Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 Review
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Our editorial take on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is a Super 35 cinema camera that delivers professional-grade internal recording at a competitive $1,995 price point. It captures up to 6K resolution at 60 fps in Blackmagic RAW or ProRes, with dual native ISO (400 and 3200) offering 13 stops of dynamic range. The active EF mount provides broad lens compatibility, while dual card slots (CFast and SD UHS-II) give shooters recording flexibility. The 5-inch tilting touchscreen LCD is spacious and responsive, and the inclusion of mini XLR inputs plus metadata support makes it a serious tool for narrative and commercial work.
Reviewers consistently praise the image quality, particularly the color science and highlight rolloff from BRAW files. The improved battery life (approximately 60 minutes on an NP-F570) and refined menu system are welcome upgrades over its predecessor. The built-in DaVinci color corrector and USB-C external recording option further extend its utility for professional workflows. However, the camera's 1,680-gram heft and lack of built-in ND filters are notable drawbacks. Autofocus, while available with compatible EF lenses, remains less reliable than hybrid camera alternatives, and battery life, though improved, still requires multiple spares for long shoots. At under $2,000, the 6K G2 stands out for filmmakers prioritizing image quality and post-production flexibility over run-and-gun convenience.
- Exceptional image quality with Blackmagic RAW and ProRes internal recording
- Dual native ISO (400/3200) with 13 stops of dynamic range
- 5-inch tilting touchscreen with intuitive interface
- Mini XLR inputs and comprehensive audio options
- Competitive price for Super 35 sensor and professional codec support
- No built-in ND filters
- Autofocus lags behind hybrid cameras
- Heavy body at 1,680 grams
- Battery life still requires multiple spares for full-day shoots
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Specs
- Battery
- NP-F570, Approximately 60 minutes
- Weight Grams
- 1680 g (Body Only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 26.7 x 18.41 x 17.8 cm
- Build Material
- Carbon Fiber, Polycarbonate
- Bit Depth
- 10-Bit
- Raw Video
- Internal (Blackmagic RAW)
- Log Profiles
- film, extended video, video dynamic range
- Internal Codecs
- Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime, ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 60 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 483 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- 6K (6144 x 3456)
- Microphone
- Integrated stereo microphone
- Dynamic Range
- 13 Stops
- Color Corrector
- DaVinci YRGB
- Built In Speaker
- 1 x mono speaker
- 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.
- Relative Humidity
- 0% to 90% non-condensing
- Screen Brightness
- Null
- Computer Interface
- USB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control and software updates
- Built In Nd Filters
- None
- Storage Temperature
- -20 to 45 degrees C (-4 to 113 degrees F)
- External Power Input
- 1 x 2-pin locking connector
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
- Sensor Size
- Super 35 (23.10mm x 12.99mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 21.2 Megapixel (6144 x 3456)
- Launch Price Usd
- 2195.00
- Dual Native Iso
- Yes (400 and 3200)
- Iso Range Stills
- Native: 100 to 25,600
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 5 to 360 degrees (Shutter Angle)
- Viewfinder
- Optional, Not Included
- Rear Screen
- 5" 1920 x 1080 tilting LCD
- Touchscreen
- LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Lens Mount
- Active EF mount
- Usb
- USB Type-C
- Hdmi
- 1 x HDMI up to 1080p60
- Audio Io
- 2 x mini XLR analog input, 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- 1 x CFast card slot, 1 x SD UHS-II card slot
- Af System
- Auto focus available using compatible lenses.
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