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Watch this video and stop saying that Pocket4K is not сinematic. In the hands of the master with taste and good lenses, even the GH5 is beautiful. Otherwise, it is too early for you to have such a camera, learn to shoot first
Shot on GH5 using Lomo anamorphic and spherical lenses (50mm roundfront and +1 +2 diopters in a few shots). Graded with FilmConvert using KD 5207 Vis3.
 
 

Watch this video and stop saying that Pocket4K is not сinematic. In the hands of the master with taste and good lenses, even the GH5 is beautiful. Otherwise, it is too early for you to have such a camera, learn to shoot first
Shot on GH5 using Lomo anamorphic and spherical lenses (50mm roundfront and +1 +2 diopters in a few shots). Graded with FilmConvert using KD 5207 Vis3.
 
 

Watch this video and stop saying that Pocket4K is not сinematic. In the hands of the master with taste and good lenses, even the GH5 is beautiful. Otherwise, it is too early for you to have such a camera, learn to shoot first
Shot on GH5 using Lomo anamorphic and spherical lenses (50mm roundfront and +1 +2 diopters in a few shots). Graded with FilmConvert using KD 5207 Vis3.
 
 

Watch this video and stop saying that Pocket4K is not сinematic. In the hands of the master with taste and good lenses, even the GH5 is beautiful. Otherwise, it is too early for you to have such a camera, learn to shoot first
Shot on GH5 using Lomo anamorphic and spherical lenses (50mm roundfront and +1 +2 diopters in a few shots). Graded with FilmConvert using KD 5207 Vis3.
 
 

It can easily be the 'gold standard at the price point. The images up to ISO4000 are fantastic and 6400 is usable.. I never need to go above ISO4000 for my paid work. For lazy hobbyists that just want to shoot in the dark, get a Sony A7III and shoot 8bit. It's all you need.
Lowlight performance of the Red Epic wan't as good as the A7S but I'd rate the picture of the Epic far above the A7S all day long.
I've shot with the Red Epic, The Ursa Mini Pro among other cameras that have massive holes in the top. The Epic even has a huge noisy fan in the front that also use to suck all sorts of crap into it, didn't stop me using it in all sorts of conditions.
Using the supplied BMD LP-E6, the battery icon flashes red and displays the voltage so you know it's time to change batteries. Using Wasabi, this doesn't happen and the meter is unreliable. I will try some genuine Canon batteries and report back but the BMD LP-E6 works fine after a few charges and discharges.
 
Mine hasn't done this at all. The OS is extremely robust...My Fuji X-T2 on the other hand hangs every now and again forcing you to pull the battery and I've heard the same about the X-T3.
It's not just RAW, the ProRes files also look fantastic on the Pocket4K. Absolutely no jaggies on fine hair but still plenty of detail. Very smooth image. As a Fuji shooter, I also love good colour science and the Pocket4K doesn't disappoint.
 
 
The X-T3 also has poor battery life and crashes.

@Mrrvrn Sigma 18-35 combined with that Viltrox looks pretty good on Pocket 4K.
 




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If you are going to use Leica R lenses go with Metabones XL 0.64x. I tried Viltrox NF-M43x 0.71x and my Summicron-R 50mm f/2 did'n fit without filing the protruding metal part of the lens. I decided not to file the lens and bought the Metabones XL.

If you are going to use Leica R lenses go with Metabones XL 0.64x. I tried Viltrox NF-M43x 0.71x and my Summicron-R 50mm f/2 did'n fit without filing the protruding metal part of the lens. I decided not to file the lens and bought the Metabones XL.

If you are going to use Leica R lenses go with Metabones XL 0.64x. I tried Viltrox NF-M43x 0.71x and my Summicron-R 50mm f/2 did'n fit without filing the protruding metal part of the lens. I decided not to file the lens and bought the Metabones XL.

Hey Guys !
Here it is ! I just picked it up at Photocineshop in Paris  I was the first in queue, I called them monday, they told me they expected it mid october. But I received a call today telling me it's here so... They received only 3 cameras. They ordered 75 and have 60 in queue. Funny story, the guy at the counter told me the boss was mad at him because the boss wanted to keep the first ones for rent (it's also a big rental company) and not fulfilling the first orders ! I think I have the first retail version in France ( I know it's a lame sentence !)
I'll try to shoot something decent tomorrow and put it online the same day ! But I only have relatively fast SD cards. I just need to sell a kidney for a CFAST on which I'll be able to record 12 seconds of RAW footage :)))
I can't wait to test the dynamic range and the battery life of the camera, my two biggest concerns.

