As a Canon shooter I was planning to get a C70 but really couldn't justify double the money for working autofocus alone. I've only had the 6k Pro for a week but i've already fallen in love with the image. Agree with everything you said.
That's a solid option for sure! I've been really happy with the pocket 6k pro. If you don't need autofocus, 10 stops of ND, or really care about the speedbooster then the pocket 6k pro can't be beat!
i feel like c70 is a great camera for doc, events, and run n gun. i think canon does not market their sub $7500 cameras (c200 era prices) for film making or studio production much. Of course it is capable in the right hands but missing some flexibility and conveniences. the fact they left off raw and sdi completely shows that.
@@RayValdezPhotography Run & gun... events... docs only? You only have to look back a few years ago to a guy who shot a self-financed feature movie on the C300 ( only 1080! No raw ! ) and got a 3 picture deal out of it. There is more to 'filmmaking' than the sensor and pulling shadows. There is sound design, location, talent, script, lighting, costume, makeup, literally so many things. Here's the film I'm speaking of- it's called BLUE RUIN and it's amazing. In fact, the guy could have rented a 'better' camera back then, but he chose (I read in an interview) to put that extra money into all the things I listed. Here's the link to the trailer: czcams.com/video/qYpuju1NGdA/video.html
the biggest issue with pcc series is their reliability, and c70's dgo sensor is the smae one as c300m3, as it also pairs with arri camers with better color and dynamic range, that's why c70 is priced this way, is using a sensor from 11000 dollars c300 m3, it is actually a deal instead of an overpriced product if you know cinema cameras.
@@RayValdezPhotography the biggest issue with pcc series is their reliability, and c70's dgo sensor is the smae one as c300m3, as it also pairs with arri camers with better color and dynamic range, that's why c70 is priced this way, is using a sensor from 11000 dollars c300 m3, it is actually a deal instead of an overpriced product if you know cinema cameras, and buy the way now it has raw, and pcc doesn't have sdi built in either, the value of the sensor is more important than the feature sometimes, especially you are choosing a b cam
We had 2 Ursa's, 2 Sonys, and 1 previous 6K. We sold everything we had an opted for a couple of 6K Pros. It's a damn near perfect camera and we love it a lot.
Solid review man. Your videos are straight to the point, no unnecessary intros or ridiculous music. I love them man. Keep it up. For us, we are sticking with our C70 and C200 combo. If the C70 had an EVF I'd probably sell the C200 and buy two more C70s. Thanks man!
Thanks for watching! The c200 is still a beast. We use 4 of them in our studio currently, as well as 2 c70's for run and gun shooting. Thanks for watching!
@@GriffinConway Interesting to hear you say you still use your c200 in the studio. I'm still trying to decide what Cinema cameras to get. I do a lot of my filming in my studio or on location with tripods. What's your reasoning for still using your c200 in the studio? Also when you use them in the studio are you shooting in raw or some other codec?
@@GriffinConway last year right before Covid 🙃 so restarting with a pandemic was rough. Couldn’t even fly back for my old clients. I still am flying back for some work, have a review to film July but I’m going into OC and leaving for Yosemite the next morning.
I have actually been loving the crop on the 6k pro at 120fps. For street videography you can get some very intimate shots without getting in people's personal space. I know this is a limited use scenario but it's something that I adore when not working on client projects.
Im planning doing this with my 6K which is on its way. Is it a really good camera for street documentaries and going out seeing what you capture? Im really looking forward to having in my hand
Man... I have been going back and forth between deciding on a BMPCC 6k pro and a C70 for months now. Just when I finally feel like I've made up my mind, I backpedal and fall back into a stage of anxiety trying to decide on which one to get again. I want to eventually end up doing more controlled, studio type shooting, but currently its a pretty heavy mix of run and gun and studios on the side. 6k Pro shoots raw 12-bit. C70 has the features to die for, and that booster for the EF glass. For the price of the C70, I can get the the 6K pro and build it out fully. But C70 would be somewhat future proofing for RF. Fuuucckkkkkkkkkkkkkk-uhh.....
@@chrischiles6263 I'm currently doubting between the BMPCC 6K PRO & the C70. While I'm used to shooting Canon, currently still have an R5 but the overheating is what is actually making me consider to change systems.
Yess, thank you so much for this video! I think the autofocus, speedbooster, full sensor 120fps and fully articulating screen would be what i would love to have for sure. It‘s good to know, that i would still be able to pull off most shots with the 6k pro if i can‘t fit the C70 in my budget yet. I‘ll keep saving up and see what projects come up but now am pretty sure i would be happy for a long time with either of those cameras. Thanks for sharing and putting in the work for this comparison man!!
The thing is that on the BM cameras if you want to have more latitude in the shadows you have to shoot in the second native ISO, but you'll lose latitude in the highlights, and you have to think about it before pressing the record button! The canon is really better in this situation
Awesome breakdown man! I used the bmpcc 6k and was impressed by the image but didn’t like everything else it was lacking. Looks like they added those things into the pro. That c70 recovery was so impressive, that would be my choice along with the AF!
I've been looking at both the 6K Pro and C70 as my "next camera". And this video has helped me get one step closer to choosing between the two. The price difference is significant. But, the one thing you showed with the C70, is that you can underexpose a shot and still get clean shadows. That's a pretty big deal, especially for run and gun scenarios, which is what most indie filmmakers like myself are looking for. And the 2-10 stops of built-in ND filtering is huge. As an owner of the BMPCC4K, you'd think it would be an easy choice. But, the C70 offers so many features, like autofocus, which is a major benefit when you need to grab that one last shot for the day. Thanks again, for this video. It was quite helpful.
