Wow Alex, I was just about to pull the trigger on the 6K Pro but since I own variable ND filters for my EF lenses already... hmm... I really want to know how bright the screen is and since they only mention the 6K Pro's brightness you are probably right that it's not as bright. There is so much info here I had to go back and watch this a few times! 😀Just saw this from Blackmagic: However, the 6K G2 adds... a 5" tiltable touchscreen LCD (at a lower brightness than the 6K Pro, however).
What I truly love about the G2 is the Gyro Stabilization. I was gungho on getting the GH6 over the 6KPro because of its IBS...but now that the G2 has the Gyro Stabilization, my mind did an instant REFRESH! 😊
Thanks for breaking the news.I love my the original Pocket 6K and if I were to add another camera it would be the Pocket 6K Pro. Personally, I would have preferred a Pocket 4K G2 with EF mount instead. However, from a supply chain perspective it makes sense to use the 6K Pro bodies. Like you, I am still hoping for a box form factor from BM.
Kevin Adedokun I like using speedboosters with my lenses. Obviously since the 6k has a s35 sensor you don’t really need to use one, so this would mainly be if the new 4K still had a mft sensor. The bigger reason though is I own some of those budget sirui anamorphics & other mirrorless lenses that need the shorter flange to work. Overall mirrorless mounts just allow a large set of lenses to be used on the camera (with adapters of course) and I like the flexibility.
Would love to see you test the DJI LiDAR Range Finder (RS) -- at roughly $700 US, it would be the only reason I'd purchase another Cinema Camera that doesn't have continuous autofocus. It's such a convenience when shooting low aperture or dynamic scenes to not have a person dedicated to pulling focus -- ie C70/FX3
I'm hoping we can get a 4K refresh. That's the one I want. Give me EVF support on the 4K G2 please. Plus twin XLR. I'd be using it with an ATEM Mini Extreme ISO too when doing live content and I'd also be using it to make films with the multimedia group I'm looking to rejoin
Love BM Colour science but still missing a serious AF and a compressed Codec like an H265 to make very versatile AND dual recording as backup. Features I'd love to see coming up in future releases
I did mention that it can be used with the ATEM range :) It can definitely be used for streaming, although it is designed more for filming / cinema camera 😊
When a camera is not the pro version and you still call it "pocket" you should have IBIS. I understand no AF and I also understand how a pro version would not have IBIS but sadly the lack of IBIS makes me lean toward GH5 M2 or GH6.
All Blackmagic camera now have gyro-based stabilization. It’s not real-time (as IBIS), but is actually more flexible/controllable. Most likely, better.
bmpcc is a great camera as always indeed, buy I sold mine and not gonna to buy any of them until they decided to rethiink their design, god everyone hate to rig and fly this camera on gimbal or even on tripod, it such a small camera, but usually requires same or even more cares than a real full size cinema camera. Lean from komodo, c70, fx6 fx3 is not really that hard...call it BMMCC(black magic mini cinema camera), dont strugl on the name , change that gad dang form factor and rename it!!!!!
It doesn’t have continuous autofocus because it’s a “Cinema” camera. But this is something I’m going to dive more into in a fixture video, as a topic :)
@@dannychow2568 Cine cams generally don't have AF. Then again, Canon and RED has managed to do it so it may happen? Then again AI development for the AF isn't cheap. BM probably doesn't have the funds Canon and RED has. It also seems to be a downside to rely on AF if you want to get hired on big sets, according to DPs like Matteo Bertoli. czcams.com/video/6vx-17KNrsQ/video.html&ab_channel=MatteoBertoli
I think the idea is that if you want the ND Filters, you’d spend the extra and buy the 6K Pro. I see this as a somewhat stripped down version to come in at a lower price point :)
@@AlexPettitt It didn’t click that way at first (for some reason, my mind didn’t realize the price of the Pro vs. this) but now that you mention it, that makes a lot of sense!
