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This guide compares the Sony FX30 and the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. If you need speed and autofocus for live moments, the FX30 wins; if you want 12-bit BRAW, highlight roll-off, and deep grading control, the BMPCC 4K shines. Includes specs, codecs, lens picks, and small-space b-roll recipes.

Want pro results on a sane budget? Learn the smart places to invest—mic, light, lens, tripod—and the spots to save without hurting quality. Plus ready-to-buy kit lists.