There’s not much to criticize about the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro 6K—besides its cumbersome name. An array of thoughtful features and a focus on video first make it the perfect stepping stone between traditional mirrorless shooters and high-end movie cameras, if you can get past its hefty weight and middling battery life.
An Affordable Pro Package
The BMPCC 6K Pro utilizes a Super 35-mm sensor which has been one of the most popular sensor formats for filmmakers for decades. While it’s technically smaller than full-frame sensors, it’s comparable to the APS-C sensors you’ll find in many photography cameras (though it’s a bit wider). The camera also uses an EF lens mount, which means it has access to a pretty wide range of popular lenses.
Most notably–so notable they put it in the name–this camera can shoot up to 6K footage, which is hard to find at this price point. Why…
