Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K $1475 + $9.90 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Georges Cameras

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K $1475 + $9.90 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Georges Cameras
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Uphill on 11/01/2025 - 17:23 georges.com.au (1681 clicks)

Blackmagic Design have permanently reduced the price of the Pocket Cinema 4K from $2119 to $1645:
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/au/media/release/20241218-0…

Fremont, CA, USA - Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - Blackmagic Design today announced a new lower price for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K of US$995. This is a reduction of $300 which will help make this camera more affordable for customers working on digital film as well as live production with the new ATEM Mini switchers.

George's Cameras is selling it for an extra 10% off. Comes with the full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio.

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  • swamp potato on 11/01/2025 - 17:29
    +1

    Here for the camera experts who will tell me if this is/was worth it for the price.

    • Fiximol on 11/01/2025 - 17:44
      +25

      This is a pretty specialised video camera. If you aren't already looking for one it's not going to be suitable for you.

      • Jake T on 11/01/2025 - 18:50
        +6

        Can I just say that your reasons to avoid Blackmagic cameras don’t make sense. Most of their cameras use lenses that aren’t M4/3, and you can edit in any program you like. Hell, if you’re not going to use Resolve you can sell the included licence and get an even better overall deal :p

    • MS Paint on 11/01/2025 - 17:46

      If you need to ask then this isn't for you.

      • rhino86 on 12/01/2025 - 14:47

        True.
        Ignorance is bliss.

    • Jake T on 11/01/2025 - 17:50
      +10

      I’d say it’s just worth it for the price. It’s a little outdated now, and most likely you’ll need adapters to use any decent lenses. You could probably find the 6K for not much more which works with EF lenses (this is why I chose the 6K).

      Both options have fantastic colour science and are almost too easy to use, I love the interface of BM cameras.

      Still, they’ve both been superseded multiple times, so if I was shopping now I’d spend extra on the 6K Pro, Full Frame, or Pyxis, but not because the 4K and 6K are bad in any way, just a bit on the older side.

      • bunnybash on 11/01/2025 - 21:07
        +1

        This is the best summary of these cameras.

    • MindGrenadius on 12/01/2025 - 09:17

      Amazing image quality for the price, but you will need to both learn how to drive it manually and also spend a few hundred more on things like batteries, cages, cards/storage etc.

      They are basic in tech but you could get 2 or 3 of these with some solid cheap M43 primes and an ATEM switcher for podcast/production work and it would still cost less than 1 flagship/higher-end body

    • Bluering48 on 12/01/2025 - 13:36
      -5

      Kind of people are happy with their phones now, who is going to fork out nearly $1.5K for that?

  • bootlace on 11/01/2025 - 17:52
    +2

    I paid close to this when it first came out. Was a great camera five years ago; b-roll cam at best these days.

    Okay colour, but it has a noticeable “video” motion about it compared to better cameras.

    Really more if you have a particular M4/3 Lens preference or availability - or if you’re shooting factual / documentary and want to have a small, DSLR camera profile.

    • freefall101 on 11/01/2025 - 19:04

      Even with a preference for M4/3 I'd probably go with the GH5 mk2, might not be up there with colour but it's better in pretty much every other way.

    • dinglejerry on 11/01/2025 - 19:47

      What do you mean video motion?

      • cerealJay on 11/01/2025 - 20:43

        Agreed the "video motion" comment deserves explanation.

        Here's footage shot with this camera, it does not look like "video motion". It's all about colour grading, lens choice, and… how much fake film grain you apply ;-)

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uw4M_Z4A5I

        • dinglejerry on 11/01/2025 - 21:16

          Yeah I was wondering if he meant that overly “digital” look

        • bootlace on 12/01/2025 - 06:30

          Without clicking on it, I’m going to guess that footage is:

          • on sticks and/or
          • shot in HFR/slow motion

          Try panning or taking it off sticks in 24p. If you can’t see with your own eyes then you’ve not shot on anything bigger than a consumer camera, in which case - I can’t help you.

          • dinglejerry on 12/01/2025 - 13:54
            +2

            @bootlace: Well, you still didn’t really explain what you meant, which was the original question

          • cerealJay on 12/01/2025 - 21:15

            @bootlace: LOL, what? It was a simple question: explain what you meant by "video motion".

            Also "on sticks", what are you talking about? You mean a tripod? Why not just say "tripod" LOL. Maybe watch the video so you're not wasting our time with uninformed guesswork?

            If you can’t see with your own eyes then you’ve not shot on anything bigger than a consumer camera,

            Hahaha, LOL this isn't a dick swinging contest mate. Relax. We're ordinary people talking about cameras.

            The camera has good dynamic range, but now I suspect your criticism of the camera comes from your failed attempt to shoot anything good with it. Perhaps I can help with some tips on composition and levelling up your unwatchable clickbait B-roll? :-)

    • camshandez on 11/01/2025 - 21:49
      +4

      Don't understand the B-Roll cam at best statement… this is a phenomenal camera for the price.
      Although it's old, I haven't seen another camera at this price that films 4K RAW with at least 11.6 stops of dynamic range.

      I use this daily, and my only improvement request would be auto focus, but it is branded within the cinema camera space, so it's expected to be a fully manual operation video camera.

      • bootlace on 12/01/2025 - 06:36
        -3

        Awesome. Best of luck to all you videographers.

  • Levelgrinder on 11/01/2025 - 18:55
    +4

    "Comes with the full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio" - does that equate to a "saving" of approx. $363?I have no idea, so flame away…

    Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio $363 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Videopro - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/888466

    • camshandez on 11/01/2025 - 19:25
      +1

      Yes, and you can sell the licence they include if you already have it. I did, so takes some off the price that way too.

  • killingtime on 11/01/2025 - 21:05
    +1

    5+ year old camera

  • BeauKilla on 11/01/2025 - 22:37
    +3

    Do people still record movies in the cinema?

  • OzHan on 11/01/2025 - 23:15

    Pocket Cinema Camera..? ok looks like I need bigger and deeper pockets.

  • MindGrenadius on 12/01/2025 - 09:12
    +3

    These cameras are excellent. Preordered the 4K when it was announced and still have & use it today, recording to SSD is very handy for longform content where it needs to run for hours. My Z8 and Z6iii like most modern cameras are superior for most things today but definitely still holds it's own. Fantastic body if you know how to drive it and has been rock solid for 6 years

    I think these are still one of the best options for podcast/multicam style shoots too where AF isn't as necessary. You can adapt just about any lens, and there's a lot of really nice native M43 glass available.

  • misterpotatomato on 12/01/2025 - 11:43

    If I have a Lumix gh4, and only shoot video for YouTube etc, would this be an improvement?

    • superroach on 12/01/2025 - 19:01

      This would be in a nicer video format for editing.

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