After testing both of these cams, I ended up going with the Pocket 6K Pro as the B cam to my Alexa Mini. Which one do you like better?

"ultimately as a compitent cinematographer, whatever happens between your framelines is infinately more important than the brand of camera we're using to create it" - Very well said sir

AF noise is only an issue with adapted lenses. With Sony lenses or native Sigma/Tamron glass it's silent. Nice video otherwise.

reviewing a 6k camera and uploading. in 1080p you killing me lol

Jeez at last someone who knows what he is talking about and not saying cinematic 1 million times in a KZfaq video. Subbed.

What a beautiful comparison. Loved it. Usually I skip forward a lot on these types of video. Not once today.

Damn near perfect cameras for us. We use to use a lot of Sonys more recently for our professional work but once we got our hands on our first couple Blackmagic's, that it. We're now die hard Blackmagic fan boys, have sold all our other cameras and exclusively shoot with a fleet of Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro's. Love'em.

I don't think it's fair to say that the FX3 autofocus is un-usable because of sound when using Sigma glass and and adapter... Of course adapters sucks. I have the FX3 with both Sony GM glass and Sigma ART E-mount and it's works perfectly and 100% silent.. I also have a good NTG shotgun mic mounted on the provided handle and really no problem whatsoever ... I'm not saying the FX3 is perfect, far from it.. but your video sounded a bit too much as a sale pitch for the BM.. But then again, I'm speaking from a run and gun documentary shooter, not shooting commercials in controlled environments and everyone has his own priorities when it comes to choose a camera. Only 1 year ago, if you would have told me I would buy Sony, I wouldn't have believed you.. but hey.. things changes.. color science have improved so much, even their menu (I actually love the button lock system.. :) ) I love consistency across all formats (10bit / no crop (or very small one) across all the line.. and finally, as you said yourself.. that body / form factor.. is just gorgeous.

This turned out to be easily one of the best review videos I´ve ever seen. Not just stat padding or spitting abstract facts, but with actual footage and examples from said camera. I already own a Bmpcc 4k and I don´t think it´s time to upgrade yet. That´s the only reason I´m not buying one after seeing this video.

Was DPing a serious project recently with the arri mini and P6k Pro, after about 5mins of filming we decided to use the P6K Pro as the A cam, and the Arri mini as the B cam. For this project the P6K was so good and fast to work with. When i started grading the images from both camera in davinci, it got to a point the P6k looked so good, i was now trying to match the Arri to the P6k. Not saying the P6K image is better than the Arri, but the image is so good (in some case hard to tell the difference).

Best high quality review of any cameras I’ve seen so far ! The visuals and the sound quality/soundtrack in this is sick !!

This was the best tutorial I've seen in comparison. I have two BMPCC 6K (not the Pro) and I was bomb out about DCI 4K not on it. However the last update was a game changer. Wooley if you could please do a tutorial on the BMPCC 6k Pro, be cause most film makers use it as a run and gun camera. That's not this camera, I had and oldy but goody RED Scralet-X 4K, sold it and purchase two bmppc 6k. My final thought is Blackmagic Design makes cinema cameras, and It's main purpose is cinematic production. Thanks NBF Film Production...

Great work! It’s crazy. I use 2 FX3’s almost everyday with a 55 1.8, Sig 24-70, and a Sony G 70-200 with the Autofocus and I’ve never heard it sound like this video.

Love the channel, love the informative critique, we definitely need more footage with the BlackMagic6k pro.

Amazing voice-over sound in the video! Please tell me how and what did you record it for? (I apologize for the google translate)

Great work dude! Also congrats on the baby on the way 🤙

You're like a Professor and stand-up comedian at the same time. Killer review. Subbed.

Loving the quality, loving the content, you’ve convinced me on the blackmagic. Thanks man!! 🤙🏼

Thank you for this all around well made video! It is very nice to get a cinematographer and filmmaker perspective.

