

When I needed to dive in and change the resolution, RAW or ProRes, memory card and other settings, it was easy thanks to the simple menu system arranged by theme. As good as it is, the display is a fingerprint magnet, however. With the same bright, 5-inch touch display as the last model, I could also switch settings directly from the main screen. Basic settings, like aperture, ISO and shutter angle can be changed using the manual dials. That simplicity works because of Pocket 6K's excellent ergonomic design and visual, intuitive touchscreen-driven menu system. While it can take hours and hours to master a regular mirrorless camera, I had the BMPCC 6K set up and ready to use in about 15 minutes. Super 35 is in a sweet spot, and still delivers cinematic images with shallow depth of field.Ĭonsidering that it's a cinema-caliber camera, the BMPCC 6K is surprisingly simple to learn. While it's not full-frame, which is the on-trend sensor size right now, that can make it hard to keep things in focus - especially without an autofocus system. Sure, you could use Canon's EOS R adapter, but that would be an extra cost and hassle for most users.Īs it stands, you'll now have an easier time finding high-quality lenses. But I disagree, because EF is more mainstream, and EOS R glass is too expensive. Some of you might think Blackmagic would have been better off adopting a mirrorless mount to keep the camera more compact. The crop factor compared to full-frame is a 1.56x, in between full-frame and Micro Four Thirds cameras.


That's Super 35 size, which is slightly smaller than the APS-C sensor on Canon's 7D II DSLR, but much larger than the sensor on the Pocket 4K. The sensor is also larger at 23.10 mm x 12.99 mm. Those are designed to be farther from the sensor than mirrorless lenses to account for mirror movement. The reason for the hump is that it now uses Canon EF DSLR glass, rather than Micro Four Thirds lenses like the BMPCC 4K. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
