DEFINITION August 2022 - Newsletter

BLACKMAGIC POCKET CINEMA CAMERA 6K G2 GEAR.

Your at-a-glance guide to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera family Side by side

Blackmagic PCC 4K

NEW! Blackmagic PCC 6K G2

Blackmagic PCC 6K Pro

Sensor size

Micro Four Thirds

Super 35

Resolution

4096x2160 pixels

6144x3456 pixels

Max frame rates

DCI 4K/60P, Full HD/120

6K/50P, DCI 4K/60P, Full HD/120P 6K/50P, DCI 4K/60P, Full HD/120P

Dynamic range

13 stops

Lens mount

Built-in ND filter

Yes

5in 1920x1080 fixed touchscreen LCD

5in 1920x1080 tilting touchscreen LCD

LCD screen

Battery

LP-E6

NP-F570

1x HDMI output, 2x mini XLR input, 1x 3.5mm stereo input, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C

1x HDMI output, 1x mini XLR input, 1x 3.5mm stereo input, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C

Connectivity

Weight (body only)

721g

1.2kg

1.24kg

Dimensions (wxhxd)

177.8x96.5x 86.4mm

180x123x112mm

Price

£1146

£1989

£2200

“For those occasions that it proves useful, it’s got the versatility and feature set that make it worth its weight in gold”

or the USB-C connector can be used to trickle charge. While on the subject of options, the G2 has provision for an optional electronic viewfinder, making for easier viewing in bright conditions. The £499 Pro EVF offers a proximity sensor, +/- 4 dioptre adjustment, built-in status information and a digital focus chart. Clearly, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is not suitable for every application. But for those occasions that it proves useful, it’s got the versatility and feature set wrapped up in a compact, lightweight body, worth its weight in gold. At this price point, it’s something of a no-brainer, especially when you consider it also includes a full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio. We’ll have a full test in a future issue of Definition .

File storage can be done on SD, UHS-II or CFast media, and the USB-C port also allows external media to be connected directly. The port transfers data at up to 5Gb per second, giving you the opportunity to max out the G2’s quality settings, safe in the knowledge that it will all be stored with a suitably high-speed external device. CONSIDER THE OPTIONS As previously mentioned, the updated battery does provide longer shooting time, but those working away from mains power should consider the £125 optional Battery Pro Grip. This houses a further two NP-F570 cells, to extend recording times to three hours. For those near mains, the supplied AC plug pack powers the camera and charges the battery simultaneously,

STAY CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES An extra socket to plug in a microphone has been added to the G2’s side panel – one of the many exceptional features

25. AUGUST 2022