With the BMPCC 4K now shipping, Blackmagic has updated the list of approved media that is recommended for use with the camera. Recommended media lists are created for a reason. They are more than just a suggestion and give users a reassurance that the media that is recommended has been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer for reliability and usability.

There is absolutely no excuse for buying non-recommended media and then complaining that the card you bought dropped frames or didn’t work correctly. You should take the type of media you buy very seriously. At the end of the day that is where all of your hard work ends up, so why would you risk using a cheap card that wasn’t recommended by the manufacturer.

So firstly let’s look at what CFast 2.0 cards are recommended. What you need to clearly remember is that you need to choose the right card for the codec and format you want to shoot in.

What CFast cards should I use with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?