Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Camera - EF Mount

The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Camera is a second generation URSA Mini Pro, featuring fully redesigned electronics and a new Super 35mm 4.6K image sensor that captures up to 4608 x 2592 pixels with 15 stops of latitude (at up to 3200 ISO). The G2 records full sensor 4.6K images at up to 120 frames per second, windowed 4K DCI at up 150 frames per second, and windowed 1080 HD at a blistering 300 frames per second. The camera also supports Blackmagic RAW in both film and extended video modes and features a new USB-C expansion port for direct recording to external disks. 

The URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is ideal for capturing stylized or fast-action documentary footage, nature photography, sports, high end feature films or television, commercials, indie films, broadcast news, and studio or live multi-camera production.

Blackmagic RAW 

Blackmagic RAW is a next generation codec that provides the user with visually lossless images, extensive metadata support, and highly optimized GPU and CPU-accelerated processing. This codec combines the quality and workflow advantages of traditional RAW formats with the speed and ease-of-use of standard video codecs. Customers can choose compression levels up to 12:1 and still enjoy stunning images and the highest frame rates, retaining enough quality for professional results.

Generation 4 Color Science

The URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 also uses Blackmagic Design Generation 4 Color Science for superior imaging, resulting in extremely accurate skin tones and lifelike colors. Blackmagic RAW images are encoded using a custom, non-linear, 12-bit space designed to provide the maximum amount of color data and dynamic range. These formats can be recorded to CFast or SD memory cards, as well as direct to flash disks via the new USB-C expansion port. 

Integrated IRND Filters

The G2 features neutral density (ND) filters with IR compensation for quickly reducing the amount of light that enters the sensor. The 2, 4, and 6 stop filters are specifically designed to match the colorimetry of the camera and provide additional latitude, even under harsh lighting conditions. This means users can mix different combinations of aperture and shutter angle to achieve shallower depth of field or specific levels of motion blur in a wider range of situations. The IR filters evenly compensate for both far red and infrared wave lengths to eliminate IR contamination. The ND filters are true optical filters, with a precision mechanism that quickly moves them into place when the ND filter dial is turned. 

Compact, Durable & Intuitive Form Factor

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is designed to be extremely durable and ergonomic. Its compact handheld magnesium alloy body is robust and light enough to operate anywhere, and every single control on the camera is redundant (including main power), sidestepping issues in the field that would disable most cameras. 

The broadcast camera design of URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 puts powerful external control buttons, switches, knobs and dials on the outside of the camera, giving customers direct access to the most important settings. The controls are laid out in a logical order that makes them easy to remember, thus avoiding taking one’s eye off the action to hunt through menus. 

Integrated Monitoring 

An external, high-visibility, backlit LCD displays critical shooting information and camera status (timecode, shutter and lens settings, battery, recording status, and audio levels), and a 4” foldout touchscreen enables the user to review shots without needing an extra on-set monitor. Professional connections include 12G-SDI, XLR audio, high quality integrated stereo microphones, and more.

Interchangeable Lens Mount 

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 includes an interchangeable EF lens mount for broad compatibility with high quality optics. If the production calls for large cinematic lenses, the user can simply remove the EF mount and replace it with an optional PL mount. There is also an optional B4 broadcast lens mount for working with broadcast HD lenses. URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 features a standard 12-pin Hirose lens control connector.

Recording System

The camera features dual CFast 2.0 and SD UHS-II memory card recorders, enabling the user to choose the recording media that best fits their project. CFast cards are ideal for full resolution Blackmagic RAW 12 bit recording, while UHS-II SD cards are inexpensive and commonly available, making them well suited to recording Blackmagic RAW 8:1 or 12:1 for Ultra HD and regular HD files. Dual slots for each media type enable the camera to shoot non-stop, with recording continuing automatically on the second slot. Full cards can be swapped for empty ones without disruptive breaks in production.

High Speed USB-C Expansion Port 

The URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 also includes a new high speed USB-C expansion port for adding accessories like an SSD for external recording. Users can now record for even longer durations without stopping and record directly onto the same external disks used for editing and color correction, saving valuable time in post.

Included Software

The URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 includes the full DaVinci Resolve Studio software, providing with customers a complete post production solution. This powerful software combines professional nonlinear video editing with the world’s most advanced color corrector for importing, editing, color correcting, finishing, and delivering projects. 

DaVinci Resolve Studio works natively with Blackmagic RAW files from the camera, so customers can take them directly into post production without having to convert or modify them. Quality is preserved with this truly lossless workflow. DaVinci Resolve Studio is the fastest and highest quality solution for working with Blackmagic RAW files and URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2. 

