Blackmagic Pocket 6K In Stock!

Posted on September 27, 2019October 3, 2019 by Terry Nixon

Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K Camera – CINECAMPOCHDEF6K

Description

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features a Super 35 size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for HDR images and incredible low light performance. External controls give quick access to essential functions, while the large 5 inch touchscreen makes it easy to frame shots, focus accurately and change camera settings. Features include built in SD/UHS‑II or CFast 2.0 recorders for Blackmagic RAW or ProRes recording as well as a USB‑C expansion port for recording externally to disks, plus EF lens mount, built-in microphones, XLR input, full sized HDMI, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth and more.

Price $2,495

Camera Features

Effective Sensor Size
23.10mm x 12.99mm (Super 35)

Lens Mount
Active EF mount.

Lens Control
Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses.

Dynamic Range
13 Stops.

Dual Native ISO
400 and 3200

Shooting Resolutions
6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps
6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps
5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9) up to 60 fps
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps
3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps
2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps
1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps

Frame Rates
Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported.
Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1, 120 fps in 2.8K 17:9 and 1080HD.

Focus
Auto focus available using compatible lenses.

Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses.

Screen Dimensions
5” 1920 x 1080.

Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen.

Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic EF lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.

Controls
Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen. 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button, 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheel with push integrated into handgrip, 1 x ISO, Button, 1 x White Balance, 1 x Shutter Button, 3 x software configurable Fn buttons, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Play Button, 1 x Focus Button and 1 x IRIS Button.

Connections

Total Video Inputs
None.

Total Video Outputs
1 x HDMI Type A

Analog Audio Inputs
1 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu). 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input.

Analog Audio Outputs

1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.

Computer Interface

USB Type-C for external drive recording and software updates.

Audio

Microphone

Integrated stereo microphone.

Built in Speaker

1 x mono speaker.

Media

Media
1 x CFast card slot, 1 x SD UHS‑II card slot, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes Recording.

Media Format
Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.

Please click here for a summary of compatible media.

Supported Codecs

Codecs
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5,
ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,
ProRes 422 QuickTime,
ProRes 422 LT QuickTime,
ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.

Storage Features

Storage Type
1 x CFast 2.0.
1 x SD UHS-II card.
1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media.

Storage Rates
6144 x 3456 (6K)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 323 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 194 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 121 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 194 to 483 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 49 to 139 MB/s **

6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 240 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 144 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 90 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 60 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 144 to 359 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 37 to 103 MB/s **

5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 264 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 159 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 100 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 159 to 395 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 40 to 114 MB/s **

4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)

Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 117.88 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 78.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 54.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 24.25 MB/s

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)

Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 73.6 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 51 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 22.4 MB/s

3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 176 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 106 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 45 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 106 to 265 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 27 to 76 MB/s **

2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 41 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 26 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 17 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 41 to 101 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 11 to 29 MB/s **

1920 x 1080

Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 18.4 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 12.75 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 5.6 MB/s

Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0 and Q5 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5744 x 3024, 3728 x 3104 and 2868 x 1512 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata.
ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.

Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
* Constant Quality setting Q0 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 2:1 – 5:1 compression range.
** Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 7:1 – 20:1 compression range.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.

Software

Software Included
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Operating System.

Operating Sytems

Mac 10.13 High Sierra
Mac 10.14 Mojave or later.

Power Requirements

Power Supply
1 x External 12V power supply.

External Power Input
1 x 2‑pin locking connector.

Battery Type
Canon LP-E6.

Battery Life
Approximately 45 minutes
(recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFast 2.0 with screen brightness at 50%)

Power
12V-20V.

Accessories

Optional Accessories
Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Grip.

Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature
0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature
-20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)

Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing

What’s Included

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Lens turret dust cap
Camera strap
30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
LP‑E6 battery
Welcome booklet
DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key

Warranty

Product Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Blackmagic Design Cinema Cameras and Accessories In Stock Now At TMS.

