Tested: Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera

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Our video producer Joey tests and reviews the Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how he's used this small formfactor camera for a variety of Tested shoots, and its post-production workflow. Here's how we used the BMMCC for timelapses, mounting in vehicles, and even on extended trips abroad.
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@Rebelismo 7 жыл бұрын

This is way better than most "reviews". It's fantastic to see actual professional use case scenarios rather than just reading specifications off a page. KZfaq really needs more of the former.

@Fezz21 7 жыл бұрын

I wanna see more of Joey! he's fantastic when it comes to video/photo production explanation!

@kamenriderblade2099 7 жыл бұрын

I agree, Joey needs to get his own section on Camera & Photography gear and related stuff

@JkVersus 6 жыл бұрын

I agree too.

@Erikhengstrumcontent 6 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@MitchEckhardt 7 жыл бұрын

I love it when Joey gets to do these videos. Thanks Joey!

@Erikhengstrumcontent 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@michaelaj4495 7 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't Joey get to do more of these? He's great at explaining these things and he's engaging too.

@anthonymoreno894 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tested from doing videos like this. So many shows shrink away from covering this kind of topic because they think their audience doesn't care. But we do!

@jakobshortell 7 жыл бұрын

Joey needs to do more videos he is amazing at making these reviews

@MicrophonicFool 7 жыл бұрын

I prefer this kind of episode to many of the recent Tested stuff. Keep this shit coming

@CalebJHills 7 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love it if you did more reviews like this. This is easily one of the best reviews for camera gear I've seen in a while.

@aaronmudge4537 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! We need more of Joey on this channel, he's got some cool/useful insight. Thanks Tested!

@JohnRicard 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for NOT having a music bed underneath the talking. Videos are so much more enjoyable this way.

@john_t_england 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! Thanks, Joey!

@philmarley8850 7 жыл бұрын

Really good info, thanks. Love that you showed your post workflow as well.

@saysomestuff 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, informative and well paced. Its great to hear practical reviews of gear in real situations. thanks so much, great video

@josuelservin2409 7 жыл бұрын

So the conclusion I take from this is that all the magic really comes from Joey :)

@andyitslit 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love hearing and learning about camera gear.

@JairMcBain 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the BTS Joey. I really appreciate these videos as someone getting into film making and learning the ropes. Love your work!

@VoMFilms 7 жыл бұрын

Its so cool to listen to all of this when your learning it yourself. Especially when you understand everything he said.

@Euler0311 7 жыл бұрын

Nice informative review. Thanks!

@DaveCurran 7 жыл бұрын

Some nice shots there, and interesting peaks at future Tested videos.

@TheJericho1777 7 жыл бұрын

love this type of video plz do more!

@HoldFastFilms 7 жыл бұрын

That's funny, just this morning I was researching this camera. Been a fan of Black Magic since they came out but never pulled the trigger and got one. I think I might hold off until their smaller cameras gain 4K and perhaps higher FPS. Not that I would need 120fps all the time but it's nice to have.

@ah-ray 7 жыл бұрын

Hold Fast there is a 4k model, you do need an external recorder for that...

@jamievfx 7 жыл бұрын

its a studio cam though, not comparable to the cinema one at all

@daahsri 6 жыл бұрын

their new 2018 Pocket Cinema Camera sounds like the perfect option for you

@roysalfarlie7205 6 жыл бұрын

I found this a very useful review on deciding to purchase this camera. Thank you

@ed6164 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! Lots of good info!

@mduvigneaud 7 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing a peek behind the scenes. :D

@PatTheRiot 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with other comments this guy is sharp when it comes to explaining. I feel a little bit a hesitation in the voice but this is good. Keep it up. Gave me every single information I wanted to know about this camera in less than 10 minutes.

@ThannyBunny 7 жыл бұрын

Good and informative video! Nice to see some behind the scenes stuff! I think a lot of us are interested in the filmmaking process, more videos like this would be appreciated!

