BMCC 6K Full Frame 8 Months Later... Still Worth it?

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[itsGAMiE]

If I'm still using my GH5S from 2018 to 2024 then trust me BM 6K is totally great. Cinematography isn't about switching gears every time, it's about learning the balance between the technical and the creative.

[noso-]

Hello Mr. OBP---Blackmagic Design just dropped the price of this camera, BMCC 6K, to $1, 575. And it still includes the Resolve Studio Key.

[waveland]

No open gate? Why? Almost everything I shoot uses OG even though I will crop to DCI or 16:9 afterwards. In my mind it’s about having reframing options. If the talent moves in an unexpected way you have room above and below to adjust in post. And sometimes you get into the edit and the shot that looked perfect on set, doesn’t feel right in post. Again, you can shift the framing in the vertical to fix for instance eye line issues that weren’t figured properly on the day. OG provides so much more flexibility for essentially zero cost. Highly recommended.

[The_Mend]

This channel is criminally underrated. I’ve been going back and forth with this camera and the S5 II, and I think I’m starting to lean BM. This would be my first ever camera, and I’d like it to graduate with me from personal narrative shooting, and more commercial like shooting in the future. Thanks so much for all your hard work that goes into making these videos. Obviously Subbed!

[rpestess]

Yes! Finally someone says open gate is over-rated! About time!

[bbrunorocha]

Regarding the OG, it was the main reason i switched from the 6k pro to the 6k ff and from every shoot that i did since i got it last year (around 15 or so), just one of them was not at OG and just 3 of them were using anamorphic. Being able to reframe in post, or even better, being able to deliver ar OG 3:2 (or even 4:3) is such an awesome and different look because you get a lot of different feeling as well as characteristics from your lenses, especially if you are shooting with vintage glass.

I was tempted to get the pyxis as well which does solve the biggest problem that i have with the 6k ff which is powering it with the weipu cable, which i absolutely hate where this connection is. In the pyxis you will have a much cleaner and safer option for sure. But other than that, i think the side monitor is not as versatile as the one on the 6k ff as well as having only one sdi out is kinda of a bummer, if they used a sdi for the evf this would make more sense for my use.

I'll wait for a pyxis mk2 with better framerates and even internal nd, than i might switch my 6k for it !

[alexandrumoraras]

I still have the BMPCC 4k, and with all the downsides, I prefer the image quality form Black Magic way more than any in this price points really.

[Shauny_D]

With this new usb c viewfinder idea we need them to drop an update for their video assist monitors to work over usb c.

[LiamMarskog]

As the S5II/X and the Blackmagic Cinema Camera (and the Pyxis) all use the same Sony sensor you can get a extremely similar image if you record RAW on the Lumix cameras with the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G. So yeah, you can get a extremely similar image in BRAW that takes almost no effort at all to match but with great AF, you do ofc lose a lot I/O and also form factor compared to the Pyxis for example though. Different tools for different jobs ofc but good to keep this in mind when deciding between these.

[verebellus]

with open gate i think its more like, a flexibility IF needed, and a preference of looks, i personally like the look of open gate. And with the Pyxis release i do think there are perks to both this and the pyxis.

The BMCC is affordable and easy to use for most people as it has a DSLR style body, and had a really familiar and simple layout.
The Pyxis is for more rigging, higher end productions that still want to save some bucks. It is made to fill the spot that an FX6 could fill, but at a cheaper price and with different options

[resonatesmedia]

Looking forward to the pyxis comparison 👌. Another great vid buddy 💪

[cjrhen]

I am primarily an audio production guy, I do lots of recordings of recitals and concerts with the focus being on audio capture, those are often in recital halls with an illuminated yet still slightly dark stage with a dark hall or outside at night, I got a Canon r8 and have found that it is working well and I'm looking to add a second camera that I can put stationary in place while I do other shots with a the R8. So 2 questions if you or anyone is willing to answer. First, would those situations not be appropriate as you mentioned this camera is not very low light friendly? Also I shoot outdoors during sunset into night with the temperature getting as high as 95 degrees, will it overheat? The canon r8 suffers terribly from overheating unless I mount a fan to it. Great video I am definitely subscribing!

[prostigeMarketing]

Man that 6k price drop is very tempting.

[DANAMIONLINE]

Peace! The 6K Full Frame release was BMD’s attempt to get to market quickly with a full-frame sensor.

This was shared by a BMD Rep at NAB, which can be found online either by Cined or Newsshooter. I don't remember.

My assumption is BMD was developing the Pyxis when they released the 6K Full Frame. However, the Pyxis wasn't ready.

[TopshelfJunior]

This camera is $1500 right now. Especially in L-mount, I'm thinking about it for sure !

[binjeysaputra]

shot full hd 60p whether croping or full sensor ?

[westwoodmanorfilms]

You called it on the pushing down the price. Too good to pass up.

[waveland]

Regarding the Pyxis, we need to keep an eye out for how camera monitor makers respond to the USB-C connection. In theory you could buy a USB companion monitor from Amazon (tough to rig of course) and have a huge camera monitor for under $100.00 US. And even with higher fidelity panels and a rigable frame, the cost of camera monitors is going to come way down. Plus, you won’t need additional power no monitor batteries or power cables. I will probably get a pix for my kit, but honestly, I’m more curious about the next generation Ursas. Certainly, they will build a single screen variant with only CFExpress.

[VideoFilmDK]

Hey Mate!

Would you please a link to some of your footage from this camera in S35 mode, if you have it online? 🙏🙏

[arunr]

Can you suggest the best L to PL mount adapter for this camera, I have tried few adapters but all of them has some play of wobbling issues when attach DZO Vespid type lens on it, still didn't find strudy adapter for it