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Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast | Professional broadcast camera for HD and Ultra HD

Blackmagic Design

URSA Broadcast

Professional broadcast camera for HD and Ultra HD

Product Code: BMDCINEURSAMC4K

Product Discontinued

Replaced by

Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast G2
URSA Broadcast G2

Professional broadcast camera for HD, 4K & 6K

  • 4K sensor, extended video dynamic range, traditional external controls and buttons, built in optical ND filters, dual CFast and dual SD card recorders
  • Advanced HD and Ultra HD broadcast camera with ⅔” B4 mount
  • New extended video mode with better dynamic range and colour fidelity producing images with amazing texture and detail, accurate skin tones, vibrant colour and high dynamic range
  • Full electronic B4 lens control support for adjusting focus, iris and zoom using the camera’s controls, or remotely from an ATEM switcher or ATEM Camera Control Panel
  • Built in dual SD/UHS-II and C-Fast card recorders allow unlimited duration recording in high quality
  • Records 1080i or 2160p video into standard .mov files using DNx145, DNx220X or ProRes for compatibility with existing broadcast systems and workflows. Standard .mxf will be added in future updates
  • Support for DNxHD 220X, DNxHD 145, Apple ProRes 4444 XQ QuickTime, ProRes 4444 QuickTime, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime and ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime, CinemaDNG RAW, CinemaDNG RAW 3:1, CinemaDNG RAW 4:1
  • High quality clear, 1/4, 1/16th and 1/64th stop neutral density (ND) filters with IR compensation designed to specifically match the colourimetry and colour science of URSA Broadcast
  • Fully redundant controls including external broadcast controls which allow direct access to the most important camera settings such as external power switch, ND filter wheel, ISO, shutter, white balance, record button, audio gain controls, lens and transport control, high frame rate button and more
  • Interchangeable lens mount with B4 mount included as standard. Optional EF, PL and F mount available separately
  • Status display for quickly checking timecode, shutter and lens settings, battery, recording status, and audio levels
  • 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
  • Built in high quality stereo microphones for recording sound
  • 4 inch foldout touchscreen for on-set monitoring and menu settings
  • Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol for external control or iPad control via Bluetooth®, 2 x 2.5mm LANC for lens and record control

Specifications

  • Effective Sensor Size: 2/3 inch sensor size when using 4K B4 mount (Actual sensor size 13.056mm x 7.344mm)
  • Lens Mount: B4 2/3 inch
  • Lens Control: Electronic control via 12-pin broadcast connector. Control also possible via EF mount pins when using optional URSA Mini Pro EF Mount.
  • Dynamic Range: 12 Stops+
  • Shooting Resolutions: 3840x2160, 1920x1080
  • Frame Rates: Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Off-speed frame rates up to 60p.
  • Built in ND Filters: Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop ND filters.
  • Focus: Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus available using compatible lenses with focus servo.
  • 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 and extended video mode.
  • Screen Dimensions: 4 inch.
  • Screen Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen.
  • Metadata Support: Automatically populated lens data from electronic B4 lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes.
  • Controls: Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 2 assignable shortcut keys.
  • Timecode Clock: Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.

The world’s most affordable and flexible professional broadcast camera for HD and Ultra HD

Introducing URSA Broadcast, the world’s most affordable and most flexible professional broadcast camera. URSA Broadcast is two cameras in one, an incredible field camera for ENG and programming work, as well as a professional studio camera. URSA Broadcast is perfect for traditional broadcasters because it uses the lenses and batteries you already own, and it also eliminates weird media cards and file formats found on traditional cameras. It records onto regular SD cards and uses the same common file formats found on broadcast media management systems and most NLE software.

Plus URSA Broadcast is perfect for web broadcasters because it works with both older after market HD lenses and inexpensive photo lenses. No other broadcast camera is more flexible and more affordable.

