Product Technical Specifications

Blackmagic Pocket
Cinema Camera 6K

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K features a Super 35 size sensor, £2,025
13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for HDR images and
incredible low light performance. External controls give quick access to essential
functions, while the large 5 inch touchscreen makes it easy to frame shots, focus
accurately and change camera settings. Features include built in SD/UHS‑II or
CFast 2.0 recorders for Blackmagic RAW or ProRes recording as well as a USB‑C
expansion port for recording externally to disks, plus EF lens mount, built-in
microphones, XLR input, full sized HDMI, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth and more.

Camera Features

Effective Sensor Size Frame Rates Metadata Support

23.10mm x 12.99mm (Super 35) Maximum sensor frame rate Automatically populated lens data
dependent on resolution and codec from electronic EF lenses. Automatic
Lens Mount selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, recording of camera settings and
Active EF mount. 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps slate data such as project, scene
supported. number, take and special notes.
Lens Control
Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in A 3D LUT can also be embedded in
Iris, focus and zoom on supported
6K 2.4:1, 120 fps in 2.8K 17:9 metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.
lenses.
and 1080HD.
Controls
Dynamic Range
Focus Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen.
13 Stops.
Auto focus available using 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button,
Dual Native ISO compatible lenses. 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheel with

400 and 3200 push integrated into handgrip,

Iris Control 1 x ISO, Button, 1 x White Balance,
Shooting Resolutions Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for 1 x Shutter Button, 3 x software
6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps manual iris adjustment on configurable Fn buttons, 1 x High
6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps electronically controllable lenses, Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom
5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9) up to 60 fps iris button for instant auto iris Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Play
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps settings on compatible lenses. Button, 1 x Focus Button and
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps 1 x IRIS Button.
Screen Dimensions
3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up
5” 1920 x 1080.
to 60 fps
2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9) up to 120 fps Screen Type
1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps LCD capacitive touchscreen.

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Connections

Total Video Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Analog Audio Outputs

None. 1 x mini XLR analog switchable 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
between mic with phantom power
Total Video Outputs support and line level (up to +14dBu). Computer Interface
1 x HDMI Type A 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be USB Type-C for external drive
used for Timecode input. recording and software updates.

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Audio

Microphone Built in Speaker

Integrated stereo microphone. 1 x mono speaker.

Standards

SD Video Standards Ultra HD Video Standards 4K DCI Standards

None. 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 4KDCIp23.98, 4KDCIp24, 4KDCIp25,
2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 4KDCIp29.97, 4KDCIp30, 4KDCIp50,
HD Video Standards 2160p59.94, 2160p60. 4KDCIp59.94, 4KDCIp60.
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25,
1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50,
1080p59.94, 1080p60.

Media

Media Media Format

1 x CFast card slot, 1 x SD UHS‑II card Can format media to ExFAT
slot, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac)
port for external media for file systems.
Blackmagic RAW and
ProRes Recording.
Please refer to either the Manual or
the Information Note at
www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
for compatible media.

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 Q5,
ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,
ProRes 422 QuickTime,
ProRes 422 LT QuickTime,
ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.

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Storage Features

Storage Type
1 x CFast 2.0.
1 x SD UHS-II card.
1 x high speed USB-C expansion port
for external media.

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Storage Rates Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 67 MB/s
6144 x 3456 (6K) Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 41 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 323 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 26 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 194 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 17 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 121 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 41 to 101 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 81 MB/s *
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 194 to 483 MB/ Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 11 to 29 MB/s
s* **
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 49 to 139 MB/s 1920 x 1080
** Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s
6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 240 MB/s Apple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 144 MB/s Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 90 MB/s
Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 60 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 144 to 359 MB/
and Q5 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560,
s*
5744 x 3024, 3728 x 3104 and 2868 x
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 37 to 103 MB/s
1512 with film, extended video, video
**
dynamic range or custom 3D LUT
5744 x 3024 (5.7K 17:9)
embedded in metadata.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 264 MB/s
ProRes at 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 159 MB/s
and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 100 MB/s
video or video dynamic range or
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 67 MB/s
custom 3D LUT.
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 159 to 395 MB/
s*
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 40 to 114 MB/s
**
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 117.88 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 78.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 54.63 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 24.25 MB/s
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 176 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 106 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 45 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 106 to 265 MB/
s*
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 27 to 76 MB/s
**
2868 x 1512 (2.8K 17:9)
Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
*
Constant Quality setting Q0 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 2:1 - 5:1 compression range.
**
Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 7:1 - 20:1 compression range.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.

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Software

Software Included
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Operating System.

Operating Systems

Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10.

Mac 10.14 Mojave or later.

Power Requirements

Power Supply Battery Life

1 x External 12V power supply. Approximately 45 minutes
(recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to
External Power Input
CFast 2.0 with screen brightness
1 x 2‑pin locking connector. at 50%)

Battery Type Power

Canon LP-E6. 12V-20V.

Accessories

Optional Accessories
Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Grip.

Physical Specifications

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Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity

0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F) 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Lens turret dust cap
Camera strap
30W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
LP‑E6 battery
Welcome booklet
DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key

Warranty

Product Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.

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