Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K (L-Mount)

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K (L-Mount)

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K (L-Mount)

  • 36mm x 24mm (Full Frame 6K Sensor)
  • Active L-Mount
  • 13 Stops Dynamic Range
  • Records to CFexpress Cards or External Disks
  • HDR 1500 nit Touch Screen
  • NP-F570 Batteries
  • Blackmagic Cloud Workflow Support
  • Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxy Recording Simultaneously
  • Body Only (Lens Not Included)
$2,595.00
Ships in 1-7 days

Experience the next level and latest of digital filmmaking with the new Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K (L-Mount). Packed with cutting-edge features like a massive full frame 6K sensor, wide dynamic range, this camera delivers true cinematic quality and versatility. YOu can capture deeper colors, higher image detail, and a wider dynamic range to bring your production to life. Plus, with the ability to use Pocket Cinema Camera accessories, the Cinema Camera 6K is perfect for film, television, documentaries, and content creation for Youtube and social media. Take your filmmaking creativity to new heights with the Cinema Camera 6K by Blackmagic Design.

With its flexible L-Mount and custom-designed optical low pass filter, this camera offers exceptional versatility for lens options. Seamlessly record in both deep bit depth Blackmagic RAW and H.264 proxies simultaneously, making it ideal for cloud and mobile work. Experience the pinnacle of technology, image quality, and portability with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K.

Capture breathtaking moments with the new Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K. This state-of-the-art digital film camera is designed to deliver unrivaled image quality, featuring precise skin tones and vibrant organic colors. With its massive full frame 6K sensor, wide dynamic range, and custom-designed optical low pass filter, this camera sets a new standard in the industry.

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K offers unparalleled flexibility with its L-Mount for lenses and compatibility with Pocket Cinema Camera accessories. It also boasts fast CFexpress media, allowing you to effortlessly record deep bit depth Blackmagic RAW and H.264 proxies simultaneously, ideal for cloud and mobile work. No other camera can match this level of technology, image quality, and portability.

Shoot like a pro with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K's native resolution of 6048 x 4032, almost three times larger than a Super 35 sensor. This enables you to achieve a shallow depth of field and use anamorphic lenses without cropping, providing a true cinematic look. With 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600, you can capture stunning low noise images in any lighting condition, from bright sunlight to low light environments. Plus, enjoy the flexibility to shoot at up to 36 fps at full sensor resolution or 120 fps windowed.

Features

  • 36 x 24mm full frame 6K 6048 x 4032 sensor
  • Open gate 3:2, full height 6:5 anamorphic and Super 35 for creating cinematic content
  • L-Mount compatible with a wide range of still photography and cinema lenses
  • Records full resolution up to 36 fps or 120 fps windowed
  • Extremely fast CFexpress card recording
  • Adjustable, HDR 1500 nit LCD screen
  • Optional Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF
  • Larger NP-F570 battery, optional Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip

Experience the freedom to work in various film formats and aspect ratios without compromising on quality. The large full frame sensor in the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K allows you to shoot in open gate 3:2 format, providing the ability to reframe shots during post-production. Additionally, the camera supports true 6:5 anamorphic shooting, delivering detailed and high-resolution widescreen cinematic images. You can even utilize the Super 35 sized window on the sensor for instant close-up shots that seamlessly blend with open gate footage. Unleash your creativity and create captivating cinematic content of the highest caliber.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K features an L-Mount, an advanced lens mount designed to accommodate full frame sensors while ensuring compatibility with new and vintage lenses. With a large diameter of 51.6mm, L-Mount works with the latest full frame lenses from manufacturers such as Leica, Panasonic and Sigma. Plus, a very short flange distance of only 20mm means customers can easily add adapters for a variety of lens mounts without impacting image quality. With L-Mount, customers get a single mount that works with virtually any lens for unlimited creative choice.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K uses high capacity NP-F570 batteries. A locking DC power connector is used so customers won't have to worry about losing power during a shoot. Plus the included AC plug pack can power the camera or charge the battery when the camera is not in use. Even the USB-C expansion port can trickle charge the battery, so customers can use portable battery packs, mobile phone chargers or laptops. The optional battery grip lets customers add extra batteries to dramatically extend the power of the camera so customers can keep shooting all day.

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K features a built in CFexpress card recorder, and a USB-C expansion port for recording direct to external flash media disks or an SSD. CFexpress media are more durable and faster than even older media so are perfect for recording full resolution, 12-bit Blackmagic RAW files. Imagine capturing over an hour of full resolution 6K images on a single 256GB CFexpress card.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD up to DCI 4K and even 6K. Customers can even shoot stills at 24.6 megapixels. Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K will shoot up to 36 fps at 6048 x 4032 3:2 open gate or 60 fps at 6048 x 2520 2.4:1 and 60 fps at 4096 x 2160 4K DCI. For higher frame rates customers can window the sensor and shoot up to 100 fps at 2112 x 1184 Super 16. Customers can even work in true anamorphic 6:5 at much higher resolutions than other cameras using anamorphic lenses in 4.8K 24 fps at 4838 x 4032. Customers can even shoot 120 fps in 1080HD.

