The Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 has the same features as large studio cameras, miniaturized into a single compact and portable design. Plus with digital film camera dynamic range and color science, the cameras can handle extremely difficult lighting conditions while producing cinematic looking images. The sensor features an ISO up to 25,600 so you can create amazing images even in dimly lit venues. It even works under moonlight! Advanced features include tally, camera control, built in color corrector, Blackmagic RAW recording to USB disks and much more! You can even add a focus and zoom demand for lens control!
Official Technical Details
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size: 17.78mm x 10mm (Four Thirds)
Lens Mount: Active MFT Mount.
Lens Control: Iris, focus, zoom on supported lenses.
Dynamic Range: 13 Stops.
Dual Native ISO: 0dB and 18dB gain.
Sensitivity at 0dB Gain: f 11 with 2160p59.94. f 12 with 2160p50. at 2,000 lux with 89.9% reflectance.
Signal to Noise Ratio: 63dB for 2160p.
Shooting Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps.
Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 frames per second. Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in Ultra HD.
Focus: Auto focus available using compatible lenses.
Screen Dimensions: 7 inch 1920 x 1200
Screen Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Screen Brightness: 600 nits
Controls: Touchscreen camera settings and menus with rotary settings dial, program button, F1, F2 and F3 assignable function buttons, brightness contrast and peaking dials.
Mounting Options: 2 x 1/4 inch tripod mount. 1 x 3/8 inch tripod mount.
Connections
SDI Video Inputs: 1
SDI Video Outputs: 1
SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs: 1
Analog Audio Input: 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input.
Analog Audio Output: 1 x 3.5mm TRRS mini jack for headphones with mic.
Reference Input: Program SDI Input on camera.
SDI Audio Output: 2 channels of program audio embedded in 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI. 2 talkback channels on 15 and 16
Remote Control: Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet.
Computer Interface: 2 x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) expansion ports for external recording and focus / zoom demand connection. Software updates using USB‑C Port A.
Audio
Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker.
Standards
SD Video Standards: None
HD Video Standards: 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10.
SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit.
HDMI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit.
Media
Media: 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media for recording Blackmagic RAW.
Media Format: Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
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 Quality Q0 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5
Storage Features
Storage Type: 2 x USB‑C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media.
Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 in Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 at the selected frame rate.
Storage Rates: Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 77 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 96 to 190 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 153 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 109 MB/s Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 26 to 64 MB/s
Control
External Control: Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.
Blackmagic Control Protocol over SDI and HDMI for external control when used with a compatible ATEM switcher with ATEM Software Control or ATEM Camera Control Panel. Includes control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses, color corrector, tally and record start and stop to external media via USB expansion port.
Camera Control REST API over USB Ethernet for external control via HTTP when used with REST client applications such as Postman.
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.
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.
FTP: Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP.
SMB: File sharing using SMB
Color Corrector
DaVinci YRGB
Talkback and Tally
Live Tally Indicator: 1 x front facing for talent, 1 x rear facing for operator.
Talkback: SDI Channels 15 and 16.
Software
Software Included: Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows.
Operating Systems
Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Supply: 1 x External 12V DC 60W power supply.
Power Inputs: 1 x 12V DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector.
Power Usage: 15 ‑ 22 W.
Optional Accessories
Blackmagic Focus Demand
Blackmagic Zoom Demand
ATEM Mini switchers
ATEM Television Studio HD and HD Pro switchers
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
What's Included
Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2
Blackmagic Studio Camera Sun Shade
Tripod Mount compatible with 15mm lightweight rails
Turret Dust Cap
External 12V DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters for most countries.
