It is important to note that, when recording in RAW, typically because of the fast data rate, Cfast 2.0 cards are a better idea than SD cards.
Ultimately, it will come down to the amount of storage on your card, but you don’t have to limit yourself to just a few minutes of recording time because you feel like you need to use RAW. I would argue until the sun comes up that 3:1 is a generous and mild compression - and it wouldn’t be a massive disservice to the RAW data if you were to use 3:1 or 4:1. Changing to cinemaDNG 3:1 will nearly double the available recording time from 18 minutes to 34 (from 18 to 43 minutes if switching to 4:1). Like the Ursa, we do have the option of switching to lossy RAW (which is the 3:1 and 4:1 setting), which dramatically increases the available recording time.
Filming at 24fps at 4K DCI with CinemaDNG RAW recording format, you will only get 18 minutes of footage on a 256gb card - and that will vary depending on the card’s manufacturer. Media storage is a different beast altogether. However, I’m suggesting that you get even more than you think you’ll need. I know it seems obvious to recommend batteries since most filmmakers carry an abundance of them anyway. Thankfully, the LP-E6 is a low-cost battery, and there are plenty of third-party brands to choose from. With a fully charged LP-E6 battery, you’ll get just under an hour of on-time, but whether or not you’re actively recording during that hour will cause the overall battery span to vary. But as with any new camera, even if it’s as easy to use as the Pocket 4K, you can find yourself wishing you knew a few more things before you headed out to film.Īs I mentioned in the review, the Pocket 4K eats battery power. However, since the cost of admission for this camera is relatively low, it lends itself really well to those who’ve been waiting to dive into filmmaking. Our take on the camera was 50/50 - gorgeous footage but with a few internal flaws. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has begun finding its way to users who have been eagerly awaiting it. If you’re a new filmmaker taking your new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K out on its first shoot, here are a few settings and tips you need to know.
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