Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera EF – 2.5K Digital Cinema Camera with EF Mount
GTIN: 9338716001600
Discontinued product
This product is no longer manufactured and is not available for purchase. The page stays online as a reference for specifications and compatibility.
Similar current model: Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K – 6K full frame L-Mount cinema camera
2.5K digital film camera with EF lens mount, 13 stops of dynamic range, 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, ProRes and DNxHD recording to 2.5" SSD, 5" touchscreen and HD-SDI output.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF
Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF is a digital film camera with a machined aluminium chassis, an EF and ZE compatible lens mount with electronic iris control, a 2.5K sensor and 13 stops of dynamic range. It records lossless compressed 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW as well as Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD files in 1920 x 1080 10-bit, onto removable 2.5" SSDs.
The built in 5" capacitive touchscreen is used for monitoring, settings and metadata entry. Connections include a 10-bit HD-SDI output, two balanced 1/4" jack audio inputs switchable between mic and line level, a headphone output, LANC remote control and a Thunderbolt port for capture.
Key features
- 2.5K sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range
- EF and ZE compatible mount with electronic iris control
- Focus peaking and auto focus; automatic iris button
- CinemaDNG RAW 2.5K, ProRes 422 HQ/422/LT/Proxy and DNxHD 1080p
- Film or video dynamic range for ProRes and DNxHD
- 5" touchscreen with metadata entry
- Integrated rechargeable battery, approx. 90 minutes
In the box
- Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF
- Sun shield
- Camera strap
- Turret dust cap
- 12V AC adapter
Specifications
- Sensor size: 15.81 x 8.88 mm
- Frame rates: 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- Storage: removable 2.5" SSD
- Video output: 1 x 10-bit HD-SDI 4:2:2
- Audio: 2 x 1/4" balanced inputs (mic/line), 3.5 mm headphone output, integrated mono microphone
- Remote: 2.5 mm LANC (record, iris, focus)
- Computer interface: Thunderbolt; USB 2.0 Mini-B for updates
- Power: integrated battery, 12-30 V DC input, 12 V AC adapter included
- Mounting: 3 x 1/4"-20 on top, 1 x 1/4"-20 tripod mount
| Product Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blackmagic Design |
| manufacturer code | CINECAM26KEF |
| Ean | 9338716001600 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Modified on | 29-07-2013 |
| Warranty | 12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Product title | Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera EF Handheld camcorder Full HD Black |
| Long Product Name | 2.5K RAW/2432x1366, 2.5" SSD, Thunderbolt, HD-SDI, miniUSB, 5" Touch LCD, 1.7 kg |
| Product specifications | Lens systemInterchangeable lens Yes Image stabilizer* No StorageCamcorder media type* SSD Disc types supported No Camcorder tape type No DisplayDisplay diagonal* 20.3 cm (8") Built-in display* Yes Display LCD Display resolution 800 x 480 pixels Touchscreen Yes CameraCamcorder type* Handheld camcorder 3D* No DesignProduct colour* Black Tripod mounting supported Yes VideoHD type* Full HD Maximum video resolution* 2432 x 1366 pixels Video resolutions 2432 x 1366,1920 x 1080 pixels Video formats supported RAW Maximum frame rate 30 fps AudioAudio system Mono AudioBuilt-in microphone* Yes Built-in speaker(s) Yes Ports & interfacesMicrophone in Yes Headphone outputs* 1 Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity 1 Headphone connectivity 3.5 mm BatteryBattery technology* Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery life (max)* 1.5 h Battery recharge time 2 h Weight & dimensionsWidth 166.2 mm Depth 113.5 mm Height 126.5 mm Weight* 1.7 kg Packaging contentBundled software DaVinci Resolve Hand strap Yes Batteries included Yes Quick start guide Yes AC adapter included Yes Other featuresI/O ports 1 x Thunderbolt Mac operating systems supported Yes |
| Essential qualities |
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| Image stabilizer | No |
| Camcorder media type | SSD |
| Display diagonal | 20.3 cm (8") |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Camcorder type | Handheld camcorder |
| 3D | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Maximum video resolution | 2432 x 1366 pixels |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery life (max) | 1.5 h |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| AC adapter included | Yes |







