Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K review

This Blackmagic camera is a full-on VFX studio in a box.

Blackmagic camera
(Image: © Blackmagic)

Our Verdict

Great quality, great features, great price. If you want an all-in-one cinema solution this is well worth a look.

For

  • 6K resolution
  • DaVinci Resolve comes included in the box
  • Excellent touchscreen menu system

Against

  • Short battery life
  • Fixed screen

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Blackmagic cameras haven't always had an easy ride to market. Blackmagic Design (BMD) has had a tough time getting its cameras on sale in a timely fashion once it's announced them. Until now. 

The previous release, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, took months to get into the hands of all who wanted one and, although it's a hugely popular camera, people still bemoaned the delays. This 6K model appeared out of nowhere, being announced as it was available, a move that shocked and pleased people and for good reason.

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The Verdict
10

out of 10

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Great quality, great features, great price. If you want an all-in-one cinema solution this is well worth a look.

Rob Redman

Rob Redman is the editor of 3D World and ImagineFX magazines and has a background in animation, visual effects, and photography. As a 3D artist he created the mothership in the Webby winning Plot Device and was animator on the follow-up; Order up. He has created training for Cinema 4D and Blackmagic Design Fusion artists. He's been a published product and food photographer since the age of 15. As well as being a multi-instrumentalist, Rob is also an avid beard grower.

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