Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K

With a 12,288 x 6480 12K Super35 sensor and 14 stops of dynamic range, the URSA Mini Pro12K is a revolution in digital film. The third generation URSA Mini Pro includes new color science and shoots 80megapixels per frame in Blackmagic RAW. Moreover; It also offers built-in ND filters, a user-replaceable lens mount, and dual CFast or SD card recording. URSA Mini Pro12K even supports direct recording to a flash drive or SSD using the built-in SuperSpeed USB‑C connection.

Camera Features

Effective Sensor Size

27.03mm x 14.25mm (Super35)

Lens Housing

PL slot included. Interchangeable with optional EF and F lens mounts.

Lens Control

Electronic control via 12 pin broadcast connector for compatible lenses and EF mount pins on optional EF lens mounts.

Dynamic Range

14 Steps

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

The maximum sensor frame rate depends on the selected resolution. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps are supported.

High Frame Rates

Full sensor up to 12K 17:9 60fps
12K 2.4:1 up to 75fps
Full sensor up to 8K DCI 120fps
Full sensor up to 4K DCI 120fps
8K 2.4:1 and 4K 2.4:1 up to 160fps

6K Super16 up to 120fps
4K Super16 up to 240fps

Built-in ND Filters

Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop IR ND filter options.

Sharpness

The Focus button activates the focus painting function and the auto focus feature can be used with compatible lenses.

Iris Control

Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses. Iris button for instant automatic iris adjustments on compatible lenses so no pixels are clipped in movie mode. In video mode, scene average auto exposure feature.

Screen Dimensions

4 inches

Display Type

Capacitive touch LCD screen.

Metadata Support

Automatically populated lens data from i/Technology with electronic EF lenses when using compatible PL lenses and optional EF lens mount. Automatic recording of slate information and camera settings such as project, scene number, replay and special notes.

Controls

Touch menus on 4-inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut keys.

Time Code Clock

Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than one frame shift every 8 hours.

Links

Total Video Input

1x 12G-SDI

Total Video Output

1 x 12G-SDI, 1 x 3G-SDI Display.

SDI Speeds

1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.

Analog Audio Inputs

2 x XLR analog; Mic is switchable between line and AES audio. Phantom power support.

Analog Audio Outputs

1 x 3.5mm headphone jack supports iPhone microphone for talkback.

Reference Entries

Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode

Remote control

1x 2.5mm LANC input for Start/Stop Recording, plus Iris and Focus control for use with compatible lenses.

Computer Interface

1 x 2nd Generation USB-C 3.1 with power supply for recording to external disk

1 USB Type-C for software updates.