Reliable Samsung T5 SSD Substitutes for BMPCC4K & BMPCC6K Users (2024)

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The Samsung T5 500 GB and 1TB SSD disks have long been a popular storage medium for Blackmagic Pocket 4K and 6K.

However, the T5s are rumored to go out of production, although you might still be lucky to grab some.

And you can’t just use any old SSD with the BMPCC4K and BMPCC6K because not all will work. For example, the newer generation of Samsung T7 doesn’t seem to work with BMPCC4K or 6K.

So, to address this problem, I’ve compiled a list of some viable alternatives that work with the BMPCC4K and 6K.

1. Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD

The Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD is a good alternative to the Samsung T5s. Many users try and test them with pocket cameras with no problems.

They’re in about the same price league as the T5s, and you can get a 500 GB version, a 1TB version, and a 2TB version.

If you don’t already own one, I recommend you get the Smallrig SSD mount brack SSD-Holder to hold the disk on top of your camera cage because the Sandisk is shaped differently from the T5.

2. Delkin Juggler SSD

The Delkin Juggler portable SSD is another great alternative to the Samsung T5 that works with the BMPCC4K and 6K cameras.

It’s available on Amazon UK in 1TB and 2TB versions.

3. G-Technology G-drive SSD

The third alternative to the T5 is the G-drives from G-Technology.

They’re dirt cheap, but many users have found them to work with pocket cameras.

They are available in sizes ranging from 1TB to 5TB, but the only one I’ve confirmed works is the 1TB version on Amazon.

4. Angelbird CFAST cards

If you don’t want the hassle of running around with an SSD on top of your camera rig, you should consider getting some CFast cards instead.

Although CFast cards are more expensive per gigabyte, they’re just as fast, and you don’t risk suddenly pulling out the USB-C cable between your pocket camera and the SSD and ruining your take.

Summary

I hope you found this list helpful.

SSD disks are an excellent choice for cheap storage media for the BMPCC series cameras. The reason, of course, is that the cost per gigabyte (CPG) is way less than the CPG for CFast cards and even the fastest SD cards.

Remember, though, that you always risk accidentally pulling the cable and ruining your recording when using an external storage media. I know many creators who make it work, but I advise you to use cable locks and an SDD bracket holder when possible.

Alternatively, you can always use an external recorder, which, in essence, is an external monitor that comes with storage media on board.

If you know of any other viable alternatives to Samsung T5 that have been tried and tested with the BMPCC4K or BMPCC4K and found to work, please share them in the comment section below.

That way, I can add it to the list for future updates.