Effective Sensor Size
12.48mm x 7.02mm (Super 16)
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera
Blackmagic SKU: BMD-CINECAMMICHDMFT | Helix SKU: BMDCINECAMMICHDMFT
The world’s smallest digital film camera with Super 16mm sensor and 13 stops of dynamic range that is designed to be operated remotely! Features a revolutionary expansion port with PWM and S.Bus inputs so you can use a model airplane remote control to operate the camera wirelessly. Includes a built in SD card recorder for capturing up to 1080HD in CinemaDNG RAW or ProRes, MFT lens mount and operates up to 60 fps.
Camera Features
Lens Mount
Active MFT mount.
Lens Control
Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses.
Dynamic Range
13 stops.
Shooting Resolutions
1920 x 1080
Frame Rates
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Focus
Remote focus control via expansion connector when using compatible lenses.
Iris Control
Iris control via Rewind and Forward buttons, plus remote control via expansion connector when using compatible lenses.
Controls
6 control buttons including Record, Play, Rewind, Forward, Menu, and Power. 4 channel PWM plus 1 x S.Bus remote via expansion connector.
Mounting Options
1 x 1/4 inch (top), 3 x 1/4 inch (bottom).
Connections
Total Video Inputs
None
Total Video Outputs
1 x HDMI Type A, 1 x Composite Video output.
Analog Audio Inputs
1 x 3.5mm stereo jack, mic or line level. Can also be used for timecode input.
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Reference Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst on expansion connector.
Expansion Port
DB-HD15 serial connector provides support for:
Power input
LANC input
1 x S.Bus input
4 x PWM channel input
Reference input
Composite video output
Remote Control
Lens control, recording parameters and record trigger start/stop trigger via LANC and PWM or S.Bus remote channels
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Mini-B port for software updates.
Audio
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone.
Standards
SD Video Standards
None
HD Video Standards
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Codecs
CinemaDNG RAW, CinemaDNG RAW 3:1, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime, ProRes Proxy QuickTime.
Media
Media
SDXC and SDHC cards.
Media Format
Media Format can format cards to HFS+ for Mac or exFAT for Windows.
Control
External Control
Expansion connector has LANC, S.Bus and PWM for lens and other settings control.
Storage Features
Storage Type
Removable SDXC and SDHC cards.
Storage Format
Mac OS Extended or exFAT format. SD cards can be formatted in camera, or on any Mac or Windows computer. Formatting in camera recommended.
Storage Rates
1920 x 1080
CinemaDNG RAW - 65 MB/s
CinemaDNG RAW 3:1 - 33 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 12.75 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 5.6 MB/s
Rates based on 30 frames per second.
Recording Formats
Lossless CinemaDNG RAW, RAW 3:1 at 1920 x 1080 with film dynamic range.
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT and 422 Proxy at 1920 x 1080 with either film or video dynamic range.
Software
Software Included
DaVinci Resolve grading software. SD card for Mac and Windows.
Operating Systems
Mac 10.12 Sierra,
Mac 10.13 High Sierra or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Power Requirements
Battery Type
Canon LP-E6
Battery Life
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Power
12V-20V
Physical Specifications
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
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera
Expansion cable
LP-E6 battery
Turret dust cap
12V AC Adapter
SD card with software and manual
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