@HobysVid 7 жыл бұрын

i dont get it. You have to rig it up like other cinema cams like a RED f.e. A RED, which doesnt have a screen, mic, handle... isn´t good as a main camera too? The BMMCC is for professional use, which is very good for shoulder rigging, gimbals....everything you want. And the possibility of shooting 60fps in RAW in this price range is outstanding. One of the most flexible (affordable) systems out there.

@EpictheEpicest 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is super late, but I totally agree with you. Essentially all you need is a monitor and a lens and you have a pro level production camera that's small/light enough to literally mount to anything, can be used with very affordable c-mount glass, durable, easy to use with a gimbal, very fast rolling shutter, easy to travel with, etc. Just trying to decide between this and the Zcam M4

@nichofmann1800 7 жыл бұрын

thx a lot for the review , i can now make up my mind to finally buy one

@simonbrumby 7 жыл бұрын

Good fair review! Thanks.

@jackriley603 7 жыл бұрын

one of my favourite videos ever

@DigitalGus75 7 жыл бұрын

Joey is AWESOME in front of the camera (behind too). He is an asset to Tested, and should be having more airtime!

@CBSuper 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, great review.

@hickyhojo 7 жыл бұрын

Great Job Joey!

@hegeds 7 жыл бұрын

As a fan of this channel I was shocked when I saw the footage from Budapest. Hungary is so small I would have never thought Tested will ever visit my city. Thanks for making awesome videos and keep up with the good content. I hope there will be more on this channel about the tour to Budapest. It would be cool to hear what you think about the city.

@matthewchoy7712 7 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on Davinci Resolve?

@Gorilla_Jones 4 жыл бұрын

Guess not...

@greencomputerfan 7 жыл бұрын

That looks like a really good solution for drone footage where you need raw footage. I hadn't head of it before this video but it really does look cool.

7 жыл бұрын

Great video

@JogieGlenMait16 7 жыл бұрын

you're even better than Philip Bloom in reviewing cine cams

@Jawmsie 7 жыл бұрын

This is pretty cool! I've been thinking about upgrading my specialty angle cam (panasonic GF5, it really, REALLY needs an upgrade) to something like this. Good info.

@GeorgeLoch 7 жыл бұрын

Great information! I looked at this cam when they first announced it as a potential replacement for Gopros in situations like you mentioned. If it had WiFi and an app, it would be in my kit now. Maybe in the next rev. Meanwhile, I still need a cam like that.

@TheLink4391 7 жыл бұрын

sick vid

@TheJttv 7 жыл бұрын

this camera looks perfect for in car shots specifically the top-gear driver talking shots.

@TheGrandTourBMW 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Now that's given me an idea...

@twitte0king 7 жыл бұрын

very clear and infomative for noobs like me who are interested in learning a bit of the gear!!

@repalmore 7 жыл бұрын

Being a guy with large hands(people can put my wedding band on their thumb) I understand what it's like to have problems with buttons. Pencil with an eraser. Helps a bunch.

@HoldFastFilms 7 жыл бұрын

I recently bought Sony RX100 V and you should see me try to use that thing with my gigantor hands lol!I feel your pain.

@spencurai 7 жыл бұрын

That record button is like 10x the size of the video record button on like a Sony a6300...you almost need that SIM card tool that comes with iPhones to hit record...or just remap the button...

@GeorgeLoch 7 жыл бұрын

I had the RX100V and sold it for that very reason. Too fiddly.

@CarlinComm 7 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what you cook up for that expansion port. I"ve read of using arduino to do the functions (I think?) Looks like cool tech that is open to explore. Best wishes for the new year :)

@LordOfJazz 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, we've all been in that situation trying to navigate camera menus in the Arctic with gloves. It's always been a pain. I'm sure everyone can relate.

@thomasjbrablec 7 жыл бұрын

More of these behind the scenes videos on camera gear for us video/photo geeks!