Two Cameras in One

Switch instantly between live work or field shooting

URSA Broadcast is two cameras in one. The compact design, familiar controls and broadcast camera features are ideal for ENG style shooting and vital for working quickly when you’re trying to capture breaking news. Whether you’re in the studio or out in the field, URSA Broadcast will give you incredible image quality, accurate skin tones and vibrant colours that are far superior to cameras costing ten times more. The key is URSA Broadcast's new extended video mode that produces pictures you don’t need to colour grade so you can shoot, edit and get stories on air faster than ever before. URSA Broadcast is also the first camera that finally lets AV and web broadcasters afford a true professional broadcast solution that’s dramatically better than DSLRs.

Standard Media and File Formats

Work faster by eliminating expensive media and video transcodes

URSA Broadcast is the first professional broadcast camera designed to work with standard media cards and file formats that are compatible with virtually all broadcast systems and editing software. URSA Broadcast records onto inexpensive standard SD cards, UHS-II cards and CFast cards, and records 1080i or 2160p video into standard .mov files, with .mxf to be added in future updates. URSA Broadcast records using DNx145, DNx220X or ProRes so the files will work with your existing broadcast systems and workflows. You also get a B4 lens mount that works with your existing lenses, or you can swap it for optional EF, F and PL lens mounts so you can use standard photographic lenses. If you’re building a complete broadcast camera chain, the optional URSA Viewfinder, URSA Studio Viewfinder and SMPTE fiber converters feature familiar controls and design, so they operate exactly as experienced camera operators expect. URSA Broadcast helps you get the most value out of your investment in cameras, lenses and accessories, which means you’ll save time and money, so the camera virtually pays for itself.

Broadcast B4 Lens Mount

Use your existing high quality HD lenses or new Ultra HD lenses

The broadcast B4 lens mount on URSA Broadcast features high performance cinema quality optics with spherical aberration correction specifically designed to match the camera’s sensor. The ⅔” mount lets you use existing HD lenses or Ultra HD lenses. Many high quality HD lenses can be used at resolutions well beyond HD, all the way up to 2.5K or 3K. Because B4 lenses are par-focal and have a very wide depth of field, the image stays in focus as you zoom in and out, so you don't need to chase focus as you shoot. That lets you work much faster because you don’t need to change lenses or refocus between close up, medium and wide shots, which is perfect when you’re following the action in fast paced sport. You also get full electronic B4 lens control so you can adjust the focus, iris and zoom using the camera’s controls, or remotely from an ATEM switcher using the SDI camera control protocol.

Work in HD or Ultra HD

Incredible 4K image sensor for wide dynamic range and wide depth of field

URSA Broadcast features an incredible 4K image sensor and a new extended video mode with better dynamic range and colour fidelity. The image sensor is designed for both HD and Ultra HD so you get amazing texture and detail, accurate skin tones, vibrant colour and high dynamic range video, all without the need for post production.
That means you can shoot, edit and get stories on air fast. The high resolution sensor is a huge advantage, even when working in HD, because you get sub pixel image processing and superior anti-aliasing for super sharp images. URSA Broadcast is a future proof camera that’s versatile enough to use on any HD or Ultra HD production.

Built in Optical ND Filters

High quality neutral density filters with IR compensation

URSA Broadcast features high quality neutral density (ND) filters that let you quickly reduce the amount of light entering the camera. The ¼, 1/16th and 1/64th stop filters have been specifically designed to match the image sensor and colour science of URSA Broadcast, providing you with additional latitude and better colourimetry, even under harsh lighting conditions. This lets you use different combinations of aperture and shutter angle, in a wider range of situations. The IR filters have been designed to evenly filter both optical and IR wavelengths. This eliminates the IR contamination usually associated with most ND filters. The ND filters are true optical filters with a precision mechanism that quickly moves them into place when the ND filter dial is turned. The filter settings can be displayed as either a fraction, number, or stop reduction on the LCD.

Non Stop Recording

Works with both standard CFast and SD card media

URSA Broadcast features both dual CFast 2.0 recorders and dual SD/UHS-II card recorders so you can choose the media that works best for you. Both types of media are standard, non-proprietary, inexpensive and readily available at most computer and camera stores. You can record 10-bit broadcast quality DNxHD 145, DNxHD 220X or ProRes files with metadata, making URSA Broadcast compatible with virtually all editing software. That means URSA Broadcast is easy to integrate and fit in to your existing broadcast systems. You can even record lossless 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW files for high quality programming and post production workflows. With dual slots for each media type, URSA Broadcast gives you redundant recorders and non stop recording. When the first card is full, recording automatically continues onto the next card so you can swap one card while recording continues on the other.

