Blackmagic Autofocus - A Deep Dive | Cinema Camera 6K Full Frame

Josh Sattin June 6, 2025
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A thorough testing of the autofocus performance of the BM6KFF. Tests were completed using 6 lenses, adapter and teleconverter. An explanation of the different modes was also included. Blackmagic 6K Full Frame - https://geni.us/NKAAd5 or https://geni.us/aVQ4F4 Lumix 24-105 F4 - https://bhpho.to/4jtRk0w or https://geni.us/nvHJ Lumix 70-200 F4 - https://bhpho.to/4kWvfZT or https://geni.us/D8OAn Lumix 2X Teleconverter - https://bhpho.to/4kVOVNr or https://geni.us/RtwXAH5 Leica 24-90 F2.8-4 - https://geni.us/yYMYDh or https://geni.us/70hsO1x Sigma MC-21 Adapter (EF to L) - https://geni.us/YwWyEzq or https://geni.us/9JnhB Canon EF 24-105 F4 II - https://geni.us/M5fpD7 or https://geni.us/GYU3 Sigma Art EF 24-35 F2 - https://geni.us/oRxg Variable ND Filter - https://geni.us/hvFBj or https://geni.us/81888 512GB CFExpress Type B Card - https://geni.us/TDSMH or https://geni.us/zVAfmc Blackmagic 2025 NAB Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLw1UU3fxU4 Geoff Fagien's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReachFilms CAMERA GEAR: Studio Camera - https://geni.us/iVu90K Studio Lens - https://geni.us/Y92E4Ci or https://geni.us/w7WB Blackmagic Camera - https://geni.us/NKAAd5 or https://geni.us/aVQ4F4 Canon Camera #1 - https://geni.us/ug9Bxkc Canon Camera #2 - https://geni.us/5nu2G11 or https://geni.us/2kKUvnB Sony Camera - https://geni.us/OzfFsow or https://geni.us/fDpiV6i Vlog Camera - https://geni.us/x7SRbB or https://geni.us/ePwWYKG Canon Wide Angle Zoom Lens - https://geni.us/IO46It or https://geni.us/B4KB Canon Standard Zoom Lens - https://geni.us/TtRw or https://geni.us/5WmvAbL Canon Telephoto Zoom Lens - https://geni.us/XRyA7Tl or https://geni.us/658kVS AUDIO GEAR: Microphone - https://geni.us/ukZjif or https://geni.us/Rhehs Audio Recorder - https://geni.us/T7oN or https://geni.us/Rd1dlm Wireless Mic Kit - https://geni.us/KtpofQK or https://geni.us/s9Ah On Camera Mic - https://geni.us/K8If or https://geni.us/BDE4oV OTHER GEAR: Variable ND Filter - https://geni.us/hvFBj or https://geni.us/81888 7" Camera Monitor - https://geni.us/qzTVLk or https://geni.us/sZz0Z 5" Camera Monitor - https://geni.us/NqD11Gj or https://geni.us/63az7cT Monitor/Recorder - https://geni.us/N6Acvt or https://geni.us/OMFkqf1 512GB CFExpress Type B Card - https://geni.us/TDSMH or https://geni.us/zVAfmc SD Card - https://geni.us/2n7XYa or https://geni.us/IBYlyS Drone - https://geni.us/mA34w or https://geni.us/sdAHDZt Gimbal - https://geni.us/oPiX Video Light (Daylight) - https://geni.us/bmtKv8G or https://geni.us/VZhVU2l Video Light (Bicolor) - https://geni.us/lTSP or https://geni.us/IAvleD2 LED Smart Bulb - https://geni.us/E1hA or https://geni.us/Y1Qn7N Softbox (Large) - https://geni.us/CjHV or https://geni.us/UON8 Softbox (Small) - https://geni.us/70sFQBq or https://geni.us/oSZ1fT Fresnel - https://geni.us/WHZAhC or https://geni.us/AxH8K Gray Card - https://geni.us/7M2nA Color Checker - https://geni.us/NQP8Aj or https://geni.us/cqGFby5 Capture Card Part 1 of 2 - https://geni.us/PhPQ or https://geni.us/QwLSmgw Capture Card Part 2 of 2 - https://geni.us/haL3sg or https://geni.us/1GJ4xCS Book a consulting/coaching call here - https://geni.us/Z5BG Streaming Software - https://geni.us/WT8Z Website - https://www.joshsattin.com/ Instagram @josh.sattin - https://www.instagram.com/josh.sattin/ TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00 - About This Video 1:22 - Autofocus Modes 4:13 - Face Detect 6:11 - Object Tracking 7:07 - AF-C 8:03 - Takeaways & Conclusion This description includes Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama & eBay affiliate links, which earn a commission to help support my channel at no additional cost to you. Using these links allows me to make more videos like this one. I only share products and services that I actually use and believe in. #blackmagicdesign #filmmaking #videography

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