Everything about BM Pocket 6K and 4K Cameras

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Here are all the questions with timecode so you can jump to the right moment in the video:

âž¡ 0:00 - Intro
âž¡ 0:18 How is the Autofocus?
âž¡ 2:30 Are there any IR pollution problems when using ND filters?
Short answer is NO… if you use the same ND filters that I use, which are the PowerXND available from:
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âž¡ 3:33 Can we mount EF-S lenses?
âž¡ 3:59 In 1080 or 2.8K is it cropped? If so by how much?
âž¡ 5:15 What are the different frame rates this camera offers?
âž¡ 6:31 Is 6K only available in full sensor?
âž¡ 7:07 Is there moire?
âž¡ 8:03 Are you able to simultaneously record audio from both the mini XLR as well as the minijack input?
âž¡ 9:31 Is the Canon EF mount on the Pocket 6K sturdy?
âž¡ 10:05 Have you found any way to record full 6k 3:1 50fps without dropping frames?

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âž¡ 13:14 I would like to see a side-by-side 120fps slow-mo.
âž¡ 13:51 Can I use the same rig from the Pocket 4k on the Pocket 6K? Or is there a difference in size?

Yes, if you use the same cage as I use which is available here:
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âž¡ 16:01 I want to see night (low light) footage on this camera.
âž¡ 17:38 Does the 6K fit on Ronin-S, Ronin-SC, Moza Air 2 or Crane 3 LAB?
âž¡ 20:38 Is there more jello when shooting 6k?
âž¡ 21:22 Can you use this camera for live streaming for many hours?
âž¡ 22:09 Can any other lenses be adapted to EF mount?
âž¡ 22:56 Is there stabilization?
âž¡ 24:09 What is the highest usable ISO while still retaining the 13 stops of dynamic range?
âž¡ 25:12 Are there any overheating problems?
âž¡ 25:56 Is the 4k footage from the P6K sharper than the P4K?
âž¡ 26:22 What extra accessories do you recommend for the Pocket 6k?

Definitely get the things I show in my rig for the Pocket 4K which you can find out here: https://tomantosfilms.com/19170/latest-bmpcc4k-rig-updates/
Also this great microphone that is designed specifically for the Pocket 4K and 6K cameras:
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âž¡ 27:26 Do you think that the upgrade from Pocket 4k to 6k is worth it?
âž¡ 29:30 Do you think major TV networks and on demand studios such as Netflix will accept shows filmed on the BMPCC 6K?

Check out how the Pocket 6K compares to top cinema cameras from Red to Arri in my 2019 camera tests: https://tomantosfilms.com/19266/2019-cinema-camera-test-results/

âž¡ 30:45 Reliability wise, would you bring it on a professional commercial shoot? If so, what codec & settings would you use?
âž¡ 32:21 How much time do you get on the ssd in some of the shooting formats?

The SSD I use to record on the Pocket 6K camera is available here:
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âž¡ 35:00 Can you go wider with the pocket 6k or the pocket 4k with speedbooster?
âž¡ 35:33 Can you record 6K Q0 and 3:1 on the T5 without dropping frames?
âž¡ 36:16 Which one makes the better coffee?
âž¡ 36:23 Do you think there will be a BRAW plug-in for FCPX? How is the current workflow with BRAW?

I am not sure about FCPX but possibly since there is already a plugin for Adobe Premiere that does that, which you can download here: https://autokroma.com/BRAW_Studio/

âž¡ 38:44 Do you think anyone will develop a speedbooster for the 6k?

There is one company already working on a speedbooster for this camera. You can contact them on their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/LucAdapters/

âž¡ 40:31 Is the 6K more reliable than the Pocket 4K?
âž¡ 42:08 Is the Ursa Mini Pro better than the Pocket 6K?

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