2012Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum
Blackmagic Cinema Camera specifications and early impressions from 2012 announcement
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The camera features 13 stops of exposure latitude, a 2.5K sensor, EF and ZF lens mounts, built-in SSD recording, and an integrated LCD monitor in a compact form factor.
- The camera includes SDI output connectivity.
- Rolling shutter performance was noted as a concern by early observers.
- The sensor size is smaller than Four Thirds format, positioned between 16mm and Four Thirds.
- At a price point of approximately 3000 dollars for 2.5K raw video capability, the camera offered a cost advantage compared to using DSLR cameras for similar work.
- The compact size made the camera suitable for event shooting and could be used with ENG lens configurations.
Depends on
- Limited power supply information was available at the time of announcement.
- The 13 stops of dynamic range claim was not yet verified through independent testing.
- Experience with similar compact cinema cameras like the SI2K suggested potential limitations that observers wanted to confirm.
- Some users expressed skepticism about whether the specifications would deliver practical benefits without hands-on testing.