Using a BMMCC as your main camera? 

Thanks for the kind comments!

I hope so too!

Agreed. I'm holding off buying a camera until they refresh this. Though I'm starting to wonder if they ever will....

@@MactacFPVthey just released a Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 with is the studio version of this camera that can record to drives via USB-C.

@@mrshaheedmalik yes I have seen that. I want the cinema version as I need onboard storage

Or change your ISO

​@@CallMeRabbitzUSVI you can get the most optimized look using the native ISO of a camera, so it's helpful to try to keep the ISO the same to get the best dynamic range :)

It’s really a great way to get into Cinema cameras!

BiteSite Inc. for sure

Thanks and thanks for watching!

Very interesting thoughts. Hoping that the BMPCC4K still impresses even if the picture aesthetic is different. Time will tell (if it ever ships:)). Thanks for watching!

Agreed

yea i agree

So we did finally get our BMPCC4K and are still quite happy with the results. The extra sharpness is really nice and the colour still has that intangible “blackmagic” aesthetic. But totally understand where others are coming from.

@@BiteSiteInc One can also run the Micro Cinema Camera's footage through Resolve 15's new Super Scale feature. Using a good lens, 2x scaling, sharpness at medium and noise reduction set to high and the end result on a lot of footage is almost indistinguishable from native 4k in a surprising amount of situations. It surprisingly can also be used for cleaning up some 1080p footage on a 1080p timeline as well.

Hi Focus Rack Films - unfortunately with everything that's come out since this video was posted, I would seriously recommend researching other cameras. I know it costs more, but the Pocket 4K has a lot more going for it ("included" monitor, way better ergonomics, 4K, Blackmagic RAW, better audio options, bigger sensor). If you consider the cost of the BMMCC and the monitor, the Pocket 4K is actually cheaper and offers quite a bit more. There might be a subtle difference in the picture aesthetic - but bang for your buck - Pocket 4K is a way better deal. I would also consider the other options on the market as well (Panasonic GH5, some of the Sonys, ZCam). There are just a lot more options these days. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

It depends on the price! I spent 3500RMB to buy a second-hand bmmcc and 300RMB for a 5-inch monitor, I think it is pretty worth (≈540 us dollars)

Hi 41-MKR, thanks for watching and for your question. Unfortunately, we never tried this camera with an on-camera mic. We were always audio recording externally so I can't confirm the fan noise issue. Just from my own ears, it didn't sound too loud, but if the mic was directly on the camera it might pick it up. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

@@caseyli6481 That's all good. In any case, thanks for getting back. I have read on some forums that this camera does need a proper external mic to avoid any sound issues coming from the fan.

As far as we know, you cannot record directly to an SSD. There is an HDMI out to feed a signal to an external recorder, but it doesn't have something like a USB-C Port like the BMPCC4K does. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

It does! Since I had posted, I came to the same conclusion after not being able to find anyone on the interwebs who has done it this way. I guess it doesn't really matter considering it only uses UHS-I. Regardless, I ordered mine yesterday along with a small rig, video assist and a Ronin M! (To later go on a drone.) Can't wait to play with this bad boy!

@@deanm9816 Enjoy it!

@@BiteSiteInc With the hdmi out you can record until 1080 60i/s in prores 4444 and even 4444 xq, no raw recording. I'm using the Pix E-5 from videodevice :-)

@@alainelsakhawi1489 Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

Definitely an awesome device that guy has come up with - I love how many iterations of it came out too. Super good option for anyone with this camera. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

Hey Luis, that's something you can definitely do, but you're not getting the same result as native 4K. Upscaling is effectively just taking one pixel and converting it into roughly 4 pixels and guessing as to what the values of those 4 pixels are. It really depends on the upscaler. Some are better than others. Some can give you super good results - while others can leave you with undesired artifacts. Definitely a good solution - but not always the desired outcome that people are seeking. Thanks for watching!

Yeah @mrcheesycam’s setup is great. Love his work. Thanks for watching and commenting and great to hear other people are using this as a main camera! Although that may change for us once we get our BMPCC4K :)

Yes. You can use HDMI with capture card. And yes the Lanc control is via the jungle of wires. Lanc will provide Zoom with compatible lenses, Iris, and Record. Pan and tilt though would be part of some other rig.

@@BiteSiteInc thank you for the precise response!

One of our staff actually uses the BMPCC4K with an Atem Mini - something to consider. The BMPCC4K has a LOT of remote control abilities of using the ATEM mini. Granted - more expensive. But something to consider.

