Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K
Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K

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.
  • Use for feature films, VFX and high end TVC's.
  • 14 stops of dynamic range and native 800 ISO.
  • New Blackmagic RAW for real time 12K editing.
  • Blackmagic RAW optimized for Metal, CUDA and OpenCL.
  • Generation 5 Color Science with new film curve.
  • Shoot up to 60 fps in 12K, 110 fps at 8K and 220 fps at 4K.
  • Dual card CFast recording at up to 900MB/s.
  • PL mount included, EF and F mounts available.
  • SuperSpeed USB-C for recording to external disks.
  • Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio for post production.
  • Compatible with new Blackmagic URSA Mini Recorder.

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

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 you the best 8K and 4K images with the subtle skin tones and extraordinary detail of high end still cameras. You can shoot at 60 fps in 12K, 110 fps in 8K and up to 220 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. DaVinci Resolve Studio is included for creative control through post from editing to color, VFX and more!

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.
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
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 144 to 361 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 96 to 241 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 72 to 180 MB/s

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
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 161 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 107 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 32 to 81 MB/s

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
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 36 to 91 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 24 to 61 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 18 to 45 MB/s

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
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 16 to 41 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 11 to 27 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 8 to 20 MB/s
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 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
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 10.14 Mojave,
    Mac 10.15 Catalina 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.