to bring something small and just film handheld fast. The only major drawback is that they are really picky about SD cards, so need to keep good care of those I have gotten for them, otherwise the cameras are paperweights

[@OfTwoLands]

They sure are powerful cameras for the size !! How do you like the FP ? Cheers

[@innstikk]

@@OfTwoLands Actually I like the Sigma fp a lot. I like the results from it with Sigma Art primes (that I already owned as I am also using Sigma's Foveon cameras). A smallrig cage, a home-made Samsung t5 holder, some nisi vario nd filters, a Weebill-s and a tripod and one is good to go for 4k 12-bit RAW. In addition to a Davinci resolve license. Like that it doesn't have fans. Hopefully, Sigma will implement one feature of being able to change aperture and iso with the wheels in stead of aperture and shutter which is common for photographers, but not a deal breaker. ISO capabilities are way better than the BMPCC OG at least :-) I found out that 4K is not so forgiving with just a monopod as jitters are easy to see. So will need some time getting to know all the new toys :-D

[@mingshuchung]

Even I have Pocket 4k but still keep my OG BMPCC. The one I have now is my third one (my first one was stolen, the 2nd one was broken after using one year, then I got my third one two years ago). Can't agree with you more on the third reason: the image is so organic and charming. Hope you still keep your original SanDisk SD card (for the RAW), the new SanDisk SD not compatible with the original pocket anymore.

[@OfTwoLands]

The image truly is unique, hard not wanting to go back to it from time to time !! Also, I only shoot prores :).

[@mingshuchung]

@@OfTwoLands Looking forward to watching your videos :)

[@VideoUpskill]

Interesting perspective, I just bought the Pocket 4k as an experiment to learn about colour grading and working with raw footage, as I have always worked with Sony mirrorless cameras. It's been more of a tool to improve and experiment than a work camera for the shoots that I normally do. It's been a nice difference so far.

[@OfTwoLands]

I absolutely love the pocket 4k, it’s a near perfect camera to me.

[@BenEricson]

@@OfTwoLands Pocket 4k is nice, but easier to get this style of color grade with the bmpcc or the bmmcc. Lots of natural color separation.

[@rexluminus9867]

True honest review.Youre so cool. Inspired me to get one.oh what beautiful shots!!!***Thank you.,,🤗😂

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha thanks so much :) !!

[@madedigital]

I WITH YOU ON EVERY POINT....SADLY MY HDMI PORT BROKE AND MESSED UP THE CAMERA...SO I BOUGHT A LUMIX GX 8...I WAS GOING TO GET BMPCC4K BUT I THOUGHT I WILL WAIT, UNTIL I GET A BETTER CPU...1080 WORKFLOW WORKS WELL FOR ME NOW...BUT I STILL MISSED THAT LOOK THE PRO RES AND RAW IN POST...SO I GOT ANOTHER ONE....I LOVE THE CAMERA ....IVE HAD A FEW CAMERAS BUT NONE LIKE THIS AND YES YOU LEARN SO MUCH MORE BECAUSE OF IT.

[@OfTwoLands]

Haha nice !! You should definitely try to get the bmpcc4k, you can still shoot 1080 :).

[@madedigital]

@@OfTwoLands it’s true but the image is not the same, it’s too clean and digital less grain. But I will in the end get the Bmpcc4k I guess but I’m gonna enjoy this. My first camera was a canon 550d then it was this camera ...then I moved to LUMIX which I like too I even bought a old gh2...1080p is viewed more than 4K all over the world.

[@madedigital]

@@OfTwoLands I am now the proud father of a BMPCC4k lol... i had to but the timing is good. I have a new computer that can handle the work load.