Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K | High resolution 4K digital film camera with large Super 35 sensor

• Elegant portable solution for professional shooting
• EF Compatible Lens Mount
• Elegant Design
• Capacitive Touchscreen
• Standard Connections
• Built in SSD Recording
• Flexible Power Options

World’s most portable 4K digital film camera!

Shoot Ultra HD TV or 4K feature films with the new Blackmagic Production Camera 4K. You get a large Super 35 size sensor with professional global shutter combined with precision EF mount optics, high quality visually lossless compressed CinemaDNG RAW and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)™ file recording for a complete self contained solution. The built in touchscreen lets you monitor, change settings and enter metadata directly on the camera!

Stunning Beauty of 4K
Utilize the power of 4K resolution in your work

The latest high end televisions and video projectors support Ultra HD which is four times the resolution of 1080 HD. The Blackmagic Production Camera 4K creates visually lossless compressed CinemaDNG RAW and ProRes 422 (HQ) files that are perfect for editing and grading with the software tools you already own.

Now you can shoot the most amazing high resolution music videos, episodic television productions, television commercials, sport, documentaries, interviews and feature films. The Blackmagic Production Camera 4K features a single 6G-SDI output for incredible Ultra HD live production.

Premium Quality
Compact solid metal design

The Blackmagic Production Camera 4K is precision engineered for quality in an incredibly small size. You get a beautifully crafted design featuring a machined aluminum chassis, EF lens mount for interchangeable optics, high resolution 4K Super 35 size sensor, global shutter, visually lossless compressed CinemaDNG RAW and ProRes 422 (HQ) file format. With built in uncompressed audio recording you can record professional audio straight to the ProRes files and totally eliminate separate audio syncing during post production.

Uses -bottom Sensor
Large Super 35 Sensor

With a large Super 35 size sensor you get familiar framing and behavior from the lenses you already own! The sensor features a global shutter so you get perfect panning and with minimal crop factor you also get beautiful wide angle shots from your wide angle lenses. If you're working in HD you'll love the freedom to reframe and zoom into shots without any resolution loss, and when down scaling from 4K to HD you get incredibly smooth and clean images.

EF Compatible Lens Mount
Supports the world's best lenses

With the EF compatible lens mount you can choose high quality optics that are designed to take advantage of the large Super 35 size sensor with minimal cropping. Use the world's most amazing optics from leading lens crafters like Canon, Zeiss and more, with full electronic control!

The EF compatible lens mount means you’re not locked into a specific lens, so you have the freedom to work with professional cinema lenses using rails, follow focus and other professional accessories!

 Super Fast SSD Recorder
Capture 4K ProRes™ directly to a removable SSD!

With a built in SSD recorder, Blackmagic Production Camera 4K easily captures 4K in ProRes 422 (HQ) and compressed CinemaDNG files. You get a 4K camera designed from the ground up to be part of your post production workflow! Capturing to a removable SSD means that once you’ve finished shooting you can simply connect the SSD to your computer and edit or color correct your shots straight from the disk! Disks can be formatted in either HFS+ or exFAT for Mac and Windows compatibility.

Record Times for 4K Resolution using ProRes™

   
• 240Gb - 36 Mins
   
• 480Gb - 72 Mins

Open File Formats
Standard files for your NLE

Unlike traditional cameras that record obscure file formats that take time to convert before you can start post production, the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K records directly to files that are compatible with your editing software. The wide dynamic range of the Super 35 size sensor can be mapped into the quantizing range of the file, so you can color grade shots with greater detail in highlights and shadows. If you're working fast, simply select 'Video' and shoot in regular REC709 color space.

 Beautifully Crafted Design
Machined from solid aluminum for strength and beauty

Blackmagic Production Camera 4K has been designed with portability and durability in mind. With standard connections and an internal battery inside a beautiful machined aluminum design, you can be confident that the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K will easily handle the rigors of location work! A high resolution LCD display shows settings such as shutter speed, color temperature, aperture and timecode in an easy to read status strip.

