The URSA Mini line of cameras is finally getting the full-frame treatment. Ever since Blackmagic Design announced the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K full-frame version last year it was just a question of time until their higher-end cameras would be getting the bigger sensors, too. And that time has come: the Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF has been announced just in time for NAB 2024 – and Blackmagic Design has some major claims for it, e.g., 16 stops of dynamic range (a number we will surely be testing in our lab very soon!). According to the company, it has been designed for high-performance filmmaking, working with cloud applications, serving multi-cam film shoots, and working in the “Volume”. The company analyzed each component of the previous URSA Mini 12K model (Super35 sensor), down to the screws used to see if they fit the purpose. The new full-frame sensor (left) compared to the Super35 sensor – Image credit: Blackmagic Design “We wanted to build our dream high end camera that had everything we had ever wanted. Blackmagic URSA Cine is the realization of that dream with a completely new generation of image sensor, a body with industry standard features and connections, and seamless integration into high end workflows. There’s been no expense spared in designing this camera and we think it will truly revolutionize all stages of production from capture to post!” Grant Petty, CEO Blackmagic Design Apart from a new sensor, the camera has some very interesting features that Johnnie and...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 12 April, 2024