Blackmagic Studio 4K G2 Review

Recently I came across a Blackmagic Studio 4K G2 that I plan on using for travel. Its light, compact, and powerful, but it also has some things to think about before diving into owning one for yourself.

[@mycinetoolbox1979]

Your B-Roll looks great, especially of the cat. You should get a cage for it.

[@rockobitterman8993]

Thanks for the feedback! Thinking about it.

[@VidHeadz]

Shimbol has a recording touch screen monitor that will give you the option to play back your clips. I'm currently using the Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced but it cost $499 brand new and the shimbol is $269.

[@onleee]

awesome video! thank you! would love to hear more thoughts after youre using it for a while. Btw you can change the gain to be displayed as iso like on the pocket 4k. dual natives are the same on both of them. keep up the good work!

[@onleee]

also stoked to see some 4kg2 tokio footage! :)

[@annebokma4637]

Yes would love updates 👍

[@NathanWilkinsonTed]

Interesting use case for the G2. Reminds me of how I initially used the og bmpcc. Looking forward to seeing how your journey with the camera goes

[@rockobitterman8993]

Thank you!

[@matej_sajgal]

How is this better for travel than your BMPCC 4K that you already have? It's lighter, yes. But with all those cables sticking out of it + handle + monitor it's not smaller footprint. Also it's not very fun or convenient to use outside the studio.

[@rockobitterman8993]

Good question - I’m pairing this with my Canon R5 for travel. I could take just one but I want to see if I can make it work. Maybe I’ll do a video of a side by side for my final build.

[@andremalcolm_studio]

I got a xlcr Cage for mine.

[@rockobitterman8993]

What do you think? Is it worth $170?

[@andremalcolm_studio]

@@rockobitterman8993 it’s worth, check out my community section I have a picture of it in a top down position when I’m streaming.

[@idkanymore3382]

Music too loud
mic not loud enough
Too much noise from mic

[@rockobitterman8993]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

I need to make a little video of mine. I rigged one out. Mic jack sucks is the only thing I’ve noticed so far.

[@rockobitterman8993]

That’s one thing I haven’t tested - I have separate audio recorders (Rode, Zoom,etc) that I would record audio to. The internal mics aren’t great.