6 Ways to Power the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras / Battery Solutions for the BMPCC6K and BMPCC4K

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Here are 6 ways that I power the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras. These battery solutions have worked best for me.
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  • @NB_FILMMAKING
    @NB_FILMMAKING3 жыл бұрын

    Most underated video on the internet 😱

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @vividstudio4651
    @vividstudio46513 ай бұрын

    Fantastic. I am looking for a way to swing a battery off my belt and run a cord to the camera with a "MagSafe" like connection so it magnetically connects and drops off if it finds itself in the way.

  • @SOLTouring
    @SOLTouring2 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed. You speak with such humbleness, you spoke straight to the point (didn't try and become a comedian like 95% of KZreadrs do) and you have a great aura to you mate. Thanks for the info, i watched right through to the end because it was a humbling watch. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers.

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thank you for that. Truly appreciated. I’ll keep doing my best. Cheers.

  • @JPWilliamsTV
    @JPWilliamsTV3 жыл бұрын

    You've got cine-passion! The BM ecosystem is Very appealing.

  • @eqbrutus5838
    @eqbrutus58382 жыл бұрын

    This is great mate! Thanks very much :) I didn't realize HDMI carried power as well as data. You may have saved me here.

  • @seanvanis5449
    @seanvanis5449 Жыл бұрын

    great guy , thanks for the compressed info

  • @sha1na
    @sha1na2 жыл бұрын

    Been searching for like hours on an effective method and this vid helped the most. thank u!

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very happy it helped you and thanks for watching.

  • @waveland
    @waveland3 жыл бұрын

    I have started using a power bank, with a USB-C to two-pin power cable for quick static setups when I livestream an event. Depending on the size and shape of the bank, Small Rig has a spring loaded bracket clamp which can be attached to rails, or just grab an old lens bag and hang that on the sticks. I also have a V-mount setup for times when I’m looking to do cine-style camera movements and want the rig to feel more solid. In some situations, the extra mass provides more help than hindrance.

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great alternatives! Thank you.

  • @RyanLogan01
    @RyanLogan013 жыл бұрын

    I’m using the ravpower battery bank - but these are all awesome tips! great vid dude! subbed!

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Much appreciated!

  • @MannyAngel777
    @MannyAngel7772 жыл бұрын

    Btw you are awesome dude ! Thanks for ur review I love those pocket cameras too I own one

  • @cercumflex
    @cercumflex Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Now I know, in what way I should to move further))

  • @jellymixxtv
    @jellymixxtv Жыл бұрын

    Love the video info - nice one

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that and thanks for watching.

  • @crdiazmunoz
    @crdiazmunoz2 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestions, thank you!

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help. Thanks for watching, Carlos.

  • @MrMarkhensley
    @MrMarkhensley3 жыл бұрын

    I have been using the xtpower XT-20000QC3 power banks for 2 years. Wy less bulky than V-mounts. Way more cost effective.

  • @bluearts6075
    @bluearts60752 жыл бұрын

    thanks sir.

  • @MartinAaberge
    @MartinAaberge2 жыл бұрын

    The main reason I haven’t picked one up. When I have used the bmpcc 4k, battery is such a darn hassle… some good tips here though :)

  • @norbertholzmann8653
    @norbertholzmann86532 жыл бұрын

    I use a Tilta NPF battery holder with 12 Volt output and go into the 12 Volt input of the camera with the internal Canon battery in the BMPCC 6k. If the large NPF died, camera runs on the internal battery. I use the same NPF for my monitor. The monitor have its own battery.

  • @skyhighproductions6320
    @skyhighproductions6320 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet appreciate the video, nice to help overs.

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help. Thanks for watching.

  • @Simone-qr6mq
    @Simone-qr6mq Жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to power the previously mentioned Blackmagic cameras with the 12V power output of an automotive jump starter (that goes from 11V to 16V depending on the battery level)?

  • @VilkanVisions
    @VilkanVisions3 жыл бұрын

    I use either V-mount or just internal batteries :) Sometimes I also power it from my Moza Air 2 :)

  • @GMTEntertainment

    @GMTEntertainment

    3 жыл бұрын

    My moza air 2 turned off and never turned back on

  • @gior12_
    @gior12_3 ай бұрын

    hey! do you know why charging with smallrig npf plate after 10-15 min stop working.. probably the cable? the batteries are full charged! thanks!

  • @dishabay
    @dishabay2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Tell me why the SmallRig NP-F and the Kingma NP-F 970 7.4V battery gives out only 10.9V when I connect to the BMPCC6K Pro and after a few minutes the camera turns off when the voltage drops to 10.8V. What to do, please help.

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never heard of that brand of Sony L style battery. I would contact SmallRig or Blackmagic if you’re having voltage issues and ask a qualified representative.

