Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Super 35 EF digital camera - BLACKMAGIC DESIGN BLM-CINECAMPOCHDEF06

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is a professional compact digital video camera designed to deliver the highest quality images in a portable package. Featuring a 6144 x 3456 pixel Super 35 HDR sensor, this camera delivers 6K shooting with a 13-stop dynamic range and dual native ISO (400 and 3200), ensuring excellent performance in both bright and low-light conditions. The camera body features an EF mount, compatible with a wide range of photographic lenses, and includes 4-position motorized ND filters (clear, 2 stops, 4 stops, 6 stops), ideal for controlling exposure outdoors. The 5" 1500-nit bright LCD touchscreen tilts, making it easy to shoot from complex angles and in bright environments. Advanced features include direct recording to external drives via USB-C, support for Blackmagic RAW and Apple ProRes, professional mini XLR audio inputs, and the ability to add accessories like an optional OLED viewfinder or battery grip to extend battery life. Designed for demanding filmmakers, documentary filmmakers, and content creators, the 6K Pro combines cinematic quality with operational flexibility, offering a complete shooting experience in a compact and rugged body.

Technical characteristics

Camera features

• Effective sensor size: 23.10 x 12.99 mm (Super 35)
• Lens mount: EF active
• 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, 2880 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps, 1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps
• Frame rates: max. 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
• Built-in ND filters: four position ND filter with clear, 2‑stop, 4‑stop and 6‑stop IR ND filters
• 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 pixels
• Screen brightness: 1500 nits
• Screen type: LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Metadata support: automatically populated lens data from electronic EF lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings, motion sensor data plus 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, 2 x ND filter button, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x IRIS Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button and 1 x Playback Button
• Time Code clock: highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours

Connections

• Total video inputs: none
• Total video outputs: 1 x HDMI up to 1080p 60
• Analog audio inputs: 2 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14 dBu). 1 x 3.5 mm stereo input. All audio inputs can also be used for Time Code input
• Analog audio outputs: 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Computer interface: USB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control and software updates

Audio

• Microphone: integrated stereo microphone
• Built-in speaker: 1 x mono speaker

Standards

• HD video standards: 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60
• 4K DCI standards: 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 4096 x 2160p 24, 4096 x 2160p 25, 4096 x 2160p 29.97, 4096 x 2160p 30, 4096 x 2160p 50, 4096 x 2160p 59.94, 4096 x 2160p 60

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

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 Q1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime, ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime

Control

• External control: Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles. iPad control, Bluetooth control, USB PTP camera control. External control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses, color corrector, tally and internal record start and stop when used with a compatible ATEM and ATEM Software Control

Cloud synchronizations

• Blackmagic Cloud

Color corrector

• Color corrector: DaVinci YRGB

Storage features

• Storage type: CFast 2.0, SD UHS-II, 1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media
• Recording formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5744 x 3024, 4096 x 2160, 3728 x 3104 and 2880 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. Supports recording optional portrait mode metadata for all resolutions in Blackmagic RAW and ProRes
• Storage rates: see user manual

Software

• Software included: Blackmagic OS, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blackmagic Camera Setup, Blackmagic RAW Player, Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin, Blackmagic RAW SDK, Blackmagic RAW Speed Test

Operating systems

• Mac: 13.0 Ventura, 14.0 Sonoma or later
• Windows: 10 and 11

Power requirements

• Power supply: 1 x external 12 V_DC
• External power input: 1 x 2-pin locking connector
• Battery type: NP-F570
• Battery life: approximately 60 min (recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFast 2.0 with screen brightness at 50%)
• Power range: 12 - 20 V_DC

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Storage temperature: -20 to 45 °C
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 18 x 11.2 x 12.5 cm
• Weight: 1.235 kg

What's included

• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
• Lens turret dust cap
• Camera strap
• 30 W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
• NP-F570 battery
• NP-F series battery USB charger
• Welcome booklet
• DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key