Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Review 

Newbie: How do you stabilize your shots? Ryan: My eye in the viewfinder is my tripod.

Great episode Ryan! I love what Blackmagic is doing for independent film. When you combine their hardware with their software, professional quality results have never been more accessible for regular working class filmmakers. They've had Adobe on its toes more and more with their continual improvements to Resolve, and now Canon and Sony are feeling the heat as well. Love it.

I've been WAITING for this review! Every time I bought a new camera, I always watched Film Riot's review first. Been a fan since 2015. Y'all never stop being amazing!

Dang, the built in ND filters might be a selling point for me. I was going to get the normal 6K already, but ND's are well worth the price increase for on the go filming.

Price range is actually A LOT better than I was expecting! Love the variability of this camera. Thanks for the review!

This camera is one of the best assets I've ever bought for my business. Highly recommend it to anyone. You guys killed this review.

Love the review. Just jumped from my Sony a6300 to the BMPCC4K and absolutely loving it. It's been a long time coming but always felt like it would be impossible to get a Sony that wouldn't be out of date in a year and the BlackMagic just feels better when shooting.

I think you guys made the first camera review I ever watched. So excited for this one! I’m scared of manual focus, but otherwise it seems awesome.

You guys always have the most inspirational test footage. All the way since back when you convinced me to get an a7s

The image quality on this camera always blows my mind. It is like a cheat code for the price!

When i get lost , i watch film riot videos.eventually ill be back as new.

Thanks so much, for your review. Was waiting for the next version from the 6K and though I thought the next iteration would be 8K or more, they have improved upon the 6K. Thanks for your comprehensive review. I am now tempted to go in for this camera.

Crazy I've been watching u guys for like a decade now. Great review 🔥🔥

I see lots of people wishing for IBIS, but I think it’s important to note that you’d also be sacrificing some things by incorporating that. With most “cinema” cameras it is often assumed you will be doing your own stabilization, and cameras with IBIS often have issues using these forms of stabilization. For example, adding IBIS makes it unusable as a crash cam in cars due to the micro jitters and jello. IBIS also makes it more difficult to fit internal NDs into the camera body. As usual, I think it comes down to what tool works best for what you’re doing.

I have been waiting for this video,Great review Thank you Film Riot

That hot swap tip is great! Hadn't realized it cycles when drafting up my 4k comparison.

Great video. It's also the first time I've heard someone say the NDs are IRND filters. That's awesome to hear!

i love your reviews bro... good work for Nairobi Kenya

Great review! Just ordered two to go with my original 6K for multi cam shoots like interviews or video podcasts

Thanks for taking the time to produce this excellent report. Very much enjoyed it. Quick question, what is the audio quality/ internal Amp like when you plus in a shot gun mic using a xlr to mini xlr into the camera. I'm thinking about using this camera for foreign trips so I can travel much lighter in terms of equipment (current have an Arri Amira set up) and I would need to plug a shotgun mic which I boom for interviews straight into this camera. Would the audio be good enough or would you need an external recorder? Thanks in advance, Sparky

I always watched your videos when I was younger.... Seeing you guys with gray hairs made me feel old. BTW: Awesome video as usual

Just got this two days ago and have been blown away by the content I am creating with it. Major kudos to Blackmagic!

I like that it also has two mini-xlr inputs rather than just one. I really wish it had SDI out. HDMI is always a hair lagy when pulling focus. If someone made an extension for the EVF that would make up for the lack of SDI. Now I'm curious how hard it would be to make said extension myself... hmm....

Yes!!! Been waiting all day for this :) You guys rock!

Nice upgrades all around (what the original 6K should have been), but the biggest misstep for me is the EF-mount. RF would made it MUCH more versatile and worth upgrading from previous versions. As much as I like the upgrades and built-in ND would be quite nice, I'll stick with my BMPCC 4K. Maybe the BMPCC 6K "Max" or "Ultra" will have RF mount?

Been waiting for this review!

