- the absolutely stunning Fairchild image sensor that made Blackmagic the powerhouse they are today.
This is a well used cinema camera and I love it dearly but it's time to let it go to a budding new film maker or a collector, I'm just not using it enough any more (kids + work). It's an absolute tank so has lived up to a lifetime of use with surprisingly few issues.
The good.
- Boxed with charger - NO DAVINCI CODE
- EF mount with original body cap - all focus/iris etc. works great on auto lenses.
- Screen is bright and clear with no issues.
- Includes SanDisk 480Gb SSD and USB-C cable.
The not-so-good:- A few scratches here and there
- The front REC button is not functioning - all other buttons work fine.
- As you can imagine the internal battery is nonsense - on battery power alone this thing barely runs for a few minutes.
Like most of us blackmagic users you'll need to get used to using external power. This has worked fine with both a Sony NPF battery plate and my monster 130w,h gold mount rig - but just to be clear, YOU WILL NEED EXTERNAL BATTERY POWER or to keep it plugged into a socket.
This camera is perfection for an artistic film maker or a B cam for professional shoots - I have personally cut BMCC 2.5k footage with a £60,000 Arri Alexa 35mm, the image really is that good if you know how to expose. Make a start on your passion project today with this wonderful piece of cinematic history.