This is the comparison I've been wanting the all time. You delivered it! Thanks a lot! This makes me wanna get a 6k pro even more. Really liked your channel, you got one diaper money from me. subbed.

Great information ! I’m a beginner and this was more helpful than a lot of the videos I’ve seen

great comparison between cameras! excellent job

As a feature producer flirting with shooting as a hobby this POV is exactly what I’m looking for. Killer vid.

Great feedback and reasoning behind your professional preference. Thanks again, hoping to get a 6K Pro soon! Shout out from Cape Town, SA.

Excellent video Wooley. After finally getting my hands on the Sony for a significant period I can say I fully agree with you here. The Sony definitely has many uses for which I would grab it instead but I too do prefer the 6k. Either they are both just tools that can get fantastic results.

completely agreed with everything expressed here. Still not a fan of BM, but will give them another shot. Also use Alexa Mini as main camera, Zcam F6 was b cam, now using fx3 and paired with a ninja V its pretty decent combination.

Congrats mate on the little girl! Mine is four months!! Thank for the review. Great video. loved the flow.

Awesome video with honest and great information. Subbed. Keep up the great work my friend!

Thank you, I really needed this info for our acting college! I've watched so many breakdowns of so many things, but your's was just simple without being simplistic. Super appreciative. Hope those diapers are well secured!

Here for more of this.

Love it! Congrats for your child!

I’m glad KZfaq recommended this to me. An honest and self aware review from a knowledgeable perspective of an industry professional. Don’t get a lot of those in the public sphere, and always glad when I stumble on one Most of all, I appreciate the honest criticisms, particularly for the FX3 as the Sony ecosystem is what I’m currently tied to and upgrading my 5 year old A6300 to a Sony FF that’s good for both photo and video is most financially sound for me. Which is why I haven’t decided to jump over to more affordable cinema oriented camera like the BMPCCs. I know I should probably differentiate the photo and video gear at some point but I’m just a couple of years into doing semi-pro to pro work and camera’s not my main role when doing pro gigs. Although I’d like to be self reliant hence why I’m investing in gears that can be relatively flexible. And the fact that my gig types varies from events, commercials, to short film and recently features Current plan is to get the A7SIII for the relatively codec upgrade from my a6300 and pair it with an external recorder for RAW/RAW-like codec later. But my current priority is getting my own lighting kits, fixtures and modifier Sorry for the rant, but yeah, keen to hear more honest reviews from an industry practitioner ✌️

Congrats on the baby, subscribed. Love the footage and jealous of your steady handheld shots!

Congrats on your little one...and the baby news!

Awesome storytelling Best way of reviewing The whole video was a visual treat ❤️

for a film school student like me , this video is not just review its a 11 minutes of knowledge. subscribe 👍🏻

I have been so set on the FX3 as my next upgrade, only to see this video and now definitely reconsidering the bmpcc6k pro 😂 such an excellent review, seriously dude. would love to see more cinematography breakdowns and comparisons from you!! i'm a big fan of danny & lewis potts and its awesome to see more people from the film world joining youtube!

Now I want to buy a BMPCC 6K Pro because of this video. Great content and excellent way to tell a review. Thank's!

Just got the 6k pro 2 days ago...it's a monster ! Thanks for the review and comparison !@

100% the review I needed to see, picking up the BMPCC 6k pro instead of fx3/a7s3

This is the best review I've seen! Thank you!

really great, great video Corey, I'm glad I found your channel, I hope the Dyper buying went well now that you're at 4.2k subs haha

this man talking is EXACTLY the quality that shotgun microphones have in hollywood films... it’s sounds exactly like a big production, not like the most filmmakers here in KZfaq who have shotguns mic! seriously, impeccable.