@Technicallity1 7 жыл бұрын

Freakin awesome video

@mikehoyle3852 6 жыл бұрын

liked the bit "you cannot operate buttons (at all) with gloves when filming" - but plug-in the cable and it connects to other external controller devices for film crew to operate

@Georges3DPrinters 7 жыл бұрын

good project to 3d Print and adapter to make buttons easy to hit. like the fancy controller add-ons so you don't have to let go of a button to hit another

@Henkecool15 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! You're an amazing host :D

@manjonrc 7 жыл бұрын

👍🏽 buen video

@AndreasKoepkeAU 7 жыл бұрын

Those micro cameras are really nice. I have used the Micro Studio version of it and it works really nicely. We use it in a church environment for static wide shots. For us having features like sdi output and remote control make it really convient to use. The lack of a screen has been a positive for us, in some cases if it had a screen it would present a distraction for the audience but without it is a lot more inconspicuous.

@Platypus2048 7 жыл бұрын

What is the sticky clay you used to mount the camera to the dashboard? Bugle?

@christophercarlberg6657 7 жыл бұрын

hey adam i watched the edc video and you said you wanted to get a new light idk uf you got one but i would reccomend the outback ripper

@heartshapedfilms 7 жыл бұрын

@tested tip for the buttons in the cold sick like little plastic gems on the buttons or goggle eyes makes it much easier to press in the cold

@BattaPCBergen 7 жыл бұрын

1:54 BUDAPEST yeah!!! I came from Hungary. :)

@patrikficsor6734 7 жыл бұрын

Bergen én is.

@boldizsardomonkos 4 жыл бұрын

Ki nem ?

@DSDMovies 7 жыл бұрын

Could glue raised bits to those flat buttons.

@WilliamLevasseur 7 жыл бұрын

You should do more of these "camera tech guy" reviews! Or just like: "tips and tricks of the trade" stuff.

@kozjegyzo 7 жыл бұрын

Man you guys where here in Budapest, and I totally missed it. I would have love to talk with you...

@CalgaryCalamari 7 жыл бұрын

Great review Joey! Loved the idea of this camera for my drone footage with it's promised global shutter and s-bus remote control. Unfortunately the removal of a global shutter completely killed the whole point of using it on a drone and the "jello effect" that a conventional line by line reading sensor would produce, which you aluded to. Hopefully BMD can bring an update to it at some point and make it an awesome drone camera...

@MKSFRI 7 жыл бұрын

Pocket and Micro are used mostly as an A-CAM when talking about upcoming and/or indie film makers. That argument "it's not just meant to be an a-cam because it's small" Is weird. This is way better A-cam than some GH4 or even Sony A7S. You rig it as much as you want and you can use it in shoulder, drone and especially gimbal use! This cams color science pars with Arri Mini and RED. Beat that. Hands down the best cam for gimbal use because of the weight and the expansion port.

@JeffLafferty 7 жыл бұрын

Cool camera

@Andrewcjohnson 7 жыл бұрын

What is the stuff he uses to stuck the cameras to the dashboards?

@MrChief101 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice run-down, I no longer feel like I need to put my spare cash in an envelope till I can afford one. Good show.

@jondesore4886 7 жыл бұрын

Would you guys be able to test the Z E1 and compare it to the BMMCC?

@jessyanzola2775 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm trying to get into video production a bit more and I was wondering which camera could I buy that is not that expensive and give good results apart from this one??? Would much appreciate your recommendations!! Thanks !! Great video

@bradoncoy6473 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be a good option for an overhead rig paired with the atem mini?

@MagicBlueStudio 7 жыл бұрын

hi Joey, i have the BMMSC and i want to buy i speedbooster from metabones. i dont know which to choose i will use with nikon lenses. thanks

@gutsngorrrr 7 жыл бұрын

For the button problem, 3D print a clip-on attachment that gives you a button assembly that's usable and simply pushes on to the buttons on the camera (a simple clip-on button extender)

@besi1974 7 жыл бұрын

did u guys went to Hungary? ,awesome.where can i see that footage ?

@moeal3026 7 жыл бұрын

Nice

@peterxyz3541 7 жыл бұрын

I NEED!!!!!!!!!

