Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Announced June 23, 2022
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 provides indie filmmakers with high-quality, cinematic imagery and efficient RAW recording at an accessible price point. While it excels in image fidelity and software integration, the bulky design and lack of built-in stabilization require a more deliberate, accessory-heavy workflow.
Weighted from 9 reviewer scores
Pros
- High-quality, cinematic image output with wide dynamic range
- Intuitive, well-organized menu system and interface
- Large, adjustable 5-inch touchscreen monitor
- Efficient and flexible Blackmagic RAW recording
- Seamless ecosystem integration with DaVinci Resolve
Cons
- Bulky, heavy, and unwieldy form factor
- Lack of in-body stabilization and reliance on post-processing
- Significant rolling shutter issues
- Limited autofocus performance
- Absence of built-in neutral density filters
- Launch price $1,995 (USD)
- Sensor 21.2MP Super 35 CMOS
- Video 6K 50p 4K 60p
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
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- PetaPixel 7/10
If you are a cinematographer working in a traditional workflow, the BMPCC 6K G2 is a great choice that gets better if you’re invested in the Blackmagic ecosystem and own other cameras in the company's line.
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I would primarily look at these cameras if you plan to edit RAW video within DaVinci Resolve. If that's the case, there's really nothing that matches the ease of use of RAW video at this price point.
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The BMPCC 6K G2 offers pro-level video quality on a budget. That makes this an excellent option for indie filmmakers early in their careers.
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The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is extraordinary value for money. There are plenty of mirrorless cameras that cost more than this and do a lot less from a filmmaker’s point of view.
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Blackmagic is clearly trying to attract low-budget filmmakers and aspiring cinematographers looking for their first cinema camera.
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As a camera update, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is a moderately decent bump-up in quality. It is with the unlocking of the internal gyro to stabilize your footage in DaVinci Resolve that the camera packs a punch.
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If you're looking for an inexpensive tool to get you into making cinematic videos or films, the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is a great way to get started.
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[T]he Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is a really welcome camera, and for $500 less than the $2,500 Pocket 6K Pro, getting most of the features from that Pro without the ND filters and everything I mentioned before [...]
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There’s really a lot to rave about and very few complaints. When a product get better and the price drops—you can’t lose!