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Next generation 4K camera with dual native ISO up to 25,600, full 4/3 HDR sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, Blackmagic RAW recording to internal SD/UHS‑II and CFast cards, as well as a USB‑C expansion port for recording to external drives and more!

$1,295

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Next generation 6K camera with dual native ISO up to 25,600, Super 35 HDR sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, Blackmagic RAW recording to internal SD/UHS‑II and CFast cards, as well as a USB‑C expansion port for recording to external drives and more!

$2,495

Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Grip

Battery extender and hand grip for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera lets you shoot for over 2 hours on a single charge!

$245

LP-E6 Battery

LP-E6 compatible Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. For use with Blackmagic Micro cameras and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.

$45

Mini XLR Adapter Cables

Adapter cable for connecting to professional audio equipment which use full size XLR connectors.

$39

Blackmagic Pocket Camera DC Cable Pack

Now you can conveniently power your Pocket Cinema Camera from a variety of different power sources. Pack includes D-tap to 2-pin, 2.5mm barrel to 2-pin and 2-pin to fly lead to create your own custom cables. All cables are 650mm long.

$55

Want to know more about the Blackmagic Pocket 6K Cinema Camera?

Check out TMS Media Consultant Ross Grasse’s Pocket 6K blog post at the link below
Focusing With The New Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K Camera

The New Canon C500 Mark II Camera

Posted on September 6, 2019September 10, 2019 by TMS Staff

Its no secret that 2019 has been the year of the camera. It feels like a new camera has been either announced or released almost every month this year, and Canon looks like it is going to cap it all off this December by releasing the new C500 Mark II.

With the bevy of new DSLM cameras that have blurred the line between pro-sumer stills camera and professional video camera Canon’s Cinema EOS line has been given an increasingly intense run for its money. Canon looks to be re-asserting it’s status as King of the Heap by releasing the C500 Mark II. The new camera offers some truly impressive specs and a high degree of modularity at a very competitive price point (compared to other similarly capable and similarly modular camera systems).

Limited Offer: Free SanDisk CFexpress 512gb Memory Card and Card Reader. A $649 Value!

Here is a list of official features that Canon has announced for the camera:

5.9K Full Frame CMOS Sensor, with support for Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes
User Changeable Lens Mounts which gives users freedom to use the lenses they desire
Newly developed DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor, which powerfully processes high-resolution image data
Canon RAW Light and XF-AVC Recording
Proxy Recording
Compatibility with EF and PL* Lenses
Anamorphic Lens Support
Electronic Image Stabilization
Modular Design with three available Expansion Units allows a high level of connectivity and interoperability
3” LCD Touch screen Monitor LM-V2
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with support for Touch AF and Face Detection AF
Canon Log 2 and 3 Support
4 Channel Audio Recording
Support for Custom User LUTs
15 stops dynamic range
Cinema RAW light internal
Drone and gimbal size and weight

Let’s break down what some of these features mean.

5.9K Full Frame CMOS Sensor, with support for Super 35mm and Super 16mm crop modes
User Changeable Lens Mounts which gives users freedom to use the lenses they desire
Compatibility with EF and PL* Lenses
Anamorphic Lens Support

These features taken together point to Canon’s effort to make this camera just as comfortable shooting high budget narrative films as it is shooting run and gun docs and commercial work. The drone/gimbal sizing means that you with the right drone you can send this 100ft in the air while still maintaining all the advantages of the full frame sensor and advanced video codecs. The crop modes, user swap-able lens mounts, anamorphic lens support and EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) make this camera truly lens agnostic. As Canon’s own literature states, this camera can take anything from old servo zoom B4 lenses to vintage stills glass to PL cinema glass (especially their own Sumire Prime Cinema lenses, because y’know, synergy).