My two cents as an award winning cinematographer who has shot films, tv series, short films, commercials and documentaries with Arri, Sony, Blackmagic, Red etc, I’m going to have to say that FX3 is actually way better than the 6K pro. Just arrived from Qatar, where I shot a low budget, run and gun documentary about the World Cup using an FX3, the A7S3 and the 6K pro. Leaving the infamous 7S3 out of the question, the most reliable camera was the FX3 by a lot. Yes, the BM shot gorgeous images. On location It made me excited about the image I was getting, even though the batteries run out ridiculously fast, and if you don’t have a sophisticated rig it is a pain to handle and operate. Oh and the micro jitters. It’s so shaky it’s insane. And if you want decent shallow depth of field you need pretty fast lenses. Also, images look pretty bad during night shoots. To my surprise, making the 6K pro takes work in post was a pain (had to stabilize and remove noise) and that’s something nobody tells you. The FX3 doesn’t give you the exciting (daylight) image quality as the 6K pro, but it’s full frame sensor gives you awesome shallow dof which makes it look cinematic from the moment you press REC. it has pretty good autofocus (even when using a Sony 24-70mm f4), great dynamic range, it can shoot during nighttime with ease, batteries last a lot, decent audio quality (nothing spectacular) and best of all, a decent image stabilization. Also, it’s compact and doesn’t look like a pro camera that everyone will be weirded about (like it happened with the 6K Pro) If you want to make the 6K pro work the way you intend, you will need a ton of other stuff to make that happen, and if you end up doing that you might as well rent or use an Alexa Mini. The 6K pro is not a run and gun camera at all. The FX3 is. You make the mistake of using the 6K pro as a run and gun camera and you will be ruined and end up with shaky, out of focus shots. No the Gyro thing doesn’t solve the shaky issue, it looks horrible if you don’t shoot to use gyro stabilizer, which beats the purpose of using it on available light situations. Also, after some tests, the LUTs i prefer respond better on the Sony than on the BM but that’s just my preference. My conclusion: the BM offers the very best image quality, contrast and colors of any camera around $4000 below. No question about it. But it’s a pain to make the image actually usable. The FX3 gives you 70 percent of the image pop of the 6K pro, but it’s a beauty to handle. And the menus are pretty great if you get involved into customizing. No one should complain about Sony menus not being great right after unboxing but claim the 6K is great from the beginning as well because that’s not true. You will need a decent gimbal, or a tripod, lights (in some circumstances) and pretty good lenses. Good luck putting your tripod on a crowded place. Honestly, people who are interested in these videos are because they want to get a run and gun camera. Otherwise they would be looking at Alexa or Komodo. I love the image of the 6K pro like I love looking at a Lamborghini that has worn, thin tires. Just remember, that car is gonna crash and burn at the worst moment. For low budget, every -moment-counts camera, Fx3 all the way. Awesome video. Congratulations 🙏🏻

Totally agree with this video. I own an Ursa Mini Pro 4.6k and Pocket 4k and LOVE them. I recently purchased an FX9 solely because alot of corporate clients are asking for it. The FX9 has fantastic colors, great variable ND, amazing auto focus and awesome visuals BUT the menu's are overly complicated. It is not a run and gun camera AT ALL. You have to create several different user profiles to pull from in the field to make quick changes.

Dope video man! Finally someone with quality again!

This was by far the best shot review i have ever seen ...

I'll take the FX3

What camera was used to capture the scene at 2:55. There appears to be a lot of digital noise on the subjects back. Is that due to youtube compression?

Jesus christ what an amazing video, subbed. Also just got my 6k pro and am absolutely in love with it. Keep it up man 🚀

Thanks for a great review!

Awesome camera seems to be! I was wondering if you had some feedback about battery life? (heard it was quite of a draw back) and what mic did you use for your voice over? Sounds so warm! Thanks in advance!

thank you for all this information on usability that I have not seen anywhere else. On paper sony a7sIII or fx3 are the dream cameras for my usage .... but I am a bit reluctant when I see the results, albeit through youtube. Your delivery and video editing is good, clear and pleasant.