The form factor of this camera leads me to *hope* they're working on an update to the URSA line that brings the camera closer to an Alexa Mini size while still providing stellar resolution/color science/pro features like SDI, increased power options, built-in NDs etc.

​ @filmriot love the review I noticed there is nothing on the channel so thought I'd ask if you have any thoughts on the Sigma FP?

Love this. Liked and subscribed!

Someone standing around on the beach with piano music. Me: Must be a camera review.

Thank you Ryan. Great review from the practical use perspective---a feature all too often lacking in some many youtube "reviews." Very welcome and refreshing as compared to "specks videos." I love the results of my Pocket 6k, but the ND filters are too good to resist in this new iteration. The beauty and convenience NOT to have to futz with variable ND filters is a tremendous step forward all by itself. I really like the fact that BMD has done this new iteration with a laser-like focus on the camera's main weakness: Usability. They've fixed most everything that made usage difficult without changing all the things that make the camera a joy to shoot. Thanks again.

thanks for the Review! Mine is arriving today :D Totally Bumped!

Great review! Beautiful work!

It’s been great seeing so much of Emily lately! 🥰

I think we live in the same town, Ryan - your shoot location at the harbor district is in my neck of the woods anyway 😁 I’m glad to see a local fellow BMPCC user!

Agreed, the 6K Pro is a fantastic cinema camera, I would love to get my hands on one!

Was nice to hear comments comparing the bmpcc4k with this camera as (it seems) everyone else is only comparing the two 6k’s! I hope BM do a 4K pro for all those that have invested in M43’s! Also, many older computer systems struggle with 6k, factoring in a new NLE system is not for everyone! Most material shot that is delivered online is never higher than 4K, moreover, still a huge majority of it is HD. Sure, it’s nice to be able to crop, built-in ND’s, tillable screen.. but we’re talking only ergonomics. However, from my understanding of IBS, I’m not sure (with current technology) that this would be a wise move as users have complained with the GH5 that this can detrimentally affect the image.. there are videos on this I believe. After all, Arri don’t use IBS on their mini cameras, though I must admit this doesn’t mean that in principle this is not a good idea, and of course technology will improve. Still a great camera by the looks of it. Food for thought eh?! Thanks for the review.

I have been looking but can't find...I need to see if there is an adapter for my M4/3 lenses that can fit to this Canon EF. I see a lot of the other way around fitting canon lenses on the 4/3 but I cannot find anything otherwise.

Sometimes Film Riot showing up in my notifications gives me nostalgia 😅

Great video. As a someone who shoots primarily Still Art Photography, this looks like a natural evolution for doing some motion street shoots. Just curious if you know how many of the Canon EF/EF-S Art Lens it uses? For pro videographers or film pros I know that cinema lens are a must. But, for those of us that are going to be focused largely on light impacts, and don't have to worry as much about making actors or products look good, the Canon Art lens might be sufficient. Again, thanks for the info. Great channel.

Hi Ryan! awesome video! What lenses do you recommend for this camera with stabilization?

Awesome review guys !

There's an interesting battle between IBIS (in-body stabilization) and Internal NDs. And I kind of get the physics behind it, since the sensor needs to move, but it also needs to stay still in relation to the ND glass. So the solution is kind of finicky. Design an IBIS strong enough to move the ND together with the sensor (but you also have ND motors and cables) OR, what I think would be the next step in the future, because we already have a glimpse of that in today's cameras: A LOT of Native ISOs (including very low ISOs), as ISOs in digital cameras are just basically reading/amplifying/dampening the sensitivity of the sensor. Think of it like your mobile phone charger that takes a lot of Volts out of a wall socket and transforms it into less Volts for your phone. So a Dual Native ISO basically means 2 "Transformers" attached to the same sensor, and the camera switches between the 2 when it reaches a certain ISO. So how about we have 10-20 Native ISOs, including LOWER ISOs. I'm talking ISO 20, 10, 5 or even ISO 1. That will be your ND filter, the Electrical Ability of your camera to Lower the sensitivity of what the sensor is seeing. Similar to how Volume knobs lower the amplitude of the sound that is being heard on the speakers. I'm calling it now, in 5-10 years we'll be debating whether to get this 20 Native ISO camera or the other one that has 25 Native ISOs... And this is because "parts" are becoming smaller as we evolve (so you can maybe fit 4 transformers in the space of 1) but also more complex so maybe you can have a transformer that handles like 4 bands within the same circuit.

