
The display is fixed in place and doesn't flip around, unfortunately, so the BMPCC 4K won't be ideal for YouTubers. Perhaps Blackmagic Design's small size is an advantage here, as there are fewer managers that need to sign off. The menu system is probably the most intuitive I've ever used, which makes me wonder why much larger companies (ahem, Sony and Nikon) can't do better. The new display is bright and has responsive touch controls, so you can use it outside in bright sunlight and quickly change functions and settings. Touching the hamburger menu button on the right lets you adjust record, monitor, audio, setup, presets and color LUTs. For instance, tapping on the frame rate, shutter speed, iris, ISO or white balance opens up mini-menus to change those settings with slider controls. The BMPCC 4K has an all-new 5-inch touchscreen, and you can control every function of the camera from there.

The extra heft also makes it more stable for hand-held work, yet it's still light enough to fit on stabilizers designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, like DJI's Ronin-S. It has a decent-sized handle that gives you plenty of grip and stability, particularly with larger lenses. I'm so used to shooting mirrorless now that I found its camera-like profile preferable.

In that sense, its rivals aren't consumer cameras but the RED Raven and Sony FS5 II, both of which are far heavier (and more expensive). That said, it's the smallest camera in the world - by far - that can record RAW Cinema 4K video. This means achieving a shallow depth of field is a little more difficult.By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. The crop factor of the sensor should also be applied to the f-stop of the lens, something manufacturers can be unclear about in the marketing. Conversely, though it will help you get a longer zoom, so there are pros and cons. The crop factor of the camera sensor will affect the field of view of your shots, in this case making it harder to get a wide angle. This has been a hot topic for years and as the industry generally moves towards larger and larger sensors it will remain so. There are also more batteries to remember, carry and charge and overall it will add to your set-up time. Be aware that they can be challenging to hold for a long period of time, they are heavy and can be quite awkward.

These can help you produce cinematic shots with beautiful, smooth camera movement and as such, they have become incredibly popular. The best option is to use a gimbal like the Moza 2 or the DJI Ronin-S.
