| Model | Sensor | Processor | LCD | Shutter | HD Recording (1920 x 1080px)5 | UHD-1 Recording (3840 x 2160px)5 | Proprietary Max. Resolution Recording5 | Audio | Size (mm) | Weight (g) | Recording Media | Power Sources | Connections | Produced | Comments | Tests/Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Size (mm) | MPixel1 | Crop (H)2 | Type | Pixel Pitch (µm) | Dyn. Range | ISO (EV) | Gain (dB) | Size (") | Type3 | Pixel | Cov. (%) | Type | Speeds (s) | Format | Compression | Storage Rate4 | FPS Range | Format | Compression | Storage Rate4 | FPS Range | Resolution (px) | Format | Compression | Storage Rate4 | FPS Range | Video | Stills | Batteries | DC | Remote Control | Input | Output | |||||||||||
| Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera |  |
[~1.1"] 15.81 x 8.88 | 3.24 (2.5K) | 2.28 | 13 stops | 200 - 1600 | 5.0 | TS | 384000 | -/- | rolling shutter | MOV or MXF |
ProRes 422 HQ DNxHD* |
27.5 MB/s |
23.98 - 30 | -/- | -/- | -/- | 2.5K (2432 x 1366) | DNG | RAW 12 bit | 3 MB/frame | 24bit 48kHz | 165.1 x 124.5 x 113.3 | 1696 | 2.5" SSD | no (?) | integrated (90min) | 12 - 30V (incl.) | LANC 2.5mm** | Audio: 6.3mm jacks mic/line-in Firmware: USB 2.0 Mini |
Video: 3G-SDI (HD), Thunderbolt Headphones: 3.5mm phone jack |
2012 | features a metadata editor to add keywords, shot numbers etc. to each file; available in MFT or EF mount; comes with DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic UltraScope & Media Express *mentioned in the Press Release and 2014's Manual, but not in the 2012's Manual; **officially supports Manfrotto MVR901EPLA and Bebob ZOE-DVXL LANC pan bar remote controllers |
Creative Cow Preview; a series of One River Mediablog articles: EOS 5D III shootout, Texting is Gefährlich I + II, Shooting Wide | |||||||||
| Blackmagic Design Production Camera | [APS-C] 21.12 x 11.88 | 8.64 (4K) | 1.70 | 12 stops | 5.0 | TS | 384000 | -/- | global shutter | MOV | ProRes 422 HQ | 27.5 MB/s | 23.98 - 30 | MOV | ProRes 422 HQ | 110 MB/s | 23.98 - 30 | ~4K (4000 x 2160) | DNG* | RAW 12 bit | 8 MB/frame | 23.98 - 30 | 24bit 48kHz | 163.8 x 126.5 x 133.1 | 1696 | 2.5" SSD | no (?) | integrated (90min) | 12 - 30V (incl.) | LANC 2.5mm | Audio: 6.3mm jacks mic/line-in Firmware: USB 2.0 Mini type B |
Video: 6G-SDI (UHD), Thunderbolt (UHD) Headphones: 3.5mm phone jack |
2014 | only available in EF mount; comes with DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic UltraScope, Media Express & DiskSpeed Test *requires firmware v1.8 |
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| Blackmagic Design URSA EF | |
[APS-C] 21.12 x 11.88 | 8.64 (4K) | 1.70 | CMOS | 12 stops | 10.1 + 5.0 (2x) |
LV VA + TS |
2304000 + 384000 |
global shutter | MOV | ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 444 XQ* |
27.5 MB/s 41.3 MB/s |
23.98 - 150* | MOV | ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 444 XQ* |
110 MB/s 165 MB/s |
23.98 - 80** | ~4K (4000 x 2160) | DNG | RAW RAW 3:1 |
265 MB/s 125 MB/s |
30 80 |
24bit 48kHz | 320.0 x 223.5 x 152.4 | 7403 | Dual CFast 2.0 | compatible w. Vlock and Gold Mount battery plates (optional) |
4pin XLR 12-30V in 4pin XLR 12V out |
LANC 2.5mm | Video: 12G-SDI Audio: XLR mic/line-in Sync: BNC (Ref.-in, Time Code) Firmware: USB 2.0 Mini type B |
Video: 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI Sync: BNC (Ref.-in, Time Code) Headphones: 6.3mm jack |