@gaithshalan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@late2chase118 4 жыл бұрын

Sir Please need some advice I need a camera to mount on my boat so that my navigation can be better. I am expecting at least 5 km reasonable good vision.will this camera with any small lense can make it? I have space constraints too.

@jfairplane8520 4 жыл бұрын

So with this is best to used a lens with a build in electronic stabilization ? as you said the lumix lens.. Still the way to go ? thanks

@martin.timmer 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Joey! Would you please attach us some of your raw frames or scenes of Budapest or something. I like to try my LUTs with it. That would be awesome!

@SAnne-pc8hc 7 жыл бұрын

I've seen remotes wired up off the multi-pin connector. That connector sucks with the break out cable supplied, but you could solder up whatever you like for single use cables. nonsense about it not being a main camera, I have mine on an ergocine rig (looks like an aaton) no issues and the closest practical application of digital super-16 since the Ikonoskop DII.

@JamisonJones 7 жыл бұрын

Cool!!! You were on the same trip as Ben Brown and Tim.

@modrisklingenbergs 7 жыл бұрын

thanx! :)

@jackyAmar13 7 жыл бұрын

Hi love this camera but my concern is the autofocus, since there is no control for it how is it working out for you? thanks

@mikeselectricstuff 7 жыл бұрын

Blobs of Sugru on the buttons?

@Max_Marz 7 жыл бұрын

Spotted :P

@ParadoxdesignsOrg 7 жыл бұрын

I want this.

@MickakaMurph 7 жыл бұрын

Can you use a 4k converter for this camera?

@SergeoGabrielloGomez 4 жыл бұрын

have you experience any issues with sd dropping frames? im using sandisk extreme pro 128gb and lately they drop frames randomly wonder if its the camera or the sd card.

@Erikhengstrumcontent 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the camera, and just sold it to someone who I believe will enjoy the camera as well.

@ExStaticBass 7 жыл бұрын

Personally I think it would be a good idea to document all the experiments and show those to the rest of us. Failures are as important as successes if not more so in many cases. Being able to watch someone else fail helps us understand what works and what doesn't. For that reason I would say, document the whole thing no matter what you do with it. That would be useful information...

@SimplicityForGood Жыл бұрын

now in 2023, if one like to get started small, no huge studio, but run and gun and set up something at home... is this micro camera set up still the best cinema style to go with? and the batteries you mentioned, can one use them somehow with the OG pocket camera as well? or what is the best battery pack solution for the OG pocket camera?

@fachry_prasetya 6 жыл бұрын

What software you use for coloring in this video ?

@mayomode Жыл бұрын

Hi. Do you think this camera could be used to monitor and record plays? It would be on practically all day for 6 days a week.

7 жыл бұрын

What's the battery powered HD monitor you are using? Any recommendations on getting one?

@SergiMedina 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review, I'd definitely buy this camera if I really needed raw video for a good price (it would be just too awesome if it could also record 4K or UHD internally, though...). For now, I'm still happy with my GH4, which in good hands it's as good as some high-end cameras...

@AntonKuznetsovMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Is this a better version of the pocket cinema camera or are there any significant differences?

@mathburn1 7 жыл бұрын

oh man . Can I have the picture at 4:38? looks so good.

@junkers748 7 жыл бұрын

The first tourist who said Budapest right. congrats

@GlennUpgraded 3 жыл бұрын

What lens was used on 5:53?

@bohusblahut8154 7 жыл бұрын

Have you played with the 4K version yet? I just got it, and while I agree with you that it may not be a great 'A' camera, I may try it as such. Its so much smaller than my Ursa. ;) Nice to see that FlapJack Studio LED light in there! :D

@putu33 7 жыл бұрын

Kicsit meglepődtem Budapesten!

@Schizzy-wr5hq 7 жыл бұрын

Cool

@ashley.caldwelldp 5 жыл бұрын

Hey what is the way to spell the stuff you guys used to mount the Micro on the dash? For about a year i was trying to find the video with this stuff and I've finally re-found it but can't work out the spelling to try to find it online!