This one cought us out of the blue. Yet another camera from Blackmagic Design - the Blackmagic URSA - a upgradable 4K film camera. And I must say - it at least looks gorgeous! Here are the specs:
- Large high resolution 4K Super 35 mm sized sensor with superior handing of image detail
- Professional global shutter for smooth pans and image motion
- Wide 12 stops of dynamic range allows capture of increased details for feature film look
- Compatible with extremely high quality PL or EF mount lenses
- User upgradable design allows customers to upgrade and change the sensor and lens mount
- Built in dual CFast 2.0 card recorders allow unlimited duration recording in high quality
- Open file formats compatible with popular NLE software, such as Apple ProRes and compressed CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW. No custom file formats
- Support for ProRes HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes LT, ProRes Proxy recording at resolutions up to Ultra HD
- Features all standard connections, including dual XLR mic/line audio inputs with phantom power, 6G-SDI output for monitoring with camera status graphic overlay and separate XLR 4 pin power output for viewfinder power, 6G-SDI monitoring input, headphone jack, LANC remote control and standard 4 pin 12V DC power connection
- Built in stereo microphones for recording sound
- 3 separate built in LCD monitors for camera settings and metadata entry. Large 10 inch screen folds out for full resolution HD monitoring with wide viewing angle and high brightness
- Supports Ultra HD and 1080 HD resolution capture in 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 up to 60 fps
- Features liquid cooling system allowing higher frame rates when future sensors support this feature
- Supports quick release tripod mounts and adding V-Mount and Anton/Bauer mount battery plates
- Includes full copy of DaVinci Resolve software color grading and editing software
There's also a special HDMI-version of the URSA without the sensor and lens mount, but with a HDMI-in port. So you can utilize all functionalities of the recording deck with practically any camera on the market.
The EF model will retail for $5,995.-
But wouldn't it be nice if all their current offerings -as far as camera's go- will get a nice software update as well? ;-)
