Is This the BEST Live-Streaming Camera? [BMD Studio 4K Pro Review]

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*NOTE: If you want to run CCU and tally via the HDMI port, you need the BiDirectional 3G Micro Converter, NOT the UpDownCross 3G... sorry for the mix-up.
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*I've been asked a lot about compatible lenses that offer electronic zoom - there are currently 4:
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*Please note: I am not endorsing these lenses, as I have not used any of them and cannot vouch for their quality. You must make the decision if getting an optically inferior lens (above) is worth the convenience of using broadcast-style zoom and focus control or not. I always recommend Panasonic LUMIX lenses for churches, specifically the 35-100mm f/2.8 and 12-35mm options, for their great optical quality, but they will require an external focus ring and control if you want the same kind of broadcast operation.
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@micahmartin4379 2 года назад

Great video! Thanks for the review!

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Thanks Micah!

@ericchang7759 3 месяца назад

Appreciate your succinct features, benefits and value analysis. Also, realistic perspective on price…”if you’re in this range, this is remarkable value and ecosystem” kind of language. These are pro-grade entry level price that still holds pretty true today. We use two BMPCC 4K’s, but if these were out, would likely have bought them 4 years ago. Would have had a hard time justifying the pro over plus, but pro has better future value.

@videoaudio2 2 года назад

Hey love this. Have a question can any of these camera have a separate control like the PTZ camera with zoom pan and tilt. Would like to have one where I can control from the balcony when I don’t have help.

@EvangelKelowna Год назад

So would you need to buy the updown converter as well with these if you get the bigger $895 interface breakdown ? or is that only if you run all HDMI and Sdi. ( $895 stack is for network cat 6) Thanks man love what your doing

@doogyob Год назад

Great job. Thanks for the review.

@ProfitandPixels Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@southcoastpix9678 2 года назад

great video - thanks for making it. I think the people asking about AF are confusing a studio camera with a consumer camera. AF is considered a joke with professionals mainly because of focus breathing but also because the camera will always make poor decisions in regards to 'what' to focus on. BM sells a remote focus as an accessory. Even cameras that have eye detection struggle when the talent turns away and will often shift focus to the back of the room or worse just hunt for focus all over the place. These cameras are designed to work with devices like the ATEM Extreme, allowing you can control the focus of each camera via that deck - so ONE person can focus each camera and switch cameras - that one person can also match WB and other settings across all of the cameras.

@timrabon3302 2 года назад

Would this lens work with the BMD focus and zoom controls? I know I would need an adapter to make the ef mount work. Canon CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Zoom Lens, EF Mount

@oghenedorhoojo2512 Год назад

We already have a PTZ covering the altar in my church and 2 Sony XDcamcorders covering just the ground floor of the congregation and we have two other floors we currently are unable to film and I was looking for a reliable option to add to our setup for the other two floors, can the 4k pros serve this purpose and do they output 1080i50? Cause that's what all the cameras in out setup are currently set to.

@pistonbroke5405 2 года назад

thanks for the review I have looked at the online manuals and can't find any mention of talk back (intercom) on the plus, only on the pro, although you do say tally, talk back and ccu is possible over hdmi ? also which switcher would be best for this we are looking at the ATEM Television Studio Pro HD

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

I misspoke there. Talkback can only be carried via SDI. For the Plus I’d recommend the ATEM Mini Extreme or Pro

@Studio42Brooklyn 2 года назад

i am pretty sure you cannot run talkback on the plus version. correct me if i am wrong. there is not 5 pin xlr on the plus model

@NowWeEats Год назад

So I am creating a video podcast and I was going to purchase 3 BMPCC 4K cameras but recently I found out about the studio plus and pro models, (thank you for the great video by the way!) Could you help me make up my mind? Should I stay with the cheaper 4k model or should I make up my mind between the studio 4k plus or pro, while keeping in mind all I'm doing is a simple video podcast. always tripod mounted, never run and gun. Now the next question regarding the Studio Plus and Pro, Is it worth upgrading to the studio pro to get the built-in XLR inputs? I believe I was planning on using a Zoom H6 to capture audio from the table mounted microphones. I'm honestly not sure the difference here or which option is better when capturing audio. sending audio to the zoom h6 or directly to the individual camera. Update: After reading the comments I see people are complaining about the autofocus on these cameras so now I'm even more confused as which ones would be better for a video podcast 😵‍💫 also I'm not sure how important shooting in pro res would be? For all intents and purposes I am a noob jumping into an ocean of things I don't understand... I'm just trying to create some fire content eventually. any help would be greatly appreciated!, Thank you!