Specs
In the Box
Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K (L-Mount)
Lens Turret Dust Cap
Camera Strap
30W Power Supply with Locking Connector and International Adapters
NP-F570 Battery
NP-F Series Battery USB Charger
Welcome Booklet
DaVinci Resolve Studio Activation Key
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
 
 
Camera
 
Effective Sensor Size
36mm x 24mm (Full Frame)
Lens Mount
Active L-Mount
Lens Control
Iris and focus on supported lenses
Dynamic Range
13 Stops
Dual Native ISO
400 and 3200
Shooting Resolutions
6048 x 4032 (Open Gate 3:2) up to 36 fps
4838 x 4032 (Anamorphic 6:5) up to 36 fps
6048 x 3200 (6K DCI 17:9) up to 48 fps
6048 x 2520 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps
4096 x 3072 (Super 35 4:3) up to 50 fps
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI 17:9) up to 60 fps
2112 x 1184 (Super 16 16:9) up to 100 fps
1920 x 1080 (1080 HD 16:9) up to 120 fps
Frame Rates
Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1 and 4K DCI 17:9, 100 fps in Super 16 16:9 and 120 fps in 1080HD
Focus
Auto focus available using compatible lenses
Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses.
Screen Dimensions
5” 1920 x 1080
Screen Brightness
1500 nits
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic L-Mount lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files
Controls
Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen. Power Switch, Record Button, Stills Button, Scroll Wheel with push integrated into handgrip, ISO Button, White Balance, Shutter Button, 3 x software configurable Fn buttons, Focus Button, IRIS Button, High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, Zoom Button, Menu Button and Playback Button.
Timecode Clock
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
 
 
Connections
 
Total Video Inputs
None
Total Video Outputs
HDMI up to 1080p60
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x mini XLR analog switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu).  3.5mm Stereo Input.

All audio inputs can also be used for Timecode input

Analog Audio Outputs
3.5mm headphone jack
Computer Interface
USB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control and software updates
 
 
Audio
 
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone
Built in Speaker
mono speaker
 
 
Media
 
Media
CFexpress Type B card slot, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxy Recording
Media Format
Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems
 
 
Supported Codecs
 
Codecs
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5
H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0

 
 
Control
 
External Control

Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.

iPad control, Bluetooth control, USB PTP camera control. External control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses. Camera Control REST API over USB Ethernet for external control via HTTP when used with REST client applications such as Postman.

 
 
Storage Features
 
Storage Type
 CFexpress Type B
 high speed USB-C expansion port for external media
Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 6048 x 4032, 4838 x 4032, 6048 x 3200, 6048 x 2520, 4096 x 3072, 4096 x 2160, 2112 x 1184 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata. Supports recording optional portrait mode metadata for all resolutions in Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxies
 
 
Storage Rates

Storage rates based on 30 frames per second

6048 x 4032 (6K Open Gate 3:2)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 370 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 223 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 140 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 94 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 278 to 555 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 186 to 444 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 124 to 318 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 75 to 186 MB/s

4838 x 4032 (Anamorphic 6:5)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 297 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 179 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 112 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 75 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 223 to 445 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 149 to 356 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 100 to 255 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 60 to 149 MB/s

6048 x 3200 (6K DCI 17:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 295 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 177 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 111 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 75 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 221 to 441 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 148 to 353 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 99 to 253 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 60 to 148 MB/s

6048 x 2520 (6K 2.4:1)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 233 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 140 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 88 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 59 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 175 to 348 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 117 to 279 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 78 to 199 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 47 to 117 MB/s

4096 x 3072 (Super 35 4:3)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 192 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 116 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 73 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 49 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 145 to 288 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 97 to 231 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 65 to 165 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 39 to 97 MB/s

4096 x 2160 (4K DCI 17:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 136 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 82 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 52 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 35 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 102 to 203 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 69 to 163 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 46 to 117 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 28 to 69 MB/s

2112 x 1184 (Super 16 16:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 40 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 24 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 16 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 11 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 30 to 59 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 21 to 48 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 14 to 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 9 to 21 MB/s

1920 x 1080

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 33 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 20 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 13 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 9 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 25 to 49 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 17 to 40 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 12 to 29 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 8 to 17 MB/s

Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only. Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.

 
 
Software
 
Software Included
Blackmagic OS
DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key
Blackmagic Camera Setup
Blackmagic RAW Player
Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin
Blackmagic RAW SDK
Blackmagic RAW Speed Test
 
 
Operating Systems

Mac 12.0 Monterey
Mac 13.0 Ventura or later

Windows 10 and 11

 
 
Power Requirements

Power Supply
External 12V power supply

External Power Input
2-pin locking connector

Battery Type
NP-F570

Battery Life
Approximately 60 minutes (recording 6K RAW at 24 fps to CFexpress with screen brightness at 50%)

Power
12V-20V

 
 
Accessories
 
Optional Accessories
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF
Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip
 
 
Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature
0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature
-20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)

Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing

 
 
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What CFexpress cards are compatible with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K?

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K recommended CFexpress cards for recording 6K (Open Gate) Blackmagic RAW 3:1 at up to 36 fps and 6K DCI Blackmagic RAW 3:1 at up to 48 fps are listed below.   Angelbird AV PRO XT MK2 1.32 TB Angelbird...

Which USB-C storage media should I use with my Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K?

These USB-C drives are recommended for recording 6K (Open Gate) Blackmagic RAW 5:1 at up to 36 frames per second and 6K DCI Blackmagic RAW 5:1 at up to 48 frames per second. Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K SKU# BMD-CINECAM60KLFL SanDisk Extreme ...

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