Without stabilization, expect shaky handheld footage.

But if you add a follow focus system, powered gimbal, or similar accessory, you may find the experience to be better. I preferred using it on a tripod-the autofocus system is crude, and manual focus is a bit tricky to manage when also holding the camera steady. Its grip conforms comfortably to my hand, and controls are easily accessible. The Pocket 6K is certainly comfortable to hold, especially if you have a smaller prime lens attached. Most competing mirrorless cameras, including the pricier, full-frame Panasonic S1H ($3,999), offer robust weather protection. It doesn't offer dust and splash protection, however, so you'll want to take care to keep it dry when working in the field. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).)Īs such, it's a very portable starting point for your rig. Because of this, it can go places larger cinema cameras might not manage, which opens up creative possibilities for camera placement. It measures 4.0 by 7.0 by 3.8 inches (HWD) and weighs just a smidge under 2 pounds without a lens attached. It's a long, narrow camera-matching its 16:9 capture format-with an SLR-style handgrip and black plastic exterior. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K takes more of its design cues from modern mirrorless cameras and fewer from traditional camcorders. That may be less of a problem for pros with established equipment libraries, but is certainly a concern for indie auteurs and documentarians.Įditors' Note: This review was updated on to reflect a price reduction, from $2,495 to $1,995. But it has its share of faults and foibles, which means you'll spend more than its base price to put together a kit. Its Pocket Cinema Camera 6K ($1,995, body only) grabs attention with its resolution, and delivers superb Raw video quality. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authenticationīlackmagic Design has long been a force in the video industry, first with add-on cards for computers to digitize video for editing, and more recently with its own line of digital cinema cameras.

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