

It doesn’t have in-body image stabilisation. You can power it from standard Canon LP-E6 format batteries, portable battery packs or a mains adapter. Usefully (as 4K RAW files are huge) you can also output direct to an external USB-C SSD drive.There’s a mini-XLR input for pro microphones, a full sized HDMI output, and a big fixed 5 inch touchscreen with user-friendly menus. You can use a choice of SD, UHS II and CFast 2.0 cards. It’s better in low light than the older Cinema Cameras, with a maximum ISO of 25600 and a Dual ISO option. (These formats capture more information than consumer video formats so they’re easier to correct and ‘grade’.) It uses the same MFT lens mount as Panasonic and Olympus. It can record 4K at up to 60fps in high-quality RAW and ProRes video formats. The 4K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera looks really useful for creative filmmakers who want high quality images at an affordable price. At $1295 body only (around £1200) it’s significantly cheaper than the Panasonic GH5S, its nearest competitor.