@splectronwilliams3384 Год назад

HELLO can i use a lut with this camera while its in a live streaming set up,if so where do i get luts ,how do i install them

@DaleBoyce2012 2 года назад

Thanks for this review! This is a really compelling product offering from Blackmagic.

@jesserodriguez143 Год назад

Do you know if the Panasonic 45-175mm lens works with there teleconverters?

@bryancampbell2197 5 месяцев назад

Thank You!

@papajoe7 2 года назад

Great job the only thing you forgot talk about are the lenses to use on that camera wet good lens will work on that camera for long-distance zooms that can be controlled by the camera

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

I've gotten this question a lot, so I posted the 4 lenses with electronic zoom control in the description. If you don't want to use the zoom control handle, any MFT lens will work

@davearmstrong4456 2 года назад

@@ProfitandPixelsthe only problem with these cameras are the mft lens. Make sure you do your homework.

@Techlore1 2 года назад

The primary issue I have with these for live is that lack of auto focus still. I have the pocket 4k but I use Sony cameras at work because of autofocus. I was really hoping they would introduce they would have introduced autofocus with these. Other than that. These look like a great cameras.

@andrius3867 2 года назад

but they do have autofocus no?

@Techlore1 2 года назад

@@andrius3867 no they do not. It has push button to focus,. That is not dynamic automatic focusing.

@andrius3867 2 года назад

@@Techlore1 aaa, ok

@EvangelKelowna Год назад

those focus assits we have found become a bit of a crutch for our operators. I Agree the focus is a bit lacking but as he mention the zoom and focus demand addons really help level up the gear to that professional level and allow people to gain good industry standard skills pulling focus or zoom. It doubles as something easy to integrate volunteers who are wanting to learn ops can shadow and try their hand on the camera while the season op can do zoom and focus.

@carlossantiago2530 2 года назад

Hello, I would like to know which one would you recommend if this blackmagic studio camera 4k or panasonic x1500 for broadcasts at events mounted on a tripod

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

I can’t say I’ve worked with the X1500 unfortunately. I generally don’t like camcorders vs MFT or larger cameras due to picture quality issues

@serikz Год назад

Can i use any other POE switch? to connect to PC

2 года назад

Do i get it right that for home use pocket 4k is still better as it has the same sensor but is waaaay more portable?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Essentially. If you need something you can run handheld or on a gimbal, Pocket 4K is better

@TheBluePhoenix2 2 года назад

One thing im struggling to find an answer for, whats the go with the colour correction? The website says its in built. Are you able to set it up and go or do you need to remotely colour it from the computer base it connects too?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

The capability is built in, but you need a proper connection to an ATEM switcher running ATEM Control software to use color correction. Connection type depends on which switcher model you’re using

@josua2517 2 года назад

It's very easy. First set the kelvin (3200 for conventional stage light) then under the recording tab you'll see "dynamic range" choose "extended video". And you'll have a very nice looking stream and recording.

@haavardnj 2 года назад

What you said about the UpDownCross converter is completely wrong. If you want to use Tally and CCU you have to buy the 3G BiDirectional which is the only adapter which will work for this. Also Intercom and return video is not available (HDMI is not bidirectional for video)

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

You’re right on the converter- it would work for standard conversion like I said, but not tally and CCU it appears. If BMD made less than 100 different converters maybe I could actually keep it straight! HDMI alone does return CCU and tally, but not in a full program return signal

@MCMendivil 2 года назад

So if I simply purchased the 4k plus studio camera with just the HDMI, I could run a HDMI cable from the camera to an ATEM Mini Pro and that would convert it so the ATEM Mini Pro would take care of that and I don't need that other Ethernet Converter box you mentioned for the more expensive 4k pro studio camera?

