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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

The camera that made Blackmagic RAW affordable: a Four Thirds 4K cinema camera with dual native ISO, internal Blackmagic RAW and ProRes to CFast, SD or a USB-C SSD, a mini-XLR input, full-size HDMI and a 5-inch touchscreen. It runs on Canon LP-E6 batteries, which don't last long, so most owners add external power.

Starting from
£849 new
RRP £1,140
Used from £479 (eBay)
Available at 2 retailers
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Value & Depreciation
£1235
Launch price
→
£849
Today
=
31%
Value drop
Over ~8 years, this camera has cost roughly £48/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

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Battery Canon LP-E6 Every Canon LP-E6 battery and charger →
Memory card
CFast Slot 1 of 3 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £299.00 · SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 128GB
SD Slot 2 of 3 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 on the fastest card (from its top video mode and burst rate) Video log: Blackmagic Film Gen 5 CFast cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Micro Four Thirds lenses: 46mm1858mm1362mm1267mm872mm852mm677mm537mm4 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →

The kit for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

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Also worth it
SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 256GB · £449
Media at the speed this camera needs for its top recording mode.
Also worth it
Manfrotto Befree Live Twist Carbon Fibre Tripod Kit · £299
A video tripod with a fluid head rated for this kit, for smooth pans and tilts.
Also worth it
SmallRig mini Follow Focus F40 3010D · £62
A follow focus for geared cine lenses: repeatable focus pulls between marks.
Also worth it
Tilta Mirage Matte Box · £99
A matte box: flags stray light off the lens and takes 4×5.65 filters — the cine alternative to screw-in NDs.
Also worth it
Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5 inch 3G Monitor · £269
A monitor that takes the camera's HDMI output: a bigger, brighter picture for focus and framing.
Also worth it
SmallRig Cage for BlackMagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K - 2203 · £63
A cage made for this body: mounting points for the monitor, mic and handle.
Also worth it
Rode NTG4 Directional Condenser Microphone · £199
An XLR microphone for the camera's XLR inputs: clean, balanced sound recorded with the picture.
Cinema
Sensor
Micro Four Thirds
Top video
4K
4K frame rate
60 fps
Slow motion
120 fps (HD)
RAW internal
BRAW, ProRes RAW
Codecs
Blackmagic RAW, Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy
Log
Blackmagic Film Gen 5
Built-in ND
None — use lens filters or a matte box
XLR inputs
1
SDI out
Not on this body
HDMI
Full-size
Timecode
Yes
Dual native ISO
Yes
Autofocus
Contrast detect only
Stabilisation
None
Battery
Canon LP-E6
Media
CFast + SD + SSD / media module (USB-C)
Record limit
No limit (cinema camera)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Body weight
722 g
Core
Released
2018
Launch price
£1,234.80 (2018)
Resolution
8.8 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed
No
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
3
Dimensions
178 × 96 × 86mm
Weight (Grams)
722g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
3200
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
60fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes (Blackmagic Film Gen 5)
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Full-size

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94 lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds mount.

25mm f/2
TTArtisan
25mm f/2
From £69
Body Cap Lens 9mm f/8 Fisheye
OM System
Body Cap Lens 9mm f/8 Fisheye
From £89
35mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
35mm f/1.4
From £89
50mm f/1.2
TTArtisan
50mm f/1.2
From £99
40mm f/2.8 Macro
TTArtisan
40mm f/2.8 Macro
From £119
23mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
23mm f/1.4
From £129
17mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
17mm f/1.4
From £139
7.5mm f/2 Fisheye
TTArtisan
7.5mm f/2 Fisheye
From £149
G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £149
10mm f/2 ASPH
TTArtisan
10mm f/2 ASPH
From £179
G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
From £179
Twist 28mm f/3.5
Lensbaby
Twist 28mm f/3.5
From £214
Spark 2.0 50mm f/2.5
Lensbaby
Spark 2.0 50mm f/2.5
From £199
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
From £349
17mm f/1.8 MFT
Laowa
17mm f/1.8 MFT
From £209
50mm f/0.95
TTArtisan
50mm f/0.95
From £229
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
From £249
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
Laowa
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
From £199
G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
From £279
G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
From £279
G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS
From £319
30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £319
G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
From £349
G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
From £329
M.Zuiko 30mm f/3.5 Macro
OM System
M.Zuiko 30mm f/3.5 Macro
From £349
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III
From £349
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
From £349
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £389
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II
From £399
G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
From £399
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Laowa
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
From £409
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £419
Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO
Laowa
Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO
From £429
50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
From £429
Velvet 85mm f/1.8
Lensbaby
Velvet 85mm f/1.8
From £449
M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
OM System
M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
From £449
Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £439
Velvet 56mm f/1.6
Lensbaby
Velvet 56mm f/1.6
Used from £248
7.5mm f/2 Lightweight
Laowa
7.5mm f/2 Lightweight
From £459
7.5mm f/2
Laowa
7.5mm f/2
From £459
7.5mm f/2 Auto Aperture
Laowa
7.5mm f/2 Auto Aperture
From £479
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Laowa
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
From £479
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II
From £479
G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS
From £489
Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £499
Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO
Laowa
Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO
From £519
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
From £539
M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
From £274
6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
Laowa
6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
From £449
Velvet 28mm f/2.5
Lensbaby
Velvet 28mm f/2.5
From £549
M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
From £549
Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH
From £569
G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
From £619
M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
From £649
M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO
From £649
Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
From £587
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
From £699
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0
From £699
G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5
Lumix
G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5
From £547
Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II
Voigtlander
Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II
From £749
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO
From £749
G Vario 7-14mm f/4 ASPH
Lumix
G Vario 7-14mm f/4 ASPH
From £799
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
From £799
M.Zuiko 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
From £799
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
From £799
Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95
Voigtlander
Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95
From £799
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8
From £829
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Power OIS
From £879
Nokton 60mm f/0.95
Voigtlander
Nokton 60mm f/0.95
From £899
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
From £899
M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
From £899
Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 Aspherical
Voigtlander
Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 Aspherical
No UK price today
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS
From £999
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
From £999
M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO
From £999
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO
From £1,099
Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH
From £899
M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
From £1,149
M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
From £1,149
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
From £1,199
M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
OM System
M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
From £1,199
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO
From £1,099
M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
From £1,249
M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
From £1,249
Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
From £1,299
Super Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical
Voigtlander
Super Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical
From £1,399
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
From £1,475
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
From £1,299
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £1,549
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH
From £1,699
M.Zuiko 300mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 300mm f/4 IS PRO
From £2,299
M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
OM System
M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
From £2,449
M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
From £2,799
M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
From £6,499
Against other cinema cameras

Ranked against cinema cameras, on cine facts — built-in ND, RAW, XLR, SDI, timecode, battery standard and media. Hybrid bodies like the FX3 rank here too, and with mirrorless cameras.

Solo / documentary
5.8 #20 of 23
Narrative / short film
6.6 #20 of 24
Commercial / corporate
5.7 #23 of 24
Events / multi-cam / live
6.0 #20 of 23
Interview / studio
6.4 #16 of 16
Slow motion / sport
6.5 #21 of 22
✅ Great For

Use-case data coming soon.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

Use-case data coming soon.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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