  • @nikorulando6125
    @nikorulando61252 жыл бұрын

    can it powered by LP-E6 dummy battery connected to Powerbank?

  • @ColorfieldMedia
    @ColorfieldMedia3 жыл бұрын

    What's you favorite way to power the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras? *Update: I no longer recommend the Smallrig NPF plate. I only recommend the Tilta version as there seem to be issues with the Smallrig version. Thx

  • @DanOsborne
    @DanOsborne2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! This might be an odd question... but I cannot find the correct answer anywhere. Do you find the battery lasts long in the 6K camera if you're shooting in 4k? Just a thought.

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good question. I’m not a hundred percent sure on that so I don’t want to answer for certain. I still think taking screen brightness into account and compression settings would matter more than anything. I’ll have to try it out and see. Thanks for watching!

  • @captureinsidethesound
    @captureinsidethesound2 жыл бұрын

    1. 12V-20V power tool battery. 2. Use one of the 2-pin power connectors that come with the camera to wire to the 12V-20V power tool batteries. They lock so you can be creative with how to swap the batteries in and out. These batteries are cheap and range between 1-9Ah (1,000-9,000mAh) and some them have USB output to power other devices. They are typically very durable and reliable. Yes, they weight a bit more but it beats having to swap out batteries every hour. There is also the option to buy a 5V to 7-12V 2.5A step up converter for the 12V input on the camera or the USB to Canon LP-E6 Dummy Battery, all in which can be use with portable phone chargers that range up to 20,000mAh. While your at Harbor Freight, Walmart or even Lowes, buy those 1000-2000 Lumen portable work lights because they are BRIGHT. Walmart has these 100-150 Lumen $1 portable LED flashlights that are oddly much brighter than they list because I used one that threw light clear across a corn field in pitch dark to see deer. I’m positive these camera supply companies are using the same technology but hyping the price. $40 for a portable RGB light? 5 Below has the same ones for $5. Basically, it not rocket science. The Science and Math are already done so utilize it. ;)

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input.

  • @nicknear
    @nicknear3 жыл бұрын

    Can i use my bmpcc 4k with the Zhiyun Crane 2S and a V-mount battery?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure and can't really answer about the Crane 2S as I don't own it and haven't worked with it.

  • @kamarucovington4052
    @kamarucovington40522 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for useful video! I’d like to know what is the most easier way to power bmpcc 4K on ronin s? I don’t like using lp-e6 they’re way too weak. I got a smallrig half cage with ssd on it, would be grateful for response

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Please share and subscribe. I believe there is a cable that goes from Ronin-S to Weipu connection on the camera that will power the camera directly from the Ronin.

  • @kamarucovington4052

    @kamarucovington4052

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia thank you sir

  • @shahad963
    @shahad9632 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. My eyes are on that cage that fits perfectly with the battery grip. Where can we get that??

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Link is right in the description. Thanks for watching.

  • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
    @Burritosarebetterthantacos2 жыл бұрын

    The gripper looks awesome and its a great battery manufacturer. At $260 its a tough sell though😂

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's definitely a little pricey but a pretty elegant solution too. Thanks for watching.

  • @stevendukedesigns
    @stevendukedesigns3 жыл бұрын

    So will NPF975 7.4V 7800 mAh 57.7 Wh work with the Smallrig battery mount on the BMPCC 6K/6K Pro?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Smallrig lists the 975 as one of the compatible batteries on the Amazon page so "according to them", it should work.

  • @TomSweeneyVideography
    @TomSweeneyVideography2 жыл бұрын

    I currently use the smallrig npf battery adaptor plate but I swear it doesn't work. I'll fully charge the batteries and they'll power the camera for a bit but then the voltage goes right down as if they've run out. I'll check the led battery indicator on the plate and it'll say theyre still full? I'm really confused why they aren't lasting

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    You may have gotten a bad unit or something. You may want to try the one from Tilta. That one always gets solid reviews and it’s pretty inexpensive. Thanks for watching.

  • @ez591
    @ez591 Жыл бұрын

    I wanted to know if u know the difference between the cages? A half cage, full cage and the full cage for a battery grip ?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually have all 3 from Smallrig for the Blackmagic cams. A full cage, a half cage and a full cage for the camera with the battery grip.amzn.to/3r5v0EZ

  • @johndon7377
    @johndon7377 Жыл бұрын

    When you power the bmpcc6k through a v- mount battery are you supposed to leave the original small battery the comes with the camera inside the bmpcc6k? Or do you remove it? Or doesn’t matter?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure about "supposed to" or not but I don't to play it safe.

  • @GodFearNman
    @GodFearNman3 жыл бұрын

    In the grip and you mix and match batteries or do they all need to be the same wattage or voltage.. 550’s and 570’s would be ok together?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey. The battery grip only fits 550 sizes batteries. I haven’t had any issues mixing brands but only 550 sizes. The 570s will be too tall. Thanks for watching!

