Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Half Price

Just heard that the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera is on sale for $495 USD for a few weeks. I had my eye on this until the Panasonic GH4 was announced and the only reasons I ended up with a GH4 were the following:

  • GH4 sends 4:2:2 10 bit out via HDMI. I can use my Atomos Ninja 2 to capture this as HD until the Atomos Shogun comes out this fall
  • The GH4 can be used as my backup stills camera when shooting weddings and portraits
  • GH4 has a bigger sensor which potentially gives it an edge in low light and is more versatile for adapted lenses
  • Better battery life and ergonomics on the GH4

Some of these ideas are probably valid but I also told myself that I could always also buy the BMPCC. Or see what the next generation replacement offers. I am quite tempted at this price...

What do you think?

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