Easy to Use Touchscreen
Enter metadata on the camera

Use the capacitive touchscreen to access menus to change settings such as recording format, shutter angle and more! Double tap the screen to zoom into the image for fast and accurate focus. Tap once on the screen to display the metadata entry page where you can enter information such as shot number, search tags, scene number, timecode and more. You can even set shot number and other data to increment automatically! This metadata saves directly into your files and is compatible with popular editing software. Managing your files in post production is now much simpler!

Dynamic Range
Higher image quality means even more grading power

With 12 stops of dynamic range you get amazing looking images beyond those of regular video cameras or even the highest end broadcast cameras. All this dynamic range is captured into ProRes or CinemaDNG files at 4K resolution, so images retain a beautiful film look. By capturing more detail from the sensor you can make creative decisions during DaVinci Resolve color grading! You can really push the shadows or highlights in either direction and preserve fine details in the image!

Standard Connections
No need to buy expensive custom cables!

Blackmagic Production Camera 4K uses standard connections, so you never need to source custom cables! It includes a 6G-SDI connection for Ultra HD resolution or down converted HD output over a single SDI cable. The built in Thunderbolt connection lets you plug into a laptop computer and use the included UltraScope software for real time waveform monitoring. There are 1/4” jack mic/line inputs for recording the highest quality uncompressed audio, plus a 12V to 30V DC input, a 3.5mm headphone input socket and LANC remote control!

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 8.5.1

The following models have new features:

Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

• Reduced SDI output latency.
• Adds media pool file browser.
• Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads.
• Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects.
• Adds proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes.
• Adds Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol.
• Adds ability to update and manage camera via ethernet.
• Adds REST control API for remote control.
• Adds login and secure certificate support.
• Adds network time protocol support.
• Adds web media manager support.
• Adds file transfer protocol support.
• Adds selective tally color setting.
• Adds SMB file sharing support.
• Improved lens compatibility.

Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2

• Improved ISO tally color from orange to yellow.

Improvements Since 8.5 Beta

Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

• General Blackmagic Cloud improvements.
• Fixed pixel recalibration failing at 24p.
• Fixed H.265 and H.264 AV sync issue at 50, 59.94 and 60p on SDI out.
• Fixed data tethering not working with some Google Pixel phones.
• Fixed data tethering not working with some Mobile hotspots.
• Fixed timecode UI counter stalling when mounting disks.
• Fixed compatibility with Canon HJ22X7.6B IASE lens.
• Improved snapping on audio gain slider.
• Improved media page.
• Improved QR login.
• Localization improvements.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 8.3.2

The following models have new features:

Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K:

• Improves reliability of the image data during recording.

New features in Blackmagic RAW 3.4 are:

• Adds support for Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K.
• Adds support for Fujifilm GFX100 II Blackmagic RAW clips.

Minimum system requirements for Mac OS

• macOS 12.0 Monterey or later
• macOS 13.0 Ventura or later

Minimum system requirements for Windows

• Windows 10 64-bit or later
• Windows 11 64-bit or later

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 8.1

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K

• Improved compatibility with Zeiss Milvus & Otus EF lenses.

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K, 6K G2 and 6K Pro

• Added support for automatically rotating the user interface when shooting vertical video.
• Added ability to remap the L-Fn button on MFT lenses.
• Added software update progress bar when installing new camera software.
• Added new 9x16 frame guide preset.
• Changed stills capture format from CinemaDNG to Blackmagic RAW.
• Added ability to capture Blackmagic RAW reference stills while recording.
• Added ability to capture Blackmagic RAW reference stills during playback.
• Improved lens and auto focus performance.
• Fixed bug with incorrect HDMI VIC codes being output on some formats.

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, 6K G2 and 6K Pro

• Added support for zoom servo controls when using the Canon EF-S 18-135mm lens.
• Added ability to remap the shortcut buttons on Canon CN-E zoom lenses.
• Added smoother auto iris changes with supported EF lenses.
• Increased horizontal resolution of the 2.8K 17:9 format from 2868 to 2880.

Updated Blackmagic RAW 3.0 includes:

• Adds support for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF.
• Adds support for automatically rotating vertical video clips.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 8.0

• Adds support for new Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro.
• Adds support for new Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2.

In addition, the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro and Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus models include the following new features:

• Updated user interface.
• Adds Ukrainian and Polish languages support.
• Adds Blackmagic RAW stills capture.
• Adds feature to capture stills while recording.
• Support for writing motion sensor data to Blackmagic RAW recordings.
• Support for retaining presets and LUTs for future updates.
• Ability to map the L-Fn button on MFT lenses.
• Improved lens and auto focus performance.
• Improved codec response with LED walls.
• Improved formatting performance with 4TB USB media.
• Improved button mapping for focus and zoom demands.
• Fixes a bug that could cause LCD glitches on some cameras.

Updated Blackmagic RAW 2.8 includes:

• Adds support for Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro.
• Adds support for Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2.
• Adds support for Fujifilm X-T5 Blackmagic RAW clips.
• Adds support for anamorphic desqueeze.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 7.9.2

The following models have new features:

Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

• Improved streaming compatibility.
• Improved compatibility with some iPhone 12 models.
• Improved gain, shutter and white balance switch behavior.
• Improved codec response with LED walls.
• Adds support for writing motion sensor data to Blackmagic RAW recordings.
• Adds support for retaining presets and LUTs for future updates.
• General performance improvements.

Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter

• Compatibility improvements.

What's new in Blackmagic RAW 2.6

• Adds support for Fujifilm XH2s Blackmagic RAW clips captured by Blackmagic Video Assist.
• Adds adjustable white balance and accuracy for Panasonic GH5S, BGH1.
• Improved white balance accuracy for Panasonic S1H, S1, S5, BS1H.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 7.9.1

The following models have new features:

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K, 6K G2 and 6K Pro

• Improved reliability of recording to USB-C SSDs. • Improved reliability when updating the camera software. • Improved lag time when starting and stopping recording. • Fixed issue where Blackmagic RAW clips with LUT applied may not preview correctly in camera.

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

• Improved motion sensor data accuracy. • Improved reliability in detection of physical OIS switches on MFT lenses. • Fixed issue preventing users setting frame rate above 60 fps when shooting 4K 2.4:1.

What's new in Blackmagic RAW 2.6

• Adds support for Fujifilm XH2s Blackmagic RAW clips captured by Blackmagic Video Assist. • Adds adjustable white balance and accuracy for Panasonic GH5S, BGH1. • Improved white balance accuracy for Panasonic S1H, S1, S5, BS1H.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 7.9

• Added Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 support.

The following models have new features:

Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K and 6K Pro

• Added new updated user interface.
• Added support for focus assist intensity adjustments via sliders
• Added support for custom presets and LUTs to be retained after software updates from this release onwards.
• Improved lens and auto focus performance

Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, 6K G2 and 6K Pro

• Added support for Blackmagic Design Zoom and Focus demands.

What's new in Blackmagic RAW 2.5

• Added Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 support

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 7.7.2

URSA Mini Pro 12K

• Manufacturing improvements.

What's new in Blackmagic RAW 2.3

• Improves Blackmagic RAW recording from the SIGMA fp and fp L.
• Added sample code project for a command line OpenEXR transcoder.
• Premiere Pro plugin performance and stability improvements.
• General performance and stability improvements.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 7.7.1

This following models have new features.

Blackmagic Studio converter

• Improved speaker output.
• Fixed Timecode output bug.
• Fixed line on right side of monitor output.
• Fixed speaker auto latching on factory reset

What's new in Blackmagic RAW 2.2.1

• Premiere Pro plugin performance and stability improvements.
• General performance and stability improvements.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 7.6

• Added support for Blackmagic Studio Converter

What's new in Blackmagic Raw 2.2.1

• Premiere Pro plugin performance and stability improvements,/
• General performance and stability improvements,/

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 7.5

• Added support for Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2.
• Added support for Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2.

What's new in Blackmagic RAW 2.2

• Add support for Blackmagic RAW clips from Fujifilm GFX100 and GFX100S.
• Add support for Blackmagic RAW clips from Panasonic Lumix GH5S, BS1H and BGH1.
• Blackmagic RAW plugin performance and stability improvements for Premiere Pro.

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