@@GriffinConway Considering the investment, I will definitely try renting them. Especially the C70 since I'm pretty familiar with working with BRAW, etc. The clean shadows in underexposed shots from the C70 is quite impressive. Anyway. Thanks again.
@@AllThingsFilm1 Now that the C70 shoots RAW, I’m curious to know, how do BRAW files from a BMPCC4K compare to Canon Cinema Raw Lite files for the C70, I’m terms of file sizes? Curious also which is easier to work with, BRAW or Canon Cinema Raw Lite?
Hey Griffin: Id say one of the biggest pros to the C-70 is the fact you can use ef lenses. Ive been with Canon most of my life and have an assortment of EF glass. One thing id would like to see someone such as yourself is do a lens test between the same lenses. The RF lenses is a big financial commitment. So are they that much better? For example another you tuber did a sharpness test on the ef 85mm 1.2 and found the new ef 85mm 1.4 was actually sharper than the 1.2. So id love to see sone compairisons between EF and RF. Thanks
Great analysis of the two cameras. Just rented the C70 on a wedding and the autofocus was critical along with the ability to punch things up a couple of stops with no loss of quality. If those things don't come into play for you, the 6K Pocket Cinema Camera does look like an incredible quality bargain. As we've all learned over the years, there is no perfect camera at a perfect price point. Many times, hard choices must be made.
Yes, the reception area was a very dark room with bright sunlight occasionally blasting in through one row of windows on the far side. Once again, the auto focus did a great job on things like tracking people in the bridal party, switching to the next person rapidly and smoothly as they walked by. Nothing still beats Sony for super dark conditions, but you really have to ask yourself how often you are going to be shooting that way and if great improvements by other brands are good enough 90 pc of the time. Will be sticking to renting until I see the sum total of everything Canon releases through the rest of the year. Might rent an FX3 next just to play with the latest Sony tech a little and try it out, really want to compare color grading efforts and results. RF lenses were fantastic as well, but quite a $$$$ commitment. Want to test more of my EFs with the adapter next time too around auto-focus and handling.
I use 4K on my BMCC6KPRO a lot! Especially with a 70-200mm 2.8 canon lens allllll the way back during weddings. It's the best. I love what the c70 offers it's amazing but I think for the price point, the 6kpro is epic.
i LOVE MY 6K PRO the best camera ever the image quality really can’t be beat idc I like it more then I like Red and Arri the colors are just something else I plan on producing a few short films with it very soon it’s definitely a Cinema camera
Here’s my takeaway after having both: Get the BMPCC6K Pro for: 1. BRAW 2. Price 3. Bright screen Get the C70 for: 1. Autofocus 2. Battery life (I can’t stress this enough!!!!!) 3. Ergonomics/buttons/customizability 4. Slow mo 120p
My list is basically the same, with the one addition for the c70 being the speedbooster “full frame look”. Makes it a perfect B cam for my c500 Mark ii
Both cameras are awesome. I am shooting with a Canon R6 in the moment since I do a lot of photos too. Atm I am more focused on saving up on good RF glass, which I then can use on the C70 in a couple of years.
Awesome video mate !! I think they are both amazing cameras, and it probably just depends on what you shoot like you said. Can't go wrong with either :).
Excellent review man! I got the Pocket 6K Pro almost a month ago and I'm loving it, but as you wisely said, it's a camera that needs light, otherwise you get lots of noise even though having a dual ISO. I was in love with the C70 for a long time, then the FX6 came out and I changed my opinion, mostly cause its lowlight capabilities, but they're both amazing cameras. The 6K pro fitted on my budget for the moment! Thanks indeed!
@@colinthomas2525 I use 400 for daylight and in low light I may use 800. I never go all the way to 3200, but I've discovered, now using it for more than a year that the pocket 6K Pro isn't bad at all in low light conditions!
@@topicruben watch the video I link for the best way to shoot the pocket 6k with no noise. Matteo Bertoli shoots beautiful footage and never has a problem with noise. Also he never overexposes but slightly underexposes and then lifts shadows if needed. It’s worth a watch. czcams.com/video/5-FVNKpvKmU/video.html
It does have noise for sure but I actually can’t believe how well it disappears with Neat Video plugin. Like, completely clean. It must be the type of noise it presents.
Another awesome comparison I've been wanting to see! Here for those C70 clean shadows as well. That being said, if I felt I did not need AF, I would've have already gone with the 6K Pro.
@@GriffinConway ya since I only have EF lens and want to match the full frame look. Ordered the 50mm 1.4. hoping it matches the L 35 and 85, but we shall see if I should have went 1.2!
@@frasermacmannis614 I have the 1.2 and have used the 1.4...unfortunately neither are a perfect match for sharpeners and contrast to the 35 1.4 ii and 85 1.4 is...but both will be a decent match
Totally makes sense. That's why I wanted to show my process of how I went about recovering the highlights, because it's not a perfect process, it's just what I'm used to. Thanks for watching though Lee!
That's true for sure. Although the c70 has smaller overall files in most modes, so I figured it was kind of a neutral point and the video was already getting long haha. Thanks for watching though!
