Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K (PL) w/ DaVinci Resolve Studio

Unlock the power of your creative vision and experience cinematic greatness with the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K with DaVinci Resolve Studio. A revolution in digital film, this cinema and Netflix-approved camera is packed with a 12,288 x 6480 12K Super 35 sensor and 14 stops of dynamic range, built into the award-winning URSA Mini body. The combination of 80 megapixels per frame, new color science, and the flexibility of Blackmagic RAW makes working with 12K a reality making it perfect for filmmakers looking to produce content for Netflix or cinema-quality video.

The URSA Mini Pro 12K includes an interchangeable PL mount, which allows users to attach a wide range of high-quality cinema lenses for enhanced creative flexibility. It also features built-in ND filters, dual CFast and UHS‑II SD card recorders, a SuperSpeed USB‑C expansion port, and more. Overall, the Blackagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K (PL) is a highly advanced and versatile digital cinema camera that delivers exceptional image quality and a range of powerful features for professional filmmakers.

More details on the : Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K (PL) w/ DaVinci Resolve Studio

• Cinematic Super 35 12K Sensor - The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K features a revolutionary new sensor with a native resolution of 12,288 x 6480, which is an incredible 80 megapixels per frame! You can shoot 12K at 60 fps or use in-sensor scaling to allow 8K or 4K RAW at up to 120 fps without cropping or changing your field of view. 
• Shoot in 12K, Edit on a Laptop - The URSA Mini Pro 12K sensor and Blackmagic RAW were designed together to make 12-bit RAW workflows in 12K effortless. As an incredibly efficient next-generation codec Blackmagic RAW lets you shoot 12K and edit on a laptop, a capability that simply isn’t possible with other codecs. The massive resolution of the sensor means you can reframe shots in post for delivery in 8K and 4K. It’s like a multi-camera shoot with only one camera. And it’s perfect for great-looking vertical and square video, too.
• Generation 5 Color Science - Blackmagic Generation 5 Color Science features a new film curve designed to make full use of the massive amount of color data from the new URSA Mini Pro 12K sensor. This delivers even better color response for more pleasing skin tones and better rendering of highly saturated colors such as neon signs and car tail lights in high-contrast scenes.
• USB-C for Direct Recording to External Disks - Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro features an innovative high-speed USB-C Expansion Port. The 4.6K G2 model features USB‑C 3.1 Gen 1 which operates at up to 5 Gb/s, while the new 12K model has a USB‑C 3.1 Gen 2 for a blistering 10 Gb/s. You can connect and power external flash disks and SSDs or on URSA Mini Pro 12K you can connect the new URSA Mini Recorder for recording to fast NVMe SSD drives for longer recording times.
• Wireless Bluetooth Camera Control - If you're positioning the camera on the end of a jib or gimbal, you can get full control via Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. You can download the Blackmagic Camera Control app for your iPad or use third-party apps such as Bluetooth+ or trigger on your iOS and Android devices. There’s even a free developer SDK with sample code available from the Blackmagic Design developer website, so you can create your own remote camera control and digital slate solutions!
• Optional Shoulder Mount Kit - URSA Mini Pro cameras include multiple ¼ inch mount points on the bottom so you can attach them directly to any tripod. When you need to quickly move from tripod to handheld and back, you can use the optional Blackmagic URSA Mini Shoulder Kit. This kit includes the shoulder pad with built-in rosettes, rail mounts, and integrated quick lock release attachment points for instantly latching onto the quick-release plate without removing the shoulder pad.

