Used Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera with EF Mount, No Davinci Resolve Dongle

Item Note: Missing LANC Cable; Power Supply

SKU: US1943249 MFR: CINEURSAM40K/EF
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  • Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera with EF Mount
  • EF-Mount Port Cap
  • Side Handle
  • V Mount Battery Plate ** Item Note: Missing LANC Cable; Power Supply **

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2019-06-26T11:09:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Very pleased this is a good beginner camera kit!

I very much recommend this product the only thing is that the camera doesnt work well in low light conditions so it's not the best for shooting at night time. This is my first camera though so I'm learning to light my sets and block and shoot.

Russell B.

2019-02-05T07:37:26

Rated 2 out of 5

Not sure why Blackmagic still sells this camera...

Don't let the price point fool you... takes a decent amount of additional investment to get the camera up and running. You better have a ton invested in lighting as well, because anything over 400 iso is pure noise.

Brennan B.

2019-01-16T07:32:45

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent camera but blackmagic can do a better job of including a plug or battery.

So many features. However, to not include a battery of the wall side of an AC plug is kind of inexcusable.

Robert S.

2019-01-01T08:07:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Bang for the buck

Amazing camera and features. The Davinci Resolve application is also incredibly intuitive and hands down the best color grading software

Robert S.

2018-11-06T07:55:06

Rated 2 out of 5

Meh...

I will be retuning the BM4k. Audio issues, noise, FPN everything that the reviews warn about are all so true. Even In well lit situations, I experienced some of the former. On the flip side, the picture is amazing! If you can deal with the above issues and have an unlimited amount of storage....and pretty deeep pockets for extras. This is the camera for you. If you are on a budget and need quick, solid file transfer, camera option etc...I’d find another Camera. I think there is a lot of potential here, it’s just not for me.

KRISTY R.

2018-05-16T06:14:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Black Magic URSA Mini is worth the money!

I jumped from Canon only to the BM Ursa Mini based on all the good things I heard about it. Let me tell you, it is worth it!

Kristyn C.

2018-03-16T11:58:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Gena Lee review on my URSA Mini

The URSA Mini has been amazing. Stanley helped me and made sure to cover everything.

GENA L.

2018-02-06T09:39:59

Rated 5 out of 5

O FAR IM VERY IMPRESSED

I HAVE ONLY HAD A COUPLE OF TIME TO USE THESE CAMERAS AND SO FAR IM VERY IMPRESSED. I PURCHASED THREE OF THEM. THE REASON I PURCHASED FROM ADORAMA IS THEY PROVIDED SOME GREAT EXTRA ITEMS. PLUS THE SERVICE HAS BEEN GREAT....

Jerry T.

2017-09-06T15:46:38

Rated 5 out of 5

This is THE starter camera

This is a great camera to start off getting into film.

ANDREW T.

2017-08-22T10:15:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Alot of Camera for the money

Looking to purchase a second Mini 4 K shortly. I have been really satisfied with this camera

WILLIAM H.

2017-08-18T10:31:44

Rated 5 out of 5

The Perfect Camera

Get yourself an Ursa Mini 4k right now! It's reasonably cheap, and has the dynamic range to allow your work to meet the international standard. It's fairly weighted, ergonomically made to suite most needs and sleek. I love it!

SuedeEnt

2017-08-08T09:06:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Need mini pro

Looking for the mini pro

JACQUES G.

2017-08-07T05:33:04

Rated 3 out of 5

Great but

Great camera, many reviews on this already so everything about this is a pro except for the FPN. I expose properly but I still see FPN and it drives me crazy. Can't rely on this during shoots.

Hector P.

2017-08-01T12:06:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Ursa mini is a great quality camera easy to use and fun The only real issue I have is the sea fast card prices and the amount of C fast cars that are required in order to do 4K raw It could cost you a small fortune just in media

TIMOTHY W.