Could you do an A7SIII review for filmmakers? Even If you just borrow it for a week. Love your work!

I've seen a lot of talk about the "blue tint" on the screen. Did you notice this at all while using it? I've been waiting for a proper review of this camera. Thank you!

Thank you for this review, you are making me fall in love with it more 😍😍😍😍

phenomenal Review Great product pack shots to I'm definitely sold I was Going to get the 6k but I think I might just get the 6k Pro now I think it's a keeper Blackmagic always seem to do good relatively affordable gear

Emily!!!!..great to see her and the film Riot family. Film Riot, my one stop RU-vid film 🎥 school. Period!!!!

this is quite incredible. recently talked to a DP that shot on the alexa mini for over six years: he said, no one can tell a difference between the pocket's and the alexa's image. and he was only talking about the standard 6k version then

I am excited for the possibilities. Blackmagic has a camera for everyone now. The 6K pro looks great. For the next steps I am getting paid to do this work, the 6K pro looks great. I like the EF mount so if you shoot Canon and EF glass there your system just got nicer. Very nice to know and glad I saw this video.

Did you notice a magenta shift with the ND filters? I heard something about it with the 6k pro camera.

Clearly, Blackmagic loves ND filmmakers

Are you using Davinci mainly now or still PPRO?? How are you liking Davinci -- made a complete switch and its been a dream

What I really apreciate on a filmmaking camera: built in ND, XLR outs with 48 volt, bright flip monitor with false colour, good codecs til 120p and amamorphic options, good battery life, SDI would be nice. What I don`t need: IBIS, follow focus, EVF, 20000 ISO.

Hi Ryan, Thanks so much for this review... LOWLIGHT... >> 8:20 what was your Aperture?!? Just to know. Keep up the great work. Really enjoy and get motivated by you guys! Thanks!!

The only two things I wish you had talked about was timecode and audio features. Still a great review overall though. :)

Wish they had the smart autofocus system like how Sony A7Siii and Fx6, Fx9 has with thier G-master Lenses. Sometimes it's always good to save some extra bucks on focus puller and also saves alot of space on rig for C-motion and stuff

Love how much you have grown

Ryan What camera did you use to shoot the product shots of the BMPCC6k Pro? Cheers, Jay

Great review! Thank you

Thank you! Very informative

On that denoise outside at iso 8000, did you downres to 4k? Cause that would help even more

The moment when the camera name is longer than one row of video title 😂

Thankyou! One question. Can I shoot handheld? Because it has no ibis? I have lenses with stabilization. Is that enough? Shooting now on a R6 but it's overheating. Does this camera overheat? I'm filming in bright sunlight in 30 degrees

I’ve got the regular 6k and love it. But like you said I want better lowlight. What are your thoughts on the Zcam e2 F6? Seems like an awesome camera for the price

EF mount is epic. I'm looking to add some canon lenses for my older DSLR, good to know they can grow with me if I decide blackmagic is the direction to go

Love to see a cable to use the EVF away from the camera. I'm getting to old to lay on my stomach to see a shot. I know the new display is more functional, but sometimes the camera is in a weird location and using the EVF instead of carrying around an external seems like something I would like.

Nice sales vid for Blackmagic. I'm seriously torn now between this and Canon's c300. Also, great job having Emily walk along the strand at Rockwall. Love that area. She looks amazing with this camera and some of the lighting .

Any idea if there is a speed booster so we can use full frame EF lenses on this camera?

Hey Film Riot, what are your thoughts on the Ursa Mini 12K? It recently came down in price similar to canon c70, red Komodo etc

Great camera but I will be keeping my original 6k. Great content as always Ryan!

