Is anyone familiar with the Black Magic Pocket Cinema? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 03-17-2014, 07:04 AM

I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Poc...+cinema+camera

From the picture, it appears that it's good to go. But reading the text, it says that it does not come with a lens. Does this mean that I need to buy a lens in order to see anything at all? When I turn it on I just get a white screen, aside from the menus, etc.

If I do need to buy a lens, any recommendations for something basic and good to run with? I don't want a large lens, something more compact be best.

DVTimes · 03-17-2014, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Poc...+cinema+camera

From the picture, it appears that it's good to go. But reading the text, it says that it does not come with a lens. Does this mean that I need to buy a lens in order to see anything at all? When I turn it on I just get a white screen, aside from the menus, etc.

If I do need to buy a lens, any recommendations for something basic and good to run with? I don't want a large lens, something more compact be best.

I presume the lenses will be extra (and probably cost more than the camera).

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/p...etcinemacamera

DVTimes · 03-17-2014, 07:15 AM

fetishwealth · 03-17-2014, 07:35 AM

yeap doenst come with a lens.

I have a lens for this camera, its brand-new in the box.

I bought it same time as I PREordered the body. lens came in a week, body Took six months to ship from the time I ordered it so I canceled it.

If you're interested in the LENS let me know.

DVTimes · 03-17-2014, 07:47 AM

Sly · 03-17-2014, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fetishwealth

yeap doenst come with a lens.

I have a lens for this camera, its brand-new in the box.

I bought it same time as I PREordered the body. lens came in a week, body Took six months to ship from the time I ordered it so I canceled it.

If you're interested in the LENS let me know.

I need something by tomorrow, or I would take you up on that. Can you tell me what lens you bought? And will that take care of my white screen issue?

I'm pretty new to this stuff so I had no idea that it would not come with even a stock basic lens.

candyflip · 03-17-2014, 08:17 AM

I own one. You just get the camera body for $999.

You need a lens. I have adapters for the lenses I already have, so that might be your best option.

This is not a good camera for "just taking videos".

Cherry7 · 03-17-2014, 08:18 AM

Take some alumininium foil and tape it over the sensor. With a pin make a small hole in the centre. Adjust the ASA rating until you have a good picture.

Should look like average porn quality shooting.

Sly · 03-17-2014, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

I own one. You just get the camera body for $999.

You need a lens. I have adapters for the lenses I already have, so that might be your best option.

This is not a good camera for "just taking videos".

I like diving in to a shallow pool.

Can you recommend a lens?

Sly · 03-17-2014, 08:57 AM

What about this:

http://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-AMEA-Ad...KXY7F0Y74DD2DD

One of the people asked specifically if it will work with the Black Magic and they were told yes. Do I need a special adapter as well?

candyflip · 03-17-2014, 09:29 AM

Yeah, if you have Canon lenses from a DSLR that adapter will work. That IS the adapter, not a lens.

Anything MFT (micro 4/3) is what you're looking for.

candyflip · 03-17-2014, 09:31 AM

Here's an article with a few lens suggestions:

http://www.borrowlenses.com/blog/201...cinema-camera/

A few companies are selling bundles and these are the lenses that come in those packages:

LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 & 20mm f/1.7

Sly · 03-17-2014, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

Here's an article with a few lens suggestions:

http://www.borrowlenses.com/blog/201...cinema-camera/

A few companies are selling bundles and these are the lenses that come in those packages:

LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 & 20mm f/1.7

Okay, that helps. Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fetishwealth

yeap doenst come with a lens.

I have a lens for this camera, its brand-new in the box.

I bought it same time as I PREordered the body. lens came in a week, body Took six months to ship from the time I ordered it so I canceled it.

If you're interested in the LENS let me know.

I'm interested after all, what do you have?

candyflip · 03-17-2014, 10:48 AM

For $1000, you won't get a better image.

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,052	I own one. You just get the camera body for $999. You need a lens. I have adapters for the lenses I already have, so that might be your best option. This is not a good camera for "just taking videos". __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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fetishwealth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,424	yeap doenst come with a lens. I have a lens for this camera, its brand-new in the box. I bought it same time as I PREordered the body. lens came in a week, body Took six months to ship from the time I ordered it so I canceled it. If you're interested in the LENS let me know.

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,290	What about this: http://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-AMEA-Ad...KXY7F0Y74DD2DD One of the people asked specifically if it will work with the Black Magic and they were told yes. Do I need a special adapter as well? __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available. Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,052	Yeah, if you have Canon lenses from a DSLR that adapter will work. That IS the adapter, not a lens. Anything MFT (micro 4/3) is what you're looking for. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,052	Here's an article with a few lens suggestions: http://www.borrowlenses.com/blog/201...cinema-camera/ A few companies are selling bundles and these are the lenses that come in those packages: LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 & 20mm f/1.7 __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me Last edited by candyflip; 03-17-2014 at 09:33 AM..

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