2017-07-07T04:00:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Worth the money; Will likely buy another

The camera is a good system. I am happy with the ability to capture images in a wide variety of light settings. It offers good image quality and relatively easy operation. There are a few things that I'd like to see improved upon like the hinge for accessing the lcd and controls is stiff and the menu items are not intuitive and could be organized better. The batteries do not come with the system which is no big deal but they do add to the cost noticeably. The use of EF lens allows for a lot of good lens choices and use of existing lenses for my Canon cameras. Overall, I haven't found a camera that can do what this camera can for the price. I am looking to use this with students in the field for recording and in conjunction with a video production studio. I would recommend this camera and at this point plan to purchase a couple more of it or is slightly more expensive version for our setup. The kit from Adorama had a few extras that beat the competitors pricing. The add ons were okay quality and will be useful getting started. I am happy with the purchase.

ACCOUNTS P.

2017-06-01T11:38:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Great camera been using it for a week now and i have not run into any issues yet...lol. overall im happy with this purchase.

Robert S.

2017-03-01T12:25:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Good Camera

People these days love to bring down this camera, but it's an amazing camera. You just need to know how to use it. The top complaint is the ISO settings but if you're a true filmmaker you should have lights, and it's a cinema camera so don't expect to make something with this without lights. You're not buying a Sony A7SII so get over that fact and light your scene and you will love it.

Andrew P.

2016-11-10T10:34:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

It's a great camera and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It's been a little over a month and this thing doesn't let me down. The image quality right out of the camera is phenomenal. But just so everyone knows, the fixed pattern noise at ISO 800 is a real thing. But don't let that stop you from getting this camera, it can definitely compete in the same ballgame as higher end cameras and will give you a great cinematic image. It's, in my opinion, the best bang for your buck.

Josh S.

2016-10-12T08:42:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Happy with upgrade from a BMCC 4K

Going from the Production 4K to the Ursa mini. Haven't had the opportunity to shoot with it much yet, but so far I'm happy.

Mauro A.

2016-05-12T10:07:50

Rated 3 out of 5

Not a good match for people who seek to upgrade their DSLR

I have been shooting film all of my life starting with Super-8 cameras in my childhood. My projects are however usually short with no or only small teams. I used the good old Canon GL-1 for many of my projects and in recent years my Canon 5D MKIII. The Good: - I like the form factor and UI, but if you are used to shoot with DSLR's keep in mind that this is still a big camera you will need a lot of (due to size and type expensive) extras like the shoulder mount kit, pro batteries and -v-bracket and CFast 2.0 cards (for any larger project many of them) - The URSA can output raw files, but keep in mind that you will need enormous amounts of storage. - At ISO 400 and with enough light the camera does deliver nice and sharp files - Framerate options are great The Bad: - The noise is real, I am not aiming to deliver 4k videos, but was looking to zoom into the 4k frame as one of the benefits of shooting in 4K. When I scaled a well-lit 4k frame (ProRes 444) up by about 40% the noise started to be so strong that in my eye the footage becomes unusable. - Unless shooting raw which requires enormous amounts of memeory, any increase of exposure by more than one stop resulted in grayish/milky images. Not recommended for DSLR users who seek an upgrade. Try the camera first in any case!

Stefanie H.

2016-02-26T12:51:35

Rated 5 out of 5

ursa mini

great price point. Has all the pro connections. Size not to big and not too small. Great camera to have. :)

ALVIN B.

2016-02-11T12:08:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Blown away

This camera is totally amazing. I read a lot of bad things about it on other sites but i have none of the issues described by users. My sensor and picture is clean. Excellent quality. bought together with Rokinon 16mm / 35mm / 85mm. and cheapo flashpoint follow focus (it works but its not pro). 128gb lexar 3600x CFAST 2.0 card was used. I'm a BM fanboy now

Vivi G.

