Find the best Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro deals, perfect for prosumers and professionals
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If you're looking for the best Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro deals, you've come to the right place. Since its release in February 2021, the BMPCC 6K Prohas been one of the most sought-after cinema cameras around for independent filmmakers.
With the pandemic and resulting electronic chip shortages causing havoc in the global camera industry, retailers are struggling to stock enough of some of the most popular camera models. But don't despair! We've scoured the web to find retailers near you who'll either have the BMPCC 6k Pro in stock right now, or else available very soon. Scroll down to see today's best prices…
To top their previous achievement with the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Blackmagic added an even more full-featured, compact Super35 camera to their cine-style line with thePocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. The BMPCC 6K Pro features all the recording features, sensor, dynamic range, buttons, and ports as its predecessor however, the Pro model adds a variety of important features such as a 5" tilting HDR capacitive touchscreen LCD with 1500 cd/m² brightness, a Pro EVF option, built-in clear/2/4/6-stop ND filters, dual mini-XLR inputs, an accurate timecode clock, an NP-F570 L-series battery slot, and updated Gen 5 color science.
With only a slightly larger form factor than the original BMPCC 6K, the 6K Pro records the same resolutions up to 50 fps 6144 x 3456 video, and it retains the valuable active Canon EF mount, letting users take advantage of the expansive array of EF/EF-S mount lenses available on the market. The EF mount supports iris, autofocus, and zoom functions using electronic communication when using compatible lenses.
The best BMPCC 6K Pro deals
6K RAW video makes this a tool for any independent filmmaker
Sensor: 21.2MP Super35 CMOS | Lens mount: Canon EF | Video: 6K RAW at 50p 30p, 24p / 4K DCI & UHD at, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / Full HD at 120p | Size: 179 x 112 x 122mm | Weight (body only): 2.73 Ib
Great value for the spec
Built-in ND filters
Blackmagic Raw and ProRes
No continuous AF, AE or IBIS
Screen is tilt-only
The compact 6K Pro retains familiar controls and menu layout of the previous 6K model, such as ISO support up to 25,600, 13 stops of dynamic range, and Full HD 1920x1080 HDR monitor output. Professional audio support now includes two mini XLR inputs with phantom +48V power over the original 6K, a 3.5mm stereo input, a mono speaker, a headphone output, and a built-in stereo mic system.
Additionally, the pro features include lens metadata support, 3D LUT application for both monitoring and recording, up to 21.2MP still image capture, and a multifunction grip that enables single-handed operation. You can also sync multiple cameras for a concert, event, or other multicamera shoots by linking an external timecode generator to the 6K Pro internal timecode generator (accessed via the 3.5mm audio port). Then save valuable time by using DaVinci Resolve to automatically sync your multicamera shots in post - as if by magic....
In addition to the DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key, the 6K Pro comes with a 30W power supply offering simultaneous battery charging, an MP-F570 battery, a lens port cap, and a camera strap. Optional accessories designed specifically for the 6K Pro include the BMPCC Pro EVF and BMPCC Pro Battery Grip, available separately.
For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.