Why Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera will replace GoPro in Feature Films

Advantages of GoPro cameras are its size and image reproduction at that price which made film makers across the world to use it in framing shots in feature films which is not possible with any other camera. Still DOPs across the world in-spite of GoPro Hero3 4K image reproduction with better imaging & low light performance are not happy till date, but use it modestly for shots which are impossible with current cameras including Film Cameras and Digital Cinema Cameras like Arri Alexa, Red Epic / Scarlet, Sony F65 / F55 / F5, Phantom Flex / HD, SI2K and so on. Above all GoPro Hero3 produces brilliant image but not ready for big screen projection is my point of view.

GoPro Hero3:

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GoPro Hero3 Specs:

Optics

• Ultra sharp ƒ/2.8 6-element aspherical glass lens
• Ultra wide angle / reduced distortion
• 2X Better low-light performance

Video (NTSC/PAL)

Video Resolution	NTSC fps	PAL fps	STD Mode	Protune Mode	Field of View (FOV)	Screen Resolution/ Aspect Ratio
1080p	60, 48, 30, 24 fps	50, 48, 25, 24 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow	1920×1080 16:9
720p	120, 60 fps	100, 50 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide, Narrow*	1280×720 16:9
1440p	48, 30, 24 fps	48, 25, 24 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide	1920×1440 4:3
4K	15 fps	12.5 fps	NO	ONLY in Protune	Ultra Wide	3840×2160 16:9
4K Cin	12 fps	12 fps	NO	ONLY in Protune	Ultra Wide	4096×2160 17:9
2.7K	30 fps	25 fps	YES*	YES	Ultra Wide	2704×1524 16:9
2.7K Cin	24 fps	24 fps	YES*	YES	Ultra Wide	2704×1440 17:9
960p	100, 48 fps	100, 48 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide	1280×960 4:3
WVGA	240 fps	240 fps	YES	NO	Ultra Wide	848×480 16:9

Note *May require a software update on camera

• Video format: H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
• White Balance: auto and manual

Photo Modes

• 12, 7, 5MP resolutions
• Burst: 30 photos per second
• Continuous Photo: 3 photos per second, 5 photos per second, 10 photos per second
• Time-lapse: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals
• Simultaneous Photo + Video:
  • 12MP + 1440p24 fps
  • 8MP + 1080p30 fps 8
  • 8MP + 720p60 fps

 

Battery & Charging

• 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
• Charge via USB

	HERO3: Black Edition	HERO3: Black Edition with LCD Touch BacPac™	HERO3: Black Edition using with Wi-Fi Remote	HERO3: Black Edition using GoPro App
RES/FPS	Estimated Time	Estimated Time	Estimated Time	Estimated Time
720/60	1:25	1:10	1:20	1:10
1080/30	1:30	1:15	1:25	1:15
1080/60	1:15	1:00	1:05	1:00
1440/48	1:25	1:05	1:15	n/a
4k/15	1:30	1:10	1:20	n/a
2.7k/30	1:20	1:05	1:10	n/a

 

Audio

• Mono, 48kHz, AAC compression w/ AGC
• Supports optional 3.5mm stereo mic adapter **

 

Storage

• Memory:
  • MicroSD class 10 or higher required
  • Up to 64GB capacity supported
• Record times will vary with resolutions and frame rates

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera:

A true Super 16 digital film camera that’s small enough to take anywhere!

1. 13 Stops of Dynamic Range in true digital film like images
2. Super 16 Sensor Size
3. Lossless CinemaDNG RAW & Apple ProRes
4. Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
5. 1080p HD Resolution to SD Cards
6. 3.5″ LCD at Back
7. Professional Connections include micro HDMI out, mini jack microphone input like AV Style microphones, mini jack headphone for audio monitoring, LANC control input for remote operation and removable rechargeable battery with 12V DC input.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Accessories are already ready for shipping from Wooden Camera – http://woodencamera.corecommerce.com/Blackmagic/New-Releases-BMC/Quick-Kit-Pocket.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hence with size and affordability, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera will replace GoPro in feature film production in near future. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is expected to ship in couple of days for a price of $995.