2016-01-21T06:07:55

Rated 2 out of 5

Good for a Hobby camera but expensive for this use

Dynamic range like DSLR and nice on all shadows. if you want a camera for cinema look chose bmcc or pocket best cinematic effect. the slow motion is ok but the same noise problems at shadows and not details in hight lights. bad Dynamic Range

EMILIO G.

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Specifications

  • Sensor Size

    21.12mm x 11.88mm (Super35)

  • Shooting Resolutions

    4000 x 2160
    3840 x 2160
    1920 x 1080

  • Frame Rates

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

  • Dynamic Range

    12 stops

  • Focus

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

  • Iris Control

    Iris button automatically adjusts the lens iris settings on compatible lenses so no pixel is clipped in film mode
    Scene average auto exposure in video mode

  • Lens Mount

    EF Mount

  • Screen Dimensions

    1 x 5" - 1920 x 1080

  • Screen Type

    LCD capacitive touchscreen

  • Metadata Support

    Automatic camera data and user data such as shot number, filenames, and keywords

  • Controls

    Touchscreen menus on 5" screen
    Push buttons for other controls.
    2 assignable shortcut keys

  • Microphone

    2 x built in cardioid microphones for stereo recording with -10dB pad and low cut filter

  • Speaker

    1 x mono speaker, enabled in playback mode when headphones are not used

  • Mounting Options

    Integrated rod mounts compatible with 15mm Light Weight Support standard

  • Storage Rates - 4000 x 2160

    CinemaDNG RAW - 265 MB/s
    CinemaDNG RAW 3:1 - 125 MB/s
    3840 x 2160
    Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 250 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 444 - 165 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/s

    Storage rates based on 30 frames per second

  • Storage Rates - 3840 x 2160

    Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 250 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 444 - 165 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/s
    Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s

    Storage rates based on 30 frames per second

  • Storage Rates - 1920 x 1080

    Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 62.5 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 444 - 41.25 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
    Apple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/s
    Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s

    Storage rates based on 30 frames per second

  • Storage Type

    2 x CFast 2.0

  • Recording Formats

    Lossless CinemaDNG RAW and RAW 3:1 with film dynamic range at 4000 x 2160.
    Apple ProRes XQ, 444, 422 HQ, 422 LT and 422 Proxy at 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with either film or video dynamic range.

  • SDI Video Output

    1 x 12G-SDI 10-bit 4:2:2

  • Ref Input

    1 x BNC Reference Input

  • Timecode Input

    1 x BNC Timecode Input

  • Analog Audio Input

    2 x XLR analog switchable between mic and line levels
    Phantom power support

  • SDI Audio Output

    2 channel

  • Headphones

    3.5mm stereo headphone jack

  • Remote Control

    2 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses

  • Computer Interface

    USB 2.0 Mini-B port for software updates

  • SDI compliance

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

  • SDI Audio Sampling

    48 kHz and 24 bit

  • Software

    DaVinci Resolve grading software including Resolve USB dongle for Mac OS X and Windows
    Blackmagic Media Express software
    Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
    Blackmagic Camera Setup

  • Operating Systems

    Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks
    Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite or later
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Windows 8 64-bit

  • External Power Input

    1 x 4-pin XLR port for external power or battery use.
    1 x 4-pin XLR port for external power or battery use.
    1 x 12-pin molex connector on rear battery plate.
    Custom V-mount battery plate with D-tap +12V regulated output from camera.

  • External Power Output

    1 x 12V output using 4-pin XLR for powering external accessories such as EVF.
    1 x 12V regulated output from rear molex 12-way connector.

  • Power

    Rear camera mount compatible with industry standard V-mount or Gold Mount battery plates

  • Operating Temperature

    0½ to 40½C (32½ to 104½F)

  • Storage Temperature

    Minus 20½ to 45½C (-4½ to 113½F)

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

  • Dimensions

    7.61 x 8.23 x 5.78" (19.4cm x 21cm x 14.7cm)

  • Weight

    5lb (2.3kg)

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About Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera with EF Mount - NO DONGLE SKU#1943249

FEATURED REVIEWS

Blown away

By Vivi G.

This camera is totally amazing. I read a lot of bad things about it on other sites but i have none of the issues described by users. My sensor and picture is clean. Excellent quality. bought together with Rokinon 16mm / 35mm / 85mm. and cheapo flashpoint follow focus (it works but its not pro). 128gb lexar 3600x CFAST 2.0 card was used. I'm a BM fanboy now

Very Good Camera

By Andrew P.

People these days love to bring down this camera, but it's an amazing camera. You just need to know how to use it. The top complaint is the ISO settings but if you're a true filmmaker you should have lights, and it's a cinema camera so don't expect to make something with this without lights. You're not buying a Sony A7SII so get over that fact and light your scene and you will love it.

Blackmagic URSA Mini - The World's Lightest Handheld Super 35 Digital Film Camera
Introducing URSA Mini, a lightweight miniaturized URSA featuring a 4K Super 35 image sensor with global shutter and 12 stops of dynamic range. The super compact and lightweight design is perfectly balanced for handheld use and comfortable enough for all day shooting. URSA Mini shoots up to 60 frames per second, has a super bright 5 inch foldout viewfinder, dual RAW and ProRes recorders and more.

Handheld Digital - Perfect for Feature Film Television Production and More
Blackmagic URSA Mini is designed to be used on feature films, television shows, commercials, indies, documentaries, music videos and more. The quality of its 4K sensor with 12 stops of dynamic range lets you capture epic cinematic shots, while its compact size is perfect for solo shoots or smaller crews! You can easily customize URSA Mini with high quality cinema lenses, rails, matte boxes and more. The optional shoulder mount kit features a quick release mounting plate so you can go from handheld to shoulder or tripod in seconds, making it perfect for pickup and run shooting situations. It's the handheld Super 35mm digital film camera that you can use anywhere and, because it's an URSA, everything you need is built right in!

Revolutionary URSA Design - All The Big Camera Features You Need Built Into a Lightweight, Portable Design
URSA Mini features a compact, perfectly balanced body made out of advanced technology magnesium alloys so it's rugged, lightweight and comfortable enough to be used all day. Like all URSA cameras, it includes everything you need built right in! You get a super bright 5 inch fold out 1080 HD touch screen for on-set monitoring and to change camera settings, professional connectors such as 12G-SDI, a high quality stereo microphones and a side grip with control buttons mounted on a standard rosette. The optional Blackmagic viewfinder and shoulder mount kit allow you to go from tripod to over the shoulder shooting in seconds, so you can keep up with the action!

Highly Customizable - Flexible Enough to Be Rigged For Any Production
Blackmagic URSA Mini is completely customizable so you can create a rig that's built specifically for your production! You can add accessories like the Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder and Blackmagic URSA Mini Shoulder Kit, or choose from hundreds of third party accessories. URSA Mini has 9 standard 1/4" threaded mounting points on the top and bottom of the camera so you can mount it directly to a tripod as well as add accessories such as rails, sliders, matte boxes, microphones, ring lights, batteries and more. Whether you're building a feature film rig or outfitting the camera for an ENG style shoot, URSA Mini has all of the mount points and connections you need!

Cinematic 4K Sensor - Capture Incredible Digital Film Images with 12 Stops of Dynamic Range
URSA Mini operates at a resolution and dynamic range that goes well beyond traditional motion picture film. You get a 4K image sensor that captures up to 4000 x 2160 pixels. The sensor features global shutter with 12 stops of dynamic range.

Non Stop Recording - Change Memory Cards Even While Recording
Blackmagic URSA Mini features dual CFast 2.0 recorders so you never have to stop recording when you need to change the media! When the current card is full, recording continues onto the second card so you can swap out the full card and just keep shooting. URSA Mini uses the latest, incredibly fast CFast 2.0 technology for recording speeds up to 350 MB/s. You get perfect high frame rate RAW recording and instant play back on the built in 5 inch screen. Files can be saved as lossless 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW for the highest possible quality, or as ProRes for easy post production workflows with minimum storage requirements!

