Blackmagic URSA Mini
The world’s lightest handheld Super 35 digital film camera!
Introducing URSA Mini, a lightweight miniaturized URSA featuring an incredible 4.6K Super 35 image sensor with global shutter and a massive 15 stops of dynamic range! The super compact and lightweight design is perfectly balanced for handheld use and comfortable enough for all day shooting. That means you get a handheld camera with higher resolution and better dynamic range than most Super 35mm film! URSA Mini shoots up to 60 frames per second, has a super bright 5 inch foldout viewfinder, dual RAW and ProRes recorders and more. You can select from four models of URSA Mini with 4.6K or 4K image sensors and either EF or PL lens mounts.
Cinematic 4.6K Sensor
Capture incredible digital film images with 15 stops of dynamic range
URSA Mini operates at a resolution and dynamic range that goes well beyond traditional motion picture film. You get a 4.6K image sensor that captures up to 4608 x 2592 pixels, that’s bigger than full DCI 4K! The sensor features global shutter up to 30 frames per second and rolling shutter up to 60 frames per second with 15 stops of dynamic range. Built in refrigeration cooling ensures maximum dynamic range so you get incredibly clean pictures with amazing detail in both the dark shadows and bright highlight areas of the image. You can also choose a lower cost 4K model of URSA Mini with 12 stops of dynamic range when you don’t need the performance and are on a tighter budget.
4.6K Ultra HD Sensor
15 Stops Wide Dynamic Range
Technical Specifications
Description
The compact URSA Mini camera with PL lens mount, 4K Super 35 image sensor and global shutter is lightweight and perfectly balanced for handheld use and comfortable enough for all day shooting. The URSA Mini 4K PL is compatible with feature film cinema lenses and features 12G-SDI output, 5” fold out touchscreen monitor and side grip with camera control functions as well as dual CFast card recorders, built in stereo microphones and more.
Camera Features
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
Manual
Iris Control
Manual
Lens Mount
PL 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 Features
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
Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
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.
Connections
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.
Standards
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
Software Included
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.
Power Requirements
External Power Input
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 Ouput
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.
Accessories
Optional Accessories
URSA Mini Shoulder Kit including top handle and extender arm
VLock Battery Plate
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K EF
Turret Dust Cap
Side Handle with LANC Cable
Power supply
Warranty
Product Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
