Introducing the Latest Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K

The Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K represents a groundbreaking leap in digital film technology, seamlessly integrated into the post-production workflow. It marks the pioneering inclusion of high-speed networking for on-set media sync, alongside fast, high-capacity storage. With its cutting-edge large format RGBW 36 x 24mm sensor and versatile lens mount options, including PL, LPL, EF, and Hasselblad, the Ursa Cine 12K delivers unparalleled dynamic range and flexibility. Moreover, its WiFi capability with SRT streaming allows for remote client viewing, while industry-standard Lemo and Fischer connections ensure compatibility with high-end cinema production setups.

Revolutionary Cinematic Large Format Sensor of Ursa Cine 12K

The Ursa Cine 12K boasts an innovative sensor design that promises exceptional image quality across resolutions ranging from 4K to an impressive 12K. Building upon the technology of the URSA Mini Pro 12K, this larger sensor features larger photo sites, delivering an extraordinary 16 stops of dynamic range. Its unique RGBW architecture, with equal proportions of red, green, and blue pixels, optimizes color reproduction and image quality, enabling richer colors and enhanced flexibility. With in-sensor scaling, users can capture more detail and wider dynamic range without cropping, ensuring superior image fidelity across all resolutions.

Purpose-Built Camera Body for Professional Productions

Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high-end productions, the Ursa Cine 12K combines an evenly weighted magnesium alloy chassis with a lightweight carbon fibre polycarbonate composite skin for durability and portability. Backlit soft-touch buttons ensure easy operation in any lighting condition, while the 5”-fold-out touchscreen and dedicated assist station provide convenient access to camera settings and controls. Standard connectors, including Lemo and Fischer, facilitate remote camera operation and power supply for accessories, complemented by 12G-SDI out, 10G Ethernet, USB-C, XLR audio, and more.

Unparalleled Flexibility with Large Format Sensor

The large format sensor of the Ursa Cine 12K offers unparalleled flexibility in aspect ratios, lens choices, and delivery formats. Whether capturing in open gate for post-production reframing or shooting anamorphic for various aspect ratios, including 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.66, 1.8, and 2x de-squeeze factors, users can achieve cinematic excellence with ease. Additionally, shooting in 4K, 8K, or 12K without cropping ensures compatibility with a wide range of lenses, including classic cinema lenses in 9K Super 35 4-perf, 3-perf, and 2-perf modes, enabling the creation of distinctive content in the highest quality possible.

Interchangeable Lens Mounts of Ursa Cine 12K

For versatile shooting needs, Ursa Cine 12K offers interchangeable lens mounts, allowing swift switching between PL, LPL, EF, and Hasselblad mounts. This versatility accommodates PL or LPL cinema lenses, EF or large format Hasselblad photographic lenses, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of professional lenses. Picture using modern high-speed lenses for sharp, precise images on one shoot, and vintage photographic lenses for a period drama on the next! Each mount features contact pins to read lens metadata for monitoring and post-production use, granting the freedom to select the ideal lens for any project.

High Resolution Monitoring and Camera Control of Ursa Cine 12K

Ursa Cine 12K facilitates efficient on-set work with multiple monitoring options. Its fold-out monitor boasts a generous 5″ HDR touchscreen on one side and an external color status LCD on the other. The screen can be rotated and folded back into the camera for convenience. Additionally, a dedicated assist station on the camera’s right side features a second 5″ HDR touchscreen, enabling crew members to operate around the camera without requiring external monitors. With a 1500 nit display and removable sunshade, visibility is ensured even in bright sunlight. On-screen overlays display status and record parameters, histogram, frame guides, and more, including a dedicated focus puller’s mode for achieving perfect focus.

Rugged Industry Standard Connections

With a wide range of industry-standard connections, Ursa Cine 12K is tailored for high-end cinema production. 7-pin Lemo and 3-pin Fischer connectors at the front provide record start/stop and 24V power, ideal for onboard accessories like focus motors. Camera power is supplied through a standard 24V 8-pin Lemo connection, complemented by an additional 2-pin Lemo 12V connection at the rear for lower voltage accessories. This setup enables powering accessories directly from the camera, eliminating messy external cabling. Additionally, two independent 12G-SDI outputs allow monitoring on two different monitors with distinct overlays, and 10G Ethernet facilitates Blackmagic Cloud media syncing.

Blackmagic RAW Fueled Image Capture

Harnessing the power of Blackmagic RAW, Ursa Cine 12K captures and preserves sensor data quality. Blackmagic RAW files include camera metadata, lens data, white balance, digital slate information, and custom LUTs, ensuring image consistency from set to post-production. Constant quality options maintain quality levels, with compression adapting to match scene detail. Constant bitrate encoding options deliver superior images with predictable and consistent file sizes. Ursa Cine 12K records to the included Blackmagic Media Module 8TB, accommodating over 4 hours of Blackmagic RAW in 12K or an extensive 20 hours in 4K.

Incorporated Optical Low Pass Filter in Ursa Cine 12K

Modern lenses and high-resolution sensors can encounter issues with interference patterns from synthetic materials like fabrics or LED matrices in video walls. To mitigate this, an optical low pass filter (OLPF) is integrated into Ursa Cine 12K, precisely tailored to the sensor. This OLPF minimizes interference, reducing moiré and aliasing. Additionally, the updated IR filtering enhances far-red color response, preserving color accuracy and critical image detail when combined with Blackmagic RAW processing.