I was a Canon owner for years even though clients ask me to shoot on REDs. Until I bought a Lumix GH4 and began pairing it with the RED Scarlet, up to the point I could use my Lumix for everything, even low budget full features, and currently I'm thinking between the BGH1 and the Pocket 6K, which clearly seems to be the winner.
The pocket 6k pro is a great camera. Occasionally I have clients that ask me to shoot on Red, but usually I find the ones that ask for it usually have budget for rentals to go with it. Tough to beat that 6k pro image for the price though!
I have both a BMPCC 4k and 6k pro. If Blackmagic ever comes out with a 6k pro cube with autofocus it'll be lights out for all other camera manufacturers.
With the battery grip it is about 3 hours, which is close to the 3 hours from the canon bpa-30 battery, but the battery grip makes the bmpcc 6k pro pretty bulky compared to the c70
Great video! 2 things... 1. You have these cameras, but you still use your c500 as your A cam. Why is that? 2. You said you sometimes prefer to use PL glass instead of RF (or EF). Why?
From what I've read elsewhere, another one of the major Plus points for the C70 is how simple the work flow is - no need for RAW processing, or proxies, etc. How did you find the work flow efficiency to compare between these cameras?
Haven’t even finished the video yet, but the underexposed section is right on! That’s why I got rid of my 6k. I always had to do a lot of denoising in post if I underexposed even just a little. And denoisers are extremely taxing on your system. Not worth it to me 🤷🏼♂️. Loving my c70 tho!...ok back to the video 😂
That is true. I didn't really test 4k 60p for this one because there was already a lot in this video and the pocket 6k crops the sensor at 4k 60p so it gets a little complicated IMO
Wow....we really do have an accent in Orange County lol. Awesome video!! I was on the fence between these two cameras, but I'm loving my BMPCC6k Pro. The biggest draw for me was the menus. I fumbled around with Sony and Canon menus for years, but once I used my first BM I've never wanted to go back, but the C70 almost got me. Yes, the 6K Pro has its quirks, and the overall build quality of Sony, Canon, etc. is much better, but I love the image, post-flexibility and MENUS of these BM cameras.
Hi mate. Nice review. I am really torn between the two and I need to choose. The only thing I like with the Canon is the auto-focus as I will be filming a lot of moving objects, people etc, but I really like the picture that comes out of the BM6K. I think if BM came out with better autofocus they would probably nail many competitors.
I've used both of those cameras. BM6k is impressive but the crop and jitter at high speed is unacceptable. I also noticed some digital noise on some textures.
Thanks for this comparison Griffin! Best part was that your comparison was 'TO THE POINT' and without bias towards any camera. Both have their own set of advantages over each other. And with Panasonic S1h and S1's new firmware update now even those cameras need to be compared with such an unbiased opinion. It would be great if you would be able to give that a shot. I am in such a dillema right now because I am spoilt with cinematic footage that i am able to shoot with my BMPCC 6k but want to upgrade my other camera / B-CAM from sony a7iii to _____________ (BMPCC6K Pro or S1 or S1h) ? As all of them have their own sets of pros and cons.
Do you need autofocus? If not I would personally go for the pocket 6k pro since it will be a perfect match for the 6k. I would love to try out an S1/S1H at some point, but I don't have one and I don't have any friends with one right now.
@@GriffinConway actually I need a good IBIS . Autofocus is not a big deal but for handheld shooting a good IBIS would be great. I hate using Gimbal and setting up a Bmpcc on gimbal is even more time consuming specially with a heavy lens like Sigma 18-35. It gets so tiring that one usually miss' the moment. With handheld it feels more organic. That's the only reason I was leaning towards S1 as of now. (And the rumors of Gh6 makes me wait a little more). Crazy times where we are having camera releases so fast that we are spoilt with too many options I guess. . But then 6k pro with built in Nd filters and Tilt screen monitor with 1500 nits and a superb battery grip is so alluring.
Wow the bmpc6kpro is my dream camera. I'm a video and photography enthusiast hoping to learn more and take it up at some point. Thanks for this excellent video.
as an aspiring cinematographer / filmmaker I am deciding in which cinema camera to get as my first, either c70 or the rumoured c200 mkii. I am cool with c70 but it doesn't shoot raw. As someone who has been shooting 8 bit video on a 5d mkiii, I really wanna experience raw footage and start getting into the raw workflow.
What’s kept me away from the pocket cinema cameras is how much you have to add to it for it to become useable. But your shooting with just a battery grip and lens. Is all that extra stuff optional or are there some stuff you can’t shoot without that’s gonna cost extra?
espectacular Amigo Griffin tu explicación de ambas cámaras, estoy a tras de una black magic y espero pronto conseguirla.... un saludo enorme desde Ecuador..
thanks nice video. it will always be the same, until Blackmagic Design dont up sensor , the full frame are the best in low light. I am waiting for my Z6 ii to be modified to leave the BRAW and that will make a big change compared to the ProRes RAW
enjoy watching all your videos :) i believe youtube compression is taking away black color information for example 2:30 black jeans, 2:35 your t-shirt and backdrop color fall offs.
CZcams compression is never great. Also changes depending on your browser, and also how the screen is calibrated (iPhones for example are notoriously contrasty)
Great review, I'm a Canon shooter, C300mkii and R right now - but was considering the BMPCC 6K, not anymore. I have a questions about the speed booster - I've used Metabones and had great results - I see they have an R>EF speed booster adaptor too... is it better or any different that the canon? thanks, great review
nice comparison... I'm planning to buy a C70 to use as an A cam for my 1DX... will they be easy to match? also, the audio level in your video is very low.