I’m new to filming and am looking for a quality camera for as close to cinema-like video for filming in my music studio. I’ve been looking at traditional DSLR cameras (in the 2K or lower price range) with video capability and was leaning toward a Sony A7iii. I like the idea of having a normal picture camera for photography but the main and real reason I want is for videos in my studio so that’s not a requirement. Should I get one of these (or the 4K) instead? Cause man some of this footage is really in the vein of the look I want and I’m willing to spend a little more to get what I really am looking for. Any responses would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Welcome back film riot

Great review on the Blackmagic 6K

So much temptation!! Argh! I think I'm still going to stick with the 4k because of how well it suits my current needs with the setup I have. Although if you're looking into buying a Blackmagic, then I truly believe that the 6k Pro is the way to go. For some folks it probably is worth the upgrade to this from the 4k. Just not for me... yet... but if they add IBIS sometime in the near future, then I won't be able to resist anymore. It'll all be over at that point :)

No matter what gadget might be on set, there is nothing I love more than to shoot the old way. The fact you can go out a night with zero light and get footage like this is *crazy*!!! I don't need a full rig to have whole-day battery life just a couple Sony batteries. I don't have to carry ND filters I have them built-in. This is the camera I have been waiting for a long long time!!!

This camera would be out of stock 24/7 if it had IBIS. I’d for sure get it.

Thanks for that review

Is this a good upgrade from the Ursa Mini 4k or is it not worth it?

Is it possible to have IBIS and Internal NDs at the same time?

Thanks for the video

YO! Shoutout from Rockwall, Texas!

Have they, added autofocus, ? I want to get the camera but I’m concerned about focus

MORE FILM RIOT!

Brilliant thank you!

Should I get this all the Sony a7iii?

What kind of speed booster would make full frame lenses not crop on this? I paid good money for my focal lengths and I would hate to lose them

I was WAITING for this REVIEW 😂😂

This is what i was waiting for

will you shoot any bigger short film projects on the Blackmagic cameras?

Are you using DR17 or are you using a different editor?

This may be a stupid question but I've only ever own a Canon DSLR 5D Mark II... I'm wondering can the Canon lenses attach to the Black Magic? Or do they need lenses of their own?

The ND filters and its control looks great and what a great feature 👌🏽😃 Battery pack looks like a great feature. Though the screen flexibility is an issue...

How is the noise of the fan in the 6k pro? Does anybody know? I've heard, that the fan of the 6k is a bit louder than the one on the 4k..

[0:52] 📸 Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro addresses previous issues and introduces significant improvements. [2:00] 🔄 Swivel screen provides much-needed flexibility for comfortable shooting, enhancing user experience. [2:51] 🌞 Built-in ND filters offer convenience for shooting in daylight without the need for external filters. [3:32] 🔋 Improved battery life with NPF batteries and optional battery grip for extended usage. [4:33] 🔍 EVF option enhances shooting experience, particularly outdoors, providing additional stabilization. [5:11] 🎥 Image quality is exceptional for a camera in its price range, comparable to higher-end models like the URSA G2 and Alexa. [6:00] 📝 Versatile recording options with Blackmagic RAW and ProRes codecs, catering to various post-production needs. [6:52] 💡 Despite some improvements, low-light performance could be enhanced in future versions. [8:30] 💪 In-body stabilization and further improvements could make future versions of the camera even more competitive. [8:54] 🛒 The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro offers impressive features at a relatively affordable price, making it a top choice for filmmakers.

Hello man! You say the viewfinder is great. I saw some bad review about it. I have the 6K pro and the battery grip, still deciding if buy the EVF or not. How do you find it great? Is there some setting to work with it at best conditions? Thanks for your video and your advices! 🙏🏻

Saving for this one!

What does the URSA G2 offer as an A Cam that the 6k Pro doesnt? To me, the URSA only makes more sense as an a cam if you need the outputs, the rest doesn't really make sense for the price of the 6k pro

Looks like a pretty comfortable handheld camera!💯🔥

So I want this camera but with awesome low light what model reflects that