Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K RGBW High-End Digital Film Camera

The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K RGBW High-End Digital Film Camera marks a significant advancement in digital filmmaking, featuring a cutting-edge large format RGBW 36 x 24mm sensor that offers larger photo sites for a dynamic range of 16 stops. This groundbreaking model is equipped with interchangeable lens mounts, a dedicated assist station with a secondary 5” HDR LCD touchscreen, built-in ND filters, and industry-standard Lemo and Fischer connections. Additionally, the Blackmagic URSA Cine comes with a substantial 8TB of removable high-performance media storage, along with high-speed 10G Ethernet and Wifi for rapid media upload and synchronization to Blackmagic Cloud.

Key Features

• The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K introduces a groundbreaking digital film experience, featuring a cutting-edge large format RGBW 36 x 24mm sensor that allows for larger photo-sites and an impressive 16 stops of dynamic range.
  
• This innovative camera model offers interchangeable lens mounts, a dedicated assist station equipped with a secondary 5” HDR LCD touchscreen, built-in ND filters, and industry standard Lemo and Fischer connections for seamless integration.
  
• With a generous 8TB of removable high performance media storage, the Blackmagic URSA Cine also boasts high speed 10G Ethernet and Wifi capabilities, enabling quick media upload and syncing to Blackmagic Cloud.

Technical Specifications

Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size
35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
Lens Mount
PL mount. Interchangeable with URSA Cine lockable EF mount included.
Lens Control
Active EF and PL mount lens control with compatible lenses.
Dynamic Range
16 Stops
Shooting Resolutions
12,288 x 8040 (12K 3:2 open gate)
12,288 x 6480 (12K 16:9)
12,288 x 6912 (12K 17:9)
12,288 x 5112 (12K 2.4:1)
9648 x 8040 (12K 6:5)
9408 x 6264 (9K 3:2)
8688 x 4896 (9K 16:9)
9312 x 4896 (9K 17:9)
9312 x 3864 (9K 2.4:1)
7680 x 6408 (9K 6:5)
8192 x 5360 (8K 3:2 open gate)
8192 x 4608 (8K 16:9)
8192 x 4320 (8K 17:9)
8192 x 3408 (8K 2.4:1)
6432 x 5360 (8K 6:5)
4096 x 2680 (4K 3:2 open gate)
4096 x 2304 (4K 16:9)
4096 x 2160 (4K 17:9)
4096 x 1704 (4K 2.4:1)
3216 x 2680 (4K 6:5)
Frame Rates
Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution selected.
High Speed Frame Rates
12K 3:2 open gate up to 80 fps
12K 17:9 up to 100 fps
12K 2.4:1 up to 120 fps
9K 3:2 Super 35 up to 100 fps
8K / 4K 3:2 open gate up to 144 fps
8K / 4K 2.4:1 up to 224 fps
Built in ND Filters
Button activated ND filters 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.
Screens
2 x Monitoring Screens
1 x Camera Status Screen
Monitoring Screen Dimensions
5 inches.
Monitoring Screen Resolution
1920px x 1080px
Monitoring Screen Brightness
1500 nits.
Monitoring Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from i/Technology with compatible PL, LPL 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 5-inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 7 assignable shortcut keys plus 6 assignable shortcut keys on URSA Cine EVF.
Timecode Clock
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
Connections
Total Video Outputs
2
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
Reference Inputs
Tri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode.
Viewfinder
1 x Viewfinder USB-C with power, data, video and locking connector.
Accessories
1 x 7-pin Lemo ‘EXT’ for power out, serial communication, and run/stop.
1 x 3-pin Fischer ‘RS’ for power out and run/stop.
Computer Interface
2 x USB Type-C side expansion ports for camera accessories.
Software updates using rear side USB-C.
Ethernet
1 x 10Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T for Web Media Management, Blackmagic Cloud uploads, camera control and streaming.
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
1 x Blackmagic Media Module.
Media Format
Blackmagic
Supported Codecs
Codecs
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1,
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.
H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0
Control
External Control
Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF can trigger record plus camera functions assigned to the VF1, VF2, VF3, Zoom, Exp and Record buttons. External Camera Control supported using REST API over Ethernet, WiFi or serial communication via the 7-pin Lemo connector. Run / Stop supported via 3-pin Fischer and 7-pin Lemo connector. Blackmagic iPad control and Bluetooth control supported. Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling camera and compatible lenses.
Streaming
Direct Streaming
Supports Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) and Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) local live streaming using a Ethernet or WiFi, or global live streaming using an internet connection via Ethernet, WiFi or USB‑C cellular data.
Network Management
NTP
Network time protocol support allows you to sync the time on your camera, whenever connected to a network with any NTP server of your choice.
FTP
Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP.
Web Media Manager
Using a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera.
SMB
File sharing using SMB
Storage Features
Storage Type
1 x Blackmagic Media Module 8TB
Storage Rates
Storage rates based on 24 frames per second.
12K - 12,288 x 8040
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 1,194 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 448 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 298 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 199 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 298 to 1,432 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 179 to 716 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 119 to 298 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 90 to 224 MB/s
9K - 9408 x 6264
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 713 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 268 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 119 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 178 to 856 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 107 to 428 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 71 to 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 134 MB/s
8K - 8192 x 5360
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 533 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 320 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 200 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 133 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 133 to 319 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 80 to 200 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 53 to 133 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 40 to 100 MB/s
4K - 4096 x 26896 x 2680
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 135 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 4:1 - 101 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 6:1 - 68 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 34 to 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 20 to 50 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 13 to 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 10 to 25 MB/s
Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height resolutions:
[12,288 x 8,040], [12,288 x 6,912], [12,288 x 6,480], [12,288 x 5,112] and [9,648 x 8,040]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at Super 35 windowed sensor resolutions:
[9,408 x 6,264], [8,688 x 4,896], [9,312 x 4,896], [9,312 x 3,864] and [7,680 x 6,408]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
[8,192 x 5,360], [8,192 x 4,608], [8,192 x 4,320], [8,192 x 3,408] and [6,432 x 5,360]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
[4,096 x 2,680], [4,096 x 2,304], [4,096 x 2,160], [4,096 x 1,704] and [3,216 x 2,680]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Constant Quality Rates for 12K and 9K are: Q0 12:1 - 2.5:1, Q1 20:1 - 5:1, Q3 30:1 - 12:1, Q5 40:1 - 16:1
Constant Quality Rates for 8K and 4K are: Q0 12:1 - 5:1, Q1 20:1 - 8:1, Q3 30:1 - 12:1, Q5 40:1 - 16:1
Actual storage rates are dependent on image subject matter.
Software
Software Included
URSA Cine 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
Operating Systems
Mac 13.0 Ventura,
Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
+24V DC external power supply 100 - 240 AC 50/60Hz compatible with IEC C14 socket.
Molex connector for rear battery plate.
External Power Input
1 x 8 pin socket for external power or battery use.
B-Mount battery plate.
Power Output
1 x 7-pin Lemo with +12V DV or +24V DC power output depending on camera supply.
1 x 3-pin Fischer with +12V DV or +24V DC power output depending on camera supply.
B-Mount battery plate with 2-pin Lemo +12V regulated output from camera.
Accessories
Optional Accessories
Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF
Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount PL
Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount LPL
Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount EF
Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount Shims
Blackmagic URSA Cine Battery Plate B Mnt
Blackmagic URSA Cine Battery Plate Gold
Blackmagic URSA Cine Battery Plate VLock
Blackmagic URSA Cine Baseplate 15
Blackmagic URSA Cine Baseplate 19
Blackmagic URSA Cine Handle
Blackmagic URSA Cine Grips
Blackmagic URSA Cine 5” LCD Sunshade
Blackmagic Media Dock
Blackmagic Media Module 8TB
Blackmagic Media Module CF
Blackmagic Video Assist 7” 12G HDR
Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR
Blackmagic Video Assist 7” 3G
Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 3G
ATEM Streaming Bridge
Physical Specifications
Weight
8.72 lb
Length
11 in
Height
8
Width
6
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0 Degrees to 40 Degrees C (32 Degrees to 104 Degrees F)
Storage Temperature
-20 Degrees to 45 Degrees C (-4 Degrees to 113 Degrees F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K Body
Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount PL (installed)
Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount EF and screws
Blackmagic Media Module 8TB
URSA Cine Handle and bolts
URSA Cine Top Rod Mount 15
URSA Cine Baseplate 19
Plastic folding screen hood for 5” assist station
URSA Cine Battery Plate B Mount
WiFi Antennas
URSA Cine PL Body Cap
URSA Cine EF Body Cap
Rubber caps for connectors
+24V DC 250W power supply
DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Blackmagic Sticker
Custom foamed Pelican 1510 case
Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.