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Your Samy's Camera Credit Card can be used to make purchases online, at samys.com, or at any of our Retail Locations.
What are the current special financing offers?
6 Month Special Financing* on orders totaling $199 and above.
12 Month Special Financing* available on orders totaling $599 or more.
Order minimum excludes sales tax, shipping fees, and discounts. To receive special financing, simply pay with the Samy's Camera Credit Card and select the financing option during checkout.
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Applying for an Samy's Camera Credit Card is fast and easy. The application is subject to approval by Synchrony Bank. If approved, we'll automatically add your Samy's Camera Credit Card to your account at checkout. Select the Samy's Camera Credit Card under the payment information to pull up your available account information. You will receive your Samy's Camera Credit Card in the mail within 7-10 business days after applying.
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No Interest if Paid in Full Within 6 or 12 Months*
On purchases of $199 or more (6 months) or $599 or more (12 months) made with your Samy's Camera Credit Card. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional balance is not paid in full within 6 or 12 months. Minimum monthly payments required.
*All orders must be shipped to the billing address on file for final approval of transaction. Qualifying purchase amount must be on one receipt. A Promo Fee does not apply to this offer. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 7/16/24: Purchase APR 34.99%. Penalty APR 39.99%.Min Interest Charge $2. A promo fee will be charged equal to 2% of the amount financed on an equal payment no interest promotion of 18 months or more. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval. We reserve the right to discontinue or alter the terms of this offer anytime.
** New Accounts as of 7/31/2025: Purchase APR 34.99%. Penalty APR 39.99%.Min Interest Charge $2. A promo fee will be charged equal to 2% of the amount financed on an equal payment no interest promotion of 18 months or more. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K delivers professional cinema capabilities in a portable handheld package. With 13 stops of dynamic range, dual native ISO sensitivity, and the ability to record Blackmagic RAW or ProRes directly to widely available CFast and SD cards, this camera lets independent filmmakers and content creators produce broadcast-quality video without the size and weight of traditional cinema cameras. The integrated 5-inch touchscreen display, mini XLR audio input with phantom power, and included DaVinci Resolve Studio software make it a complete on-set solution for narrative, documentary, and commercial production.
The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K captures 4K DCI resolution (4096 x 2160) with professional color science built for post-production. The 13 stops of dynamic range give you the latitude to light scenes naturally and recover detail from shadows and highlights during color grading. Whether you're shooting interviews, short films, or music videos, the camera's portable form factor (1.5 pounds) and rigid aluminum body make it durable enough for location work without sacrificing the sensor performance needed for professional broadcast and theatrical distribution.
Dual native ISO settings (400 and 3200) let you switch between high sensitivity for low-light work and cleaner footage for brightly lit scenes. The camera records in either Blackmagic RAW format with optional 12:1 compression or Apple ProRes, both recorded directly to memory & storage media. ProRes files are immediately ready for editing, while Blackmagic RAW provides maximum flexibility in post when your storage budget allows. The mini XLR audio input includes switchable phantom power for wireless microphones, and the stereo built-in microphone captures reference audio for interviews and sync sound work.
Recording media flexibility is one of the camera's practical strengths. You can use standard SDXC UHS-II cards for ProRes recording on location, then offload to a laptop during downtime. The USB-C expansion port allows external recording to USB drives or portable SSDs, making it simple to manage media in the field.
The 4/3-inch CMOS sensor captures clean images across the native ISO range. The 13-stop dynamic range lets you expose for skin tones and recover shadow and highlight detail in post. This is especially valuable on documentary sets where you may not control lighting, or in fast-paced commercial shoots where re-lighting for every setup isn't practical.
The Micro Four Thirds mount accepts both still and cinema lenses from multiple manufacturers. A 12mm Micro Four Thirds lens behaves like a 24mm in traditional cinema terms due to the sensor size. Many filmmakers pair the camera with fast primes (f/1.7 to f/2.8) designed for the mount, which give you low-light headroom and shallow depth of field on the 4/3 sensor.
Independent filmmakers use the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K for short films and festival submissions. The Blackmagic RAW output carries full color information into grading, and the included DaVinci Resolve Studio eliminates additional software costs. The lightweight build and compact Micro Four Thirds lenses let them work with minimal crew in tight locations.
Documentary production teams value the camera's reliability and straightforward menu system. The ability to record ProRes for immediate editorial workflow, combined with standard SD card media, reduces the logistical overhead of multi-day shoots. The touchscreen interface makes it easy to adjust iris, white balance, and audio levels without external controllers.
Content creators producing commercials, music videos, and branded content use the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K for the combination of professional image quality and practical portability. The built-in audio input and monitor output integrate easily into a compact rig with external monitors and focus pullers, while the cost per footage minute remains reasonable.
Blackmagic RAW files contain unprocessed sensor data (around 1.3 GB per minute at 4K 24p) and give maximum flexibility for exposure, white balance, and color in post. ProRes files are compressed but retain professional quality (around 200-300 MB per minute), record at smaller sizes, and are ready to edit immediately. Most productions choose ProRes for speed, switching to Blackmagic RAW only when budget and storage allow.
Yes. Panasonic Lumix and Olympus still lenses work on the camera. Still lenses often have focus breathing and can hunt during manual focus pulling, whereas cinema lenses designed for the mount provide smoother focus rings. For run-and-gun or documentary work, a fast still lens is a practical starting point.
The camera uses Canon LP-E6 batteries (available widely and inexpensively). The included battery lasts roughly 60 to 90 minutes. On multi-hour shoots, carry 2-3 extra batteries and a dual charger. The 30W power supply allows continuous mains power for studio work, and USB-C provides auxiliary power from an emergency battery bank if needed.
The camera relies on lens-based or mechanical stabilization. Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses with optical stabilization work on the camera. Many cinematographers use tripods & heads with fluid damping or gimbals for smooth motion work. This design keeps the camera compact while putting stabilization control in your hands.
The HDMI output sends video to an external monitor in real-time. Many users connect a compact 5 or 7-inch external video monitor for focus assist and waveform analysis. The touchscreen on the camera is sufficient for reference, but external monitoring is standard on professional sets.
The package includes the camera body, a Canon LP-E6 battery, a 30W power supply with international adapters, a USB-C cable, dust cap, and an activation key for DaVinci Resolve Studio (which would otherwise cost several hundred dollars). You'll need to provide your own Micro Four Thirds lenses, memory cards, and audio equipment.
The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K combines professional imaging, flexible recording options, and practical portability for filmmakers prioritizing creative freedom and color science. Whether you're shooting narrative work that requires maximum dynamic range, documentaries that demand reliability in the field, or commercial content where fast turnaround matters, the camera delivers broadcast-quality results without the footprint or cost of traditional digital cinema cameras. Samy's Camera provides expert guidance on lens selection, media workflow, and cinema / pro video setup, plus fast shipping on digital cinema cameras and accessories.