Which series 1dx do you have? Mark iii matches well in raw. You can check the comparison video I have on my channel. The Mark ii is in a different category but with the right settings and some finessing in post you can make it work
Iso 400 does not jump to 800 with a speedbooster. Speedboosters are based on apeture stops of light, ISO is a film grain rating. You are gaining stops, not ISO
C70 has AVC which is much easier to edit than the HEVC of the R5. However, newer Intel and Apple processors have codecs for HEVC and should be able to edit R5 footage with no problem.
As a Canon shooter I was planning to get a C70 but really couldn't justify double the money for working autofocus alone. I've only had the 6k Pro for a week but i've already fallen in love with the image. Agree with everything you said.
That's a solid option for sure! I've been really happy with the pocket 6k pro. If you don't need autofocus, 10 stops of ND, or really care about the speedbooster then the pocket 6k pro can't be beat!
i feel like c70 is a great camera for doc, events, and run n gun. i think canon does not market their sub $7500 cameras (c200 era prices) for film making or studio production much. Of course it is capable in the right hands but missing some flexibility and conveniences. the fact they left off raw and sdi completely shows that.
@@RayValdezPhotography Run & gun... events... docs only? You only have to look back a few years ago to a guy who shot a self-financed feature movie on the C300 ( only 1080! No raw ! ) and got a 3 picture deal out of it. There is more to 'filmmaking' than the sensor and pulling shadows. There is sound design, location, talent, script, lighting, costume, makeup, literally so many things. Here's the film I'm speaking of- it's called BLUE RUIN and it's amazing. In fact, the guy could have rented a 'better' camera back then, but he chose (I read in an interview) to put that extra money into all the things I listed. Here's the link to the trailer: czcams.com/video/qYpuju1NGdA/video.html
the biggest issue with pcc series is their reliability, and c70's dgo sensor is the smae one as c300m3, as it also pairs with arri camers with better color and dynamic range, that's why c70 is priced this way, is using a sensor from 11000 dollars c300 m3, it is actually a deal instead of an overpriced product if you know cinema cameras.
@@RayValdezPhotography the biggest issue with pcc series is their reliability, and c70's dgo sensor is the smae one as c300m3, as it also pairs with arri camers with better color and dynamic range, that's why c70 is priced this way, is using a sensor from 11000 dollars c300 m3, it is actually a deal instead of an overpriced product if you know cinema cameras, and buy the way now it has raw, and pcc doesn't have sdi built in either, the value of the sensor is more important than the feature sometimes, especially you are choosing a b cam
We had 2 Ursa's, 2 Sonys, and 1 previous 6K. We sold everything we had an opted for a couple of 6K Pros. It's a damn near perfect camera and we love it a lot.
Ya the 6k pros are such great cameras! And you can’t beat them for the price for sure
Even the fact that the P6KP is trading blows with a camera double its price point it's super impressive on its own.
Totally agree. It’s a great camera and the best by a long shot at that price point
Solid review man. Your videos are straight to the point, no unnecessary intros or ridiculous music. I love them man. Keep it up. For us, we are sticking with our C70 and C200 combo. If the C70 had an EVF I'd probably sell the C200 and buy two more C70s. Thanks man!
Thanks for watching! The c200 is still a beast. We use 4 of them in our studio currently, as well as 2 c70's for run and gun shooting. Thanks for watching!
@@GriffinConway Interesting to hear you say you still use your c200 in the studio. I'm still trying to decide what Cinema cameras to get. I do a lot of my filming in my studio or on location with tripods. What's your reasoning for still using your c200 in the studio? Also when you use them in the studio are you shooting in raw or some other codec?
You: *”When you expose this way in the bmpc it’s no where near usable”*
Me: *laughs in GH5 😅*
😂😂
well I'm still on a GH4 and have shot lots of day to night shots by underexposing and only when its already dusk, noise becomes a problem.
It’s weird living on the other side of the US and seeing a video at a park I used to hang out at growing up.
haha thats awesome! How long ago did you move to the east coast?
@@GriffinConway last year right before Covid 🙃 so restarting with a pandemic was rough. Couldn’t even fly back for my old clients. I still am flying back for some work, have a review to film July but I’m going into OC and leaving for Yosemite the next morning.
@@GriffinConway I was thinking the same thing - we watch the boat parade from that park!
Killing it man! c70 is a dream
Thanks so much Matt!
Have you had any issues with purple flares with the speed booster?
@@CarloTeofilo I havent, but the speedster does tend to flare a bit.
I have actually been loving the crop on the 6k pro at 120fps.
For street videography you can get some very intimate shots without getting in people's personal space.
I know this is a limited use scenario but it's something that I adore when not working on client projects.
Hello stranger #rosse
@@babushka_boy fancy seeing you here 🧐
Im planning doing this with my 6K which is on its way. Is it a really good camera for street documentaries and going out seeing what you capture? Im really looking forward to having in my hand
Thank you for this Griffin. What I got out of this video: For weddings, I can use my C70 as my main and get a MPCC 6k for a B cam.
I think that would be a great combo!
The C70 is really impressive with its recovery.
I agree! Thanks for watching!
I like the way you being precise to the core of the video - one of the finest and most perfect reviews I've seen in a while.
Thanks so much Xavier!