Super Tough and Redundant Design

Extremely tough and lightweight magnesium metal design

URSA Broadcast features a super strong, lightweight magnesium alloy body that’s perfectly balanced and designed to be comfortable enough for all day use. Like traditional broadcast cameras, it features familiar externally mounted mechanical switches and controls that give you direct access to the most important camera settings. The controls are laid out logically, making them easy to remember and locate by feel, so you can adjust settings without having to look at the buttons or take the camera off your shoulder. You also get a 4” foldout touchscreen for monitoring, or controlling the camera via a revolutionary software interface that provides full redundancy for all of the external controls and camera functions. There are even redundant controls for the power switch. URSA Broadcast also includes full size standard connections for audio via XLR connectors, SDI via BNC connectors and broadcast power input via a standard 4 pin XLR 12V DC connector.

Familiar Broadcast Control

Quickly change settings without taking the camera off your shoulder

URSA Broadcast features independent controls for direct access to the most important camera settings. Buttons, switches and dials are laid out in a logical order that makes them easy to find by feel while using the viewfinder. This means you’ll be able to adjust settings, add an ND filter or even change frame rate without having to fold out the touchscreen or take the camera off your shoulder.

Status Display

See critical shooting information in bright daylight.

The status display is a high visibility LCD screen that’s designed to be easily seen, even in bright light. The status display shows record timecode, locked timecode and reference timecode, along with the current shooting frame rate, shutter angle, aperture, white balance, gain and iris. It also features a battery indicator, card recording status and audio meters for monitoring levels. The screen’s backlight can be turned on when you’re shooting in dimly lit locations, and off when you’re shooting outdoors and in bright light to increase contrast, making it easy to read under any condition.

Dramatic Slow Motion

Capture fast action with smooth flowing slow motion.

Whether you’re shooting a sporting event or breaking news story, URSA Broadcast can shoot super smooth, crystal clear slow motion video. To shoot slow motion video, URSA Broadcast records at higher frame rates and plays back at standard video frame rates. You can set up your preferred high speed frame rate using the camera’s on screen menus and then switch between standard sync speed and off speed frame rates with the touch of a button on the side of the camera. URSA Broadcast can capture full resolution Ultra HD at up to 60 frames per second.

Broadcast Quality Audio

Built in broadcast quality sound recording

URSA Broadcast has a high quality microphone and professional audio recorder built in so you don’t have to carry any extra sound equipment. The built in stereo microphone can be used for recording or you can connect professional microphones using the two XLR mic inputs. The XLR connections have 48V of switchable phantom power so you can plug in everything from shotgun to wireless clip on mics. With two microphone inputs, you can record a reporter in the field wearing a lapel or handheld mic, while also capturing ambient sounds from the second input. You can also record the same microphone to both channels using different levels to avoid clipping from unexpected loud noises in the field. URSA Broadcast also features external knobs for adjusting levels and onscreen meters so you can trim audio levels even when shoulder mounted.

Professional Studio Camera

Transform URSA Broadcast into the ultimate studio camera.

URSA Broadcast has built in remote control, colour correction, talkback, tally and other features designed to make it the ultimate studio camera for live switched production. It can be remote controlled via SDI using the Blackmagic SDI Camera Control protocol. You can add the optional URSA Studio Viewfinder, Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter and Studio Fiber Converter to get the exact same workflow and features of studio cameras costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. But best of all, when the live production is complete, you can quickly transform URSA Broadcast back into a normal shooting camera! URSA Broadcast lets you get the most out of your investment in cameras and lenses because you can use it every day out in the field or in the studio. That’s the ultimate in flexibility because every URSA Broadcast camera you own can be used on live programs, allowing you to easily handle very large live jobs with lots of cameras, all without any extra equipment rental costs.

