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Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K EF

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Consumer ratings:
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4 editorial reviews
Blackmagic’s latest camera ups the ante on resolution and image quality.Read more
Budget-conscious filmmakers, documentarians and commercial producers that are looking for a quality imaging tool owe it to themselves to check out theRead more
Coming from the world of ENG/EFP, I was excited to finally get my hands on a 4K digital cinema camera that was made for motion pictures — not likeRead more
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Pros

  • quick and reliable way to get an initial
  • The Global Shutter is rock solid
  • unparalleled Hasselblad camera and unbeatable

Cons

  • the noise is too much for client work
  • Loss less compressing coming via firmware
  • No longer will one have to EQ all their sound recorded on the camera

Key specs

  • Canon EF
  • 5 in
  • yes
  • 3840, 2160 px

Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K EF - Pros & Cons

Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K EF

Pros

  • quick and reliable way to get an initial
  • The Global Shutter is rock solid
  • unparalleled Hasselblad camera and unbeatable
  • The Audio is way better with the Production Camera
  • footage is clean with rich colors and deep blacks
  • crisp
  • clean
  • and vibrant picture
  • Controlling iris and focus are pretty simple
  • improved performance and flexibility in an easy-to-use package
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students

Cons

  • the noise is too much for client work
  • Loss less compressing coming via firmware
  • No longer will one have to EQ all their sound recorded on the camera
  • The battery level indicator leaves a bit to be desired
  • the camera has no video scopes
  • no gamma level and no color matrix adjustments
  • any file deleted is irrevocably lost
  • for back-focus adjustments
  • neither automated nor mechanical
  • it usually requires full frame lenses
  • had a very small sensor

Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K EF - Full Specifications

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Image stabilizerno
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayno
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supportedRAW
Maximum frame rate59.94 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Silver
Operating temperature0 - 40
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Storage
Storage typesSSD
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Connectivity
HDMIno
Headphone port3.5 mm
Microphone portyes
DC-in jackyes
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Optics and focus
Lens mountCanon EF
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Photography features
Light exposure modesAuto
Built-in flashno
3D supportno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Height4.96 in
Width6.54 in
Depth5.24 in
Weight60.0 oz
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Power
Battery life (max)1.5 h
Battery recharge time2.0 h
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
Tripod mounting supportedyes

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