Camera : Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K 
Shooting Format : 4:1 RAW at DCI 4K resolution 25P. ISO 800-2500
Shooting Frame Rate : DCI 4K 50fps 
Lens : Metabone Speedbooster 0.71xl EF to M 4/3 
Lens : LOMO Petzval 58mm ART Lens. 

Editing :Natively in RAW with DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 
Grading : DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 
 

Camera : Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K 
Shooting Format : 4:1 RAW at DCI 4K resolution 25P. ISO 800-2500
Shooting Frame Rate : DCI 4K 50fps 
Lens : Metabone Speedbooster 0.71xl EF to M 4/3 
Lens : LOMO Petzval 58mm ART Lens. 

Editing :Natively in RAW with DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 
Grading : DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 
 

Camera : Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K 
Shooting Format : 4:1 RAW at DCI 4K resolution 25P. ISO 800-2500
Shooting Frame Rate : DCI 4K 50fps 
Lens : Metabone Speedbooster 0.71xl EF to M 4/3 
Lens : LOMO Petzval 58mm ART Lens. 

Editing :Natively in RAW with DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 
Grading : DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 
 

Shot in UHD Prores 422, with a mix of 23.98 and 60fps, slightly graded in DaVinci Resolve. ISO 400 to 3200. Lumix 12-35mm 2.8.
 
 

Oly 12-100 & 7-14 ISO 100-800.

Shot in UHD Prores 422, with a mix of 23.98 and 60fps, slightly graded in DaVinci Resolve. ISO 400 to 3200. Lumix 12-35mm 2.8.
 
 

Shot in UHD Prores 422, with a mix of 23.98 and 60fps, slightly graded in DaVinci Resolve. ISO 400 to 3200. Lumix 12-35mm 2.8.
 
 

Shot in UHD Prores 422, with a mix of 23.98 and 60fps, slightly graded in DaVinci Resolve. ISO 400 to 3200. Lumix 12-35mm 2.8.
 
 

Japanese review with sample footage.
 

Just received word from Hot Rod Cameras that only 50 cameras have been shipped to the US. ( I assume these cameras were all demos for the stores ) as Hot Rod Received one. They did tell me that they have been promised that some of their ordered cameras will arrive next week some time. 

Check this article: https://timeinpixels.com/2016/07/upscaling-1080p-videos-youtube-vimeo/

I really wish I had the time! I'll see what I can do. I had a quick play today, literally for all of ten minutes.....
- Sensor Calibration option in menu is greyed out. I'm used to doing a calibration at the beginning of each days shoot on the UMP but doesn't look like it's necessary on the Pocket4K 
- I really wish the screen articulated up slightly. Handholding the camera at chest height is most comfortable but it's not the ideal viewing angle for the screen. I would have payed a few hundred $$$ more for the screen to articulate up 30 degrees or so. Would make the camera so much more ergonomic.
- Camera feels great in the hand. Well balanced and a good size.
- hot air blows out from the bottom vent, not too much of an issue but my left wrist rests partially on the vent while pulling focus.
- I have the Speedbooster XL on it and there is absolutely no autofocus info going to or from the lens. I never use AF and didn't think it would be usable at all during a shot but even push AF not working at all with SB XL and Canon 24-105, Sigma 18-35 (Slight vignette at wide end) and Canon 50 1.8 or Canon 85 1.8. All other lens functions work well and iris response from cameras front scroll wheel very responsive.
-  Did a quick recording on a Sandisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s SDCard. 4K25p RAW 4:1 and camera recorded fine for 3-4 minutes before I stopped it. 
Had a quick look at the Fim, Extended and Video modes just looking at the rear LCD. The difference between Video and Extended video seems to be mainly in the highlights. Blacks look the same and nicely contrasty but the Extended mode holds the highlight better. 
So far so good. Really happy with the camera. 
Sorry, thats all I've got for now. Might get some time for another play tomorrow.
Let me know if you want any specific shots done and I'll see how I go but can't promise anything at the moment..... 
 

A cinematographer I know in Manchester has just received his today. I have a sneaky feeling he’s making a Pocket 4k film for BMD though.