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Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
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Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K

Cinema camera · L-Mount · Announced September 2023

Official site on blackmagicdesign.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

Typically $1,975–$2,855 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · body only · in stock

$1,755

at eBay.com33% below its 30-day average

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Used from
$1,349.95 at eBay.com23% under new
Launch RRP (body)
$2,595Best new is 32% under
Compare with Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
  • Full frame sensor: 24.4 MP, CMOS
  • In-body stabilisation: None
  • Top video mode: 6K, 4K up to 60p · 10-bit internal · internal raw
  • Subject-detection AF: Human
  • Viewfinder: None
  • Weight with battery: 1,135 g

Cinema Camera 6K overview

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K is a 24.4 MP full-frame cinema camera for L-Mount, announced by Blackmagic Design in September 2023.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits video and low light. It is a weaker pick for slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses, paid jobs that need a backup card and eye-level shooting in bright sun.

New, it sells for $1,755 in the United States (eBay.com); used and refurbished copies start at $1,349.95. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $1,975 to $2,855 new. It launched at $2,595 (body only).

Worth comparing it with the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K and Sony FX3.

Where to buy the Cinema Camera 6K in United States

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    $1,349.95
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  • Precision Camera

    New· Body onlyIn stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    Above RRP +10%

    $2,855

    View at Precision Camera

  • Precision Camera

    New· Body onlyIn stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    Above RRP +27%

    $3,295

    View at Precision Camera

  • Precision Camera

    New· Body onlyIn stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    Above RRP +35%

    $3,515

    View at Precision Camera

  • Glazer's Camera

    New· Body onlyOut of stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    $1,755

    View at Glazer's Camera

  • Beach Camera

    New· Body onlyOut of stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    Above RRP +10%

    $2,855

    View at Beach Camera

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Things to know

  • 24.4 MP full-frame CMOS sensor; no in-body stabilisation, so steadiness comes from stabilised lenses.
  • Autofocus recognises people.
  • Video up to 6K (4K up to 60p), 10-bit internal, internal raw; mic and headphone jacks.
  • 5-inch tilting touchscreen; no viewfinder.
  • USB-C port.
  • 1,135 g with battery and card; 180 × 122 × 94 mm.
  • One card slot (CFexpress B).
  • Used from $1,349.95 today in United States, at the stores we track.

Good for

  • Video (6K, 10-bit internal)
  • Low light (full-frame sensor)

Not the best for

  • Slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses (no in-body stabilisation)
  • Paid jobs that need a backup card (one card slot)
  • Eye-level shooting in bright sun (no viewfinder)

From the Cinema Camera 6K's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in Australia: about 6% under the US price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the Cinema Camera 6K in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States(you)$1,755$1,349.95
United Kingdom——
Europe——
AustraliaCheapestA$2,399.95≈ $1,649A$3,099.95≈ $2,130
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

We've seen used Cinema Camera 6K prices on 5 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

Cinema Camera 6K: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between $1,529.48 and $2,855. Latest typical used $1,529.48. Latest lowest new $1,755.17 Oct6 Nov$2,855$1,529.48
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026$1,349.95$1,595$1,5955

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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Cinema Camera 6K specifications

Overview

Type
Cinema camera
Announced
Sep 2023
US launch price
$2,595
Lens
Interchangeable

Sensor & image

Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor type
CMOS
Resolution
24.4 MP
Native ISO
100–25,600
In-body stabilisation
No

Speed & autofocus

Burst (mechanical)
—
Burst (electronic)
—
Fastest shutter (mech.)
—
Fastest shutter (elec.)
—
AF points
—
Subject detection
Human

Video

Max resolution
6K
4K frame rate
60p
10-bit internal
Yes
Internal raw video
Yes
Mic input
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes

Viewfinder & screen

Viewfinder
None
Rear screen
5", 6.22M dots
Screen articulation
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
1,135 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
180 × 122 × 94 mm
Weather sealed
—
Battery (CIPA shots)
—
Card slots
1 · CFexpress B
USB-C
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Low light & noise

6.0 µm pixels

24.4 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25,600

Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:

How it stacks up

Suggested kit

The body and lenses that fit it natively, picked by focal range and price from our catalog. Lowest new price today in United States.

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6KThe body.$1,755
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | ContemporaryBlackmagic Design's own standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 28–70mm covers rooms, street and portraits.$724.99
Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8A bright f/1.8 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 50mm.$314.88
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.Reaches 70–300mm for sport, wildlife and faraway detail.$1,147.99
Total$3,942.86

Lenses for the Cinema Camera 6K

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