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Overview
Upping the electronics and recording capabilities of its Mini Pro predecessor, the Blackmagic Design's URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Digital Cinema Camera brings expanded control set and even more functionality. The G2 introduces an updated Super 35 4.6K sensor featuring 15 stops of dynamic range at 3200 ISO, high frame rate recording up to 300 fps, and additional recording functionality.
First, the addition of external camera controls allows menus to be accessed to change exposure settings, activate slow/fast motion, or engage focus assist or other functions. The exterior of the camera also gains a monochrome LCD panel which displays essential shooting data at a glance. Another welcome pro feature is the built-in ND (neutral density) filter wheel. The four-position wheel switches between two, four, and six stops of neutral density, plus a clear filter for no exposure reduction.
Behind the display, two SD card slots beside the CFast 2.0 slots enable more affordable media to be used for less intensive recording formats. The G2 introduces a USB-C expansion port so you can record directly to external drives. The default electronic EF lens mount is user-interchangeable and adjustable to ensure proper flange focal distance.
At the heart of the camera is Blackmagic Design's acclaimed Super 35mm 4.6K sensor block, known for its ability to capture cinematic images with subtle gradients and large dynamic range rated at 15 stops. The G2 can now capture Blackmagic RAW footage in film and extended modes which makes it more versatile to meet your production needs. Probably the most impressive update with the G2 is the ability to capture 4.6K footage at 120 fps, 4K DCI at 150 fps, or even 1080p footage at 300 fps which is well suited for fast-action shooting.
Like the URSA Mini, the URSA Mini Pro G2 can record high-resolution raw sensor data in Blackmagic RAW format onto CFast 2.0 or SD memory cards at up to 60 fps. The raw files preserve the full dynamic range and color tonality output from the sensor, so you can have greater control over the look in post-production. However, data-heavy uncompressed raw files aren't always easy to deal with on set so in addition to uncompressed raw recording, the URSA Mini Pro provides compressed raw recording at 3:1 and 4:1 compression ratios to save space while retaining post-production flexibility.
If raw capture is not necessary for your production, the URSA Mini Pro G2 offers ready-to-edit industry standard Apple ProRes files in many different flavors within the 444 and 422 chroma subsampling variations depending on your workflow. The 4.6K, 4K, 3K, 2K, and HD recording resolutions can be captured as ProRes files either using the "Film" dynamic range for a flatter image for grading in post-production, or "Video" dynamic range for a finished look right out of the camera. ProRes can be recorded to either CFast 2.0 or UHS-II SD cards (SD cards top out at UHD 4K; please check the Blackmagic Design website for updated card compatibility and limitations).
Since the form factor of the original URSA Mini has been adhered to, the ergonomic benefits have remained as well. With separately available accessories like the VCT shoulder pad, side handgrip, broadcast battery plate, and EVF, the camera can be kitted out for comfortable shooting over extended periods. For studio-style shooting, the same shoulder pad is compatible with 15mm LWS rods for mounting lens supports for long lenses, follow focuses, lens drive motors, matte boxes, and more.
The body is made from magnesium alloys to keep the URSA Mini Pro G2 lightweight at just over five pounds. With the optional shoulder mount and optional side handgrip, the handgrip can be extended off the side of the camera to be used in a doc-style configuration. 4.6K Super 35 Sensor With an effective resolution of 4608 x 2592, the sensor housed inside the URSA Mini Pro G2 can capture motion pictures that have greater-than 4K resolution with a filmlike 15 stops of dynamic range at a very high 3200 ISO. A wide exposure latitude allows for greater control in post, enabling highlight recovery while keeping the shadows clean from artifacting.