Man... I have been going back and forth between deciding on a BMPCC 6k pro and a C70 for months now. Just when I finally feel like I've made up my mind, I backpedal and fall back into a stage of anxiety trying to decide on which one to get again. I want to eventually end up doing more controlled, studio type shooting, but currently its a pretty heavy mix of run and gun and studios on the side. 6k Pro shoots raw 12-bit. C70 has the features to die for, and that booster for the EF glass. For the price of the C70, I can get the the 6K pro and build it out fully. But C70 would be somewhat future proofing for RF.
Fuuucckkkkkkkkkkkkkk-uhh.....
Well, what did you get😂
@@youtubsuck I got the c70! And man, am I glad I did!
@@chrischiles6263 I'm currently doubting between the BMPCC 6K PRO & the C70. While I'm used to shooting Canon, currently still have an R5 but the overheating is what is actually making me consider to change systems.
@@ThorCaes that has been fixed
Yess, thank you so much for this video! I think the autofocus, speedbooster, full sensor 120fps and fully articulating screen would be what i would love to have for sure. It‘s good to know, that i would still be able to pull off most shots with the 6k pro if i can‘t fit the C70 in my budget yet. I‘ll keep saving up and see what projects come up but now am pretty sure i would be happy for a long time with either of those cameras. Thanks for sharing and putting in the work for this comparison man!!
Thanks for watching bro! I know you have been between these two cameras. Hope this helps! Good news is either one is great
The thing is that on the BM cameras if you want to have more latitude in the shadows you have to shoot in the second native ISO, but you'll lose latitude in the highlights, and you have to think about it before pressing the record button! The canon is really better in this situation
Awesome breakdown man! I used the bmpcc 6k and was impressed by the image but didn’t like everything else it was lacking. Looks like they added those things into the pro. That c70 recovery was so impressive, that would be my choice along with the AF!
I've been looking at both the 6K Pro and C70 as my "next camera". And this video has helped me get one step closer to choosing between the two. The price difference is significant. But, the one thing you showed with the C70, is that you can underexpose a shot and still get clean shadows. That's a pretty big deal, especially for run and gun scenarios, which is what most indie filmmakers like myself are looking for. And the 2-10 stops of built-in ND filtering is huge. As an owner of the BMPCC4K, you'd think it would be an easy choice. But, the C70 offers so many features, like autofocus, which is a major benefit when you need to grab that one last shot for the day. Thanks again, for this video. It was quite helpful.
Glad it was helpful! They are both great options. If it’s possible, renting them for a day can be a great way to figure out your preferences!
@@GriffinConway Considering the investment, I will definitely try renting them. Especially the C70 since I'm pretty familiar with working with BRAW, etc. The clean shadows in underexposed shots from the C70 is quite impressive. Anyway. Thanks again.
@@AllThingsFilm1 Now that the C70 shoots RAW, I’m curious to know, how do BRAW files from a BMPCC4K compare to Canon Cinema Raw Lite files for the C70, I’m terms of file sizes? Curious also which is easier to work with, BRAW or Canon Cinema Raw Lite?
Been needing someone to make this exact video.
Took the words right out of my brain!!!
Thanks so much for watching Joshua! Glad you enjoyed it.
yup just yesterday i was hoping that someone would make this video!! awesome!
Hey Griffin:
Id say one of the biggest pros to the C-70 is the fact you can use ef lenses. Ive been with Canon most of my life and have an assortment of EF glass. One thing id would like to see someone such as yourself is do a lens test between the same lenses. The RF lenses is a big financial commitment. So are they that much better? For example another you tuber did a sharpness test on the ef 85mm 1.2 and found the new ef 85mm 1.4 was actually sharper than the 1.2. So id love to see sone compairisons between EF and RF. Thanks
the 6k pro is also ef mount
Great analysis of the two cameras. Just rented the C70 on a wedding and the autofocus was critical along with the ability to punch things up a couple of stops with no loss of quality. If those things don't come into play for you, the 6K Pocket Cinema Camera does look like an incredible quality bargain. As we've all learned over the years, there is no perfect camera at a perfect price point. Many times, hard choices must be made.
Did you find the AF to be reliable in a variety of lighting and moving-subject scenarios?
Yes, the reception area was a very dark room with bright sunlight occasionally blasting in through one row of windows on the far side. Once again, the auto focus did a great job on things like tracking people in the bridal party, switching to the next person rapidly and smoothly as they walked by. Nothing still beats Sony for super dark conditions, but you really have to ask yourself how often you are going to be shooting that way and if great improvements by other brands are good enough 90 pc of the time. Will be sticking to renting until I see the sum total of everything Canon releases through the rest of the year. Might rent an FX3 next just to play with the latest Sony tech a little and try it out, really want to compare color grading efforts and results. RF lenses were fantastic as well, but quite a $$$$ commitment. Want to test more of my EFs with the adapter next time too around auto-focus and handling.
This review and comparison was so well done. Zero fluff, all facts. Thanks man!
Thanks for watching Edward! Appreciate it bro!
I use 4K on my BMCC6KPRO a lot! Especially with a 70-200mm 2.8 canon lens allllll the way back during weddings. It's the best. I love what the c70 offers it's amazing but I think for the price point, the 6kpro is epic.
i LOVE MY 6K PRO the best camera ever the image quality really can’t be beat idc I like it more then I like Red and Arri the colors are just something else I plan on producing a few short films with it very soon it’s definitely a Cinema camera
Great comparison dude! I am loving the P6KPro alongside my URSA G2, but thanks to you I still want a C70. Never ending I tell ya lol
Hahahahah dude I feel this. How are the images from the 6k and the ursa matching? Pretty much the same?