  • @GodFearNman

    @GodFearNman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia the one that comes with it is 570?? On the back it says 550/570. Guess I’m confused.. thanks for replying

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GodFearNman I’m on the road right now and I’ll check when I get back to my studio later but I think you might be right. Now that I think about it, the 550s are the little ones, the “750s” I think are the larger ones and the 970s are the monsters so I think you might be right. The 550/570s are the same size and theoretically should work in the grip. Just can’t say 💯

  • @GodFearNman

    @GodFearNman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia no worries.. far as size they are the same, just different amp hours and voltage type things. That’s the part that confuses me.. just trying to find out if it’s ok to mix them without damage to the camera.. don’t fall!! lol thanks again

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GodFearNman kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZXyExMmBf6m0irw.html

  • @LeoNelBuilds
    @LeoNelBuilds3 жыл бұрын

    I power both monitor and camera through a big fat 970 that comes with a DC out which I put through to the camera via a dummy battery... you’re saying I shouldn’t do that?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reports on the BM forums are that if you power the monitor and the camera from the same battery, you can fry your HDMI port. I don't know if it's the dummy battery route specifically or not but more just from the same power source. I would definitely walk on the side of caution.

  • @LeoNelBuilds

    @LeoNelBuilds

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia I will certainly dig more into that, thanks for the heads up!

  • @PoppinJeff
    @PoppinJeff3 жыл бұрын

    can BMPCC6K support 8TB M.2 ssd ? if yes, can it run well ?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would visit Blackmagic Design’s website for the approved media list.

  • @PoppinJeff

    @PoppinJeff

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia they only list out witch brand is supported but doesn't say anything about maximum storage recorded by USB-C

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PoppinJeff I'm not sure what the maximum storage capability via USB-C would be but very good question! I'd be interested in seeing that info myself.

  • @victormatos2562
    @victormatos25623 жыл бұрын

    What kind of lens are you using for broadcast ?!

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    For this? I’m just using an old Sigma 30mm. Thanks for watching!

  • @EDWARDTHEEAUTHOR
    @EDWARDTHEEAUTHOR3 жыл бұрын

    I power my camera and monitor by way of npf to vmount adapter than have my mini v-mount battery power the monitor directly without cable and just add the dtap to power bmpcc 6k with no issues

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s not recommended by way of Blackmagic and there are several articles and forums discouraging the practice of powering your camera and monitor from the same source but very glad you’ve been so lucky!

  • @MannyAngel777
    @MannyAngel7772 жыл бұрын

    Which way you live and like the most ?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the shoot and function, honestly. On a gimbal, I prefer the small batteries and setup. Handheld, I prefer either the battery grip or rods with the Zacuto Gripper. Thanks for watching!

  • @jairo.romeroo
    @jairo.romeroo2 жыл бұрын

    best lens for streaming?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    That depends on “your” needs. Tight surroundings, go with a wide to mid zoom. Shooting in low light? Go with a faster lens. Again, all depends on what your situation and job calls for.

  • @jairo.romeroo

    @jairo.romeroo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia Use of purpose; Church Streaming! 3 Cameras - One on the left or right side of the stage/alter on a angle to get the worship team. One a couple 100 feet away on top of a 4x4 platform to get the whole stage/alter. And one that will be used as a roaming camera once and a while but also most likely as a stationary camera. The alter/stage is pretty lit but their are times when we go with a darker setting. We keep the side lights on in church so that people can find their seat safely. Also any suggestions on tripods specifically for those cameras?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jairo.romeroo While the exact lenses will depend on which format you're shooting (FF, S35 or MFT) and I can't see your exact setup, if it's 3 angles, I would go for a telephoto, a medium and a wide angle lens to capture as much as possible. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

  • @ZeeJohansen
    @ZeeJohansen3 жыл бұрын

    Cool so batteries! Now is there a way to power a BMPC directly, so you don't rely on a battery?

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the options are either batteries or plug it into a socket for non stop power.

  • @ZeeJohansen

    @ZeeJohansen

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia thanks! For some reason that was the only information I couldn't find with looking into the camera, don't want worry about battery life when recording a podcast or something like that ;D

  • @kurtnelle
    @kurtnelle2 жыл бұрын

    Apparently, there is a cable that allows it to be powered from any battery bank that supports USB Power Delivery, and a min of 45Watts.

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haven't heard that before. Thanks for the info.

  • @kurtnelle

    @kurtnelle

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfieldMedia (Just realized I didn't link it sorry : Blind Spot Power Pipe BMPCC )

  • @Jayrahx
    @Jayrahx2 жыл бұрын

    intro music scared me :(

  • @ColorfieldMedia

    @ColorfieldMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Halloween!

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