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The Blackmagic Camera 1.5 update is now available free of charge on the Blackmagic Design website. By recording RAW images with a wide dynamic range, according to Blackmagic Design users can capture the brightest highlights and darkest shadows at the same time, giving the format more flexibility in color grading.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera uses the compressed version of the open standard software CinemaDNG RAW. CinemaDNG RAW compression is intended to compress RAW files without losing any image detail, so that all images retain their original quality after decompression.
At a weight of 355 grams and a width of 13 centimeters, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is actually pocket-sized. It offers a high-resolution 1080HD sensor in Super 16 format with 13 stops. The 3.5" LCD display can be used to monitor recordings and enter metadata. In DP issue 07/13, you will find a detailed test report on the camera.
For anyone who cannot yet count themselves among the owners of a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, the camera model is currently available for 995 US dollars. You can find all further information about the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera here.
