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Blackmagic

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.

$1,295

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

18.96 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

15 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

6-stop

Weight

580 g

Battery

640 shots

Sensor size

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 15fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • ✓ Affordable BRAW
  • ✓ Great value
  • ✓ MFT lens options

Cons

  • – No stills AF
  • – Crop sensor
  • – Screen not tilting

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Sensor

Resolution18.96 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemManual focus (cinema)
AF points / zones0
AF frame coverage0 %
AF low-light limit0 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileLog profile supported
CodecsH.265, H.264, ProRes

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight580 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)134 × 91 × 72 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds