Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K Digital Cinema Camera

SKU: BMDCINE12K MFR: CINEURSAA12KLF
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with the URSA Cine 12K's high resolution, perfect for cinema.
  • Experience exceptional low light performance, ensuring clear footage in any environment.
  • Achieve smooth, cinematic shots using advanced stabilization, ideal for dynamic scenes.
  • Record pristine audio quality with integrated microphones, enhancing your video's impact.
  • Utilize versatile frame rate options for slow-motion effects, adding creative flair to films.
  • Enjoy the expansive 16 stops of dynamic range, capturing rich detail in every shot.
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Blackmagic Design URSA Cine Specifications

Additional Included Items

Additional Included Items

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  • Additional Included Items

    +24V DC 250W Power Supply
    DaVinci Resolve Studio with Activation Key
    Welcome Wallet with QR Code for Software Download
    Blackmagic Sticker
    Custom Foamed Pelican 1510 Case

Camera Features

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  • Effective Sensor Size

    35.64 x 23.32mm (Large Format)

  • Lens Mount

    PL mount. Interchangeable with URSA Cine lockable EF mount included

  • Lens Control

    Active EF and PL mount lens control with compatible lenses

  • Dynamic Range

    16 Stops

  • Shooting Resolutions

    12,288 x 8040 (12K 3:2 open gate)
    12,288 x 6480 (12K 16:9)
    12,288 x 6912 (12K 17:9)
    12,288 x 5112 (12K 2.4:1)
    9648 x 8040 (12K 6:5)

    9408 x 6264 (9K 3:2)
    8688 x 4896 (9K 16:9)
    9312 x 4896 (9K 17:9)
    9312 x 3864 (9K 2.4:1)
    7680 x 6408 (9K 6:5)

  • Shooting Resolutions (Contd.)

    8192 x 5360 (8K 3:2 open gate)
    8192 x 4608 (8K 16:9)
    8192 x 4320 (8K 17:9)
    8192 x 3408 (8K 2.4:1)
    6432 x 5360 (8K 6:5)

    4096 x 2680 (4K 3:2 open gate)
    4096 x 2304 (4K 16:9)
    4096 x 2160 (4K 17:9)
    4096 x 1704 (4K 2.4:1)
    3216 x 2680 (4K 6:5)

  • Frame Rates

    Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution selected

  • High Speed Frame Rates

    12K 3:2 open gate up to 80 fps
    12K 17:9 up to 100 fps
    12K 2.4:1 up to 120 fps
    9K 3:2 Super 35 up to 100 fps
    8K / 4K 3:2 open gate up to 144 fps
    8K / 4K 2.4:1 up to 224 fps

  • Built in ND Filters

    Button activated ND filters with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop IR ND filters

  • Focus

    Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus available using compatible lenses

  • Iris Control

    Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in video mode

  • Screens

    2x Monitoring Screens
    1x Camera Status Screen

  • Monitoring Screen

    5"

  • Monitoring Screen Resolution

    1920px x 1080px

  • Monitoring Screen Brightness

    1500 nits

  • Monitoring Screen Type

    LCD capacitive touchscreen

  • Metadata Support

    Automatically populated lens data from i/Technology with compatible PL, LPL lenses and electronic EF lenses when using optional EF lens mount. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes

  • Controls

    Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 7 assignable shortcut keys plus 6 assignable shortcut keys on URSA Cine EVF

  • Timecode Clock

    Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours

Connections

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  • Total Video Outputs

    2

  • SDI Rates

    1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

  • Analog Audio Inputs

    2 x XLR analog switchable between mic, line and AES audio. Phantom power support

  • Analog Audio Outputs

    1x 3.5mm headphone jack

  • Reference Inputs

    Tri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode

  • Viewfinder

    1x Viewfinder USB-C with power, data, video and locking connector

  • Accessories

    1x 7-pin Lemo 'EXT' for power out, serial communication, and run/stop
    1x 3-pin Fischer 'RS' for power out and run/stop

  • Computer Interface

    2x USB Type-C side expansion ports for camera accessories
    Software updates using rear side USB-C

  • Ethernet

    1x 10Gb/s RJ-45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T for Web Media Management, Blackmagic Cloud uploads, camera control and streaming

  • Microphone

    Integrated stereo microphone

  • Built in Speaker

    1x mono speaker

Standards

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  • SD Video Standards

    None

  • 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

  • SDI Compliance

    SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424 Level B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2082-1

  • SDI Audio Sampling

    48 kHz and 24 bit

  • Media

    1x Blackmagic Media Module

  • Media Format

    Blackmagic

Supported Codecs

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  • 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 Bitrate 18:1,
    Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0,
    Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1,
    Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3,
    Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5.
    H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0

Control

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  • External Control

    Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF can trigger record plus camera functions assigned to the VF1, VF2, VF3, Zoom, Exp and Record buttons. External Camera Control supported using REST API over Ethernet, WiFi or serial communication via the 7-pin Lemo connector

  • External Control (Contd.)

