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  • I bought Black Magic cinema camera at Singapore, Im confused if it is PAL or NTSC..?

    Posted by Tony Helsloot on March 15, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I bought Black Magic cinema camera at Singapore yesterday, Im confused if it is PAL or NTSC..? And i find out that the battery is easily drained out, I turned it on to check the setting and it goes down easily to 100% down to 75% and I havent started recording yet. And when i tested to record the Sdd card become very hot, Is there anyone have some problem like me?

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  • Bill Bruner

    March 19, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I have this camera, and the issues you’ve identified are all well known. To answer your questions directly:

    There is no PAL or NTSC in digital cinema. Just pick the right frame rate for your region.

    Yes, the battery drains like it has a hole in it. You’re going to need to buy extra batteries or an external power supply.

    And yes, the camera seems like it’s running hot, but that is normal for this camera.

    Hope this is helpful!

    Bill
    Hybrid Camera Revolution

  • Deleted User

    March 20, 2014 at 3:25 am

    [Tony Helsloot] “… And i find out that the battery is easily drained out, I turned it on to check the setting and it goes down easily to 100% down to 75% and I havent started recording yet. And when i tested to record the Sdd card become very hot …”

    See item #13 in, “BMPC-4K: Shooting tips from early users”:
    https://herefortheweather.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/bmpc-4k-shooting-tips-from-early-users/

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