@@BiteSiteInc thanks for letting me know, i have some arduino programming background and have actually made the pan tilt rig w joystick control.... i need the specific situation where if the joystick goes up, the LANC protocol automatically zooms in. if it goes down then zooms out. thats the only situation i need, unless there is no auto focus once zoomed in/out i think i cant get that with the Atemi... and i save some money too!! hahaha

@@BiteSiteInc actually, i had a look at the ATEM mini, and its not what i thought it did. thank you for the advice!!!

You are correct! Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (BMPCC) has [1080p, up to 24fps, M4/3 Sensor]. The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera (BMMCC) has [1080p, up to 60fps, M4/3 Sensor]. However, now there is the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (BMPCC4K) which has [4K up to 60fps, 1080p windowed up to 120fps, M4/3 Sensor]. Thanks for watching!

@@BiteSiteInc but the BMPCC has less cinematic quality.

Hey Dante. BiteSite actually shut down its video production division, but we had since upgraded to the BMPCC4K. That being said, I personally still use the BMPCC4K and the BMMCC for things like live streams and still love the Micro. In terms of Superscale - I've never actually used it myself so I can't say I have a strong opinion about it. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

You can send a clean HDMI feed out of the HDMI port to an external recorder like an Atomos or Blackmagic Video Assist, but there is NO external SSD port like a USB-C port though directly on the camera.

Hi PANICO Photography, that question is not usually very clear cut, but we would highly recommend you do NOT buy this as your first camera. For the amount you would have to spend on this camera plus a monitor, you could afford a much more functional camera as your first camera. If you're just getting started, I would take a look at an entry-level DSLR like the Canon SL2. We haven't used it ourselves, but have heard great things for its price: it's got great auto focus, interchangeable lenses, flip out screen, microphone jack, and DSLRs still shoot great images. Also don't forget about smartphones which are getting great at shooting video these days. Hope that helps.

@@BiteSiteInc thank you so much for the response, unfortunately I must have not made myself clear in the question above for English is not my first language, we already have been using DSLR and for photography needs own a Canon 7d and a 750d as backup. I was just wondering if it was worth the risk of an investment to up our game a little, thank you so much for the response, you make great content.

​@@panicophotography4032 ah I see. That is a much tougher question to answer. First of all, if you're planning to upgrade from a DSLR for under $2000 Canadian dollars, I would NOT recommend this camera. I would recommend something like the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the Panasonic GH4 or even the GH5. Secondly, the way I see it, you'd really only be upgrading for 2 reasons: ergonomic features and image quality. Ergonomic features are more a benefit for you and your team. You'll be able to shoot things easier, nail focus better, get right exposure - but the client or audience won't really notice. Image quality is something your audience MAY notice, but may not, or may not care. If you want to upgrade for ergonomic features, the BMPCC4K and the GH4/5 will give you things like focus peaking, zebras, audio meters, and more. If you do really care about image quality though, the Blackmagic is definitely a step up - but keep in mind that you can improve image quality in a lot of ways: better camera, better lens, better lighting, better content, better color grading all contribute. With all that being said, if this would be the biggest investment for your company yet, not knowing much else, I would NOT upgrade your camera. I would either save that money, or spend it on things like camera stabilization, better lenses, some lighting equipment, or audio equipment. Again, it's a tough question to answer in a comment, but hopefully that helps a bit.

@@BiteSiteInc Guys you are amazing, this help was incredible, your answers were complete, convincing, really great job and really good content.

@@panicophotography4032 Thanks and thanks for watching!

Hey Glenn - to be honest - we never used the mic on this camera other than for scratch audio. We always recorded to an external recorder (Zoom H4N) and sync’d in post. So can’t comment audio - other than it’s probably good for scratch audio at best - at least for the type of work we were doing (corporate video work). Hope that helps a bit. Thanks for watching.

If you Google for Blackmagic Design approved SD cards you'll find some good articles on what works with the BMMCC. We use the Sandisk Extreme Pro SD cards. Thanks for watching and hope that helps.

Hey Noel. There is a certain aesthetic to the Micro Cinema camera that you don't get in other cameras, but I would actually recommend looking at other cameras. The ergonomics on the Micro Cinema Camera don't make it a great candidate for a lot of situations. Check out our response to Focus Rack Films in the comment section of this video for some more thoughts on this.

Yeah! It uses the Fairchild sensor like the bmpcc which is the secret sauce to the quality it has. You can upscale to 2k or 4k in davinci resolve superscale anyway.

Check thos out, this was shot on the micro ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-boBbUPUTyPA.html

Lewis J thanks for sharing!