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Getting Started
Inserting a Battery and Powering Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Your Pocket Cinema Camera uses an EN-EL20 battery. One is included with the camera, but if you
need additional batteries, they can be purchased from your Blackmagic Design reseller or from most
video or photography equipment stores.
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 facing into the terminal and the white arrow facing the lens, hook
the lip of the battery under the orange tab and insert the battery until you feel it press
into place. Push the orange tab to release the battery.
Step 3.
Close the door to the battery terminal and slide the door release to the right to lock it.
Step 4.
Press the power button on the bottom right of the back panel. The status strip will appear
along the top of the LCD.
Step 5.
Press and hold the power button to switch off the camera.
Inserting a Battery and Powering Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera
Your Micro Cinema Camera uses an LP-E6 or LP-E6N battery. One is included with the camera but if
you need additional batteries, they can be purchased from your Blackmagic Design reseller or from
any video or photography equipment store.
Step 1.
With the battery's contacts facing the bottom of the camera, gently press the battery
against the battery slot, then slide it down until you feel it click and lock into place. Press
the battery release button on the top panel to remove the battery.
Step 2.
To switch on your camera, press the ‘power’ button located on the right panel of the
camera. To switch off, press and hold the 'power' button.
You are now ready to insert an SD card and start recording!
Using Built in Batteries
Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K have internal batteries that
can be charged using the supplied power adapter. The camera can be charged and operated while
connected via external power and will switch between power sources without any interruption.
You can also charge the camera via a powered USB connection, however it takes longer to charge
so we recommend using the power adapter when possible.
Step 1.
Press the power button below the touchscreen. The status strip will appear along the top
of the LCD.
Press the power button to turn the camera on.
Press and hold to turn the camera off.
Use the supplied power adapter to charge the internal
battery and power the camera.
Inserting the battery into Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.
