Effective Sensor Size
22mm x 11.88mm (Super35).
Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K EF
Blackmagic SKU: BMD-CINEURSAM40K/EF | Helix SKU: BMDCINEURSAM40KEF
The compact URSA Mini camera with EF lens mount, 4K Super 35 image sensor and global shutter is lightweight and perfectly balanced for handheld use and comfortable enough for all day shooting. URSA Mini 4K EF features professional 12G-SDI connections, 5” fold out touchscreen monitor and side grip with camera control functions as well as dual CFast card recorders, built in stereo microphones and more.
Camera Features
Lens Mount
EF Mount
Lens Control
EF via mount pins.
Dynamic Range
12 Stops.
Shooting Resolutions
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Frame Rates
Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected.
Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported
Focus
Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus available using compatible lenses.
Iris Control
Iris button automatically adjusts the lens iris settings on compatible lenses so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in video mode.
Screen Dimensions
5” 1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
Metadata Support
Automatic camera data and user data such as shot number, filenames and keywords.
Controls
Touchscreen menus on 5” screen. Push buttons for other controls. 2 assignable shortcut keys.
Speaker
1 x mono speaker, enabled in playback mode when headphones are not used.
Connections
Total Video Inputs
1 x SDI
Total Video Outputs
1 x SDI, 1 x SDI Monitoring.
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Optical SDI
None
Analog Audio Inputs
2 x XLR analog switchable between mic and line levels. Phantom power support.
Analog Audio Outputs
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone microphone for talkback.
Reference Input
Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode.
Remote Control
2 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Mini-B port for software updates.
Audio
Microphone
2 x built in cardioid microphones for stereo recording with -15dB pad and low cut filter.
Built in Speaker
Mono.
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, Draft SMPTE 2081-1, Draft SMPTE 2082-1
SDI Audio Sampling
48 kHz and 24 bit
Media
Media
2 x CFast for HD and Ultra HD recording.
Media Format
Can format cards to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
Supported Codecs
Codecs
Apple ProRes XQ QuickTime, ProRes 444 QuickTime, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime and ProRes 422Proxy QuickTime.
Control
External Control
Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol. 2 x 2.5mm LANC for lens and record control.
Color Corrector
Color Corrector
DaVinci YRGB.
Talkback and Tally
Live Tally Indicator
Tally on LCD, viewfinder and studio viewfinder.
Talkback
SDI Channels 15 and 16.
Storage Features
Storage Rates
3840 x 2160
Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 250 MB/s
Apple ProRes 444 - 165 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT - 51 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy - 22.4 MB/s
1920 x 1080
Apple ProRes 444 XQ - 62.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 444 - 41.25 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
Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
Recording Formats
Apple ProRes XQ, 444, 422 HQ, 422 LT and 422 Proxy at 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with either film or video dynamic range.
Storage Type
2 x CFast 2.0
Software
Software Included
URSA Mini Operating System.
DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key.
Blackmagic Camera Setup.
Operating Systems
Mac 10.13 High Sierra,
Mac 10.14 Mojave or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
1 x External 12V power supply.
12-pin molex connector on 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.
Accessories
Optional Accessories
URSA Mini Shoulder Kit including top handle and extender arm
URSA Viewfinder
URSA Studio Viewfinder
URSA Mini SSD Recorder
URSA VLock Battery Plate
URSA Gold Battery Plate
URSA Mini Mic Mount
URSA Mini Top Handle
URSA Handgrip
Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter
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 URSA Mini 4K EF
Turret Dust Cap
Side Handle with LANC Cable and strap
Power supply
SD card with software and manual
DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.
