URSA Cine 12K: the definitive Blackmagic camera for top-level productions

Blackmagic launches the new URSA Cine 12K camera, a camera aimed at meeting the demands of “high-end” productions with a 36x24mm RGBW sensor and interchangeable mount for PL, LPL, Hasselblad and EF lenses.

The new Blackmagic URSA Cine It has a new sensor designed to capture images working in resolutions ranging from 4K up to 12K based on the same technology as the URSA Mini Pro 12K version, with larger photodiodes that offer a dynamic range of 16 steps. The sensor stands out for integrating the exclusive architecture RGBW, which provides an equal number of red, green and blue pixels. In this way, the camera has been optimized to deliver vivid colors at all resolutions, as well as exceptional flexibility and image quality.

By using the entire sensor, the URSA Cine 12K captures an image with an aspect ratio of 3:2, a decision dedicated to favoring the reframing of shots during post-production. Alternatively, it is possible to take advantage of the sensor size to record content in anamorphic format and deliver it in a wide variety of aspect ratios with crop 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.66, 1.8 and 2x. In addition, the camera allows you to shoot in 4K, 8K o 12K without image cropping, in order to preserve the full field of view with the lens. It even offers modes 2, 3 or 4 perforations in Super 35 9K format, providing compatibility with classic cinema lenses.

The Blackmagic URSA Cine model features a optical filter low pass Professional quality that complements the sensor. It also incorporates a modern infrared filter that improves response to far-red wave frequencies, while preserving image color and detail when processing content in Blackmagic RAW format.

On the other hand, the Blackmagic URSA Cine model has a Interchangeable mount for PL, LPL, EF and Hasselblad lenses. In addition, each mount has electronic pins that allow the lens's metadata to be read, in order to monitor the material and use it in the post-production stage. Both the camera and lens metadata, as well as white balance, digital clapperboard information and custom conversion tables, are saved in Blackmagic RAW files to ensure image consistency during on-set shooting and in post-production.

A construction prepared for demanding productions

The Blackmagic URSA Cine model offers a wide variety of content monitoring options, so you can work faster. It has a foldable monitor with a 5 inch HDR touch screen on one side and a second 5-inch external LCD screen on the right side of the camera, which includes a support center that allows you to use the unit without the need to resort to external monitors.

However, the system allows you to connect a electronic viewfinder optional in order to facilitate filming both outdoors and with a handheld camera. This accessory features a premium OLED display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a built-in proximity sensor, and a four-element glass diopter with wide focus adjustments for greater precision. It also has a digital adjustment chart that provides the possibility of configuring the device in the best way.

Blackmagic has taken special care of the warehouse of the new camera. This has been manufactured from an alloy of magnesium extremely resistant and covered with a compound of polycarbonate and carbon fiber. Lemo and Fischer connectors allow you to operate the camera remotely, while also supplying power to the lens and other accessories. Likewise, this model has an output 12G SDI, one 10G Ethernet port and one XLR audio input.

As it could not be otherwise, the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K has the usual connections in the industry. The connectors 7-pin Lemo and 3-pin Fischer, located on the front of the unit, allow you to start or stop recording, as well as connect 24 V power supplies, as well as use optional accessories such as focus motors. Power to the camera is via an 8-pin 24V Lemon connection, while an additional 2-pin 12V connection is used on the rear for lower voltage accessories.

Breaking down barriers between production and post-production

The Blackmagic URSA Cine model is the first cinematographic camera digital with technology Cloud Store. System includes storage unit Blackmagic Media Module 8TB, allowing you to film up to 4 hours of Blackmagic RAW clips in 12K resolution or 20 hours in 4K. Alternatively, it is possible to use units already available with the optional Blackmagic Media Module CF device, which includes two slots for CFexpress cards.

The Blackmagic Media Dock speeds up post-production dynamics by speeding up and simplifying the start of the editing and grading processes. They can be mounted up to three Blackmagic Media Module units that facilitate access to files from multiple Blackmagic URSA Cine cameras simultaneously. The four ports Ethernet 10G High-speed devices provide the ability to directly connect up to four independent workstations and are extremely fast, even with multiple users connected at the same time.

When recording, the Blackmagic URSA Cine model creates a archivo proxy H.264 along with the original. This lower resolution file can be uploaded to the Blackmagic Cloud platform in a matter of seconds, making content available in the studio instantly. The ability to transfer files directly to DaVinci Resolve as editors work is revolutionary and unprecedented. Likewise, the Blackmagic URSA Cine model has an integrated streaming engine compatible with RTMP and SRT protocols that allows you to stream across major platforms directly to the client. Simply access the Internet from the Ethernet port, a high-speed wireless network, or even through mobile data from a 4G or 5G phone.

Food and accessories

The Blackmagic URSA Cine model has a 8-pin Lemo connector on the rear that supports 12 and 24 V voltage for external power supplies. In this way, the user can use different options to supply electrical current to the camera. Additionally, this version includes a 250W power supply and a holder for B-mount batteries developed by manufacturers such as IDX, Blueshape, Core SWX and BEBOB, among others.

The Blackmagic URSA Cine model includes everything you need to start shooting on set. Each camera has a Pelican suitcase resistente, con recortes de goma espuma que se ajustan a la unidad y a los accesorios con suma precisión. La montura para objetivos PL ya viene instalada en el armazón, y también se brinda una montura EF intercambiable, a fin de emplear objetivos cinematográficos más pesados de modo seguro. Además, la URSA Cine 12K incluye una manija superior, antenas para una conexión inalámbrica de alta velocidad, una base, una fuente de alimentación de 24 V y un soporte para baterías con montura B de alto voltaje.