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The Viltrox EF-M2 has issues with my LS300 though. The connections aren't right and keeps disconnecting the lens. Works like a charm on my GX80 though. Metabones non booster to EF works on the LS. Im hoping it works on the pocket, but only time will tell. Speaking of time... Is IBC the generally accepted release expectation. BMD have said they have an announcement about this cam at IBC, and they've also said in the last week that they're still aiming for a Sept release. so I think they'll either release it at IBC, or reveal the final, fixed date.

I don't think anything's changed. Off their website:

This is on the article I posted: "Either side of the lens are two mic housings which are home to four microphones, tuned for vocal pick-up." "The BMPCC4K also has quiet audio circuits and a built in mini XLR, something that no alternative mirrorless camera has unless you purchase a costly add on device...." But yeah, very little to go on for now.

Quite a nice hands on review on the usability of the camera: https://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/5766-we-ve-tried-the-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-4k-here-s-all-you-need-to-know Raw DNG untouched 4000iso: 100% crop:

I just wish there was 720p. ? Is 8bit really going to change your turnaround time all that much?

Haha, I quoted from your quote I guess.

@Bioskop.Inc The sun will always be blown, that's hardly a choice. The choice was to try to save the detail in the clouds. Having not seen the original files and making this up as I go along. I would have just lifted the shadows and left the sky totally blown out. I think it would have looked a lot nicer and still give the model some detail against the strong light.

I'm keen to know if the Ronin S can control the focus of the P4K. Does anyone know? I love the proof of authenticity at the end of that clip, hilarious... but what about this? Tried too hard to rescue the sky in post?

I'm all for this, but wasn't there some kind of agreement that Canon won't hassle the Magic Lantern people as long as they don't hack their most current line up? Or something along those lines anyway...

I posted it before, but this might help. https://youtu.be/hWZ-wlikEnE

Well I stand corrected. And that's brilliant!

I'm skeptical. BMD are being so secretive about this camera and people like John have only had it for a little while to film very specific clips. Why would they send it to a Youtuber to film a day at the zoo? Then why would they not share that footage themselves on their own channel like all of the rest? The user offers no proof that they've used the camera, other than a set of recording details and a story laid out the same as BMD's descriptions. I can make a video and say it's made with this camera too and it seems like a good way to get views. Jus' Sayn'

Thanks man, I thought so, but since I couldn't find it written so clearly, I wasn't sure. Could have been Twixtored or something haha. Looks pretty sweet for windowed HD, the cameras I've used that do that for 120fps gave a mushy, ugly image. Not here though, whoop. EDIT: To save searching for the link, you can download the first set of RAW DNGs here. They're from the 'Mountain Bike' video. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera/gallery

The \Mountain Bike' video also has some 120fps clips right? Or are the 60fps but then slowed a bit more than playing back at 30fps? Either way, looks great!

Where did you find the price? I skimmed the thread, but can't find much mention.

'Bugs' Peter Nearhos talks about using the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and the Laowa probe lens for the first time. ‘Bugs’ is a unique project where Peter could try out the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K in the world of macro filmmaking. “This was the first time I had shot with the Laowa probe or the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. The great thing about the probe is it will cover all of the 4K sensor. Larger 4K sensors tend to play havoc with your depth of field with this sort of work. So the smaller micro four thirds sized 4K sensor used by Blackmagic Design, is much better for this kind of shooting.” “I have to say the 13 stops of latitude was also really great, because you can see into all of the dark spots. Which is very good when you are using hard lights, because you have detail well into the shadows under leaves and things. The other great thing about this camera is the really high native ISO. I tended to stay around ISO 2500 but you can go as high as 25,600. There are other cameras with insane ISO levels, but they become incredibly grainy which means a lot of work in post. I think Blackmagic have their ISO at a sensible level. Given that for most macro filming you will be using lights, the 25,600 ISO with this camera is all you’ll ever need.” Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K ProRes 422 HQ ISO 2500 Laowa Probe 24mm, 60mm Macro 2:1, 15mm Wide Macro 1:1, 25mm Ultra Macro 5:1 EF mount, Canon 100mm 1:1, 65mm f/2.8 5:1 EF mount.. Laowa 7.5mm Micro Four Thirds mount. Metabones Speedbooster Ultra Aputure LS C300d and LS-mini20 daylight LEDs OG files on the download page: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera/gallery

Actually, he didn't. According to the files that we can now download, 'Close Up Night' was 192 deg and 'Walking Day' was 215 deg. @John Brawley do you know / remember if that's correct? Also, that's what I thought about the audio.

If these are camera files, why is the 'Nature' footage, which was supposedly shot in RAW actually a ProRes file? I also notice there's no audio on the clips. Were the mics turned off or have these files been adjusted for the downloads? Grant made so many comments about the built in audio, but has given little info away on it. It doesn't really matter, but I'm just curious ?

That's amazing, thanks for providing the link!

@John Brawley Perhaps you've already answered, but having used the camera and seen the footage first hand, what's your opinion on the lack of mojo comments? How do the files look and feel OOC?

While I have no first hand knowledge, I can answer a couple of those. 1. No you can't transfer files in camera. 2. Stills function saves a DNG - I think in whatever frame size you're set to record in. Not sure about being able to use it while recording, but assume you can. 3. Can't answer 4. Can't answer 5. Your wildest dreams will definitely come true dreams may not actually come true. 6. I remember seeing something about being able to email BMD through their website to apply to be a future tester. I imagine there's a few things you need to prove before you're even considered, and they're inundated with applications. I think it's the 28-70 f2.8.

I think if BM re-released these clips with no post adjustments, people's reactions would be on a totally different level. I find it hard to judge the camera based on another person's grading. I'd and I think most others would be over the moon if they uploaded a handful of files straight off the card along with a text document with the cameras settings. Even just 1 shot from each of these videos. But I know they won't be doing that. hopefully when the first shipment goes out, people will be sharing that kind of thing. I will if mine arrive before there's loads of other footage available.

If you want a good alternative theory video (and can get over the narrators delivery) I think you'll like this one.

Wow that thumbnail took a few attempts before I could read the words in the correct order. BMD and the filmer mentioned that exact reflection in the description of the video, I doubt they would have included the shot and brought attention to it if it was the wrong camera.

And to help create space and hide a cut under some B-roll. In an interview setting, cutting out the taletn's 'Umms' and 'ahhs' is quite important, but you still have to have a small gap otherwise the cut can sound unnatural. Room tone is like audio cutaways in that sense.