Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K - Next generation, handheld 6K digital film camera with 6048 x 4032 full frame high resolution HDR sensor

Next generation, handheld 6K digital film camera with 6048 x 4032 full frame high resolution HDR sensor

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K is a video camera designed for professionals looking for cinematic quality in a compact and versatile body.

The 36 x 24 mm full-frame sensor allows for outstanding subject separation and low-light performance, while dual native ISO ensures clear images even in low-light environments. The L-mount offers wide compatibility with photographic and film lenses, making the camera ideal for narrative productions, documentaries, and digital content.

The 5" touchscreen display with 1500 nits of brightness makes it easy to control your camera on set, even outdoors. Additionally, direct recording to CFexpress or via USB-C simplifies your workflow, with support for 3D LUTs and advanced metadata for smooth post-production.

Technical characteristics

Camera features

• Effective sensor size: 36 x 24 mm (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; 4832 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: 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 1080 HD
• Focus: autofocus available using compatible L-Mount lenses in single shot, continuous, object tracking and face tracking modes
• Iris control: iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual 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, motion sensor data and slate data. 3D LUT can be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files
• Controls: touchscreen menus on 5" screen. 1 x Power switch, 1 x Record button, 1 x Stills button, 1 x Scroll wheel with push, 1 x ISO button, 1 x White balance, 1 x Shutter button, 3 x configurable Fn buttons, 1 x Focus button, 1 x IRIS button, 1 x HFR button, 1 x Zoom button, 1 x Menu button, 1 x Playback button
• Time Code clock: highly accurate. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours

Connections

• Total video inputs: none
• Total video outputs: 1 x HDMI up to 1080p 60
• Analog audio inputs: 2 x mini XLR switchable between mic with Phantom power and line level (up to +14 dBu); 1 x 3.5 mm stereo input. All audio inputs can be used for Time Code input
• Analog audio outputs: 1 x 3.5 mm 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: 1 x mono speaker

Media

• Media: 1 x CFexpress Type B card slot, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external media
• Media format: can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems

Supported codecs

• Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate: 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality: Q0, Q1, Q3, 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: 1 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x high speed USB-C expansion port
• Recording formats: 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 6048 x 4032, 4832 x 4032, 6048 x 3200, 6048 x 2520, 4096 x 3072, 4096 x 2160, 2112 x 1184 and 1920 x 1080 with film 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: from 8 MB/s to 555 MB/s depending on resolution and compression. Actual rates vary based on image content

Software

• Software included: Blackmagic OS, DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows (activation key), Blackmagic Camera Setup, Blackmagic RAW Player, Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin, Blackmagic RAW SDK, Blackmagic RAW Speed Test

Operating systems

• Mac OS 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS 14.0 Sonoma or later
• Windows 10 and 11

Power requirements

• Power supply: 1 x external 12 V power supply
• External power input: 1 x 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: 12 - 20 V

Accessories

• Optional accessories: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro EVF, Blackmagic Pocket Camera Battery Pro Grip

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 178.4 x 112.3 x 85.5 mm
• Weight: 1.2 kg

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40° C
• Storage temperature: -20 to 45° C
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

What's in the box

• Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
• Lens turret dust cap
• Camera strap
• 30 W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
• NP-F570 battery
• NP-F series battery USB charger
• Welcome booklet
• DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key