Cinema cameras

Cinema cameras built around the picture file — raw codecs, dynamic range, audio inputs, timecode and a body designed to carry a rig.

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How to choose a cinema camera

Sensor size and mount. Super 35 and full-frame behave differently at the same focal length, and the mount decides which glass you can put in front. Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro takes interchangeable PL, EF and B4 mounts; Sony's FX3, FX30 and FX6 are E-mount.

Dynamic range and codec. This is the specification that survives the grade. Blackmagic RAW and ProRes give a colourist room; a long-GOP consumer codec does not.

Media. CFexpress, SSD or SxS — each has a cost per hour and a workflow. Check the recording media before you budget the body.

Rigging. None of these ship ready to shoot. SmallRig supplies Sony FX9, FX6 and FX3/FX30 kits, and the URSA and Pocket bodies need cages, handles and power.

Blackmagic supplies 34 models with published MSRP, from the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to the URSA Cine 17K 65. Sony's cinema records are currently sourced from a Japanese catalogue and are not store-ready — they are visible for reference, and any Sony body goes through enquiry until we have an English dealer feed.

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What makes a cinema camera different from a mirrorless camera?

Recording format and body design. Cinema cameras record raw or high-bitrate intra-frame codecs, carry XLR audio and timecode, and are built to be rigged rather than handheld bare.

Which lens mount should I choose?

Choose the mount your existing glass uses, or E-mount if you have none — it accepts the widest range of adapters. PL is the rental-house standard for cine primes.

Do I need special media for a cinema camera?

Usually yes. Raw and high-bitrate recording needs CFexpress, a certified SSD or SxS media. Check the camera's approved media list before buying cards.

Why are Sony cinema cameras listed as enquire?

Sony records in the catalogue currently come from a Japanese-language source and are not store-ready. We confirm the model, variant and price on enquiry until an English dealer feed replaces them.

Does a cinema camera come ready to shoot?

No. Budget for a cage, a top handle, a monitor, media, batteries and a power plate. The body price is rarely more than two-thirds of a working configuration.

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