1 CANON GR-V1 Camera Grip 2420C001 $239**

2 Thumb Rest**

3 Canon CM-V1 EF Cinema Lock Mount 3937C001 $2199*

4 Canon PM-V1 PL Mount Kit 3936C001 $1599*

5 Canon MO-4E B4 Mount Adapter for EF Lenses 1788C001 $1999*

5 Canon MO-4P B4 Mount Adapter for PL Lenses 1788C002 $1999*

6 Mic Holder Unit**

7 Canon LA-V2 LCD Attachment Unit 3942C001 $249**

8 Canon LM-V2 LCD Monitor 3941C001 $749**

9 Handle Unit**

10 Canon CL-V2 Clamp base for EVF-V70 2419C001 $349*

11 Canon EVF-V70 OLED Viewfinder 1753C001 $5999*

12 Canon EVF-V50 OLED Viewfinder 3938C001 $699*

13 Canon EU-V1 Expansion Unit 1 3939C001 $749*

14 Canon EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2 3940C001 $1599*

15 Canon RC-V100 REMOTE CONTROLLER 9660B001 $1999*

16 Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver 6363B001 $390*

17 Canon SU-15 Shoulder Support Unit 1752C001 $1499*

18 Canon SG-1 Shoulder-Style Grip Unit 1754C001 $1999*

* Optional Accessory

** Included with Canon C500 Mark II

With Canon’s excellent Dual Pixel AF, EIS system, and support for custom user LUTs the C500 Mark II is a big boy cinema camera that still provides exceptional user assistance. The camera supports Continuous, Face Detect, and One-shot AF modes when using appropriate lenses. The EIS system is basically just Canon’s way of saying this camera has 5 axis IBIS, so you can use any non-OIS lens with impunity.

Newly developed DIGIC DV 7 Image Processor, which powerfully processes high-resolution image data
Canon RAW Light and XF-AVC Recording
Proxy Recording
Canon Log 2 and 3 Support
15 stops dynamic range
Cinema RAW light internal

The C500 Mark II is a lean, mean, media recording machine. The new DIGIC DV 7 Image processor allows you to record in a variety of frame rates, resolutions, bitrates, and codecs depending how much color flexibility you need in post or how much space you have on your hard drive. The ability to record 2K 8bit proxies to standard SD cards lets you streamline your transition into post-production and make your editor’s life just a little bit easier. With 15 stops of dynamic range and Cinema RAW light internal this camera is capable of producing footage that will make the hardest part of color grading be deciding what ‘film look’ best fits your quirky indie dramady about deconstructing the manic pixie dream-girl trope.

Modular Design with three available Expansion Units allows a high level of connectivity and interoperability
3” LCD Touch screen Monitor LM-V2
4 Channel Audio Recording

This one goes out to all you multi-cam users out there. The C500 Mark II system features a variety of expansion units that enable features to make the C500 Mark II a capable broadcast camera. The stand-outs in this section are the EU-V1 expansion unit and the EU-V2 expander. The studio-centric EU-V1 adds Ethernet ports for live-streaming, RS244 remote camera control, and genlock/sync-out. If the EU-V1 is the nerdy indoor kid little brother, the EU-V2 is the beefy, out on the football field big brother expansion unit. The EU-V2 adds a V-Mount battery plate, two additional XLR audio inputs for 4-channel recording, a lens control port, 24V and D-tap power outputs, Genlock, an additional RS422 port and an Ethernet port.

Oh! and also this camera supports IP streaming. You can pair the camera with a separately available transmitter or stream to your computer via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to allow an off-set producer or a nosy client to view your capture at rates of up to 1080p XF-AVC at 9 or 4 Mb/s.

Getting down to the nitty gritty, the Canon Cinema C500 Mark II is scheduled to be available in December 2019 for an estimated retail price of $15,999.00.

If you are are in the market for a camera system that can do everything from low budget docs to real cinema work and have a spare $16k burning a hole in your pocket the new Canon Cinema C500 Mark II is a pretty solid value proposition.

For more information, including accessory prices and availability, call or email us today!

