Which SpeedBooster or Focal Reducer to Get?

What is a focal reducer and is it worth it? Here’s the video that tells you like it is: Download Video Which is the best focal reducer? 1. My pick: Metabones Speedbooster (Amazon, B&H) Advantages: First (in recent times) to make these Have a lot of options for different formats and lenses Weather sealing Rugged … Read more

What ISOs to Use and When with the Pocket 4K

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is marketed as a dual native ISO camera. However, if you’re thinking of dual native as how Panasonic defined it with the Varicam, then this is something different. Typically dual native ISO means you get similar image quality (color, noise and dynamic range) at two ISOs. One is low … Read more

RAW vs Prores: When to pick which

In this video I wanted to highlight the differences between RAW and Prores, and my thoughts on Blackmagic RAW as well: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if] In a nutshell, here is what I recommend: Types of work Codec … Read more

Guide to Auto Focus and Image Stabilization

In this video I show you: The options available for auto focus and its limitations, and How to use image stabilized lenses (the camera does not have IBIS) [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if]

Updates to the BMPCC 6K and 4K Guide

This page contains all the updates, corrections, additions and changes to the guide from its inception. It’s sorted date-wise, with the latest on top. Bookmark this page and check back regularly! January 9th 2020 Happy 2020! I’ve updated the guide with firmware version 6.6 for both Pocket 6K and 4K cameras. This is a must-update … Read more

Important Official Links and Firmware Page

On this page I’ll try to link to as many official links as possible. Online manual – Direct Download Link (Latest, including Pocket 6K here) Support page Current firmware: v6.6. Important information from Blackmagic Design if you are updating: This is a must-update, in my opinion. Here are the important improvements for both Pocket 6K … Read more

How to handle Metadata in Camera

In this video I show how to find the metadata/slate option and what settings are available: [show_if has_tag=”24complete”]Download Video (1080p) | Download Video (540p)[/show_if] [show_if does_not_have_tag=”24complete”]Video download links will be available right here after 24 hours of purchase.[/show_if]