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Blackmagic goes full-frame
and vintage optics. The large, 51.6mm diameter of L-Mount works with full- frame Leica, Panasonic and Sigma lenses. There is a choice of resolution from HD up to DCI 4K and 6K, as well as 24.6-megapixel stills. It will record 6K up to 36fps at 6048x4032 3:2 open gate, or 60fps at 6048x2520 2.4:1, plus 60fps at 4096x2160 for 4K DCI. For higher frame rates it shoots up to 100fps at 2112x1184 in a Super 16 crop. For true anamorphic 6:5 recording, the camera goes as high as 4.8K/24p at 4838x4032. And there’s 120fps in 1080HD. Recording is to a CFexpress card or via a USB-C expansion port for an external SSD. CFexpress media also can record full-resolution, 12-bit Blackmagic Raw files. More than an hour of full-resolution 6K images can be recorded onto a single 256GB CFexpress card. The camera has a large and bright five-inch HDR touchscreen with screen overlays that show recording settings, histogram, focus peaking, levels, frame guides and more. 3D LUTs can be used for monitoring shots with the desired look. The LCD monitor can be tilted up by 180° and down by 47°. This is an HDR display with 1500 nits of brightness.
Blackmagic has finally produced a full- frame model in its affordable camera range – the Cinema Camera 6K, which has 13 stops of dynamic range, L-Mount lens compatibility and dual-native ISO up to 25,600 with recording to CFexpress cards. It also allows simultaneous Blackmagic Raw and H.264 proxy recording for cloud workflows, and costs just £2539/$2595. The new camera is based on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras and can use accessories from the range. But it now has a 24x36mm 6K sensor and a built-in optical low-pass filter to cut down moire. The native 6048x4032 resolution grants a shallow depth-of-field and the use of anamorphic lenses uncropped for a true cinematic look. There’s dual native ISO up to 25,600 for impressive low-noise images, and frame rates go to 36fps at full-sensor resolution or 120fps windowed. Using the full area of the sensor gives a unique open gate 3:2 image, or true 6:5 anamorphic without cropping. There’s also a classic Super 35-sized window on the sensor to create an instant close-up version of any shot. The camera now takes L-Mount lenses, and thanks to a short flange distance of only 20mm, it has compatibility with new The super-compact Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2i live production camera has an upgraded 4K sensor and 12G-SDI. The new model retains the small body design of the original model, but has been upgraded with a 4K sensor, now with 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600, for improved low-light performance. It has 12G-SDI, for operation up to 2160/60p, and a new USB-C expansion port for recording Blackmagic Raw to external SSDs – as well as network control via Ethernet adapters. The £978/$995 camera retains the MFT lens mount and cinematic colour science. It’s possible to control the built- in colour corrector and lens using the SDI and HDMI connections. It also includes
There is also an optional EVF with a 1280x960 colour OLED display. It has a built-in proximity sensor and four- element glass dioptre. The camera uses the popular, high-capacity NP-F570 batteries. A locking DC power connector is provided, and the included AC plug pack can power the camera or charge the battery when the camera is not in use. The USB-C expansion port can also trickle-charge the battery, and there’s an optional battery grip that allows extra batteries to be fitted so you can film for longer between charges. BIG BOY The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera was never a small camera – so there was plenty of room to fit in a full-frame sensor and larger lens mount
MICRO CAM REDESIGNED
The distinctive rugged housing has a tough magnesium-alloy core in a body that’s not much larger than the lens mount itself. Buttons on the front are for quick access to the settings menu and triggering recording. The 4K sensor combines with Blackmagic generation 5 colour science, which can even be tweaked from the switcher. Blackmagic Micro Studio
Cameras feature HDMI, so are ideal for switchers such as ATEM Mini. The HDMI supports video, tally, control and record trigger for a broadcast-style workflow. The 12G-SDI connects to SDI-based switchers like the ATEM Constellation. There’s a 12G-SDI connection for camera video, and one for program return.
The program return also includes tally, talkback and remote camera control. Power options include a 12V DC locking connector so the cable won’t be accidentally pulled out. The camera also accepts LP-E6 batteries or V-Lock batteries using an adapter.
Log gamma, allowing a cinematic, colour-corrected look in camera.
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