Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
This is my review and walkaround the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K with the 6.1 firmware update that addressed several of the largest concerns at this time.
The 6.1 Update addressed:
•Added support for pixel remapping in camera.
•Added 2:1 monitoring frame guide.
•Improved media formatting user interface.
•Improved audio monitoring latency performance.
•Improved auto focus performance.
•Improved signal to noise ratio performance of camera internal microphone.
•Improved power efficiency for improved battery life.
•Improved 3.5mm audio input selection interface.
•Improved AV sync performance.
•Fixed an issue where time and date is not updated on camera when connected to the Blackmagic Camera Setup utility.
•Fixed an issue where the 3.5mm audio input level is 6dB lower than expected.
•Fixed an auto focusing issue with Lumix 20mm f/1.7 lens.
•Fixed an issue where some USB-C external SSDs were not detected when connected before camera is powered up.
•Fixed an issue where some batteries might shut off earlier than expected.
•Fixed an issue where low battery indicator is not displayed appropriately.
•Fixed an issue with camera not being detected by host computer when connected to certain USB ports.
•Updated dynamic range and ISO chart in user manual.
I also provide some direct, hands-on feedback based on swapping my Panasonic GH4 with the P4K on a shoot, as well as several very specific things I feel need to be addressed on the P4K moving forward.
this camera deserves a serious look for anyone currently using a DSLR with an external recorder, or anyone looking at purchasing such a solution.
This video is part of my review for Streaming Media Producer.
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This is my review and walkaround the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K with the 6.1 firmware update that addressed several of the largest concerns at this time.
The 6.1 Update addressed:
•Added support for pixel remapping in camera.
•Added 2:1 monitoring frame guide.
•Improved media formatting user interface.
•Improved audio monitoring latency performance.
•Improved auto focus performance.
•Improved signal to noise ratio performance of camera internal microphone.
•Improved power efficiency for improved battery life.
•Improved 3.5mm audio input selection interface.
•Improved AV sync performance.
•Fixed an issue where time and date is not updated on camera when connected to the Blackmagic Camera Setup utility.
•Fixed an issue where the 3.5mm audio input level is 6dB lower than expected.
•Fixed an auto focusing issue with Lumix 20mm f/1.7 lens.
•Fixed an issue where some USB-C external SSDs were not detected when connected before camera is powered up.
•Fixed an issue where some batteries might shut off earlier than expected.
•Fixed an issue where low battery indicator is not displayed appropriately.
•Fixed an issue with camera not being detected by host computer when connected to certain USB ports.
•Updated dynamic range and ISO chart in user manual.
I also provide some direct, hands-on feedback based on swapping my Panasonic GH4 with the P4K on a shoot, as well as several very specific things I feel need to be addressed on the P4K moving forward.
this camera deserves a serious look for anyone currently using a DSLR with an external recorder, or anyone looking at purchasing such a solution.
This video is part of my review for Streaming Media Producer.
streamingmedia.com/Producer/Authors/5536-Anthony-Burokas.htm
My review policy:
ieba.wordpress.com/reviewpolicy
Follow me on Facebook:
facebook.com/anthony.burokas
And my Production Company:
IEBA.com
