Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

Micro Four Thirds cinema camera, shoots Blackmagic RAW and ProRes internally. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 6; From 33 reports.
Released: 2018; Last reported on March 13, 2025.
Reviewers: Praised for video and value; Pushback on autofocus. From 3 reviews. What they said

$1,139.00

Checked Oct 9, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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“…so here we have the Blackmagic pocket Cinema Camera okay so this is the moment of truth let's find out if this is going to work”
DSLRguideJanuary 2024Watch the video at 2:04
“I have both I have the 4K and now I have the 6K pocket camera and those tend to drift quite quickly”
Curtis JuddSeptember 2023Watch the video at 6:50

4 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest March 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Video
Value
Image quality

Where reviewers push back

Autofocus
Battery life
Build & handling

Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Colors muted but gradable; detail and low-light performance praised as excellent.3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “Default colour from the Pocket Cinema 4K compares favourably to the much more expensive Canon C300.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “this lends itself well to colour and contrast enhancement in post production”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “this camera does really great in low light”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 9:21
- “There's a lot of leeway here to pull things back if needed.”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 9:09
- “this camera stands out to this day because of its excellent image quality detail is very well handled it doesn't have clinical digital look while maintaining the sharpness”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch at 1:58
- “blackmagic Gen 5 color science is amazing very easy to color grade”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch at 2:09
Complaints (2)
- “While the Panasonic GH5S and Olympus OM-D E-M1 II both offer more vibrant footage by default”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “the Pocket Cinema 4K's footage has slightly more muted colours and subdued contrast”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
VideoRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.ProRes codec, great slow motion, cinema-quality footage with no overheating.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “ProRes is really an excellent codec and more than enough for the majority of the work that I do.”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 7:59
- “the slow motion on this camera looks really great.”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 8:21
- “the bmpcc4K is a filmmaker's dream delivering Cinema quality videos the lot of newer mirrorless cameras still lack”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch at 0:12
- “no overheating”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch
AutofocusCriticised: Reviewers are critical.No continuous autofocus, a clear weak point versus rivals.2 reviews›
Complaints (2)
- “It's a pity Blackmagic hasn't included continuous autofocus, so Canon is still winning this battle.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “autofocus is not continuous.”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch at 1:41
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeCriticised: Reviewers are critical.Battery life is very short, often cited around 60 minutes.2 reviews›
Complaints (2)
- “battery life is quoted at only 60 minutes”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “it dies just very fast”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: decent feel and screen, but no flip screen, plastic.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is decent feeling bit of kit”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “it still packs enough heft to deliver good weighting when steadied in two hands”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “The incredibly spacious Full HD capacitive touchscreen on the back measures in at five inches, is nice and responsive”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “Makes it feel very familiar to shoot with.”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 2:37
- “a compact easy-to-rig body”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch
Complaints (4)
- “No flip-out screen”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “I really wish this thing would swivel and wasn't fixed.”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 10:59
- “no flip out screen”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch
- “plastic build”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch
ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers call it a bargain, exceptional quality for the price.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “the Pocket Cinema 4K is quite a bargain”
  PressDigital Camera World, Basil Kronfli · September 2018Read the review
- “one of the most impressive things about it is the price”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 10:04
- “For the price and quality that you're getting, I'm honestly floored by this thing”
  VideoFilm Riot · July 2019Watch at 11:55
- “the greatest thing about this camera is the price you can get it for 1,300 new and it comes with DaVinci Resolve Studio license which separately is $300 but now you can get this camera used for $700 $800 depending on conditions which is insane value”
  VideoTechToko · March 2025Watch at 3:23