Professional Connections

Eliminate custom cables with standard television industry connections that work with regular cables

Blackmagic URSA Broadcast features the latest technology and connections such as 12G-SDI. All connections use standard broadcast connectors so you don't need expensive, proprietary cables that are hard to find. This means you can get cables from your favorite supplier or even make your own. You get multi rate12G-SDI connections for video output and return program feed input. Both connections automatically switch speed so they work with all HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60 over a single cable. You also get HD-SDI monitoring out, 2 LANC inputs, balanced XLR audio with phantom power, and timecode/reference input. On the front right side of the camera is a 12 pin Hirose connector for broadcast lens control which can both power and control SD, HD and Ultra HD lenses with both analog and digital control. There’s also a 4 pin XLR 12V DC power output and HD-SDI monitor output that can be used with an URSA Viewfinder, URSA Studio Viewfinder, any viewfinder or external monitor you’d like.

Works with Low Cost Lenses

Compatible with B4, PL, EF and F mount lenses.

URSA Broadcast features an interchangeable lens mount so you can easily swap the included B4 lens mount for an EF, PL or even F mount. That means if you’re just starting out you can use low cost, high quality EF photographic lenses and then change to more expensive lenses when you’re ready. Using an EF, PL or F mount lens is a fantastic option when permanently rigging and mounting cameras in locked off positions on set, so you don't tie up broadcast lenses for camera positions without operators. Because the lens mounts are easy to change, you can also quickly reconfigure cameras from job to job. URSA Broadcast comes with a B4 mount already installed, and you can also purchase optional PL, EF and F mounts separately as needed. With URSA Broadcast, you get a single camera that works with virtually all professional lenses so you can choose precisely the lens you need.

Advanced Blackmagic OS

Advanced operating system and user interface allows access to all camera settings fast.

URSA Broadcast features the advanced Blackmagic OS with an intuitive user interface that lets you use simple tap and swipe gestures. Plus, you get many features from the URSA Mini digital film camera if you need to do more advanced programming work. You can set up the camera, enter metadata and more. Plus, the software duplicates all of the physical buttons and switches on the camera so you get full redundancy. The unique heads up display puts commonly used functions at your fingertips so you can tap on a control and quickly make adjustments without having to navigate through complex menus. The digital slate makes entering metadata fast with its built in dictionary, predictive text entry and on screen keyboard.

Flexible Power

Compatible with industry standard batteries and power

URSA Broadcast includes a 4-pin XLR industry standard power connector that works from 12V to 20V for external power supplies and battery packs. The standard power connector also means it’s easy to use the camera with all of your existing power supplies and batteries. All URSA cameras use the same battery power connector and mounting points on the rear of the camera so you can use a wide range of battery plates from manufacturers such as IDX, Blueshape, Anton Bauer and more. For ease of installation, you can also add the optional Blackmagic URSA VLock Battery Plate or Blackmagic URSA Gold Battery Plate for using popular V‑Mount and Gold Mount batteries, because they include a power plug that's designed to plug directly into URSA Broadcast.

Bags and Cases

Orca Bags OR-10
Orca Bags OR-10

Camera Trolley Bag With Large External Pocket

Orca Bags OR-26
Orca Bags OR-26

Trolley Backpack

Orca Bags OR-4
Orca Bags OR-4

Video Camera Shoulder Bag

Camcorders and Camera Heads

Blackmagic Design URSA Gold Battery Plate
Blackmagic Design URSA Gold Battery Plate

Gold mount compatible battery plate with Molex connector for attaching third party batteries to URSA cameras

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Mic Mount
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Mic Mount

Shock and vibration isolated professional microphone mount

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Shoulder Kit
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Shoulder Kit

Shoulder Mount Kit for URSA Mini

Blackmagic Design URSA VLock Battery Plate
Blackmagic Design URSA VLock Battery Plate

VLock compatible battery plate for attaching third party batteries to URSA cameras

Camera Controllers

Blackmagic Design 3G-SDI Arduino Shield
Blackmagic Design 3G-SDI Arduino Shield

Arduino expansion board or “shield” to develop custom control solutions for Blackmagic Design cameras

Lenses - Accessories

Lenses - Auto Focus

Fujinon LA16x8BRM
Fujinon LA16x8BRM

2/3” Professional Lens 4K

Memory Cards

Wise Advanced CFA-10240
Wise Advanced CFA-10240

1TB CFast 2.0 Memory Card - 3500X

Wise Advanced CFA-5120
Wise Advanced CFA-5120

512GB CFast 2.0 Memory Card - 3500X

Wise Advanced SD-N128
Wise Advanced SD-N128

SDXC UHS-II Memory Card - 128GB - V90

Wise Advanced SD-N256
Wise Advanced SD-N256

SDXC UHS-II Memory Card - 256GB - V90

Wise Advanced SD-N256
Wise Advanced SD-N256

SDXC UHS-II Memory Card - 256GB - V90

Wise Advanced SD-N512
Wise Advanced SD-N512

SDXC UHS-II Memory Card - 512GB - V90

Wise Advanced SD-N512
Wise Advanced SD-N512

SDXC UHS-II Memory Card - 512GB - V90

Wise Advanced SD-S128
Wise Advanced SD-S128

SDXC UHS-II Memory Card - 128GB - V60

Wise Advanced SD-S128
Wise Advanced SD-S128

SDXC UHS-II Memory Card - 128GB - V60

Optical Converters

Blackmagic Design Camera Fiber Converter
Blackmagic Design Camera Fiber Converter

Connect cameras to live switchers up to 2 km away with video, talkback, control and power, all over a single cable

Blackmagic Design Studio Fiber Converter
Blackmagic Design Studio Fiber Converter

Connect to remote cameras up to 2 km away with multiple channels of video, talkback, control and power all over a single cable

Viewfinders

Blackmagic Design URSA Viewfinder
Blackmagic Design URSA Viewfinder

High Resolution Viewfinder for URSA range

What CFast cards should I use with Blackmagic URSA Mini, URSA Mini Pro and URSA Broadcast cameras?

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 4.6K Blackmagic RAW 3:1 up to 60 fps.
CinediskPro 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
KomputerBay 3600x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB
KomputerBay 3700x CFast 2.0 Card 256GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 64GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 128GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-512G-x46D 512GB
Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G64 64GB
Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G128 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650 256GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650BM 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650BM 256GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 4.6K Blackmagic RAW 3:1 up to 60 fps but have been discontinued by the manufacturers.
KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB
KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 128GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 64GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 128GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 256GB
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 2160p ProRes 422 HQ up to 60 fps.
Angelbird AVpro CF XT 256GB
Angelbird AVpro CF XT 512GB
CinediskPro 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB
KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 128GB
KomputerBay 3600x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 128GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-512G-x46D 512GB
Silicon Power CFX310 256GB
Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G64 64GB
Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G128 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650 256GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650BM 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650BM 256GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 2160p ProRes 422 HQ up to 60 fps but have been discontinued by the manufacturers.
Angelbird AVpro CF 160GB
Angelbird AVpro CF 240GB
Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 32GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 64GB
Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 64GB
Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB
Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 256GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 128GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 256GB
Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 128GB
Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 256GB
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 2160p Lossless RAW up to 30 fps.
Angelbird AVpro CF XT 256GB
Angelbird AVpro CF XT 512GB
CinediskPro 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB
KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 128GB
KomputerBay 3600x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 128GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB
ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-512G-x46D 512GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650 256GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650BM 128GB
Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650BM 256GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB
Wise CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 2160p Lossless RAW up to 30 fps but have been discontinued by the manufacturers.
Angelbird AVpro CF 160GB
Angelbird AVpro CF 240GB
Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB
Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 256GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 128GB
Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 256GB
Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 128GB
Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 256GB

What SD cards should I use with Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro and URSA Broadcast cameras?

