Looking to jump on the BMPCC6K train? You might want to check out these kits before you do. The 6K iteration of Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema Camera made a huge splash when it was announced in early August, namely because filmmakers found themselves in a position to shoot 6K for less than $2500. That's insane. And after we were able to cozy up with BMPCC6K to shoot some test footage, we found that, yeah, there was a lot to get excited about. However, while filmmakers can utilize it as a grab-and-go shooter, meaning it's pretty much ready to go right out of the box, BMPCC6K still has some of the same limitations as its predecessor, including short battery life, that make accessorizing something many users will be keen on doing. The bummer about that is that all of the excitement of buying a crazy inexpensive 6K camera kind of dissipates quickly when you see the real cost of outfitting it to withstand the demands of a professional shoot. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 26 September, 2019