Hello Klaus, Thank you for contacting Blackmagic Support. The LCD on the G2 is not the same as the Pro - it is the same as the original PCC 6K. If you are in need of further assistance let us know. Thank you for your interest in our products Ticket Details Ticket ID: DFM-551-37668 Department: Support Type: Issue Status: Open Priority: Normal
What are you thoughts of the new G2 camera? Enough in there to make you want to buy one?
Wow Alex, I was just about to pull the trigger on the 6K Pro but since I own variable ND filters for my EF lenses already... hmm... I really want to know how bright the screen is and since they only mention the 6K Pro's brightness you are probably right that it's not as bright. There is so much info here I had to go back and watch this a few times! 😀Just saw this from Blackmagic: However, the 6K G2 adds... a 5" tiltable touchscreen LCD (at a lower brightness than the 6K Pro, however).
Great review Alex. Nice camera.
Btw, I won't lie, I'm jealous of your NAS setup. Very nice!
Thanks Bris! Yeah the NAS setup has actually been amazing over the last year. Completely changed the way I work for the better!
What I truly love about the G2 is the Gyro Stabilization. I was gungho on getting the GH6 over the 6KPro because of its IBS...but now that the G2 has the Gyro Stabilization, my mind did an instant REFRESH! 😊
All the pocket cameras have had the gyro laying dormant and have now enabled them for stabilisation, thanks BM!
Blackmagic must now introduce box style full frame camera , because competition is very tough now in camera market.
I’d love to see them come out with one personally too. I’m not 100% sure whether they will. Either that, of a BM PTZ!! 😉
Who would you say is the competition?
thats what im waiting for, im in the decision of either get the 6k pro or wait and see what comes next
Thanks for breaking the news.I love my the original Pocket 6K and if I were to add another camera it would be the Pocket 6K Pro. Personally, I would have preferred a Pocket 4K G2 with EF mount instead. However, from a supply chain perspective it makes sense to use the 6K Pro bodies. Like you, I am still hoping for a box form factor from BM.
I was thinking that about the 4K refresh too Kevin :) Keeping the fingers crossed for that 📦 cam 😉
Buy an E2 M4. Amazing slo mo and lowlight.
I would prefer RF or some other mirrorless mount. The EF on the 6k was always a turn off for me.
@@volt416 I will admit, it is time to move on from the EF mount. What advantages does other mounts provide for your workflow?
Kevin Adedokun I like using speedboosters with my lenses. Obviously since the 6k has a s35 sensor you don’t really need to use one, so this would mainly be if the new 4K still had a mft sensor. The bigger reason though is I own some of those budget sirui anamorphics & other mirrorless lenses that need the shorter flange to work. Overall mirrorless mounts just allow a large set of lenses to be used on the camera (with adapters of course) and I like the flexibility.
Love your channel just brought the 6k g2
Great informative video as always!
Thanks bud! Appreciate it :)
Great video but how do a solo operator use this camera for a multi-cam setup and monitor autofocus?
Thanks again Alex.
what is the lance used for Blackmagic cameras?
If black Magic made an RF camera I’d buy it.
Would love to see you test the DJI LiDAR Range Finder (RS) -- at roughly $700 US, it would be the only reason I'd purchase another Cinema Camera that doesn't have continuous autofocus. It's such a convenience when shooting low aperture or dynamic scenes to not have a person dedicated to pulling focus -- ie C70/FX3
@alex. With the firmware you can now use the focus wheel Can try it out
Ahh yeah!! I can’t wait to try that out with my pocket. So glad they finally added the ability to use them with the pocket line
Can you see if a ssd can be plugged into the focus demand. If that usbc pass through will work for that
What kind of affordable lens do you recommend for indoor studio 6K videos for the G2 ?
I'm hoping we can get a 4K refresh. That's the one I want. Give me EVF support on the 4K G2 please. Plus twin XLR. I'd be using it with an ATEM Mini Extreme ISO too when doing live content and I'd also be using it to make films with the multimedia group I'm looking to rejoin
Is this camera Netflix approved or can be shot for OTT ?