GREAT STORY and visuals bro, I own both the Fx3 and Pock 6k and 4K, working on getting my self Arri one day

My first cinema camera is the 6k pro, like you i was also considering the Fx3. Future plan is to go for a high end camera , and the 6k pro is gonna be the B camera. I must say the moment i switched it on, i could use the whole menu without reading any manual, everything was there and easily accessible. This is really important. The whole blackmagic package is really impressive too, since u get the da vinci studio for free, a pro level editing software, which handles the 6k raw footage easily exactly like you mentioned. Of course if you rig the camera it becomes a cinema beast, but the fact you can have it only with its battery grip and a lens, makes it a great camera for filming even on holidays. Thanks for the nice wrap up. I wonder if RED cameras are the next big thing, or someone has to really go for ARRI for that high end result.

What's cool about b raw in DaVinci Resolve you can easily use a color space transform and go from b raw to arri log c and you'll be able to grade your Blackmagic footage just like Arri Alexa footage and they will match up perfectly

Seriously appreciate your review and comparison of these two cameras. Been looking at both of these as my next purchase and it's been difficult to decide. Funny that the cheaper one seems to be a much better choice, have to trick my brain since I'm always stuck in the higher price usually means a higher quality product. Thanks for all the practical, real camera operator info!

Thanks so much for the review. Just rented an a7siii (basically an fx3) and also felt a bit underwhelmed by the results... Next time I'll try the bm6k!

Killer work, Corey! Keep it up.

Have you tried Juan Melara's ARRI powergrade for the P6K? there's also a LUT. I've been using just the LUT for retro style color grading for my music videos.

Dude !! This vidéo is just perfect. I love the way you tell it. You inspired me enormously !

Love the narrative and everything you said makes sense. Am considering the Pocket 6K Pro as my first cine camera.

I have to watch this video again. Not sure if this was a review or a movie, probably both. Love the quality. Great stuff!

Really enjoyed this review. Thank You

Great Review ! Congratulation for your child! :) Being a Pocket 6k owner who bought it just 2 months back I am still tempted to get the 6k Pro for the IRND Filters, Tilting 1500 nits screen and better battery life. Only thing beholding me right now is that image quality of both the cameras is same. Unless I want to keep both where one acts as a B cam.

Loved the vibe of the videos. Currently planning on creating a documentary in 2 years. I've been been lurking around the BMPCC 6K pro for that reason, as well as around the FX3 but... I already have a A7iii and the colors... I'm always frustrated. Never seem to get them right where I want them. Feels like it's the same here with the FX3. On an another note: could you do a tutorial or something about how you record and process your audio? It sounds fantastic!

like the way how you narrate the whole review. Really helped with my concerns. I wonder tho if you would choose Sony a7siii or BMPCC 6k pro if you're making short films with only one camera!

Great review! I also sold my fx3 for the 6k pro. I also have the same 24-70 sigma lens. Question : do you have any issues with the OS not working sometimes on that lens? I have to flick the switch off and on to get working. I’m hoping just the lens and not a compatibility issue . Cheers

What mic are you using to do voice over?

Got here through Spencer Sakurai. Nice video! I just rented the 6K Pro for a project and I was very happy with the results. I figured I’d have to spend a lot more to get the quality I got, and the work flow was so much nicer than fighting with the C-Log from my canon mirrorless. I might not buy one any time soon, but I’ll definitely rent one for projects going forward. As a total newcomer to the black magic, there was ZERO fussing. Everything is clearly written and laid out on the cam and in the menus, and again, that image! As a sound guy though, what kind of mic would you recommend plugging straight into it for interviews? I’ve been using the hotshoe rode mics for years boomed over the speaker but if I’m renting the BMPCC I’d like to go better with the mics if possible. Thanks again!

Great simple review @wooley, it compelled me to subscribe.👌🏼 I have watched a tonne of different reviews and Vs on the P6K Pro, but you've almost sold me. I currently run a GH5s and am still considering getting the EVA-1 as an A cam to it. But I have also been considering a total shift to a couple of the P6K Pro's and also making the switch to Reslove from FCPX. I don't care about autofocus. Those BM batteries though!!!

