Ok, ok, I have been on hiatus from the blog for a while actually working filming, editing and getting funding for my documentary. It’s all going very well thank God! So what disturbed my deep focus? The announcement of the BMPCC6k rang like a gong at 2 am, LOL! My first inclination was WTF BMD how can you step on this great camera that has truly been an innovation from the BMCC, BMPC4k and the beloved BMPCC. After further researching and talking to the PR rep here are the TWO biggest selling points they are marketing.
- Depth of field
2. Sensor size
These are the basic marketing points that BMD is focusing on and the fact that you no longer need a focal reducer/speedbooster for your EF lenses. A few things to consider and I am sure users will start to test the products and release their findings but these questions must be asked.
- How can the SD, CFAST, or SSD handle the data rates and file size for record/playback.
- With such a demanding resolution is there anything degraded such as highlights or DR?
- Based on the DOF image provided by BMD and others who started posting on forums the difference is barely noticeable.
- Also not all codecs are available in FPS.
- The pitch that you can reframe 6k to smaller 4k, 2k or 1080 is that really necessary if you are framing each shot carefully?
- Is this BMD’s way of undercutting the industry leaders such as RED who recently threatened a lawsuit?
- Honestly, do you really need 6k? You must watch Steve Yedlin part 1 and 2 http://www.yedlin.net/ResDemo/index.html
- Be patient and wait for the reviews and comparisons.
Anyways, good luck on your camera search. I will be posting some informative videos in the next few weeks. stay tuned.