Here’s my takeaway after having both:
Get the BMPCC6K Pro for:
1. BRAW
2. Price
3. Bright screen
Get the C70 for:
1. Autofocus
2. Battery life (I can’t stress this enough!!!!!)
3. Ergonomics/buttons/customizability
4. Slow mo 120p
My list is basically the same, with the one addition for the c70 being the speedbooster “full frame look”. Makes it a perfect B cam for my c500 Mark ii
@@GriffinConway I would add the ability to adapt multiple lenses and natively use RF.
PL especially, but also FD, Nikon, etc.
Wow! This is one of the best comparison video I've ever seen! Straight to the point with lot of information and beautiful images. Kudos!
Both cameras are awesome. I am shooting with a Canon R6 in the moment since I do a lot of photos too. Atm I am more focused on saving up on good RF glass, which I then can use on the C70 in a couple of years.
Awesome video mate !! I think they are both amazing cameras, and it probably just depends on what you shoot like you said. Can't go wrong with either :).
Totally agree! I've been really impressed with it so far
personally, for me it depends on my bank account. Love both cameras, can only afford one.
Excellent review man! I got the Pocket 6K Pro almost a month ago and I'm loving it, but as you wisely said, it's a camera that needs light, otherwise you get lots of noise even though having a dual ISO. I was in love with the C70 for a long time, then the FX6 came out and I changed my opinion, mostly cause its lowlight capabilities, but they're both amazing cameras. The 6K pro fitted on my budget for the moment! Thanks indeed!
Lots of good options out there, and the pocket 6k pro is really solid! Glad you are loving it
What iso did you shoot at? 800/1000 for day light and lowlight and 1250 max for low light is recommended I believe.
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@@colinthomas2525 I use 400 for daylight and in low light I may use 800. I never go all the way to 3200, but I've discovered, now using it for more than a year that the pocket 6K Pro isn't bad at all in low light conditions!
@@topicruben watch the video I link for the best way to shoot the pocket 6k with no noise. Matteo Bertoli shoots beautiful footage and never has a problem with noise. Also he never overexposes but slightly underexposes and then lifts shadows if needed. It’s worth a watch.
czcams.com/video/5-FVNKpvKmU/video.html
It does have noise for sure but I actually can’t believe how well it disappears with Neat Video plugin. Like, completely clean. It must be the type of noise it presents.
I just rented a 6k pro for a film shoot.. completely blown away. Massive upgrade from the 6k, and honestly I am looking to buy one
Another awesome comparison I've been wanting to see! Here for those C70 clean shadows as well. That being said, if I felt I did not need AF, I would've have already gone with the 6K Pro.
Thanks Dave! If you don’t need AF and don’t care about the speedbooster “full frame” look, then the 6k pro is a no brainer for sure
Brilliant review Griffin!! The information was so valuable and well delivered. Thankyou!
This was very informative Griffin!
Thank you!
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I came from the BM and went C70. I'll never go back. The buttons and the AF alone just makes it way more of an enjoyable experience.
Ya the c70 shooting experience is hard to beat!
Great video as usual! Have the C70 coming this week to be my c500ii b-cam. Can't wait!
That's awesome Fraser! You will love it! Are you getting the speedbooster too? It's honestly such a good match between the two
@@GriffinConway ya since I only have EF lens and want to match the full frame look. Ordered the 50mm 1.4. hoping it matches the L 35 and 85, but we shall see if I should have went 1.2!
@@frasermacmannis614 I have the 1.2 and have used the 1.4...unfortunately neither are a perfect match for sharpeners and contrast to the 35 1.4 ii and 85 1.4 is...but both will be a decent match
Nice comparison! I'm amazed at the IQ from the 6k Pro. What beach was this shot at, Coronado, San Clemente?
Ya the 6k pro is a beast! It was Newport Beach....close though!
You can recover highlights on the Pocket 6k even better by avoiding using luts and grading with color management with wide gamut. Cheers
Totally makes sense. That's why I wanted to show my process of how I went about recovering the highlights, because it's not a perfect process, it's just what I'm used to. Thanks for watching though Lee!
@@GriffinConway Gotcha. I just wanted to make sure that people know that there's more ways to grade and recover information. Good video, cheers
What a time
Storage media for the 6KPRO is also much more affordable (Samsung T5s) than the most popular SD cards for the C70 (Prograde 128GBs).
That's true for sure. Although the c70 has smaller overall files in most modes, so I figured it was kind of a neutral point and the video was already getting long haha. Thanks for watching though!
The pocket has dual ISO. If you shot in the lowlight ISO bracket (dual iso switches at 1000 iso) then you would get much better results
For sure. It's hard to show everything in the video so I kind of skipped that part
If the BMPCC 6k PRO had a mount with a lesser flange distance I would have been beyond delighted. I want to use an array of different glass.
For sure. I have the Canon Dream Lens on my shelf that I can’t use on my 6K Pro sigh.
I would love the c70 if only it had an optional EVF. Its lack puts me on hold and wait for a c100 mk3 style camera
I like these kind of comparison, straight to the point, going to the topic we all care about. Thanks!
Thank you! That's what I like in comparison videos as well!
Hold up what gain circuit did you use for the p6k when under exposing? Shadows are way cleaner on the second circuit >1250 iso.