Touchscreen Control - Change Settings and Monitoring with the Touch of Your Finger
The high resolution 5 inch fold out monitor includes a touchscreen so you get easy access to the revolutionary URSA camera interface. All of your settings, controls and monitoring tools are at your fingertips. That means you don't have to hunt through confusing menus to make changes. You can see and change all camera settings, view timecode, histograms for checking levels, audio levels and a focus peaking indicator for checking focus!

Professional Connections - All the Connections You Need For Virtually Any Use
Blackmagic URSA Mini features multiple connections such as 12G-SDI out, HD-SDI monitoring out, 2 LANC inputs, balanced XLR audio with phantom power, timecode in and reference input. On the front right side of the camera the 4 pin XLR DC and HD-SDI monitoring output are located in the perfect position for connecting to an optional viewfinder or on set monitor. The 12G-SDI output handles up to 2160p60 using a single BNC cable and also switches to 6G-SDI or HD-SDI depending on the shooting format.

Professional Audio - Built In Production Quality Sound Recording
URSA Mini has the highest quality built in microphones and professional audio recording built in so you don't have to carry around extra sound equipment. Use the built in stereo microphone to record natural location sound or connect professional microphones using the two XLR wide dynamic range mic inputs. The XLR connections have 48V of switchable phantom power so you can plug in everything from shot gun to wireless clip on mics for capturing every detail of the performance. You can quickly adjust levels using the physical knobs and monitor audio using the onscreen audio meters.

Embedded Metadata - Store Location, Camera Orientation, Scene Details and More
The built in touchscreen makes it astonishingly simple to set up and enter metadata for tagging clips. Metadata is saved directly in the video files so you don't have to worry about managing extra sidecar files. Some models of URSA Mini also include GPS and gyroscopic sensors so that information can be stored as metadata in the video files. That means you can import the files directly into software like DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer then use the metadata to sort, search and find the clips you need so you can spend more time on creative editing and less time managing mountains of media!

Flexible Power - Compatible with Industry Standard Batteries And Power
URSA Mini includes a 4-pin XLR industry standard power connector that works with 12V to 30V external power supplies. That means it's easy to use the camera with all of your existing power supplies and batteries! URSA Mini uses the same battery power connector and mounting points on the rear of the camera as used on URSA so you can use the same range of battery plates from a wide range of manufacturers such as IDX, Frezzi, Anton Bauer and more. You can also add the optional Blackmagic URSA VLock Battery Plate for using popular V-Mount batteries.

Includes Davinci Resolve - Professional Editing And Color Grading Included Free
URSA Mini includes the full version of DaVinci Resolve for Mac and Windows for editing, color grading, media management, mastering and delivery. DaVinci Resolve can easily handle the 12-bit log RAW images from URSA Mini so you can take advantage of URSA Mini's amazing image quality and wide dynamic range. DaVinci Resolve features advanced, multi layer timeline editing with powerful trimming tools, along with the industry's leading suite of creative grading tools! The combination of URSA Mini and DaVinci Resolve gives you a complete production and post-production solution!

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera with EF Mount - NO DONGLE SKU#1943249 Features

  • 12 stops of dynamic range
  • 2 XLR wide dynamic range mic inputs
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • 5" full HD Touchscreen Interface
  • Magnesium Alloy Body
  • Multiple Mounting Points
  • Dual CFast 2.0 Memory Card Slots
  • 1080p Flip-Out Screen

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 180-day warranty. See details.

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera with EF Mount
  • EF-Mount Port Cap
  • Side Handle
  • V Mount Battery Plate
  • Item Note: Missing LANC Cable; Power Supply