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K Highlights

1. Unprecedented 12K Resolution: The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K boasts a remarkable 12,288 x 6480 resolution, delivering stunningly sharp and detailed footage like never before.
2. Large Super 35 Sensor: Equipped with a massive Super 35 sensor, the URSA Mini Pro 12K captures an exceptional dynamic range, allowing for greater flexibility in post-production color grading.
3. High Frame Rate Capabilities: With the ability to shoot at up to 60 frames per second in 12K, or up to 240 frames per second in 4K Super 16, this camera offers versatile slow-motion options for creative storytelling.
4. Advanced Blackmagic RAW Recording: The URSA Mini Pro 12K utilizes Blackmagic RAW, a revolutionary codec that provides exceptional image quality while maintaining efficient file sizes, allowing for extended recording times.
5. Flexible Lens Mount Options: The camera offers interchangeable lens mounts, including EF, PL, and F, enabling users to utilize a wide range of professional cinema lenses to achieve their desired visual style.
6. Built-in ND Filters: The URSA Mini Pro 12K features built-in motorized neutral density (ND) filters, providing greater control over exposure without the need for external filters, making it ideal for shooting in various lighting conditions.
7. Intuitive Control Panel: The camera's ergonomic design includes an intuitive control panel with a high-resolution touchscreen, allowing for easy access to settings and precise control over camera parameters.
8. Dual CFast 2.0 and UHS-II SD Card Slots: The URSA Mini Pro 12K supports simultaneous recording to dual CFast 2.0 and UHS-II SD card slots, providing reliable and convenient media storage options for extended shoots.
9. Professional Audio Features: Designed for high-quality audio capture, the camera offers two XLR inputs with phantom power, built-in stereo microphones, and professional audio meters, ensuring pristine sound recording.
10. Extensive Connectivity: The URSA Mini Pro 12K comes equipped with a wide range of industry-standard connections, including 12G-SDI output, XLR audio inputs, USB-C expansion port, and even a headphone jack, enabling seamless integration with professional production workflows.

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K Features

• 12K Super35 HDR CMOS Sensor
• 12K 17:9 at 60 fps/12K 2.4:1 at 75 fps
• 4K Super16 up to 220 fps
• 80MP/frame Blackmagic Raw
• Built-in Precision ND Filters
• DCI 8K at 120 fps/14 Stops Dynamic Range
• Digital Slate for Fast Metadata Entry
• Dual CFast 2.0 or SD Card Recording
• Generation 5 Color Science
• User-Changeable PL Lens Mount
• USB Type-C Recording to Disk/SSD
• Wireless Bluetooth Camera Control

Specifications of the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K

Camera

• Effective Sensor Size - 27.03mm x 14.25mm (Super35)
• Lens Mount - PL mount included. Interchangeable with optional EF and F lens mounts
• Lens Control - 12-pin broadcast connector for compatible lenses and electronic control via EF mount pins on optional EF lens mount
• Dynamic Range - 14 Stops

Shooting

• Shooting Resolutions:
• 12,288 x 6480 (12K DCI)
• 11,520 x 6480 (12K 16:9)
• 12,288 x 5112 (12K 2.4:1)
• 7680 x 6408 (12K anamorphic)
• 8192 x 4320 (8K DCI)
• 7680 x 4320 (8K 16:9)
• 8192 x 3408 (8K 2.4:1)
• 5120 x 4272 (8K anamorphic)
• 6144 x 3240 (6K Super16)
• 4096 x 2160 (4K Super16)
• 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI)
• 3840 x 2160 (4K 16:9)
• 4096 x 1704 (4K 2.4:1)
• 2560 x 2136 (4K anamorphic)
• Frame Rates - Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on the resolution selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps supported
• High-Speed Frame Rates:
• 12K 17:9 full sensor up to 60 fps
• 12K 2.4:1 up to 75 fps
• 8K DCI full sensor up to 120 fps
• 4K DCI full sensor up to 120 fps
• 8K 2.4:1 and 4K 2.4:1 up to 160 fps
• 6K Super 16 up to 120 fps
• 4K Super 16 up to 240 fps
• Built-in ND Filters - Four-position ND filter wheel with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop IR ND filters
• Focus - Focus button triggers autofocus when using compatible lenses with a focus servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines the focus region and triggers autofocus.
• 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 mode
• Screen Type - LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Metadata Support - Automatically populated lens data from i/Technology with compatible PL lenses and electronic EF lenses when using an optional EF lens mount. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take, and special notes
• Controls - Touchscreen menus on a 4-inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut keys.
• Timecode Clock - Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours

Connections

• Total Video Inputs - 1 x 12G-SDI
• Total Video Outputs - 1 x 12G-SDI, 1 x 3G-SDI Monitoring
• SDI Rates - 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• Analog Audio Inputs - 2 x XLR analog switchable between mic, line, and AES audio. Phantom power support
• Analog Audio Outputs - 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone microphone for talkback
• Reference Inputs - Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode
• Remote Control - 1 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses
• Computer Interface - 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 with power delivery for external drive recording. 1 x USB Type-C for software updates

Audio

• Microphone - Integrated stereo microphone
• Built-in Speaker - 1 x mono speaker

Standards

• SD Video Standards - None
• HD Video Standards - 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• Ultra HD Video Standards - 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• SDI Compliance - SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424 Level B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2082-1
• SDI Audio Sampling - 48 kHz and 24 bit

Media

• Media - 2 x CFast 2.0 card slots, 2 x SD UHS-II card slots, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 expansion port with power delivery for recording to external media
• Alternative Media - 1 x 2.5” drive slot for 7mm and 9.5mm U.2 NVMe SSD or SATA SSD with optional URSA Mini Recorder
• Media Format - Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems

Supported Codecs

• Codecs:
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 18:1
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3
• Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5

Control

• External Control - Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol, iPad control, Bluetooth control, 1 x 2.5mm LANC for lens and record control

Talkback and Tally

• Talkback - SDI Channels 15/16 and iPhone headset
• Live Tally Indicator - Tally on LCD, URSA Viewfinder, and URSA Studio Viewfinder

Storage

• Storage Type:
• 2 x CFast 2.0
• 2 x SD UHS-II cards
• 1 x high-speed USB-C expansion port for external media

Storage Rates

• 12K Full Sensor - 12,288 x 6480 at 24 frames per second
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 578 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 361 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 241 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 160 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 289 to 1,156 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 241 to 963 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 145 to 722 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 97 to 413 MB/s
• 8K Full Sensor - 8192 x 4320 at 24 frames per second
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 257 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 161 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 107 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 71 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 257 to 642 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 214 to 428 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 107 to 321 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 81 to 257 MB/s
• 6K Super 16 - 6144 x 3240 at 24 frames per second
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 146 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 91 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 61 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 40 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 73 to 291 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 61 to 242 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 37 to 182 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 25 to 104 MB/s
• 4K Full Sensor - 4096 x 2160 at 24 frames per second
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 161 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 107 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 80 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 53 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 161 to 268 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 107 to 214 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 81 to 179 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 161 MB/s
• 4K Super 16 - 4096 x 2160 at 240 frames per second
• Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 648 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 405 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 271 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 180 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 648 to 1,618 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 540 to 1,079 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 271 to 810 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 203 to 648 MB/s
• Recording Formats - Blackmagic RAW Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 18:1 at 12,288 x 6480, 11,520 x 6480, 12,288 x 5112, 7680 x 6408, 8192 x 4320, 7680 x 4320, 8192 x 3408, 5120 x 4272, 6144 x 3240, 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 1704 and 2560 x 2136 stored as 12 bit non-linear with film, extended video, video or custom 3D LUT embedded in the metadata

Software

• Software Included:
• Blackmagic OS
• DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key
• Blackmagic Camera Setup
• Blackmagic RAW Player
• Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin
• Blackmagic RAW SDK Blackmagic RAW Speed Test

Operating Systems

• Mac icon Mac 10.15 Catalina
• Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later
• Windows Icon Windows 10

Power Requirements

• Power Supply - 1 x External 12V power supply. 12-pin Molex connector for the rear battery plate
• 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 the camera
• Power - Rear camera mount compatible with industry standard V-mount or gold mount battery plates

Accessories

• Optional Accessories:
• URSA Mini Pro PL, EF, and F Mounts
• URSA Mini Pro Shim Kit
• URSA Mini Shoulder Kit including the top handle and extender arm
• URSA Viewfinder
• URSA Studio Viewfinder
• URSA Mini Recorder
• URSA VLock Battery Plate
• URSA Gold Battery Plate
• URSA Mini Mic Mount
• URSA Mini Top Handle
• URSA Handgrip Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter

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

Whats Inside The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K Highlights

• Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K (PL)
• PL Lens Mount
• Port Cap
• Power Supply
• DaVinci Resolve Studio Activation Key
• Limited Warranty

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