@MCMendivil 2 года назад

Or until I purchase the 4k studio camera, having a Canon Ax10 HD that still works very good, which has a HDMI output, can I HDMI it to the ATEM Mini Pro to be converted and encoded?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Yes to both, though you won’t have color control or tally on the Canon

@JOSHUA_VASQUEZ 2 года назад

Since the cameras have HDMI, do you think I could use these with a SlingStudio?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Sure, but don’t count on any CCU features if you go that route

@theBullringLive 2 года назад

Is the ethernet compatible with NDI?

@dustmicks1 2 года назад

So if I buy the plus camera. And I need to run more than 30 ft of hdmi. And I have to convert to sdi. Then how do I plug into a atem board?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

You convert back to HDMI. Or, many ATEM switchers accept SDI

@pablohenriquez1931 Год назад

Hi, I do have a question I can't seem to get an answer anywhere, and maybe I am overthinking it. Our church uses the Roland V-8HD Video Switcher with 4 Canon XA-40s. We want to turn away from using camcorders. Will these Blackmagic cameras work with our switcher? I personally have 0 experience with Blackmagic products, but I have heard people say they only work well in their own ecosystem of devices. I dont want to purchase these cameras and then having them not work because Blackmagic isn't compatible with Roland or some issue of the sort.

@ProfitandPixels Год назад

Those cameras will work fine. Anything that outputs HD video will be compatible.

@MrFrozone93 2 года назад

What lenses do you use on these? And how do you focus & zoom with the gear?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Panasonic micro 4/3 lenses are best, but anything that fits a MFT mount will work. It appears from the website that you just need to connect the zoom and/or focus controls to the body via USB-C

@FirstChurchSanDiego 2 года назад

@@ProfitandPixels Only 2 MFT lenses with power zoom currently available, both with auto focus only. Studio cameras need a parfocal lens with power zoom. This would be a great camera if you had right lens.

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Not sure why parfocal is necessary, though it’s certainly better. Good to know though about the power zoom, I haven’t rigged an internal zoom control before. I still think this camera is great even without the handy controls though

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

I've done some digging and updated the description with info on lenses with electronic zoom control

@adnilsonmedina 2 года назад

thanks for this amazing review. I would like to know if this camera has a battery.

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

It does not, it needs a constant supply of power. You can attach a battery externally with the right cables and power level, but they don’t specify which type of battery you need. Minimum 26W

@veryboringname. 2 года назад

The camera takes 12-24V so you can plug in a v-mount battery with the appropriate mounting plate which you'd have to attach to your tripod or one of the 1/4 mounting points on the camera.

@stevenandrawis8537 2 года назад

I am asking about the MFT lenses, what are power zoom lenses that can we use in a church setting. I am from Egypt, would like to purchase five of these cameras for our church. I have to order these cameras from the USA - so I am studying this new cameras carefully as it's not easy to order and then find something not compatible for the church setting

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

The Panasonic/LUMIX lineup of MFT lenses are the highest quality options. You will need the Zoom Demand accessory and if you want to control zoom without touching the lens by hand. The 35-100mm and 12-35mm sizes are great for church settings

@stevenandrawis8537 2 года назад

@@ProfitandPixels Thank you so much dear Brother. God Bless you richly

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Please check the video description, as there are only 4 lenses that support electronic zoom without any accessories and I've added them in there. If you don't need/want that feature, then my previous reply would be where to start.

@theBullringLive Год назад

You can get a birddog ndi converter for far less. All poe is not created equal. Make sure your switcher or whatever can support the power required for the camera. I think you need POE++

@ProfitandPixels Год назад

You could, but BirdDog doesn’t work with other brands. So you need to buy all their hardware, which ends up costing quite a bit

@theBullringLive Год назад

@@ProfitandPixels ???? I have 2 birddog flex 4k in ndi converters. One on a canon xa20 and one on a gopro and they work great with obs

@ProfitandPixels Год назад

I’m talking about broadcast systems that use switchers and SDI. If you use anything besides a computer, you have to run BirdDog NDI hardware, which isn’t cross-compatible with other brands

@evangelical..movement 2 года назад

How are you Sir Please help i want to built my home studio and streaming live which camera do you recommend between design studio 4k plus and cinema pocket

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

You can’t record in ProRes with the 4K Plus, but otherwise they are the same sensor and image quality. Just depends on whether you will always be on tripods or if you will want some handheld shots too