Features:

• Super 35mm 4.6K sensor with Blackmagic Design Generation 4 Color Science
• 15 stops of dynamic range
• Supports project frame rates up to 60 fps and off-speed slow motion recording up to 120 fps in 4.6K, 150 fps in 4K DCI and 300 fps in HD Blackmagic RAW
• Interchangeable lens mount with Canon EF Mount included as standard (optional PL, B4, and F lens mounts sold separately)
• Integrated, high quality 2, 4, and 6-stop neutral density (ND) filters with IR compensation
  • Designed to specifically match the colorimetry and color science of Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2
• Fully redundant controls (including external controls) allow direct access to the most important camera settings, such as:
  • External Power Switch
  • ND Filter Wheel
  • ISO
  • Shutter
  • White Balance
  • Record Start/Stop Button
  • Audio Gain Controls
  • Lens & Transport Control
  • High Frame Rate Button, et al.
• Dual integrated CFast 2.0 & SD/UHS-II card recorders allow unlimited duration recording in high quality
• High speed USB-C expansion port for recording directly to an external SSD or flash disk
• Lightweight & durable magnesium alloy body
• LCD status display for quickly checking timecode, shutter & lens settings, battery, recording status, and audio levels
• Support for Blackmagic RAW files in Constant Bitrate 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1 or Constant Quality Q0 and Q5
• Support for ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy recording at 4.6K, 4K, Ultra HD and HD resolutions
• Supports recording of up to 300 frames per second in HD, 150 frames per second in 4K DCI, and 120 frames per second at full frame 4.6K
• Features all standard connections, including dual XLR mic/line audio inputs with phantom power, 12G-SDI output for monitoring with camera status graphic overlay and separate XLR 4 pin power output for viewfinder power, headphone jack, LANC remote control and standard 4 pin 12V DC power connection
• Integrated, high quality stereo microphones
• 4” foldout touchscreen for on-set monitoring and menu access
• Includes a full copy of DaVinci Resolve color grading and editing software

Specifications:

• Supported Codecs:
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5
  • Apple ProRes XQ QuickTime
  • Apple ProRes 444 QuickTime
  • Apple ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime
  • Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime
  • Apple ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime
  • Apple ProRes 422 LT QuickTime
  • Apple ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime
• Storage Rates (based on 30 frames per second):
  • 4608 x 2592
    • Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 110 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 68 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 46 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 110 to 274 MB/s *
    • Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 27 to 78 MB/s **
    • Apple ProRes XQ - 360 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes 444 - 238 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes HQ - 158 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes 422 - 106 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes LT - 73.5 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes Proxy - 32.3 MB/s
  • 3840 x 2160
    • Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 76 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 76 to 191 MB/s *
    • Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 19 to 55 MB/s **
    • Apple ProRes XQ - 250 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes 444 - 165 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes HQ - 110 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes LT - 51 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
  • 1920 x 1080
    • Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 33 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 20 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 12 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 8 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 20 to 49 MB/s *
    • Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 5 to 14 MB/s **
    • Apple ProRes XQ - 62.5 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes 444 - 41.25 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes HQ - 27.5 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes LT - 12.75 MB/s
    • Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s
  • *NOTE: Constant Quality setting Q0 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 2:1 - 5:1 compression range
  • **NOTE: Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 7:1 - 20:1 compression range; actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter
• High Speed Framerates:
  • Blackmagic RAW 8:1
    • 4.6K Full - Up to 120 fps
    • UHD Windowed - Up to 150 fps
    • HD Windowed - Up to 300 fps
  • ProRes 422 HQ
    • 4.6K Full - Up to 80 fps
    • UHD Windowed - Up to 120 fps
    • HD Windowed - Up to 240 fps
• HD Video Standards:
  • 1080p23.98
  • 1080p24
  • 1080p25
  • 1080p29.97
  • 1080p30
  • 1080p50
  • 1080p59.94
  • 1080p60
  • 1080i50
  • 1080i59.94
  • 1080i60
• Ultra HD Video Standards:
  • 2160p23.98
  • 2160p24
  • 2160p25
  • 2160p29.97
  • 2160p30
  • 2160p50
  • 2160p59.94
  • 2160p60
• Recording Formats:
  • Blackmagic RAW Q0, Q5, 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1 at 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 1920, 4096 x 2304, 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 3072 x 2560, 2048 x 1152, 2048 x 1080 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range
  • ProRes at 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 1920, 4096 x 2304,4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 3072 x 2560, 2048 x 1152, 2048 x 1080 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video or video dynamic range