Exactly
I was a Canon owner for years even though clients ask me to shoot on REDs. Until I bought a Lumix GH4 and began pairing it with the RED Scarlet, up to the point I could use my Lumix for everything, even low budget full features, and currently I'm thinking between the BGH1 and the Pocket 6K, which clearly seems to be the winner.
The pocket 6k pro is a great camera. Occasionally I have clients that ask me to shoot on Red, but usually I find the ones that ask for it usually have budget for rentals to go with it. Tough to beat that 6k pro image for the price though!
Or you can slap a Ninja V onto your C70 and then you have all the same exposure/Iso options through ProRes Raw in post.
That would be in the case of the C70 supporting prores raw, which isn’t.
@@ajrc1987 oh serious?.... That's bonkers. There are far cheaper cameras that do. That's why I'm a Panny boy;-)
@@Triforcefilms If canon allowed stuff like that it would destroy their entire stack. R5 overheating, c200 no 10 bit, that's not on accident.
Great video Griffin. Thanks for all the info and hope you keep growing the channel man.
Thanks so much Axel! Really appreciate that!
I have both a BMPCC 4k and 6k pro. If Blackmagic ever comes out with a 6k pro cube with autofocus it'll be lights out for all other camera manufacturers.
Well how about the audio quality? I know Canon's C-line is suberb with audio, but I haven't heard anything about the Blackmagics audio quality..
I love your understated energy. its so refreshing and zen.
Great video! Really informative. Thank you!
Great comparison video. You touched on all the most relevant points.
Thank you for watching!
Also the battery life in the C70 is a huuuge advantage over the black magic
With the battery grip it is about 3 hours, which is close to the 3 hours from the canon bpa-30 battery, but the battery grip makes the bmpcc 6k pro pretty bulky compared to the c70
Keep in mind that even with noise, Davinci Resolve can fix noise so well, and it comes free with the Pocket 6k.
Thanks for the review Griffin !! Currently got my eyes on this
Nice! Which one are you leaning towards?
Answering all my questions, Griff! Thank you so much
Awesome Tanner! Hit me up with any more questions bro, happy to help!
Hey Griffin, question, now c70 has raw, is bmpcc still better? Would you make a feature film with c70 raw?
Thanks brotha, wish I could nab the c70 but imma settle for the 6k pro and prob still be blown away
the speedbooster doesnt give you shallower DOF, the zooming in does
Solid video man, the quality out of the Blackmagic for that price is bonkers.. So good.
Agreed! Best value for that price point for sure
Great video! 2 things... 1. You have these cameras, but you still use your c500 as your A cam. Why is that? 2. You said you sometimes prefer to use PL glass instead of RF (or EF). Why?
From what I've read elsewhere, another one of the major Plus points for the C70 is how simple the work flow is - no need for RAW processing, or proxies, etc. How did you find the work flow efficiency to compare between these cameras?
The 6K Pro is even simpler when you use ProRes.
BRAW takes more work but it is better than most other RAW codecs.
In my opinion they are both equally simple and easy to work with. The c70 plays back a little smoother in premiere, but in resolve they are both great
Thanks for this excellent breakdown! Helped me make my final decision on c70.
Haven’t even finished the video yet, but the underexposed section is right on! That’s why I got rid of my 6k. I always had to do a lot of denoising in post if I underexposed even just a little. And denoisers are extremely taxing on your system. Not worth it to me 🤷🏼♂️. Loving my c70 tho!...ok back to the video 😂
Thanks for watching!
yo these blacks are CRUSHED - love the content
Love how impartial this is. Nice work
Thanks a lot! I try to not play too much in to the "youtube hype" haha...Glad you liked it!
C70 + Speed-booster is like butter.
Yes it's so good!
I love the c70 just wish the af was better in low light. it matches the eos r5 pretty much perfectly for weddings.
I think your underexposure tests need a mention of the caveat: The DGO sensor works best at native ISO and
That is true. I didn't really test 4k 60p for this one because there was already a lot in this video and the pocket 6k crops the sensor at 4k 60p so it gets a little complicated IMO
@@GriffinConway 60 FPS has the same DR as 30 FPA but the codecs are not as solid.
It is over 60 FPS where the dynamic range loses 3 EV.
@@robertm3951 exactly
Great video sir. A real detailed breakdown. Thank you.
3:31 The BM looked better IMO... Way more detail in the shadows
The tradeoff being a lot of noise though
@@dna8269 not if you use the proper iso for low light situations. 1250 or 3200 much cleaner .
Worth noting is that the C70 is weather sealed/resistant compared to the Blackmagic. Also a lot more reliable, I've had BM's blow up in the field.
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Wow....we really do have an accent in Orange County lol. Awesome video!! I was on the fence between these two cameras, but I'm loving my BMPCC6k Pro. The biggest draw for me was the menus. I fumbled around with Sony and Canon menus for years, but once I used my first BM I've never wanted to go back, but the C70 almost got me. Yes, the 6K Pro has its quirks, and the overall build quality of Sony, Canon, etc. is much better, but I love the image, post-flexibility and MENUS of these BM cameras.
Totally agree, and then menus and image is great on the pocket 6k pro. And that’s funny about the accent 😂
Hi mate. Nice review. I am really torn between the two and I need to choose. The only thing I like with the Canon is the auto-focus as I will be filming a lot of moving objects, people etc, but I really like the picture that comes out of the BM6K. I think if BM came out with better autofocus they would probably nail many competitors.