    Run / Stop supported via 3-pin Fischer and 7-pin Lemo connector. Blackmagic iPad control and Bluetooth control supported. Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling camera and compatible lenses

Streaming

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  • Direct Streaming

    Supports Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) and Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) local live streaming using a Ethernet or WiFi, or global live streaming using an internet connection via Ethernet, WiFi or USB-C cellular data

Network Management

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  • NTP

    Network time protocol support allows you to sync the time on your camera, whenever connected to a network with any NTP server of your choice

  • FTP

    Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP

  • Web Media Manager

    Using a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera

  • SMB

    File sharing using SMB

Storage Features

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  • Storage Type

    1x Blackmagic Media Module 8TB

  • Storage Rates

    Based on 24 fps

    12K-12,288 x 8040:
    RAW 3:1-1,194 MB/s
    RAW 8:1-448 MB/s
    RAW 12:1-298 MB/s
    RAW 18:1-199 MB/s
    RAW Q0-298 to 1,432 MB/s
    RAW Q1-179 to 716 MB/s
    RAW Q3-119 to 298 MB/s
    RAW Q5-90 to 224 MB/s

    9K-9408 x 6264:
    RAW 3:1-713 MB/s
    RAW 8:1-268 MB/s
    RAW 12:1-178 MB/s
    RAW 18:1-119 MB/s
    RAW Q0-178 to 856 MB/s
    RAW Q1-107 to 428 MB/s
    RAW Q3-71 to 178 MB/s
    RAW Q5-54 to 134 MB/s

  • Storage Rates (Contd.)

    8K-8192 x 5360:
    RAW 3:1-533 MB/s
    RAW 5:1-320 MB/s
    RAW 8:1-200 MB/s
    RAW 12:1-133 MB/s
    RAW Q0-133 to 319 MB/s
    RAW Q1-80 to 200 MB/s
    RAW Q3-53 to 133 MB/s
    RAW Q5-40 to 100 MB/s

    4K-4096 x 26896 x 2680:
    RAW 3:1-135 MB/s
    RAW 4:1-101 MB/s
    RAW 5:1-81 MB/s
    RAW 6:1-68 MB/s
    RAW Q0-34 to 81 MB/s
    RAW Q1-20 to 50 MB/s
    RAW Q3-13 to 34 MB/s
    RAW Q5-10 to 25 MB/s

  • Recording Formats

    Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height resolutions:
    [12,288 x 8,040], [12,288 x 6,912], [12,288 x 6,480], [12,288 x 5,112] and [9,648 x 8,040] with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies

  • Recording Formats (Contd.)

    Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at Super 35 windowed sensor resolutions:
    [9,408 x 6,264], [8,688 x 4,896], [9,312 x 4,896], [9,312 x 3,864] and [7,680 x 6,408] with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies

  • Recording Formats (Contd..)

    Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
    [8,192 x 5,360], [8,192 x 4,608], [8,192 x 4,320], [8,192 x 3,408] and [6,432 x 5,360] with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies

  • Recording Formats (Contd...)

    Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
    [4,096 x 2,680], [4,096 x 2,304], [4,096 x 2,160], [4,096 x 1,704] and [3,216 x 2,680] with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies

Software

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  • Software Included

    URSA Cine Blackmagic OS
    DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key
    Blackmagic Camera Setup
    Blackmagic RAW Player
    Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin
    Blackmagic RAW SDK

  • Operating Systems

    Mac: Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
    Windows: Windows 10 and 11

Power Requirements

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  • Power Supply

    +24V DC external power supply 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz compatible with IEC C14 socket.
    Molex connector for rear battery plate

  • External Power Input

    1x 8 pin socket for external power or battery use.
    B-Mount battery plate

  • Power Output

    1x 7-pin Lemo with +12V DV or +24V DC power output depending on camera supply.
    1 x 3-pin Fischer with +12V DV or +24V DC power output depending on camera supply.
    B-Mount battery plate with 2-pin Lemo +12V regulated output from camera

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree to 104 Degree F (0 Degree to 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree to 113 Degree F (-20 Degree to 45 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Optional, not included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    11.36 x 8.44 x 11" (28.8 x 21.4 x 27.9cm)

  • Weight

    8.72 lbs (3.95kg) (Body Only)

  • UPC Code

    9338716008647

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About Blackmagic Design URSA Cine

Blackmagic URSA Cine is a revolutionary digital film camera that introduces new advanced digital film technology combined with total integration into the post production workflow. That means it's the first digital film camera with fast high capability storage built in, plus high speed networking for on set media sync.

Blackmagic URSA Cine also introduces a new large format RGBW 36 x 24mm image sensor with larger photo-sites for incredible dynamic range. You can also swap between PL, LPL, EF and Hasselblad lens mounts. There's even WiFi with SRT streaming for remote client viewing.
Plus the industry standard Lemo and Fischer connections make it perfect for high end cinema production.

Cinematic Large Format Sensor

URSA Cine features a revolutionary new sensor designed for incredible quality images at all resolutions from 4K to a massive 12K.

