The URSA 4K Digital Cinema Camera with PL Mount from Blackmagic Design features a form factor that is designed to make it flexible enough to use on productions of all sizes. From a single operator all the way up to a full camera crew. At the heat of the imaging system, URSA features a 3840 x 2160 resolution, global shutter CMOS sensor with 12 stops of dynamic range. The camera records and outputs in the 2160p format, a 16:9 standard with precisely four times the resolution of 1080p, often referred to as UltraHD.
Internally, URSA can record in the two formats. The first is 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, a losslessly compressed RAW codec designed to give you the greatest latitude for image manipulation in post production. The second is Apple Pro Res 422 (HQ), a debayered codec for easier playback and editing in a wide range of video editing applications. Additionally, ProRes also requires less storage space for extended recording times. Video is recorded to CFast 2.0 memory cards, and the camera features two slots allowing you to hot swap media for continuous, uninterrupted recording.
URSA features a 10.1", 1080p resolution flip-out LCD screen so that you won't necessarily need an on-camera monitor. Additionally, there are two 5" capacitive touchscreens, one on either side of the body. These allow you to access the menu system and can display data such as timecode and audio waveforms.
So you can edit and color correct your footage, especially footage shot in the CinemaDNG RAW format, URSA includes DaVinci Resolve software for OS X and Windows.
Size | 21.12 x 11.88 mm (Super35) |
Lens Mount | Active Canon EF Mount |
Effective Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (UltraHD 4K) |
Dynamic Range | 12 stops |
Sensor Frame Rate Support | Up to 60 fps |
Shooting Resolutions | 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 |
Supported Frame Rates | 2160p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.9, 30, 60 1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 1080i: 50, 59.9, 60i |
Dimensions | 1 x 10.1" diagonal 2 x 5" diagonal |
Screen Type | 10.1": TFT-LCD 5": Integrated LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Resolution | 10.1": 1920 x 1080 5": 800 x 480 |
Media Card Slots | 2 x CFast 2.0 |
Compressed Recording Formats | CinemaDNG RAW -- losslessly compressed at 3840 x 2160; film dynamic range Apple ProRes 422 (HQ): 3840 x 2160 or 1920 x 1080; film or video dynamic range |
Data Rates | Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 2160p: Approx. 880 Mbps Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 1080p: Approx. 220 Mbps |
Metadata Support | Automatic camera data and user data such as shot number, filenames, and keywords |
Output | 1 x 12G-SDI -- 10-bit 4:2:2 1 x 3G-SDI -- down-converted signal for monitoring |
Input | 1 x 12G-SDI |
Reference | 1 x Reference input |
Timecode | 1 x Timecode input 1 x Timecode output |
Analog Audio Inputs | 2 x XLR -- selected mic/line level and +48 V phantom power |
Analog Audio Output | 1 x 1/4" TRS -- for headphone monitoring |
SDI Audio Output | 2-channel via SDI output |
Remote Control | 1 x LANC on 2.5 mm sub-mini -- controls record START/STOP, iris, and focus |
USB | 1 x USB 2.0 mini type B for software updates |
Supported Standards | SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M SDI Audio Sampling: 48 kHz and 24-bit |
Microphone | Integrated mono microphone |
Speaker | Integrated mono microphone |
Controls | Touch screen menus on 5" screen; push button controls for navigating menus |
Mounting Options | Multiple 1/4"-20 UNC thread mounting on top of camera and on handle bar; multiple 3/8"-16 UNC thread on top of camera body; rosette on bottom Integrated rod mounts compatible with 15mm Light Weight Support (LWS) standard |
System Requirements | For DaVinci Resolve: Windows 7 or later or OS X 10.8 or later Note: See Blackmagic website for detailed system requirements and configuration guides. |
Power Connectors | 1 x 4-pin XLR input for external power supply or battery 1 x 12 VDC output on 4-pin XLR to power accessories |
Battery Plate Support | Mounting holes for V-mount and Gold Mount battery plates |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 407deg;C) |
Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F (-20 to 45°C) |
Humidity | 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing |
Dimensions | 12.3 x 6.1 x 9.6 (31.2 x 15.5 x 24.4 cm) |
Weight | 16.52 lb |