Great content, one of the best reviews ive seen.

Great stuff here man.. here'z for the kid, sound, review, overall great stuff, finally some great work, not looking boring guys like fro and tony anymore. So many newcomers blew them away...

great video, have you come from a sony background? or was the fx3 your first sony.

Great video. What mic are you using for the voiceover? Thanks!

I enjoyed this vid. It did sound a tad bias when the focus noise was mentioned. Didn't have native lenses for a cam you were shooting down a bit. The noise is from the MC-11 and there is no auto focus noise on the native lenses. The green tint came from the sigma glass, that was the reason I sold all my Sigmas and went straight native. Also Sony has the most accurate colors so there will be a bit of green in comparison to other cams. Even though it is the most accurate, it is not the most pleasing looking image. That is where having the Picture Profiles really make the Sony come alive. I don't own the FX3, but I do have the A7SIII and the A7III and pretty much know my way around them for the most part. This vid was definitely informative to hear from an experienced Cinematographer and what your feelings and first impressions were on these two cams. Subb'd!

WHAAAAAT?! This channel is GOLD! Immediate SUB. Looking forward to your content!

I bought the FX3 and the Sony G Master 50mm F1.2 and I can say that the autofocus is almost completely silent. Haven't used the audio handle yet actually, will try that now.

Well done. Thank you for this!

You're past 1K. Still here to support the diaper cause. Congrats and fantastic video.

I've had this camera for month and I felt like I got to know it even more watching this video. Also how is the sigma 24-70 f2.8 on the 6k pro? I have the 18-35 1.8, love it. But I need more range when on the move.

The Sigma 18-35 is just loud anyway. I use to have it on my Fuji and sent it back and just bought a 24 and 35 1.4. Great review.

Wow, man! Thanks a lot for sharing this. Congrats on the baby. I just got another kid, too. Just subscribed to your channel.

Great video .subbed. also congrats on the upcoming baby. 🙂

Congrats Corey and thanks for the confirmed purchase on the pocket 6k Pro.

I love how you talk about all the internal politics in film xD it's so true. "image" is almost more important than camera image in that world, a big camera looks more impressive to a client

Great video 📹 I'm trying to decide if I want to buy the 6k pro blackmagic.

Excellent video, thanks ❤️

So useful, Thanks for sharing man.

I was considering buying a S1H or a AU EVA1 bc i'm used to Panasonic cameras but after a director wanted me to use a BM camera and edit with resolve, I never considered anything else

Congrats for your baby!

Nice review, lots of good thoughts. Im currently really torn apart which way should i go. I own a pocket 4k and a7siii and honestly, they both work for me in their own ways. I use a7siii a lot on smaller social media projects that need quick setup and delivery. But I am tired of external ND filters on the Pocket 4k so im currently between 6k pro or fx6. I really really really like the BM footage, colors, files and menu system. But on the same time it would make things easier to stay in one ecosystem for 2 camera interviews etc (fx6 and a7siii would match perfectly fine in post). I'm not a fan of Pocket form factor, for me it needs a rear v-mount plate so i can support it against my chest while handheld shooting, which makes the rig quite big and heavy. Fx6 pretty much has usable form factor right out of the box.

Subbed for future content I’m going to get a 6k pro myself hopefully you shoot more content with it

I have BMPCC 6K Pro and I love that camera. Any sugestion for the lut? Which one you use?

Great comparison! The best one! What lenses do you recommend to use on the bmpcc 6k pro?

of course it has auto focus noise using adapter ef lens. It can actually still doing great auto focus using sigma ef lens in the first place is already amazing feature. It is a plus for fx3. next tine please use native lens when doing review.

Easy sub, congrats on the baby!!!

Great video! How is the BMP6Kpro in low light? Do you think it's usable?

7:45 does the fan noise on the BMD6k become a problem for camera audio?

Do recommend this an as A cam for those of us that are starting out in the cinema world?