Focusing With The New Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K Camera

Posted on August 16, 2019September 10, 2019 by TMS Staff

Focusing With The New Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K Camera

Just finished-up becoming a bit more familiar with the latest ‘Pocket’ offering from Black Magic Design… It’s incredible that even before the new has worn off the awesome Pocket 4K, here comes the brand spanking new and more powerful BMD Pocket 6K! Complete with a 6K Super-35 sized sensor and a native EF mount. First off, I wanted to try out the one-touch autofocus feature to see how intuitive it is to ‘point, touch & focus’, so I slapped on a Canon 16-35mm L 2.8 and started pointing’ and pressing.

It actually works quite well and the lens snapped right into focus when I pressed and released the focus button (The face of GI Joe was my subject… See photo)… Just point, press, and presto, your focus is ‘Auto-pulled’… that, coupled with the focus assist made for some nice sharp hand-held shots… so far everything is looking good (At least with Canon L lenses)… And the price?: $2495.00… Wow! Want to learn more details about the BMD Pocket 6K and available accessories? … Call us at Texas Media Systems. Our number is: 512-440-1400… and here’s a link to the Pocket 6K page on our website:

https://shop.texasmediasystems.com/Blackmagic-Design-Pocket-6K-Cinema-Camera–CINECAMPOCHDEF6K_p_7445.html

… Seriously, this camera rocks!

Ross Grasse
Media Consultant
Texas Media Systems

Blackmagic Design Pocket 4K Cinema Camera

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by TMS Staff

Introducing the next generation handheld 4K digital film camera!

The revolutionary new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is the camera you’ve been asking for! It features an all new handheld design that puts the latest advanced digital film technology into the palm of your hand! The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has a 4/3 size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600. That means you get stunning HDR images and incredible low light performance! The external controls give you quick access to essential functions, while the large 5 inch touchscreen makesit easy to frame shots, focus accurately and changecamera settings. Images are recorded ontostandard SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 cards in Blackmagic RAW and ProRes at up to 120 frames per second! In addition, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has an MFT lens mount, built-in microphones, mini XLR input, full sized HDMI, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth, USB-C Expansion Port and more!

Blackmagic RAW added to Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

The new Blackmagic Camera 6.2 update adds support for Blackmagic RAW to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, giving you the quality of full, visually lossless camera RAW images, with the size and speed of traditional video file formats! Because the files are so small, you’ll be able to record much longer programs on the media you already own. You’ll also be able to change parameters such as exposure, saturation, midtone detail, and more. Best of all, just like traditional RAW formats, these changes are completely non-destructive! You’ll be able to choose between 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1 constant bit-rate recording or between constant quality Q0 and Q5 recording. With Blackmagic RAW 12:1, you can record more than 2 hours of 4K DCI footage to a single 256GB SD UHS-II card, giving you stunning cinematic quality images on incredibly small, inexpensive cards!

Elegant Modern Design

The portable handheld design of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K gives you incredible mobility without sacrificing features. The highly compact form factor features a carbon fiber reinforced composite body that makes it extremely durable and lightweight so you can take it anywhere. You get a super bright 5” screen, 4 built in microphones, built in recorders and external buttons and dials that give you fast access to the most important functions. That means you can quickly check framing and focus, capture audio andrecord your files without having to carry around extra monitors, microphones, recorders and cables. You also get lots of mounting points, a mini XLR input with phantom power, Bluetooth control and more. With the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K you get a fully featured portable digital film camera that’s flexible and expandable!

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Bundles / Kits In Stock!

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Now you can shoot anything in 4K!

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K gives you the professional features you need, all in a portable and affordable design that can be used anywhere. It’s perfect for shooting independent films and documentaries, fashion shows, travel blogs, web videos, weddings, corporate video, sports and more. The incredible image quality, advanced Blackmagic Design color science and Blackmagic RAW recording features let you shoot images that rival professional digital film cameras costing tens of thousands more. That means you get the image quality youneed to seamlessly mix footage from the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K with other types of cameras used on high end Hollywood feature films and episodic television shows!