Blackmagic Pocket price drop! RIP to BMPCC?
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Thanks Deunamist,
So you mean the colour obtained from my usual way of recording AVCHD in GH3 then convert onto ProRess via FCPX is not as good as using BMPCC direct ProRes into FCPX ?
If yes, then must but this BMPCC at only $635
how much you paid for it ?
Can PM me if not convenient ....
Do they still have stock ?
Thanks
From my understanding BMD will normally ask you to go back to their reseller to settle the RMA. Call BMD support to clarify first so that you don't waste a trip there if what I understand is correct. Their support number can be found on their singapore website.
The battery that came with my set could not charge fully. They told me to RMA through where I bought it.
I borrowed an external battery pack rated at 12V 2A output. Are there any consequence on the current that is supplied into the BMPCC? Most external batteries have are specified in XXXX mAh but I don't see any mAh rating on this battery. One shop told me it doesn't matter as long as it is 12V, higher mAh means the battery will last longer during a continuous shoot. Is this correct? I know there are batteries even rated at 12V 10,000mAh - can this be used as well without any electrical consequence? Thanks for any advise as I have almost no knowledge in this area.
And while we are on this topic, anybody knows how much current does the bmpcc draw during a continuous shoot with and without the internal battery inserted?
And while we are on this topic, anybody knows how much current does the bmpcc draw during a continuous shoot with and without the internal battery inserted?
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BMPCC has a wide input voltage range, so as long as you don't exceed the voltage rating specs, you're fine.
Amperes rating of your batt packs is fine as long as voltage is right. It gives you an estimate of how long your pack can run your cam. Power(watts) = Volts x Amps....and everything is time-based. Ie if your cam is drawing 1amps, your batt pack is a 2amps supply, then you technically can run the device for 2 hours.
Based on my tests running at 12vdc, BMPCC draws at about 0.6amps (600mah) without internal battery, goes up to about 0.8amps if you use powered zoom servo.
With Internal batt pack (charging), the amp draw is about 0.85amps, and when you power up the camera with batts in, the current draw peaks at about 1.0amps. So I'd conclude that the camera draws at about 1.0amps @12v.
Of course, if you're running at lower voltages, amp draw goes up, and if you run at higher voltages, amp draw does down.
Amperes rating of your batt packs is fine as long as voltage is right. It gives you an estimate of how long your pack can run your cam. Power(watts) = Volts x Amps....and everything is time-based. Ie if your cam is drawing 1amps, your batt pack is a 2amps supply, then you technically can run the device for 2 hours.
Based on my tests running at 12vdc, BMPCC draws at about 0.6amps (600mah) without internal battery, goes up to about 0.8amps if you use powered zoom servo.
With Internal batt pack (charging), the amp draw is about 0.85amps, and when you power up the camera with batts in, the current draw peaks at about 1.0amps. So I'd conclude that the camera draws at about 1.0amps @12v.
Of course, if you're running at lower voltages, amp draw goes up, and if you run at higher voltages, amp draw does down.
AA Batt Pack
DTap
4-Pin XLR
12vdc Car Cigar Lighter
Here are some pix of my custom BMPCC battery solution.
I've got Dtap, 4-pin xlr, 12vdc for car cigar lighter rig & 10-cell AA battery pack.
DTap
4-Pin XLR
12vdc Car Cigar Lighter
Here are some pix of my custom BMPCC battery solution.
I've got Dtap, 4-pin xlr, 12vdc for car cigar lighter rig & 10-cell AA battery pack.
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@DXNMedia thanks for the clear explanation. Sounds easy enough to rig up a DIY pack. If my battery pack is the high mAh type it'd be a bulky sealed pack with fixed wires, I guess I would definitely be stopped from boarding a flight in my hand-carry luggage. I bet they'd probably also filter such contraption from the checked-in luggage.
I like your idea because I can hand-carry an empty battery holder and buy the batteries on arrival. Otherwise for overseas shoot I can only think of carrying a few of the EN-EL20 batteries.
BTW, the 10-cell battery pack means 10x1.5V = 15V. Can meh?
I like your idea because I can hand-carry an empty battery holder and buy the batteries on arrival. Otherwise for overseas shoot I can only think of carrying a few of the EN-EL20 batteries.
BTW, the 10-cell battery pack means 10x1.5V = 15V. Can meh?
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Bmpcc input voltage states 12-20vdc, so 15v is fine.
I chose 10cell pack coz i had intentions to use 1.2v rechargeables.
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Has anyone tried this Anker Power bank before?
http://www.ianker.com/support-c1-g92.html
Though its out of stock, manage to find someone who is selling it locally here. Not sure if it comes with a power cable that fits the camera charging port.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/87770093-post533.html
Thinking whether it's worth getting multiple spare batteries or just one power bank (which needs to be lugged about with a cable dangling).
http://www.ianker.com/support-c1-g92.html
Though its out of stock, manage to find someone who is selling it locally here. Not sure if it comes with a power cable that fits the camera charging port.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/87770093-post533.html
Thinking whether it's worth getting multiple spare batteries or just one power bank (which needs to be lugged about with a cable dangling).
