Blackmagic Design has introduced the URSA Mini Pro, which CEO Grant Petty claims is really three cameras in one because it combines high-end digital film quality with the features and controls of a broadcast camera. This means it can be used for digital film, as well as broadcast and live production, he commented at the […]
Blackmagic Design has introduced the URSA Mini Pro, which CEO Grant Petty claims is really three cameras in one because it combines high-end digital film quality with the features and controls of a broadcast camera.
This means it can be used for digital film, as well as broadcast and live production, he commented at the launch.
URSA Mini Pro uses the same 4.6K image sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range and adds a large number of ergonomically designed controls on the outside of the camera, in addition to three built-in optical ND filters and a new interchangeable lens mount. It also now records to both CFast cards as well as regular SD cards and higher speed UHS-II cards!
The built-in neutral density (ND) filters also feature IR compensation and are used to quickly reduce the amount of light entering the camera. The 2, 4 and 6 stop filters are specifically designed to match the colorimetry of the camera and provide additional latitude, even under harsh lighting conditions.
URSA Mini Pro also features a new interchangeable lens mount that lets you quickly switch between EF, PL and B4 lenses, depending on the type of work you are doing. That means you can work with everything from high-quality photographic EF lenses to the largest cinematic PL lenses, and even B4 broadcast HD lenses, all with the same camera, Petty added.
In addition to the dual CFast recorders found on the original URSA Mini, URSA Mini Pro also has dual UHS-II SD card recorders. This enables the user to use CFast cards for full resolution, lossless 12-bit RAW recording, or smaller and low cost SD cards for 4K ProRes or RAW HD. With the dual slots, when one card is full, recording automatically continues onto the next card so you can keep shooting.
We are excited about this new model because it really builds on the success of URSA Mini and combines the best digital film technology with the most advanced broadcast features and ergonomics available. URSA Mini Pro is powerful enough to be used on high end feature films and television shows, versatile enough to be used for broadcast news and live multi camera event production, and affordable enough for indie filmmakers and even students, Petty added.
The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro is available now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.
