@RRRR:

Easy answer: Because it´s quite annoying to handle SD cards every 40 min. with ProRes HQ 220 (and a 64GB SDXC card for example)? And 40 minutes are not THAT long. Yes. You get 80 minutes max. with a very expensive 128GB card. But then again - No RAW recording is possible because the 128GB SDXC cards are just too slow. And actually there is only the ProRes HQ 220 codec implemented inside the camera (beside the RAW mode - as far as I know). I hope that they will also offer "lighter" codecs later (at least over firmware updates). But actually an external recorder is just the better solution.

Also don´t forget: If you want to shoot quite comfortable, you also need an external monitor - Because the internal one isn´t adjustable at all (compared to the monitors of the Panasonic GH series, the smaller Nikons or Canons - or any other video oriented cameras on the market). So you also get an external monitor with the recorder function. And also other pros are present (DNxHD option, "light" codecs are available, the external drives are WAY easier to change - no need to remove the camera from your rig - or small shoulder support - just to change the SD card ... I mentioned all together already a few posts above).

I know that you kind of "destroy" the small form factor and lightweight built. But hey - You can still choose / switch inbetween internal and external recording. ^^

@jimmykorea You got "flamed" because you seemed to not be able to stand the fact people wanted to build a larger rig out of the BMPCC and if I'm not mistaken, you said anything that wasn't shot with cameras of the likes of Red and Alexas are shit. Not a very good thing to say on boards like this. I won't get into that because it's so far of base and uneducated that it's embarrassing. You're inability to see anybody elses opinion is what gets you in trouble here. Now for your current question. The BMPCC shoots 1080 RAW, the free version of Resolve handles up to 1080, so it's fine. You only need the paid version when you are using the 2.5k and 4k footage.

@kazuo, there are two types of compression, lossy (most common), and lossless.

• Lossless compression is identical to uncompressed, but with smaller file sizes (like a .zip file).

• Lossy compression throws data away to get smaller filesizes. The quality depends on the codec used, the bitrate, and (less obviously) also the quality of the encoder itself. Higher bitrate = better quality, but larger files. Cameras like the GH2 use the AVCHD codec (a flavour of H.264).

• 'Visually lossless' compression is actually lossy as above, but the vendor believes you won't be able to see the lost details.

ProRes is lossy, but far less than a typical AVCHD (before hacking : ). And AVCHD is only 8bit 4:2:0, while ProRes can be better (10bit etc).

@kazuo: As already mentioned by brian - HDMI is always uncompressed. So you can record externally with the codec you want.

@Brian202020: Yes. The HDMI offers 10-bit YUV 4:2:2

@Kazuo: SD is simply a storage medium, it neither compresses nor transcodes anything, the Ninja, or Blackmagic's own Hyperdeck Shuttle II for that matter just encode an incoming HDMI (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI ) output from a device be it a BMPCC or any other unencrypted HDMI source.

@perder:

Brain mentioned it already - to sum it up again -> External recorder (a Ninja 2 for example) because: MUCH bigger space -> Means WAY longer record time, HDDs and SSDs are usable - so no need for an expensive bunch of SDXC cards, way better handling (because the external drive is more easily swappable and transportable to your PC), the external monitor function with peaking, zebras, false color and so on is also nice and useful AND also kind of important: "Smaller" (less space taking) codecs are available if you don´t need the highest bitrates of the internal ones. Oh. And you also get the option for DNxHD and you have a redundant recording - Also very nice and useful. So a lot of "pros" for an external recorder (if you don´t need the smallest an lightest rig). ^^

I think that´s the first time I really can say: An external recorder is a VERY GOOD investment and an option for me ^^.

EDIT: I read wrong.. @Brian202020 Good points.

@peternap Yes, it has been stated several times that it will have 12-bit lossless compressed CinemaDNG straight to SD, and Blackmagic has confirmed that this feature should be ready for the initial release..

@Perder

The advantages would be cheaper, longer, more reliable recording media as well as redundant recording or proxy recording.

The disadvantages would be a bigger rig and no RAW option when recording externally only..

Pocket Cinema Camera is right around the corner let's hope for the best as expected July release.

@Trumpetman

Please, keep this about camera and similar things.

@peternap

Not really. Blackmagic has no need to generate more interest or hype. They accomplished that at NAB. Now it's buckle down to work and get the product out the door.

hopefully we will see soon some more footage (or even the camera) It seems to me that that people are generally interested in the camer/ topic but as there are no real news this discussion is getting weird and off topic