@evangelical..movement 2 года назад

@@ProfitandPixels thank you so much Sir please be patient with me What Lenes do i buy for 4k plus Can i make it without Lenes ? Or i must have it since im going to use in the room not outside Thank you

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

@@evangelical..movement you definitely need lenses. Micro-Four-Thirds are the right size. Check out the Church Video Gear Guide for more specific recommendations

@ebenezer357 2 года назад

Hey brother. Does this camera have autofocus? If not, what other good camera do you recommend me for $2,000? I definitely need it cuz my volunteers don’t know much about setting manual focus. If

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

First, I don’t think autofocus is all that important, unless you are super tight on your shots. Second, the Sony a6400/6600 have great tracking AF in that price range

@ebenezer357 2 года назад

@@ProfitandPixels thanks Brother. The problem is that my volunteers don’t know much about cameras, so, having them fix the focus manually constantly would be a hassle

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Sure. In my experience, running at f/3.5 or higher means you only need to adjust focus a couple times per service during transitions. If you’re so tight that you’re blurring the background out then I would agree with you on needing tracking AF

@andrius3867 2 года назад

How talk back via HDMI and atem mini extreme work?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

You can do CCU over HDMI but you need an SDI switcher with a talkback unit for talkback. Better to buy a separate headset unit instead

@theBullringLive 2 года назад

How is rolling shutter?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Haven’t ever had a problem with it

@lookingforfreewifi 2 года назад

Is the auto focus on faces any good?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

It won’t track faces, but I don’t think that matters all that much tbh

@petterklar 2 года назад

Solid review. If only they had it with an EF mount instead of MFT...

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

I’m sure they will eventually, and it will be 2x the price. For now you can use a Metabones adapter

@petterklar 2 года назад

@@ProfitandPixels Good point. But will be killer for sure. Metabones adapter/speedbooster is a good idea. Keep up the good work!

@norriscreation 2 года назад

If they had continuous AF that would make me want these for a church environment. This is THE dealbreaker for me. I don't expect everyone using this camera to be a seasoned cam op so its a necessary feature. It doesn't even have to be EYE AF but even my FS100 that I bought used 7 years ago has decent autofocus. All of the other brands have shown that this is what users want now. Reliable AF is a thing.

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

I just don’t think it’s that important tbh. Few pastors walk forward/back enough to leave the focus plane, and you can stop down to 3.5 or 4 without it getting too dark. I run the PCC unmanned all the time with minimal focus issues

@moichi2957 2 года назад

We invested 25k in studio pro cams and will never purchase Blackmagic products ever. We purchased primarily for the tally light as well as unisence oporation. But no tally lights seems to require tow cables instead of one, and no auto mode functioning together.

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

25k?? Did you buy 12 cameras?

@shaneclk9854 2 года назад

No good zoom lens fort mft though

@adnilsonmedina 2 года назад

Is this camera has autofocus?

@ProfitandPixels 2 года назад

Yes, but not tracking AF. You can set it but it won’t change automatically

@flying7525R Год назад

So far streaming does not work and POE does not work on my 4k pro g2 model. I called BMD and they did not even know this camera can Stream.

@pinoybasketballminto8394 Год назад

Nice Camera but all compatible lenses suck, How about BMD get someone to build a decent premium quality servo zoom lens with decent f stops & zoom range.

@cinemaipswich4636 Год назад

It is a sad thing that TV broadcasting in the USA is so lame. They are 8 bit - 720p in the 21st century. When I visit BMD's website I am surprised by the technology on offer. It is strange that an Australian Company is so far ahead of the rest of the world.

@ProfitandPixels Год назад

Nobody makes cameras in the US. This isn’t new. Not sure what you’re trying to say

@mongkhlsiri 2 года назад

Still not impressed. Why didn't blackmagic studio camera 4k plus/pro go all out? High and low angle of view practicality is very bad in practical use if the viewfinder image cannot be viewed. Why doesn't blackmagic design allow the viewfinder to tilt up and down? It's going to have the versatility and beautiful angles that a studio should be. For a little while, you'll be dominating the market in this industry but you don't make it happen. Hopefully this comment the design engineers of blackmagic design will see and make it.