Using slower-than-recommended media can lead to dropped frames, but on the other hand, older and more affordable media can be used at settings with lower data rates. It begs the question: If the camera can’t capture it, why is it offered in the first place? Is this a case of future-proofing or padding the spec sheet?Īnother thing to note is that the camera will try to capture to any media you put in it. The fact that it can even be selected is a significant oversight from Blackmagic Design. Despite this, you can still select the record mode - it just won’t work. There is no media currently available that can keep up with the data rate. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K‘s biggest flaw, however, is its inability to actually capture the top resolution and frame rate of DCI 4K at 60fps in CinemaDNG RAW, which Blackmagic Design touts at the top of the camera’s spec sheet. Add in its abysmal battery life, and you have a camera that’s more difficult to operate that you would expect. However because the battery life is so good to save weight I only need to put one battery on at a time.The long list of amazing features on this camera is matched with a list of flaws that is just as mind-blowing, from the poor design of the battery door - which could leave the battery on the floor - to the port covers that are a fight to replace once uncovered. The only downside is it makes the unit quite a bit heavier, which if you're working on the tripod this is not a problem. This is such a relief as it means one thing less to worry about. I haven't measured the battery life I get, but since I started using them with NP-970 batteries I have never had to replace or recharge a battery on a day's shoot.
You simply plug them into the battery connectors on the back of the recorder and then plug the Sony batteries into the adapters. These units are solid and very well made. I have to say I would not usually have dreamed of buying something from a website that looked so basic, but having been recommended by Black Magic I decided to take a punt and I'm extremely glad I did. As we already had several Sony NP batteries lying around this was the only cost. The cost is $42.50 each including postage, so I was able to buy two for just over £60.00. However if like me you are not up to that or can’t be bothered you can simply buy them online from America here. Also using these adapters means no cable connections are needed.Īpparently if you know what you're doing when it comes to batteries and soldering etc you can make these adapters yourself quite easily. They also told me about the facility to power the device from an external V-lock battery but as we don't currently use V-lock batteries this would have been an expensive way forward. Whilst these adapters are not certified by Black Magic they told me a lot of people have had success with them. They told me about an adapter which allows the unit to be powered via Sony NP batteries which come in a variety of capacities. In desperation I contacted Black Magic who were very helpful. Of course one way around the problem is to simply plug the unit into the mains, but this simply isn't always possible or practical. Even on corporate stuff it was a real nuisance having to keep a constant eye on the battery level. I was amazed to find that nobody seems to make a high capacity version of the LP-E6Īs a lot of our work involves filming live shows and performances this just wasn't enough.
The recorder takes 2 x LP-E6 batteries which were only giving me approximately 90 minutes.
My only gripe with it was the battery life which for a monitor of that calibre is particularly poor. However as well as the recording capabilities I was also extremely impressed with the quality of the monitor and have continued to use it ever since just as a camera-top monitor.
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I bought the Black Magic Video Assist 5" recorder some time ago when we were asked to produce our first TV commercial and our camera at that time didn't have the necessary recording format.
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