Does BMPCC have SDI output?

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Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostThu May 06, 2021 1:17 pm

Hello

Does BMPCC have SDI output?


I am looking to do some virtual production.

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Re: Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostThu May 06, 2021 5:07 pm

No.

HDMI only. Also they only output 1080p for a video monitor, not the full sensor.

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Re: Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostThu May 06, 2021 5:22 pm

Would it be possible to get 2K with an HDMI to SDI adapter?
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Re: Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostThu May 06, 2021 5:38 pm

mcurran wrote:Would it be possible to get 2K with an HDMI to SDI adapter?


No. Because it does not change what the camera outputs. It is 1920x1080 - and that's it.

smunaut wrote:HDMI only. Also they only output 1080p for a video monitor, not the full sensor.


The camera outputs the full sensor, but scaled to fit into 1920x1080.
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Re: Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostThu May 06, 2021 11:04 pm

Isn't 1920x1080 considered HD? I'm confused.
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Re: Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostFri May 07, 2021 2:13 am

Yes, but it is not a full 2K output. You can get a HDMI to SDI converter to get a SDI output, but the signal will still be a 1920x1080 resolution, not quite a full HD 2K signal. You can get a full 2K recording in the camera, with cropped/window sensor output, but the camera only outputs a HD signal out it’s HDMI, even when in UHD or 4K recording.
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Re: Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostFri May 07, 2021 12:40 pm

Would it be close enough to a 2K output to pass the average viewer comparing it to a full HD signal, or would it merit purchasing a new camera to acheive? I believe the Black Magic 6K does have the full capability, but not the 4K?
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Re: Does BMPCC have SDI output?

PostSat May 08, 2021 5:31 am

The Pocket 6K has the same HDMI output as the Picket. 4K model.
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