Blackmagic has repeatedly solidified its repute for comparatively reasonably priced cinema cameras. The latest Blackmagic Cinema Digicam 6K improved on its predecessors with a full-frame sensor and a versatile L-mount that may settle for a wide selection of lenses to the digicam physique, all for a beginning value of an affordable $2,595. Now, you should purchase one for $1,000 less than usual at B&H and Adorama.
The Blackmagic Cinema Digicam 6K (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is now $1,575 at choose retailers, making it cheaper than the older Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Digicam 6K G2, which does not actually have a full-frame sensor. Blackmagic hasn’t put an finish time on this sale however says that “inventory is extraordinarily restricted,” so this deal won’t final very lengthy.
This digicam makes use of Leica’s L-mount system, which has a brief sufficient flange focal distance that, with the appropriate adapter, you should utilize lenses designed for the Canon EF mount, Nikon F-mount, and lots of different lens programs. (The one notable exception is Micro 4 Thirds lenses, however that also leaves an enormous swath of obtainable lenses.)
It is a full-frame digicam too, which means the sensor is as massive as a 35 mm movie body. This will seize extra of a scene in a body (in the event you’re coming from a digicam with a cropped sensor). The larger pixels can also ship extra colours and fewer noise at increased ISO settings. It is value noting that this digicam does not have in-body picture stabilization or autofocus monitoring.
In the event you have been on the fence about shopping for this specific digicam—or an reasonably priced cinema digicam normally—it is arduous to think about you may discover a higher alternative.
