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NAB 2019: Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

Dan May from Blackmagic Design and I had a quick chat about the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2. While the URSA Mini Pro G2 is not necessarily new to NAB 2019 it might as well be new to the show. Rarely a person has seen one on sets or shoots since the camera’s original announcement. Shipping for the updated URSA Mini Pro started right around the time NAB 2019 began.

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The new URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is an advancement over the original model as it now features entirely new electronics for higher speed processing. Also included is a new Super 35mm 4.6K image sensor that captures up to 4608 x 2592 pixels with 15 stops of latitude at up to 3200 ISO. This new electronics for faster processing means you can record 4.6K images at up to 120 frames per second, windowed 4K DCI at up 150 frames per second, and windowed 1080 HD at 300 frames per second. In addition, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 can capture Blackmagic RAW images in both film and extended video modes, making it a little easier for shooters to hand off footage to editors and producers without the need to color correct prior.

Blackmagic RAW is a revolutionary, next generation codec that gives operators visually lossless images, extensive metadata support and highly optimized GPU and CPU accelerated processing. Blackmagic RAW combines the quality and workflow advantages of traditional RAW formats with the speed and ease of use of standard video codecs. With Blackmagic RAW, you can choose compression levels up to 12:1. Blackmagic RAW settings such as 12:1 are important to allow customers to get the highest frame rates from the camera, and this means only Blackmagic RAW can allow high frame rates while retaining enough quality for professional results.

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 also uses Blackmagic Design Generation 4 Color Science for superior imaging that results in extremely accurate skin tones and gorgeous, lifelike colors that rival those of cameras costing tens of thousands of dollars more. Blackmagic RAW images are encoded using a custom non-linear 12-bit space designed to provide the maximum amount of color data and dynamic range. These formats can be recorded onto CFast or SD cards, as well as direct to flash disks using the new USB-C expansion port.

Featuring both dual C-Fast 2.0 recorders and dual SD UHS-II card recorders, operators can choose the media that works best for their projects. C-Fast cards are ideal for full resolution Blackmagic RAW 12 bit recording, while UHS-II SD cards are inexpensive and commonly available, making them perfect for recording Blackmagic RAW 8:1 or 12:1 for Ultra HD and regular HD files.

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 also includes a new and innovative high-speed USB-C expansion port for adding accessories such as an SSD for external recording. That means you can now record for even longer durations without stopping if you feel comfortable using a cable to USB-C SSD as your main media.

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Key Features

Availability and Price

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is available now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$5,995. Also available from resellers are the optional URSA Mini Pro PL lens mount for US$245, optional F lens mount for US$375 as well as the optional URSA Mini Pro B4 HD lens mount for US$385. URSA Mini Pro comes standard with an EF lens mount, and additional replacement mounts can also be purchased for US$175.

Blackmagic URSA Mini Accessories

The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is compatible with the full range of URSA Mini accessories available from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide:

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