Bamboopictures
Senior Member
Ergonomically, Hawk-woods hot-blocs are perhaps the most versatile D-tap/4pin battery adapters for onboard use.
http://www.hawkwoods.com/products/h...s/hot_bloc_adaptors.php?mainMenuItemToSlide=6
Choose from sony, pany, or canon batteries to tap from.
http://www.hawkwoods.com/products/h...s/hot_bloc_adaptors.php?mainMenuItemToSlide=6
Choose from sony, pany, or canon batteries to tap from.
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Sad to say, i dont trust these powerbanks.
Most of the rated capacity are not true to the figures.
Had a few of those similar packs, field tested them to be less than half their capacity.
The output isnt also a full 2amps output for some units.
Depends on your type of rig, u may be better off buying the more reliable vmount batts with rail attachments.
As for running external or internal batts, i think it depends on your type of work. Swapping out batts too often in the middle of a shoot, especially when its time critical can be quite a pain. Likewise, cables and batt packs hanging around your tripod and clanking around can be pretty irritating too.
Here's a pix of my bmpcc rig. If its on tripod most of the time, i guess external batt is fine.
But if u need to unrig and rig again for different setups, then i think a simpler internal batt is okay. Just gotta becareful that your rig doesnt block the batt door.
I mount my tripod to the metabones lens adaptor, so my bmpcc is kinda floating for easy access to the batt door.
But if u need to unrig and rig again for different setups, then i think a simpler internal batt is okay. Just gotta becareful that your rig doesnt block the batt door.
I mount my tripod to the metabones lens adaptor, so my bmpcc is kinda floating for easy access to the batt door.
Deunamist
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that's a great way to work. lesser stress on your bmpcc lens mount I reckon.. Lol.
@DXNMedia, that's an awesome rig. I just got my BMPCC but I am concern that this version may be nearing its EOL hence the hefty Summer Sale. So I will be very careful in investing too much in rigging it.
Here's my humble rig for now. Just got the battery from ebay and is still charging it. It should last between 5 to 6 hours. The Panny 14-42 F3.5-5.6 is good enough for now. It's great and light enough for the lightweight Manfrotto stabiliser. The IRIS control and focus is also working with the latest BMD firmware.
Not sure if the OIS is working though. There are no indicators and I can't really tell whether the OIS has kicked in.
Still learning the ropes shooting with this baby and learning how to grade in Davinci Resolve. Hope to shoot a little more and have time to edit over the weekend and I will try to post something for fun.
Here's my humble rig for now. Just got the battery from ebay and is still charging it. It should last between 5 to 6 hours. The Panny 14-42 F3.5-5.6 is good enough for now. It's great and light enough for the lightweight Manfrotto stabiliser. The IRIS control and focus is also working with the latest BMD firmware.
Not sure if the OIS is working though. There are no indicators and I can't really tell whether the OIS has kicked in.
Still learning the ropes shooting with this baby and learning how to grade in Davinci Resolve. Hope to shoot a little more and have time to edit over the weekend and I will try to post something for fun.
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Actually, if you're in the trade, a good rig is quite necessary for focus pulling, adding on equipment, and especially with the limited ISO control you have with the BMPCC, you'd need a matte box for light control with external ND/Grad filters.
My rig actually was originally meant for my Canon 7D DSLR video system, but I sold that 7D body off, so everything is still usable no matter which body system you change to next time. The 15mm rod/rails are industry standard.
OIS is definitely not working when I am using Panny or Oly M43 lenses.
One good lens that I'd recommend for video use is the Oly 12-50mm (becomes a 36mm-150mm equiv.)
It's got a pretty usable powered servo zoom that can emulate the likes of a traditional zoom rocker on conventional video cams.
Think it's a kit lens for the Olympus OMD-EM5 camera.
Looking forward to seeing your works. Have fun!
My rig actually was originally meant for my Canon 7D DSLR video system, but I sold that 7D body off, so everything is still usable no matter which body system you change to next time. The 15mm rod/rails are industry standard.
OIS is definitely not working when I am using Panny or Oly M43 lenses.
One good lens that I'd recommend for video use is the Oly 12-50mm (becomes a 36mm-150mm equiv.)
It's got a pretty usable powered servo zoom that can emulate the likes of a traditional zoom rocker on conventional video cams.
Think it's a kit lens for the Olympus OMD-EM5 camera.
Looking forward to seeing your works. Have fun!
hamanoshun
Senior Member
Anyone wants the BMPCC? Got one sealed one to let go...interested PM me.
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