New sensor

Large Format Flexibility

The large format sensor in URSA Cine provides the ultimate in flexibility for aspect ratios, lenses and delivery formats. The full sensor area gives you a stunning 3:2 open gate image which lets you reframe your shots in post production.

Large Format Flexibility

Interchangeable Lens Mounts

Different projects require different lenses which is why URSA Cine features an interchangeable lens mount. You can quickly switch between PL, LPL, EF and Hasselblad mounts, making URSA Cine compatible with the widest possible range of professional lenses.

Lens Mount

Rugged Industry Standard Connections

The wide range of industry standard connections on URSA Cine make it perfect for high end cinema production. The 7 pin Lemo and 3 pin Fischer connectors at the front provide record start/stop and 24V power so are ideal for on board accessories such as focus motors.

Live Stream Directly to Your Client

URSA Cine features a built hardware streaming engine that supports RTMP and SRT streaming to major platforms or directly to clients. Simply connect to the internet via Ethernet, high speed Wi-Fi or even connect a 4G or 5G phone for mobile data.

With the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K Digital Cinema Camera, you're stepping into the future of digital film technology. This revolutionary camera integrates seamlessly into your post-production workflow, boasting high-speed networking for on-set media sync and high-capacity storage.

The URSA Cine 12K stands out with its large format RGBW 36 x 24mm image sensor, featuring larger photo-sites for an astounding dynamic range. The camera's unique sensor design allows for a stunning 16 stops of dynamic range, delivering rich colors and superior image quality across all resolutions, from 4K to a massive 12K.

The camera's body is optimized for high-end productions, constructed from robust magnesium alloy and lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite. Its evenly weighted design and soft-touch backlit buttons make it easy to operate in any condition. A 5" fold-out touchscreen allows for quick review of shots and easy access to camera settings, while the dedicated assist station on the other side of the camera provides full camera controls and a second 5" LCD.

The URSA Cine 12K offers large format flexibility, allowing you to shoot in a range of aspect ratios and deliver in various formats without cropping. You can also switch between PL, LPL, EF, and Hasselblad lens mounts, making it compatible with a wide range of professional lenses.

The camera also features high-resolution monitoring and camera control options, including a fold-out monitor with a large 5" HDR touchscreen and an external color status LCD. A dedicated assist station with a second 5" HDR touchscreen allows crew to work around the camera without needing external monitors.

The URSA Cine 12K is equipped with a wide range of industry-standard connections, including 12G-SDI outputs, 10G Ethernet, USB-C, XLR audio, and more. It also features Blackmagic RAW image capture and Generation 5 Color Science for superior color rendering and image fidelity.

The camera includes built-in optical low pass filters and color-balanced ND filters, providing you with additional latitude even under harsh lighting. It also offers full-frame capture at higher frame rates, allowing you to shoot in standard resolutions and frame rates in 4K, 8K, Super 35 9K, and even 12K.

Finally, the URSA Cine 12K is the first digital film camera with high-capacity Cloud Store technology built in, featuring a massive 8TB of storage. This allows you to record at the highest resolutions and frame rates for hours and access your files directly over high-speed 10G Ethernet.

In summary, the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K Digital Cinema Camera is a groundbreaking tool for any filmmaker, offering unparalleled image quality, flexibility, and convenience.

Blackmagic Design URSA Cine Features

  • Cinematic large format sensor with a massive 16 stops of dynamic range
  • Lightweight, robust camera body with industry standard connections
  • PL and locking EF mounts included
  • Blackmagic RAW for real time 12K editing
  • Generation 5 Color Science with new film curve
  • High performance OLPF for reduced moire and aliasing
  • Build in ND filters for shooting in varying conditions
  • Shoot up to 80 fps in 12K, 144 fps at 8K and 240 fps at 4K
  • High performance Blackmagic Media Module 8TB for recording included
  • Recording media compatible with the Blackmagic Media Dock
  • High speed Wi-Fi, 10G Ethernet or mobile data for network connections
  • Built-in RTMP and SRT live streaming
  • Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio for post production

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with the URSA Cine 12K's high resolution, perfect for cinema.
  • Experience exceptional low light performance, ensuring clear footage in any environment.
  • Achieve smooth, cinematic shots using advanced stabilization, ideal for dynamic scenes.
  • Record pristine audio quality with integrated microphones, enhancing your video's impact.
  • Utilize versatile frame rate options for slow-motion effects, adding creative flair to films.
  • Enjoy the expansive 16 stops of dynamic range, capturing rich detail in every shot.

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K Digital Cinema Camera
  • PL Mount (Installed)
  • EF Mount and Screws
  • Media Module 8TB
  • Handle and Bolts
  • Top Rod Mount 15
  • Baseplate 19
  • Plastic Folding Screen Hood for 5" Assist Station
  • Battery Plate B-Mount
  • Wi-Fi Antennas
  • PL Body Cap
  • EF Body Cap
  • Rubber Caps for Connectors
  • (See Specification Section for Additional Included Items)
  • Blackmagic Design 1 Year Limited Warranty