Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras aren’t for everyone, that’s for sure. They’re big, they’re plasticky and they use focusing from the Dark Ages – at least by modern mirrorless standards. They also make no concessions to stills photography, except maybe for grabbing images on set for client approval or publicity shots.
But can I just point out one huge, obvious advantage they have over even the best hybrid cameras: the interface. I’m not just talking about the physical interface but, just as importantly, the digital interface, too.