The following SD cards are recommended for recording 4K DCI Blackmagic RAW 12:1 up to 30 fps.
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB
Lexar Professional 1000x UHS-II 150MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 256GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 512GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 128GB
Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Sony SF-G128 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB
Transcend Ultimate UHS-II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
The following SD cards are recommended for recording 2160p ProRes HQ up to 30 fps.
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Delkin Devices UHS-II 250MB/s SDHC 32GB
ProGrade Digital V90 UHS-II 250MB/s SDXC 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDHC 32GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 128GB
Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Sony SF-G128 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB
Transcend Ultimate UHS-II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
The following SD cards are recommended for recording 1080p ProRes HQ up to 60 fps.
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Delkin Devices UHS-II 250MB/s SDHC 32GB
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDXHC 64GB
Lexar Professional 1000x UHS-II 150MB/s SDXC 64GB
ProGrade Digital V60 UHS-II 200MB/s SDXC 64GB
ProGrade Digital V60 UHS-II 200MB/s SDXC 128GB
ProGrade Digital V90 UHS-II 250MB/s SDXC 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 256GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 512GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDHC 32GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 128GB
Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Sony SF-G128 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 256GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB
Transcend Ultimate UHS-II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
The following SD cards are recommended for recording 1080p Lossless RAW up to 30 fps.
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Delkin Devices UHS-II 250MB/s SDHC 32GB
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB
ProGrade Digital V60 UHS-II 200MB/s SDXC 128GB
ProGrade Digital V90 UHS-II 250MB/s SDXC 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 64GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 128GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 256GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 512GB
SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB
Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Sony SF-G128 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 256GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB
Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB
Transcend Ultimate UHS-II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB
Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB
Nottingham Trent University’s 4K Newsroom Upgrade

Nottingham Trent University named “University of the Year 2019” chose the Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast 4K studio camera system to update its studio facilities at its Centre for Broadcast Journalism.

New launches at ISE 2020

Here's an overview of our vendors exhibiting at ISE 2020. Please call us on +44 (0)1457 851000 if you would like to book a stand tour with one of our manufacturers. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN HALL 3, STAND C140 The Video Assist 12G 5” and 7” monitor recorders are now shipping. The original HD versions were incredibly popular with AV technicians who wanted to verify SDI and HDMI feeds and check waveform levels. For production teams, their 4K HDR capture makes them a superb on-camera SD card recorder. The ATEM Mini is a very small, cost-effective 4 channel HDMI video switcher with streaming output. Great as a portable mixer or a signal switcher, it’s being adopted by everyone from conference producers to AV technicians looking for simple HDMI switching.

AV Magazine - Stadiums Special

Holdan feature alongside Midwich, Sound Technology and PSCo in the latest edition of AV Magazine. Take some time out to find out what technology is used to provide football fans instant "TV REPLAY" in the terraces. Available to download.

Major announcements from Blackmagic Design

Not just some new products and technical updates from Blackmagic Design. No, these are major new products and massive technical updates.

Are we looking at the world’s most affordable 4K studio?

The latest products in the Blackmagic stable have completed a jigsaw puzzle that has everyone from corporate producers to television studio owners seriously taking notice. Kitting out a studio with three cameras, switcher, tally, talkback and remote camera set up, has traditionally only been within the reach of national broadcasters such as the BBC and Sky. Now, because of Blackmagic’s vision, more modest budgets can realise broadcast standard HD and even 4K UHD workflows.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 9.0

  • Adds support for new Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF.
  • Adds support for new Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF.
New features in Blackmagic RAW 4.2 are:
  • Adds support for Blackmagic PYXIS 6K.
  • Improves support for Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF.
Minimum system requirements for Mac OS
  • macOS 13.0 Ventura or later
  • macOS 14.0 Sonoma 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 8.5.1

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.

Download the latest Firmware and Software

  • URSA Broadcast body
  • Turret dust cap
  • B4 lens mount
  • Power supply
  • SD card with software and manual

Also Consider

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Connect to remote cameras up to 2 km away with multiple channels of video, talkback, control and power all over a single cable
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Lightweight rackmount kit for Studio Fiber Converter
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Blackmagic Design ATEM Camera Control Panel
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Independent control for up to 4 URSA Mini, URSA Broadcast, Blackmagic Studio and Micro Studio cameras from a single control panel
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Blackmagic Design Camera Fiber Converter
Blackmagic Design Camera Fiber Converter

Connect cameras to live switchers up to 2 km away with video, talkback, control and power, all over a single cable
[BMDCINEURSANMFR]

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