Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K is a next generation, handheld 6K digital film camera with 6048 x 4032 full frame high resolution HDR sensor, dual native ISO, L‑Mount, CFexpress recording and direct recording to USB-C disks! Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K features an OLPF for better detail handling, records stunning 12-bit Blackmagic RAW for cinematic images as well as real time H.264 proxies!

Technical specifications

• Effective Sensor Size: 36mm x 24mm (Full Frame)
• Lens Mount: Active L-Mount.
• Lens Control: Iris and focus on supported lenses.
• Dynamic Range: 13 Stops.
• Dual Native ISO: 400 and 3200
• Shooting Resolutions: 6048 x 4032 (Open Gate 3:2) up to 36 fps 4832 x 4032 (Anamorphic 6:5) up to 36 fps 6048 x 3200 (6K DCI 17:9) up to 48 fps 6048 x 2520 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps 4096 x 3072 (Super 35 4:3) up to 50 fps 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI 17:9) up to 60 fps 2112 x 1184 (Super 16 16:9) up to 100 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080 HD 16:9) up to 120 fps
• Frame Rates: Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported.
• Focus: Autofocus is available using compatible L‑Mount lenses in single shot autofocus, continuous autofocus, object tracking autofocus and face tracking autofocus modes.
• Iris Control: Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses.
• Screen Dimensions: 5” 1920 x 1080.
• Screen Brightness: 1500 nits
• Screen Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen.
• Metadata Support: Automatically populated lens data from electronic L-Mount 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.
• Controls: Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen. 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button, 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheel with push integrated into handgrip, 1 x ISO Button, 1 x White Balance, 1 x Shutter Button, 3 x software configurable Fn buttons, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x IRIS Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button and 1 x Playback Button.
• Timecode Clock: Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
• Total Video Inputs: None
• Total Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI up to 1080p60
• Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu). 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Computer Interface: USB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control and software updates.
• Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
• Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker.
• Media: 1 x CFexpress Type B card slot, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxy Recording.
• Media Format: Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
• 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 Q1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5 H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0
• External Control: Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.
• Storage Type: 1 x CFexpress Type B
• Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 6048 x 4032, 4832 x 4032, 6048 x 3200, 6048 x 2520, 4096 x 3072, 4096 x 2160, 2112 x 1184 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata.
• Storage Rates: Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
• Power Supply: 1 x External 12V power supply.
• External Power Input: 1 x 2‑pin locking connector.
• Battery Type: NP-F570
• Battery Life: Approximately 60 minutes (recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFexpress with screen brightness at 50%)
• Power: 12V-20V.
• Optional Accessories: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF
• Operating Temperature: 0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
• Product Warranty: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

For further information, see Blackmagic Design.