Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF
Featuring a revolutionary 12K Super 35mm 80 megapixel sensor with Generation 5 Color Science and 14 stops of dynamic range!
Product Highlights
- 12,288 x 6480 12K Super 35 sensor.
- High performance OLPF for reduced moire and aliasing in virtual production.
- Use for feature films, VFX and high end TVCs.
- 14 stops of dynamic range and native 800 ISO.
- Blackmagic RAW optimized for Metal, CUDA and OpenCL.
- Generation 5 Color Science with new film curve.
- PL mount included and optional EF and F lens mounts available.
- Overview
- Tech Specs
Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF, a new model of the world’s most advanced digital film camera which adds a high performance optical low pass filter to the 12K Super 35 image sensor. The OLPF reduces artifacts such as moire and aliasing, while preserving the color and critical image detail Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K is renowned for.
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K is a revolution in digital film with a 12,288 x 6480 12K Super 35 sensor and 14 stops of dynamic range, built into the award winning URSA Mini body. The combination of 80 megapixels per frame, new color science and the flexibility of Blackmagic RAW makes working with 12K a reality. Oversampling from 12K gives customers the best 8K and 4K images with the subtle skin tones and extraordinary detail of high end still cameras. Customers can shoot at 60 fps in 12K, 120 fps in 8K and up to 240 fps in 4K Super 16. URSA Mini Pro 12K features an interchangeable PL mount, as well as built in ND filters, dual CFast and UHS-II SD card recorders, a SuperSpeed USB-C expansion port and more.
When shooting in virtual production environments, the high frequencies of the LED matrix in video walls can cause problems for ultra sharp modern lenses and high resolution sensors, creating interference patterns. Using an optical low pass filter minimizes that interference, which results in a reduction of moire and aliasing. URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF adds a high performance, optical low pass filter that is precisely matched to the 12K sensor. The OLPF also incorporates updated IR filtering that improves far red color response which, when combined with Blackmagic RAW processing for the URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF, preserves color and critical image detail for new levels of image fidelity.
URSA Mini Pro 12K’s extreme resolution goes well beyond traditional motion picture film. Customers get the benefits of shooting with film including incredible detail, wide dynamic range and rich, deep color. Perfect for feature films, episodic television and immersive, large format IMAX. The incredible definition around objects makes it ideal for working with green screen and VFX including compositing live action and CGI.
The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K features a revolutionary new sensor with a native resolution of 12,288 x 6480, which is an incredible 80 megapixels per frame. The Super 35 sensor has a superb 14 stops of dynamic range and a native ISO of 800. The new 12K sensor has equal amounts of red, green and blue pixels and is optimized for images at multiple resolutions. Customers can shoot 12K at 60 fps or use in-sensor scaling to allow 8K or 4K RAW at up to 120 fps without cropping or changing their field of view. URSA Mini Pro’s interchangeable lens mount lets customers choose from the widest range of vintage and modern cinema lenses, so customers can capture every ounce of character and detail from their favorite optics.
The URSA Mini Pro 12K sensor and Blackmagic RAW were designed together to make 12 bit RAW workflows in 12K effortless. As an incredibly efficient next generation codec Blackmagic RAW lets customers shoot 12K and edit on a laptop, a capability that simply isn’t possible with other codecs. The massive resolution of the sensor means you can reframe shots in post for delivery in 8K and 4K. It’s like a multi camera shoot with only one camera. And it’s perfect for great looking vertical and square video, too. The advanced design of the sensor and Blackmagic RAW means that customers can work in any resolution in post production instantly, without rendering, while retaining the full sensor’s color accuracy.
Shooting RAW in 12K preserves the deepest control of detail, exposure and color during post. Oversampling means customers get extremely sharp 8K without harsh edges. Best of all, Blackmagic RAW is designed to accelerate 12K for post production, making it as easy to work with as standard HD or Ultra HD files. It is highly optimized, multi‑threaded, works across multiple CPU cores and is also GPU accelerated to work with Apple Metal, CUDA and OpenCL. So customers can always work with their camera RAW files without having to make proxies. Blackmagic RAW 12K images provide unprecedented resolution and quality for color, keying, compositing, reframing, stabilization and tracking in 4K or 8K.
Blackmagic Generation 5 Color Science features a new film curve designed to make full use of the massive amount of color data from the new URSA Mini Pro 12K sensor. This delivers even better color response for more pleasing skin tones, and better rendering of highly saturated colors such as neon signs and car tail lights in high contrast scenes. Generation 5 Color Science informs complex Blackmagic RAW image processing, with color and dynamic range data from the sensor preserved via metadata for use in post production. Compatible with all previously shot Blackmagic RAW files, Generation 5 Color Science lets customers take advantage of the new film curve even with their existing work.
Different projects require different lenses which is why URSA Mini Pro features an interchangeable lens mount. Customers can quickly switch between PL, EF and F mount lenses on the URSA Mini Pro 12K, as well as B4 lenses on the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2. That means customers can work with high quality large PL cinema lenses, EF or F mount photographic lenses, and even B4 broadcast lenses, making URSA Mini Pro compatible with the widest possible range of professional lenses.
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) |
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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 12K 2.4:1 up to 75 fps 8K DCI full sensor up to 120 fps 4K DCI full sensor up to 120 fps 8K 2.4:1 and 4K 2.4:1 up to 160 fps 6K Super 16 up to 120 fps 4K Super 16 up to 240 fps |
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Built in ND Filters | Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop IR ND filters. | |
Focus | Focus button triggers auto focus when using compatible lenses with focus servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines focus region and triggers auto focus. | |
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. |
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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. | |
Media Format | Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems. | |
Alternative Media | 1 x 2.5” drive slot for 7mm and 9.5mm U.2 NVMe SSD or SATA SSD with optional URSA Mini Recorder. | |
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. |
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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. |
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Storage Rates | Storage rates based on 24 frames per second. 12K Full Sensor - 12,288 x 6480 at 24 frames per second. 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 - 289 to 1,156 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 241 to 963 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 145 to 722 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 97 to 413 MB/s 8K Full Sensor - 8192 x 4320 at 24 frames per second. Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 257 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 161 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 107 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 71 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 257 to 642 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 214 to 428 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 107 to 321 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 81 to 257 MB/s 6K Super 16 - 6144 x 3240 at 24 frames per second. Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 146 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 - 73 to 291 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 61 to 242 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 37 to 182 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 25 to 104 MB/s 4K Full Sensor - 4096 x 2160 at 24 frames per second. Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 161 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 107 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 80 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 53 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 161 to 268 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 107 to 214 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 81 to 179 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 161 MB/s 4K Super 16 - 4096 x 2160 at 240 frames per second. Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 648 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 405 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 271 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 180 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 648 to 1,618 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 540 to 1,079 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 271 to 810 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 203 to 648 MB/s |
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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. | |
Software | ||
Software Included | Blackmagic OS 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 |
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Environmental Specifications | ||
Operating Temperature | 5° C to 40° C (41° - 104° F) | |
Storage Temperature | -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F) | |
Relative Humidity | 0% to 90% non-condensing | |
Physical Specifications | ||
Width | 150.4 mm | |
Height | 146.8 | |
Depth | 223 | |
Weight | 2.55 kg |
Operating Systems
- Mac
Mac 10.15 Catalina,
Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later. - Windows
Windows 10.
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.