I agree, autofocus is really the only thing holding this camera back for some people. Both cameras are great for sure
@@GriffinConway any idea why BM has not added AF to their cameras? Seems to be a no brainer to me anyway …
I've used both of those cameras. BM6k is impressive but the crop and jitter at high speed is unacceptable. I also noticed some digital noise on some textures.
Thanks for this comparison Griffin! Best part was that your comparison was 'TO THE POINT' and without bias towards any camera. Both have their own set of advantages over each other. And with Panasonic S1h and S1's new firmware update now even those cameras need to be compared with such an unbiased opinion. It would be great if you would be able to give that a shot. I am in such a dillema right now because I am spoilt with cinematic footage that i am able to shoot with my BMPCC 6k but want to upgrade my other camera / B-CAM from sony a7iii to _____________ (BMPCC6K Pro or S1 or S1h) ? As all of them have their own sets of pros and cons.
Do you need autofocus? If not I would personally go for the pocket 6k pro since it will be a perfect match for the 6k. I would love to try out an S1/S1H at some point, but I don't have one and I don't have any friends with one right now.
@@GriffinConway actually I need a good IBIS . Autofocus is not a big deal but for handheld shooting a good IBIS would be great. I hate using Gimbal and setting up a Bmpcc on gimbal is even more time consuming specially with a heavy lens like Sigma 18-35. It gets so tiring that one usually miss' the moment. With handheld it feels more organic. That's the only reason I was leaning towards S1 as of now. (And the rumors of Gh6 makes me wait a little more). Crazy times where we are having camera releases so fast that we are spoilt with too many options I guess.
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But then 6k pro with built in Nd filters and Tilt screen monitor with 1500 nits and a superb battery grip is so alluring.
@Ketan O Rana I bought a used S1 and the IBIS is fantastic. I'm the same, I don't like gimbals. Bmpcc6k is definitely alluring.
@@roscosart1888 yes, plus the new firmware update has converted s1 almost into S1H.
Wow the bmpc6kpro is my dream camera. I'm a video and photography enthusiast hoping to learn more and take it up at some point. Thanks for this excellent video.
Thanks for watching!
as an aspiring cinematographer / filmmaker I am deciding in which cinema camera to get as my first, either c70 or the rumoured c200 mkii. I am cool with c70 but it doesn't shoot raw. As someone who has been shooting 8 bit video on a 5d mkiii, I really wanna experience raw footage and start getting into the raw workflow.
What’s kept me away from the pocket cinema cameras is how much you have to add to it for it to become useable. But your shooting with just a battery grip and lens. Is all that extra stuff optional or are there some stuff you can’t shoot without that’s gonna cost extra?
Great video! thanks, I have a 6K pro now and am looking to replace it purchase a c70 and use the 6k as a B-cam
Thanks for the thoughtful and super helpful content!
espectacular Amigo Griffin tu explicación de ambas cámaras, estoy a tras de una black magic y espero pronto conseguirla.... un saludo enorme desde Ecuador..
This review really helped me a lot, Thank you brother
Nice thorough review here!
Thanks Justin!
The C70 is a DREAM…
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I love the image your recording👀👀👀👀
thanks nice video.
it will always be the same, until Blackmagic Design dont up sensor , the full frame are the best in low light.
I am waiting for my Z6 ii to be modified to leave the BRAW and that will make a big change compared to the ProRes RAW
watchin this video second time and now i love it even more) Good job!
BMPCC's color science is very good.
gorgeous shots! so many cameras to choose from!
Thanks so much! I totally agree they are all getting so good now!
Just picked up the c70. Love the camera! Great videos Griffin!
Thanks for watching! Glad you are loving the C70!
Thanks dude, that was great and nicely explained
Thanks so much Luke!
enjoy watching all your videos :)
i believe youtube compression is taking away black color information for example 2:30 black jeans, 2:35 your t-shirt and backdrop color fall offs.
CZcams compression is never great. Also changes depending on your browser, and also how the screen is calibrated (iPhones for example are notoriously contrasty)
Great info and review as always!
Thanks Paul!
Great review, I'm a Canon shooter, C300mkii and R right now - but was considering the BMPCC 6K, not anymore. I have a questions about the speed booster - I've used Metabones and had great results - I see they have an R>EF speed booster adaptor too... is it better or any different that the canon? thanks, great review
Man this was a sensational video!
nice comparison... I'm planning to buy a C70 to use as an A cam for my 1DX... will they be easy to match? also, the audio level in your video is very low.
Which series 1dx do you have? Mark iii matches well in raw. You can check the comparison video I have on my channel. The Mark ii is in a different category but with the right settings and some finessing in post you can make it work
@@GriffinConway Thanks for your reply, I have a 1DX2. Saw your comparison video as well. Thanks, you got my sub. :)
Great job with the video man, cheers!
Thank you!
color of BM is so pretty!!!
Great comparison, thanks!
Thank you Mark!
Iso 400 does not jump to 800 with a speedbooster. Speedboosters are based on apeture stops of light, ISO is a film grain rating. You are gaining stops, not ISO
Love ittttt, I definitely am gonna own the C70 one day. Love the 6K Pro too!
Thanks for watching!
Can you edit the C70 video files with smooth playback without the need to transcode as you do with the Canon EOS R5 high quality files?
Yep! The c70 is so much easier to edit and doesn't require transcoding like the R5 files.
C70 has AVC which is much easier to edit than the HEVC of the R5.
However, newer Intel and Apple processors have codecs for HEVC and should be able to edit R5 footage with no problem.