User Manual

Getting Started

Inserting an SD Card

You can insert an SDXC or SDHC card into Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera:

Step 1. On the under side of the camera, push the door release towards the lens to access the

battery terminal.

Step 2. With the gold contacts on the SD card facing towards the lens, insert the SD card until you

feel it lock into place. Push on the SD card to release it.

Step 3. Close the door to the battery terminal and slide the door release to the right to lock it.

Step 4. Power on the camera. The status strip will display a moving dot while the camera checks the

SD card and then it will say READY.

The supplied SD card is for software installation only and not suitable for video recording. You'll find a

list of recommended SD cards on page 13.

Inserting an SSD

You can insert a 2.5" 9.5 mm SSD formatted in either the HFS+ or exFAT file systems into Cinema Camera

and Production Camera 4K:

Step 1. Open the SSD door on the right hand side of the camera.

Step 2. With the gold SATA contacts facing towards the camera door, insert the SSD until you feel it

press into place. Close the SSD door.

Step 3. Power on the camera. The status strip will display a moving dot while the camera checks the

SSD and then it will say READY.

You'll find a list of recommended SSDs on page 12.

Inserting an SSD into the Cinema Camera and the Production

Camera 4K.

Inserting an SD card into the Pocket Cinema Camera.