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2K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, active m43, $995
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  • MimirsanMimirsan

    Recently bought a BMPCC. First one had lots of debris under the protective glass covering the sensor. BMD customer service was extremely piss poor (requesting proof in multiple forms and asking dumb questions)..but the supplier replaced it with a cam with no issues.

    Liking the camera. Not suitable for everyday use...good for short things. I bought one of those cheap 12v batteries and has given me around 6-7 hours record time. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171217757751?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Worthy purchase if you want a BMPCC. As is neat video.

    Bought a Kino loupe also...which is good. Here's how we were using it.

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  • markr041markr041

    BMPCC RAW Video: Palm Beach

    Lumix 12-35mm and 35-100mm lenses.

    Graded in Resolve Lite. Plenty of reds...

  • matt_gh2matt_gh2

    @markr041 That's a nice look for docs and sports - you really feel like you're right there when watching this video. Thanks for posting.

  • markr041markr041

    @matt_gh2 Thanks. That is the look I wanted (you would not think the BMPCC was capable of that given the many videos I have seen posted from it).

  • MaulKentorMaulKentor

    Anybody use a Steadicam Merlin 2 with their BMPCC? I've looked on the other topics and there is no mention of people using the BMPCC. If you have used one what is your recipe? I'm looking to use it with a switar kern paillard 10mm which weighs 170 grams or 6 oz. If not, what stabilizers are you using?

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    If you have used one what is your recipe?

    I think we had same talk about GH cameras. To be short, they are light, and need weights addition.

  • CFreakCFreak

    @MaulKentor There's are some discussion linked through this page: http://cheesycam.com/diy-baby-merlin-steadicam-smoothee-shaved-base/ of how to modify a Stedicam Smoothee for larger cams (GH2 included) and not have to spend the higher price for a Merlin and then weight it down.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @CFreak

    Stedicam Smoothee is not best idea due to various things, one being that small and light steadicam is very ineffective due to simple physics. Otherwise use search, we have as I remember, @Rambo explaining modification and usage.

  • peaceonearthpeaceonearth

    I experienced the Glidecam HD1000 and the BMPCC is a good match.

  • kurt10kurt10

    hello i found the Hoodman HD350...Does work on the bmpcc?? https://hoodmanusa.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HD350

    thanks

  • GMCGMC

    Hi Folks, I have just uploaded my latest film "Indian Encounters", shot over two days in Jamnagar and Delhi, India. Let me know what you think! http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/9532/indian-encounters-bmpcc

  • GMCGMC

    By the way, some more info on audio and filters discussed at my previous link!

  • RenovatioRenovatio

    So, i've this Sigma 30mm 1.4 for Nikon, the older version.

    Wich metabones should i buy, where (how much? :D ), to have...what crop factor in total? Thanks

  • cantsincantsin

    The 0.58x-BMPC-specific Speedbooster will turn the 30mm into a 17mm standard focal length lens on the BMPC.

  • yiannis_zachyiannis_zach

    @cantsin, yes but the bmpcc sensor you count your focal length x3, so it will be 51mm

  • vicharrisvicharris

    Oh good god.

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  • actact

    My 1st "serious" project shot on BMPCC (about 90% of footage by clip shot on Pocket) Graded with DaVinci Resolve 10 with Hook LUT, editing at Avid Media Composer. Second camera Lumix GH3 (MBL Graded) , wide shot on drum player GH2 (shaprest) All shots with shallow DOF made with Nokton lenses on Pocket.

  • red_pillred_pill

    Hi, which monitor or evf do you use with the BMPCC?

  • No_SuRReNDeRNo_SuRReNDeR

    I picked up a lilliput 5dII 7inch for 130 bucks(open box) on amazon it works great...one of the few "cheap options" It actually looks really nice and has a built in hood.

  • kingmixerkingmixer

    @act Well done on that video

  • matt_gh2matt_gh2

    @act Nice looking video.

  • markr041markr041

    BMPCC firmware update to 1.6.1.

    Promises "general stability improvements." I installed it with no problem. Since I never had any instability before (aside from shaky cam!), I am not sure what is improved.

  • peaceonearthpeaceonearth

    mainly for 4K BMPC - but there is only one firmware for all cameras

  • Sarah839Sarah839

    Can anyone help? Does anyone know if the Sigma art lenses are working in terms of aperture on the pocket now?

    I'm particularly thinking about the 19mm. Such a great lens, but sad it has problems on the pocket.

  • nomadnomad

    Only manual lenses plus Panasonic and Olympus lenses work on the Pocket.

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