Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro combines the image quality of Ursa Mini 4.6K with the features of a broadcast camera

Ahead of NAB, Blackmagic Design has announced an all new feature packed Ursa Mini Pro, the next evolution of the Ursa Mini line of cameras.

The new Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro combines the image quality of Ursa Mini 4.6K with the features and controls of a traditional broadcast camera. Also features built in ND filters, a status display and a new interchangeable lens mount that lets you change between EF photographic lenses or PL and B4 lenses. The new camera records up to 60fps and features dual C-Fast 2.0 recorders as well as dual UHS-II SD Card recorders. Ursa Mini Pro is lightweight and comfortable enough to use all day, has controls that are extremely fast to use.

Is “three cameras in one” because it combines high end digital film quality with the ergonomics and features broadcasters need. It’s ideal for any kind of work from high end feature films, television shows and commercials, to independent films, broadcast news, and even studio and live production! URSA Mini Pro features beyond Ultra HD 4.6K resolution plus 15 stops of dynamic range, all with a super wide color gamut and DaVinci color science so you always capture cinematic quality images. The super compact body features broadcast camera ergonomics and advanced operating software.

Interchangeable Lens Mounts

Different projects require different lenses, which is why Ursa Mini Pro features a new interchangeable lens mount! Imagine shooting regular work using a photography lens but then being able to change to a PL mount cinema lens if you get a high end film job. The camera makes that easy because you can quickly switch between EF, PL and B4 lenses, making it compatible with the widest possible range of professional lenses. That means you can work with high quality EF photographic lenses, large PL cinema lenses, and even B4 broadcast lenses, all with the same camera! URSA Mini Pro comes with an EF mount and you can purchase optional PL and B4 lens mounts separately. With URSA Mini Pro, you get a single camera that works with virtually all professional lenses so you can choose precisely the lens you need.

Cinematic 4.6K Sensor

When it comes to image quality, Ursa Mini Pro operates at a higher resolution and dynamic range with 4.6K image sensor that captures up to 4608 x 2592 pixels, which is bigger than full DCI 4K. The sensor features a massive 15 stops of dynamic range, making it perfect for high dynamic range (HDR) projects. The built in active refrigeration ensures maximum dynamic range and low noise so you get incredibly clean pictures with amazing detail in both the dark shadows and bright highlight areas. You can also choose the lower cost Ursa Mini 4K model with 12 stops of dynamic range when you don’t need the performance and are on a tighter budget.

Ursa Mini Pro can shoot at high frame rates and then play it back at the edit frame rate so you get smooth slow motion video that’s crystal clear. You can set the camera’s default shooting frame rate and also specify an “off speed” frame rate. Switching between them is simply done with the touch of a button on the outside of the camera, making it incredibly fast to switch between standard and high frame rate shooting. The camera can capture full resolution 4.6K recordings at up to 60 frames per second.

URSA Mini Pro features both dual C-Fast 2.0 recorders and dual UHS-II SD card recorders so you can choose the media that works best for you. C-Fast cards are ideal for full resolution RAW recording, while SD and UHS-II cards are inexpensive and commonly available, making them perfect for recording ProRes Ultra HD files or RAW HD files.

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