2014 | sensor and mount module are exchangeable, available options incl. PL 4K/4.6K, B4 with UHD optimized sensor and a sensorless 4K HDMI input module (to grab the output of i.e. DSLRs); firmware v2.3+ is required for the so-called 4.6K turret upgrade (v2 sensor module (see below, the upgrade is going to cost around 2000$ for EF mount)); the 4.6K sensor is also capable to record in 3K Anamorphic (3072 x 2560); comes with DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Media Express & DiskSpeed Test; *requires firmware v2.3; **requires firmware v1.9.9 |
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| [Super 35] 25.34 x 14.25 | 11.94 (4.6K) | 1.42 | CMOS | 15 stops | ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 444 XQ |
27.5 MB/s 62.5 MB/s |
ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 444 XQ |
110 MB/s 312.5 MB/s |
4.6K (4608 x 2592) | RAW 12 bit RAW 3:1 / RAW 4:1 |
513 MB/s 180 / 135 MB/s |
- 120 | ann. f. 07.2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blackmagic Design URSA Mini EF | [APS-C] 21.12 x 11.88 | 8.64 (4K) | 1.70 | CMOS | 12 stops | 5.0 | LV TS VA | 2073600 | global (up to 30fps) rolling (up to 60fps) |
MOV | ProRes (Proxy ... 444XQ) | 5.6 ... 62.5 MB/s | MOV | ProRes (Proxy ... 444XQ) | 22.4 ... 250 MB/s | ~4K (4000 x 2160) | DNG | RAW 12 bit RAW 3:1 |
265 MB/s 125 MB/s |
24bit 48kHz | 193.3 x 146.8 x 209.0 | 2268 | Dual CFast 2.0 | compatible w. Vlock and Gold Mount battery plates (optional) |
4pin XLR/12pin Molex 12-30V in, 12V out |
LANC 2.5mm (2x) | Video: 12G-SDI Audio: XLR mic/line-in Sync: BNC (Ref.-in, Time Code) Firmware: USB 2.0 Mini type B |
Video: 12G-SDI Headphones: 3.5mm phone jack |
ann. f. 09.2015 | custom Vlock battery plate with D-tap for 12V regulated output from camera available optionally; the 4.6K version is also capable to record in 3K Anamorphic (3072 x 2560); an initially announced built-in GPS module was revoked shortly before the release due to performance issues; come with DaVinci Resolve, Blackmagic Media Express & DiskSpeed Test |
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[Super 35] 25.34 x 14.25 | 11.94 (4.6K) | 1.42 | CMOS | 15 stops | ProRes (Proxy ... 444XQ) | 5.6 ... 62.5 MB/s | - 160 | ProRes (Proxy ... 444XQ) | 22.4 ... 250 MB/s | 4.6K (4608 x 2592) | RAW 12 bit RAW 3:1 / RAW 4:1 |
513 MB/s 180 / 135 MB/s |
- 60 | ann. f. 09.2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro | |
[Super 35] 25.34 x 14.25 | 11.94 (4.6K) | 1.42 | CMOS | 15 stops | 4.0 + Status... |
LV TS VA + ...Screen |
MOV | ProRes (Proxy ... 444XQ) | 5.6 ... 62.5 MB/s | MOV | ProRes (Proxy ... 444XQ) | 22.4 ... 250 MB/s | 4.6K (4608 x 2592) | DNG | RAW 12 bit RAW 3:1 / RAW 4:1 |
513 MB/s 180 / 135 MB/s |
- 60 | Dual CFast 2.0 + Dual SD (UHS-II) |
compatible w. Vlock and Gold Mount battery plates (optional) |
4pin XLR/12pin Molex 12-30Vin, XLR 12V out |
LANC 2.5mm, Lens Control, Bluetooth (iPad only) |
Video: 12G-SDI Audio: XLR mic/line-in Sync: BNC (Ref.-in, Time Code) Firmware: USB type C |
Video: 12G-SDI, HDMI Headphones: 3.5mm phone jack |
2017 | adds a built-in mic, ND filter array (2x, 4x, 6x), exchangeable mount, dual recording to CFast and UHS-II SD | |||||||||||||||||
| General Notes: | |
| 1.) | Blackmagic Design's Cinema Camera features an electronically controlled EF mount with support for iris control. Focus control will also be available with AF lenses, if LANC controllers are attached. |
| Footnotes: | |
| 4 | storage rates actual at 30fps |