They worked well, but weren’t perfect for documentary work due to their shorter battery life, immobile screen, and, most frustratingly, lack of onboard neutral density filters to help control exposure.

At the time, I decided on their 4K and 6K models, which pack high-quality, professional features and fit my indie budget. It’s easy to stick two of them in my camera bag with matched lenses and other accessories. They can capture beautiful footage, and they’re relatively small, lightweight, and remarkably inexpensive packages. So when I started making two movies just before the pandemic, I chose to work with Blackmagic Design’s line of Pocket Cinema Cameras. The “indie” means that, more often than not, I’m traveling solo with two cameras, lights, microphones, stands, and whatever else I deem necessary for the shoot. I’m an indie documentary maker who has worked on programs for Netflix and History Channel, as well as feature-length films.

Included are x2 mini XLR audio inputs and a larger NP-F570 style battery.We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro includes additional pro features such as built in 2, 4 and 6 stop ND filters, adjustable tilt HDR LCD with a bright 1500 nits that’s perfect to use in overpowering sunlight. Give your projects that Hollywood feature film “look” with this pocket hero. Descriptionīlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is the ultimate handheld digital film camera.

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