Blackmagic Design Microphone Mount for URSA Mini/Mini Pro Camera

              Retaining the familiar form factor of the original URSA Mini, Blackmagic Design's URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Digital Cinema Camera brings expanded control set and increased functionality. The most noticeable difference is the addition of external camera controls. No longer will menus have 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 implementation of built-in ND (neutral density) filters. 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 have materialized beside the CFast 2.0 slots, enabling more affordable media to be used for less intensive recording formats. 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. Like the URSA Mini, the URSA Mini Pro can record high resolution raw sensor data in the CinemaDNG format onto CFast 2.0 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 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-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-handle extension, 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.

 

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Digital Cinema Camera 

4.6K Super-35mm CMOS Sensor

4608 x 2592 Video up to 60p

CinemaDNG and ProRes 444 & 422 Recording

Full Set of External Controls

2/4/6-Stop ND Filter Wheel

Dual CFast 2.0 and SD Memory Card Slots

12G-SDI Output, Timecode and REF Input

2 XLR Audio Inputs with Phantom Power

Interchangeable Lens Mounts

Magnesium Alloy Body

SPECIFICATIONS 
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Digital Cinema Camera 

 

URSA Mini Pro is a professional digital film camera that combines incredible 4.6K image quality with the features and controls of a traditional broadcast camera! You get a Super 35mm 4.6K sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range that’s perfect for feature films and can also be instantly switched to traditional video mode for regular video work. Also included are built in ND filters, user changeable lens mount plus Blackmagic RAW, CinemaDNG and ProRes format recording to dual media CFast or SD cards. URSA Mini Pro is a perfectly balanced, compact body that’s comfortable enough to be used all day!

 

Effective Sensor Size

25.34mm x 14.25mm (Super35)

 

EF mount included. Interchangeable with optional PL, B4 and F lens mounts.

 

Electronic control via EF mount pins or 12pin broadcast connector for compatible lenses

 

15 Stops.

 

4608 x 2592, 4608 x 1920 (4.6K 2.40:1), 4096 x 2304 (4K 16:9), 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI), 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD), 3072 x 2560 (3K Anamorphic), 2048 x 1152 (2K 16:9), 2048 x 1080 (2K DCI), 1920 x 1080

 

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. Off-speed frame rates up to 60p in 4.6K, 120p in 2K windowed.

 

Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop ND filters.

 

Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus available using compatible lenses.

 

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.

 

4 inch

 

LCD capacitive touchscreen.

 

Automatically populated lens data from electronic EF, B4 and i/Technology compatible PL lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes.

 

Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 2 assignable shortcut keys.

 

Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.

 

Total Video Inputs

1 x SDI

 

1 x SDI, 1 x SDI Monitoring.

 

1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.

 

2 x XLR analog switchable between mic, line and AES audio. Phantom power support.

 

1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone microphone for talkback.

 

Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode.

 

2 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.

 

USB Type-C for software updates.

 

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro

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 for 4.6K RAW and ProRes recording. 2 x SD UHS-II card slots for HD and Ultra HD recording.

 

Please click here for a summary of compatible media.

 

Media Format

Can format discs to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.

 

Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1,

Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1,

Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1,

Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1,

Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0,

Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5,

CinemaDNG RAW, CinemaDNG RAW 3:1,

CinemaDNG RAW 4:1, Apple ProRes XQ QuickTime,

ProRes 444 QuickTime, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime,

ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime and ProRes 422 Proxy QuickTime.