Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
A Super 35 sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range and dual gain ISO up to 25,600 delivers detailed 6K footage with minimal noise, while the active EF mount provides access to a vast lens ecosystem. The lightweight carbon fiber composite body integrates a bright 5-inch tilting LCD and supports direct recording to external USB-C SSDs alongside CFast and SD cards. This camera is best for studio-based YouTubers and video creators who prioritize raw image control and post-production flexibility over portability.
About This Camera
A Super 35 sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range and dual gain ISO up to 25,600 delivers detailed 6K footage with minimal noise, while the active EF mount provides access to a vast lens ecosystem. The lightweight carbon fiber composite body integrates a bright 5-inch tilting LCD and supports direct recording to external USB-C SSDs alongside CFast and SD cards. This camera is best for studio-based YouTubers and video creators who prioritize raw image control and post-production flexibility over portability.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 21.2MP full-frame
- Video 6K @60fps
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3th percentile) 3th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
- Below average af (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 21.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Apple ProRes, Blackmagic RAW |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 5 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 21.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 | 33.4 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 29 | 90.8 | 42.7 | 45 | 84 | 66.1 | 2.6 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.7 | 93 | 89.5 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.9 | 88.7 | 94.8 | 90.7 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.8 | 89.5 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.9 | 64.6 | 97.3 | 84 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 87.9 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56 | 89.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
Usage Scores
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