This inclusion places the 17K 65 alongside Blackmagic’s other approved systems, including the URSA Cine 12K LF, URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF and the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2.
The Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 digital cinema camera has been added to Netflix’s list of approved cameras, meeting the platform’s standards for image capture on high-end productions. The comprehensive criteria—outlined in Netflix’s “Cameras and Image Capture: Requirements and Best Practices”—evaluate factors such as resolution, dynamic range, codec support, and workflow compatibility. Netflix mandates that at least 90% of a programme’s final content be filmed on approved cameras.
With a 65mm RGBW sensor capable of up to 17K resolution and 16 stops of dynamic range, the URSA Cine 17K 65 offers filmmakers extraordinary large-format cinematic imagery. The camera can record in 65mm open gate 8K at up to 100 frames per second or in 17K at up to 60 frames per second, delivering clarity and colour fidelity across all resolutions, from 4K to the highest settings. Its RGBW sensor architecture balances red, green, and blue pixels to achieve superior colour oversampling.
The URSA Cine platform also introduces advanced digital cinema technologies that integrate seamlessly into post-production workflows. It is the first camera in its class to feature built-in high-capacity storage and high-speed network connectivity, enabling media synchronisation directly on set. Filmmakers can also interchange PL, LPL, and EF lens mounts, and utilise WiFi with SRT streaming for remote client viewing. Standard Lemo and Fischer connections further enhance its suitability for demanding film environments.
The URSA Cine 17K 65 joins other Blackmagic cameras already approved by Netflix, including the URSA Cine 12K LF, URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF, and URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, reinforcing Blackmagic Design’s position as a leading choice for premium streaming productions.