Integrated Color Balanced ND Filters in Ursa Cine 12K

Ursa Cine 12K is equipped with premium ND filters, allowing swift adjustment of light levels entering the camera. These filters, calibrated to match the camera’s colorimetry and color science, provide flexibility even in challenging lighting conditions. Unlike many ND filters, the IR filters in Ursa Cine 12K are designed to evenly filter both optical and IR wavelengths, eliminating IR contamination. With a precision mechanism, the ND filters can be quickly engaged using the dial, with settings displayed on the LCD for ease of use.

Full Frame Capture with Enhanced Frame Rates of Ursa Cine 12K

Ursa Cine 12K offers versatility in resolution and frame rates, supporting standard resolutions and frame rates in 4K, 8K, Super 35 9K, and up to an incredibly detailed 12K. Capture options include 100 fps in 12K 17:9 or 120 fps in 12K 2.4:1 widescreen. For even higher frame rates, shoot at 144 fps in 8192 x 5360 or 180 fps in 8192 x 3408. The camera delivers smooth motion rendering with sharper edges in 8K and 4K, even at lower frame rates. With up to 100 megapixels per frame at 80 fps in Blackmagic RAW, Ursa Cine 12K enables simultaneous capture of impeccable stills and motion shots.

High-Performance Internal Media Storage of Ursa Cine 12K

Ursa Cine 12K introduces Cloud Store technology within the camera, offering ultra-fast and high-capacity recording capabilities. The Blackmagic Media Module boasts ruggedness and includes a generous 8TB storage capacity, functioning akin to a Cloud Store Mini embedded in the camera. This high-speed storage facilitates recording at the highest resolutions and frame rates for extended durations, with direct access to files via high-speed 10G Ethernet. Alternatively, users can utilize existing media with the optional Blackmagic Media Module CF, featuring dual CFexpress slots. The module is easily removable for media transfer to a network or Blackmagic Cloud, enabling seamless global collaboration.

Capture Stunning High-Resolution Footage With The Full 12K Open Gate Sensor

Ursa Cine 12K offers a resolution of 12,288 x 8040 @ 24fps. Blackmagic RAW provides the flexibility of constant quality and constant bitrate encoding, allowing you to prioritize image quality or file size according to your production needs.

Streamline Your Post-Production Workflow With The Blackmagic Media Dock

Blackmagic Media Dock accelerates editing and color correction processes by simplifying media access. With support for up to three Blackmagic Media Modules, you can access media from multiple Ursa Cine 12K cameras simultaneously. The four high-speed 10G Ethernet ports enable direct connection to multiple edit workstations, ensuring fast data transfer even with multiple users. Additionally, the USB-C connection supports Ethernet for easy media transfer using a simple cable, while the HDMI output allows real-time monitoring of media status on a TV or monitor.

Effortlessly Deliver Clips Directly into DaVinci Resolve Bins With Ursa Cine 12K’s Support

Migrate your footages instantly in DaVinci Resolve bin for creating small H.264 proxy files alongside camera original media during recording. These proxy files can be quickly uploaded to Blackmagic Cloud, providing real-time access to media back at the studio. The ability to transfer media directly into DaVinci Resolve media bins revolutionizes post-production workflows, enabling editors worldwide to access shots instantly. The new multi-source feature in DaVinci Resolve’s Cut page allows viewing of each camera angle in a multiview, further enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

Stay Connected Wherever You Are With Ursa Cine 12K’s Versatile Connectivity Options

For live streaming or uploading to Blackmagic Cloud, you can connect an Apple or Android phone to the USB-C port to access the internet via mobile data. This feature supports both 5G and 4G phones, ensuring high-speed connectivity. Alternatively, you can connect via high-speed wifi or wired Ethernet using the 10G Ethernet port. With live streaming capabilities built into the camera, you can monitor shoots from anywhere in the world, facilitating global collaboration and enhancing post-production workflows.

Compatible With Standard Industry Batteries and Power Sources

The Ursa Cine 12K features an 8-pin Lemo power connector at the rear, compatible with both 24V and 12V power supplies. This allows for seamless integration with existing power setups, batteries, and accessories. Additionally, the front of the camera boasts extra Lemo and Fischer connectors for powering accessories like lens motors. The Ursa Cine 12K package includes a robust 250W power supply and B Mount battery plate, enabling the use of various high voltage batteries from leading manufacturers such as IDX, Blueshape, Core SWX, and BEBOB. Moreover, optional Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K VLock Battery Plate or Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K Gold Battery Plate can be added for compatibility with legacy V-Mount and Gold Mount batteries.

Control Ursa Cine 12K via Bluetooth

For convenient wireless camera control, the Ursa Cine 12K offers Bluetooth connectivity, allowing full control from up to 30 feet away. Users can utilize the Blackmagic Camera Control app on their iPad or opt for third-party apps like Bluetooth+ or tRigger on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, Blackmagic Design provides a free developer SDK with sample code on their website, empowering users to create custom remote camera control and digital slate solutions. Imagine the potential of developing an app capable of synchronizing timecode and triggering all cameras to record simultaneously. With limitless possibilities, the Ursa Cine 12K opens doors to innovative filmmaking techniques.

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