Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size 27.03mm x 14.25mm (Super35)
Lens Mount PL mount included. Interchangeable with optional EF and F lens mounts.
Lens Control 12pin broadcast connector for compatible lenses and electronic control via EF mount pins on optional EF lens mount.
Dynamic Range 14 Stops
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 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
8K DCI full sensor up to 110 fps
4K DCI full sensor up to 110 fps
8K 2.4:1 and 4K 2.4:1 up to 140 fps
6K Super 16 up to 120 fps
4K Super 16 up to 220 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 turns on peaking, auto focus available using compatible lenses.
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 Dimensions 4 inch
Screen Type LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Metadata Support Automatically populated lens data from i/Technology with compatible PL lenses and electronic EF lenses when using 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 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.
Please click here for a summary of compatible media.
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 Features
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 Storage rates based on 24 frames per second.
12K - 12,288 x 6480 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 - 241 to 578 MB/s 1
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 144 to 361 MB/s 2
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 96 to 241 MB/s 3
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 72 to 180 MB/s 4
8K - 8192 x 4320 Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 258 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 161 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 107 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 72 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 107 to 258 MB/s 1
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 161 MB/s 2
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 107 MB/s 3
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 32 to 81 MB/s 4
6K - 6144 x 3240 Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 145 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 - 61 to 145 MB/s 1
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 36 to 91 MB/s 2
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 24 to 61 MB/s 3
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 18 to 45 MB/s 4
4K - 4096 x 2160 Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 65 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 41 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 27 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 18 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 27 to 65 MB/s 1
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 16 to 41 MB/s 2
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 11 to 27 MB/s 3
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 8 to 20 MB/s 4
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 metadata.
1 Constant Quality setting Q0 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 5:1 - 12:1 compression range.
2 Constant Quality setting Q1 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 8:1 - 20:1 compression range.
3 Constant Quality setting Q3 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 12:1 - 30:1 compression range.
4 Constant Quality setting Q5 storage rates quoted are indicative only, based on a 16:1 - 40:1 compression range.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.
Software
Software Included URSA Mini Operating System
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
Power Requirements
Power Supply 1 x External 12V power supply. 12 pin Molex connector for 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 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 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