The URSA Mini Pro G2 can record the entire sensor at up to 60 fps to fit television or other workflows which require higher frame rates. Using a smaller portion of the sensor, the URSA Mini Pro G2 can also record slow-motion footage at up to 300 fps in 1080p resolution. When recording high frame rates, the URSA Mini Pro G2 will conform captured footage to the set standard frame rate, resulting in smooth footage that doesn't require post-processing before editing. Touchscreen Control In addition to more traditional button-driven menus and the bevy of external controls, the URSA Mini Pro G2 features a fold-out 4" capacitive touchscreen LCD monitor. Using the easily navigable touchscreen menu, you can see and change all camera settings, view timecode, scopes, audio levels, and focus peaking, as well as add shot metadata with an onscreen keyboard. Professional Connections The URSA Mini G2 features multiple connections such as 12G-SDI out, HD-SDI monitoring out, two LANC inputs, balanced XLR audio with phantom power, timecode in, and reference input. On the front right side of the camera, the 4-pin XLR DC and HD-SDI monitoring output are located in the perfect position for connecting to an optional viewfinder or on set monitor. The 12G-SDI output handles up to 2160p60 using a single BNC cable and switches to 6G-SDI or HD-SDI depending on the shooting format. Quality Sound Recording With high-quality built-in microphones and professional audio recording features, you don't have to carry around extra sound equipment. You can use the built-in stereo microphone to record natural location sound or connect professional microphones using the two XLR mic inputs. The XLR connections have 48V of switchable phantom power so you can plug shotgun mics or wireless lavalier mics for capturing more detail. You can quickly adjust levels using the physical knobs while monitoring the audio using the onscreen audio meters and headphones. Multiple Power Options On its own, the URSA Mini Pro G2 includes a 4-pin XLR industry standard power connector that works with 12 to 30V external power supplies. That means it's easy to use the camera with existing professional power supplies and batteries. The camera uses the same battery power connector and mounting points on the rear of the camera as used on the original URSA, so you can use the same range of battery plates from a wide range of manufacturers such as IDX, Frezzi, Anton Bauer, and more. You can also add the optional Blackmagic URSA V-Lock Battery Plate for using popular V-mount batteries. DaVinci Resolve Software Included Included with the camera is a DaVinci Resolve USB dongle which contains a license to unlock the full feature set within the software. The full version of DaVinci Resolve is compatible with Mac and Windows, and can be used for editing, color grading, media management, mastering, and delivery. DaVinci Resolve is designed to handle the 12-bit log raw images from URSA Mini Pro G2, so you can take advantage of URSA Mini Pro G2's image quality and wide dynamic range. DaVinci Resolve features advanced, multilayer timeline editing with powerful trimming tools, along with a fully professional suite of creative grading tools
Features
- Updated Super 35 4.6K image sensor
- 4608 x 2592 with 15 stops of dynamic range at 3200 ISO
- 4.6K images at up to 120 frames per second
- Windowed 4K DCI at up to 150 frames per second
- Windowed 1080 HD at 300 frames per second
- Blackmagic RAW images in both film and extended video modes
- Raw compression levels up to 12:1
- USB-C expansion port for recording to external drives
Specification
Imaging
Exposure Control
Video Capture
Still Image Capture
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General
Packaging Info
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Lens Communication | Yes |
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 11.9 Megapixel (4608 x 2592) |
| Sensor Type | 25.34 x 14.25 mm (Super35) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Built-In ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Advertised Dynamic Range | 15 Stops |
| White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Outdoors |
| Internal Recording Modes | ProRes 4444XQ 4:4:4 12-Bit 4608 x 2592 up to fps 4608 x 1920 up to 150 fps 4096 x 2304 up to fps 4096 x 2160 up to 150 fps 3840 x 2160 up to 60.00 fps [312.5 Mb/s] 3072 x 2560 up to fps 2048 x 1152 up to 240 fps 2048 x 1080 up to 300 fps 1920 x 1080 up to 240 fps [62.5 Mb/s] ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 4608 x 2592 up to 80 fps 4608 x 1920 up to fps 4096 x 2304 up to 100 fps 4096 x 2160 up to fps 3840 x 2160 up to fps [110 Mb/s] 3072 x 2560 up to fps 2048 x 1152 up to 240 fps 2048 x 1080 up to 240 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 240 fps [27.5 Mb/s] Blackmagic RAW 12-Bit 4608 x 2592 up to fps 4608 x 1920 up to 150 fps 4096 x 2304 up to fps 3840 x 2160 up to 150 fps 3072 x 2560 up to fps 2048 x 1152 up to 240 fps 2048 x 1080 up to 300 fps 1920 x 1080 up to 300 fps |
| External Recording Modes | Raw 12-Bit via USB 4096 x 2592 up to 59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 up to 59.94 fps |
| Sensor Crop Modes | Super35 / APS-C |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
| Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
| IP Streaming | None |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 2:1, 4:3, 4:5, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | DNG |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Input 2 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output |
| Audio I/O | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Input/Output |
| Power I/O | 1 x XLR 4-Pin Input 1 x Molex 12-Pin Input/Output 1 x XLR 4-Pin (12 VDC) Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data 1 x BNC (Timecode) Input 1 x BNC (Reference) Input 2 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control Input |
| Wireless | None |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
| Size | 4.0" |
| Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| Secondary Display | Side: Status Display |
| Type | Optional, Not Included |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic, Manual Focus |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 90% |
| PoE Support | Yes |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 Female |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female 1 x Battery Plate Mount |
| Netflix Approved | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.2 x 8 x 5.8" / 21 x 20.1 x 14.7 cm |
| Weight | 5.1 lb / 2.3 kg |
| Package Weight | 7.82 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 14.8 x 8.7 x 7.9" |
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