Overview
The Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is an ideal solution for tight filming spaces, offering features typically found in full-sized studio cameras. Despite its small size, it boasts an MFT lens mount, a highly sensitive 4K image sensor, and advanced cinematic color science. The camera supports HD and Ultra HD operations up to 2160p60 through 12G-SDI, allowing control over color correction and lenses via SDI and HDMI connections. It also records in Blackmagic RAW to USB disks, ensuring broadcast-quality output with cinematic color correction capabilities.
Revolutionary Design and Connectivity
Built for flexibility, the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 combines a robust magnesium alloy core with a compact body, fitting easily into various production setups. It supports high-performance MFT lenses and broadcast lens adapters, making it versatile for different filming needs. The camera is integrated with professional broadcast connections like 12G-SDI and HDMI, supporting camera control protocols compatible with ATEM switchers. The front-facing buttons provide quick access to settings, enhancing usability during live production.
Exceptional Performance and Cinematic Quality
The camera excels in low-light conditions with an ISO range from 100 to 25,600, reducing grain and noise while preserving dynamic range. It features a native ISO of 400 for studio lighting and a high base ISO of 3200 for dim environments. The advanced 4K sensor and Blackmagic generation 5 color science deliver cinematic images suitable for live production, supported by a built-in DaVinci Resolve color corrector. The camera offers 13 stops of dynamic range, ensuring rich blacks and bright whites for optimal color correction.
Extensive Connectivity and Expandability
The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is equipped with multiple connectivity options, including HDMI and 12G-SDI for seamless integration with various switchers and broadcast setups. It includes built-in microphones and a 3.5mm audio input for versatile audio recording. The USB-C expansion port supports external disk recording, network control via REST APIs, and additional accessories like focus and zoom demands. This comprehensive connectivity and expandability make the camera suitable for a wide range of professional broadcasting and live production environments.
Specifications:
| Camera Features | |
| Effective Sensor Size | 17.78mm x 10mm (Four Thirds) |
| Lens Mount | Active MFT Mount. |
| Lens Control |
Iris, focus, zoom on supported lenses. |
| Dynamic Range | 13 Stops |
| Dual Native ISO | 0dB and 18dB gain |
| Sensitivity at 0dB Gain |
f11 with 2160p59.94. f12 with 2160p50. at 2,000 lux with 89.9% reflectance. |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 63dB for 2160p |
| Shooting Resolutions |
3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps |
| Frame Rates |
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 frames per second. Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in Ultra HD. |
| Focus |
Auto focus available using compatible lenses. |
| Metadata Support |
Automatically populated lens data from electronic Micro Four Thirds lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings, motion sensor data plus slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files. |
| Mounting Options |
1 x 1/4 inch (top), 3 x 1/4 inch (bottom). |
| Connections | |
| SDI Video Inputs |
1 x 12G‑SDI Micro BNC |
| SDI Video Outputs | 1 x 12G‑SDI Micro BNC |
| SDI Rates | 3G, 6G, 12G. |
| HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs | 1 |
| HMDI Video Outputs |
1 x HDMI Type A output. HDMI output is always HD, up to 1080p60. |
| Analog Audio Input |
1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input. |
| Reference Inputs |
Program SDI Input on camera. |
| SDI Audio Output | 2 channels of program audio embedded in 3G/6G/12G-SDI. |
| HDMI Audio Output |
2 channels 48 kHz and 24‑bit. |
| Remote Control | Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet with suitable adapter. |
| Computer Interface |
1 x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) expansion ports for external recording and focus / zoom demand connection. Software updates using USB‑C Port. |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Integrated stereo microphone |
| Built in Speaker | None |
| Media | |
| Media | 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media for recording Blackmagic RAW. |
| Media Format | Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems. |
| Tally | |
| Live Tally indicator | 1x front facing for talent. |
What's in the Box
- Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2
- Turret dust cap
- External 12V DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters for most countries.
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Specifications
Key Highlights
- Designed for Live Production
- Compact and Lightweight
- Exceptional Low Light Performance
- Built in Tally
- Remote Control