Love BM Colour science but still missing a serious AF and a compressed Codec like an H265 to make very versatile AND dual recording as backup. Features I'd love to see coming up in future releases
" Does this price with any lenses or only camera
This is the price of the camera body :) Hope this helps!
@@AlexPettitt Thanks
You didn't say who is this camera for Is it good for streaming
I did mention that it can be used with the ATEM range :) It can definitely be used for streaming, although it is designed more for filming / cinema camera 😊
I stream with my BMPCC6k all the time. Even use it as a webcam. Just have to be careful to sit at the focus point and not move too much.
Anyone know if they’ve release specs on screen brightness for the 6K G2?
I still can't find any official reading for screen brightness. Will pop BM an email and see if there is one :)
@@AlexPettitt you’re awesome, thank you!
When a camera is not the pro version and you still call it "pocket" you should have IBIS. I understand no AF and I also understand how a pro version would not have IBIS but sadly the lack of IBIS makes me lean toward GH5 M2 or GH6.
All Blackmagic camera now have gyro-based stabilization. It’s not real-time (as IBIS), but is actually more flexible/controllable. Most likely, better.
I tested it few hours ago its amazing im literally ditching my rs2 setup for hand-held game changer 100%
IBIS doesn't exist on other cine cams though. Understandable to have on mirrorless hybrids but probably not something claimed to be a cine cam.
Canon R5c or Black magic G2 and extra money for lights , mics , batteries etc?
A lot will depends on the use case you want to use it for… but I’d say the BM ;)
c70
@@tvm2209 🤔🤔🤔
bmpcc is a great camera as always indeed, buy I sold mine and not gonna to buy any of them until they decided to rethiink their design, god everyone hate to rig and fly this camera on gimbal or even on tripod, it such a small camera, but usually requires same or even more cares than a real full size cinema camera. Lean from komodo, c70, fx6 fx3 is not really that hard...call it BMMCC(black magic mini cinema camera), dont strugl on the name , change that gad dang form factor and rename it!!!!!
Is there auto focus yet!?
It has triggered autofocus, but I think you’re referring to continuous autofocus, which it doesn’t have
how abou AF? I like BMPCC but worry about AF.
It has one push auto-focus… but not continuous autofocus, if that helps?
why no autoforcus?
It doesn’t have continuous autofocus because it’s a “Cinema” camera. But this is something I’m going to dive more into in a fixture video, as a topic :)
@@AlexPettitt I wonder if blackmagic where next model camera add to autofocus in the next model camera line
@@AlexPettitt Please do, I would love to hear more about it. It's always one of the thing that hold me from looking into this.
@@dannychow2568 Cine cams generally don't have AF. Then again, Canon and RED has managed to do it so it may happen? Then again AI development for the AF isn't cheap. BM probably doesn't have the funds Canon and RED has. It also seems to be a downside to rely on AF if you want to get hired on big sets, according to DPs like Matteo Bertoli. czcams.com/video/6vx-17KNrsQ/video.html&ab_channel=MatteoBertoli
Kinda bummed that the built in ND filters aren’t a thing on it.
I think the idea is that if you want the ND Filters, you’d spend the extra and buy the 6K Pro. I see this as a somewhat stripped down version to come in at a lower price point :)
@@AlexPettitt It didn’t click that way at first (for some reason, my mind didn’t realize the price of the Pro vs. this) but now that you mention it, that makes a lot of sense!
Hello Klaus,
Thank you for contacting Blackmagic Support.
The LCD on the G2 is not the same as the Pro - it is the same as the original PCC 6K.
If you are in need of further assistance let us know.
Thank you for your interest in our products
Ticket Details
Ticket ID: DFM-551-37668
Department: Support
Type: Issue
Status: Open
Priority: Normal