Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF is a revolution in digital film with a new large format RGBW 36 x 24mm sensor with larger photo-sites for 16 stops of dynamic range. The URSA Cine 12K LF Body model is ideal when you have existing cinema accessories that you want to use to create your own camera rig. It excludes top handle, baseplate, power supply, battery plate and PL lens mount. It does come with an interchangeable EF lens mount, a dedicated assist station with a second 5″ HDR LCD touchscreen, built in ND filters and industry standard Lemo and Fischer connections. Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body also includes a CFexpress media module, high speed 10G Ethernet and WiFi for fast media upload and syncing to Blackmagic Cloud.
Official Technical Details
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size: 35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
Pixel Pitch: 2.9 microns
Lens Mount: URSA Cine lockable EF mount. Interchangeable with optional URSA Cine PL mount.
Lens Control: Lens control of compatible EF lenses. Lens data from compatible PL lenses and control of some PL lenses.
Dynamic Range: 16 Stops
Shooting Formats: 12,288 x 8040 (12K 3:2 open gate) 12,288 x 6912 (12K 16:9) 12,288 x 6480 (12K 17:9) 12,288 x 5112 (12K 2.4:1) 9648 x 8040 (12K 6:5)
Frame Rates: Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution selected.
High Speed Frame Rates: 12K 3:2 open gate up to 80 fps 12K 17:9 up to 100 fps 12K 2.4:1 up to 120 fps 9K 3:2 Super 35 up to 100 fps 8K / 4K 3:2 open gate up to 144 fps 8K / 4K 2.4:1 up to 224 fps
Built in ND Filters: Button activated ND filters with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop and 6-stop IR ND filters.
Focus: Focus button turns on peaking, auto focus available using compatible lenses.
Iris Control: Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses so no pixel is clipped in film mode. Scene average auto exposure in video mode.
Screens: 2 x Monitoring Screens 1 x Camera Status Screen
Metadata Support: Automatically populated lens data from compatible EF lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes.
Controls: Touchscreen menus on 5 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 7 assignable shortcut keys plus 6 assignable viewfinder shortcut keys on optional URSA Cine EVF.
Timecode Clock: Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
Connections
Total Video Outputs: 2
SDI Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
Analog Audio Inputs: 2 x XLR analog switchable between mic, line and AES audio. Phantom power support.
Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Reference Inputs: Tri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode.
Viewfinder: 1 x Viewfinder USB-C with video, power, camera control data and locking connector. Works with URSA Cine EVF and PYXIS Monitor.
USB-C Monitor Outputs: 2 x USB-C side monitor ports support URSA Cine EVF, PYXIS Monitor or DisplayPort monitors.
Accessories: 1 x 7-pin Lemo ‘EXT’ for power out, serial communication, and run/stop. 1 x 3-pin Fischer ‘RS’ for power out and run/stop.
Computer Interface: 2 x USB-C side expansion ports for camera accessories. Software updates using side USB‑C closer to rear.
Ethernet: 1 x 10Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T for SMB file sharing, Web Media Management, Blackmagic Cloud uploads, camera control and streaming.
Audio
Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker.
Standards
SD Video Standards: None
HD Video Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
Media: Blackmagic Media Module CF includes 2 x slots for CFexpress Type B media. Also compatible with optional Blackmagic Media Module 8TB or 16TB.
Media Format: Blackmagic
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 Bitrate 18:1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5 H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0
Control
External Control: Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF can trigger record plus camera functions assigned to the VF1, VF2, VF3, Zoom, Exp and Record buttons. External Camera Control supported using REST API over Ethernet, WiFi or serial communication via the 7-pin Lemo connector. Run / Stop supported via 3-pin Fischer and 7-pin Lemo connector. Blackmagic iPad control and Bluetooth control supported. Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling camera and compatible lenses.
Streaming
Direct Streaming: Supports Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) and Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) local live streaming using a Ethernet or WiFi, or global live streaming using an internet connection via Ethernet, WiFi or USB‑C cellular data.
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.
FTP: Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP.
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.
SMB: File sharing using SMB
Storage Features
Storage Type: 2 x CFexpress Type B
Storage Rates: Storage rates based on 24 frames per second.
Software
Software Included: URSA Cine Blackmagic OS DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key Blackmagic Camera Setup Blackmagic RAW Player Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin Blackmagic RAW SDK
Operating Systems
Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
Power Requirements
Power Input: 1 x 8 pin Lemo compatible socket for +12V to 34V DC external power supply or battery. Molex connector for rear battery plate.
Power Output: 1 x 7-pin connector with +24V DC power output when camera is powered by +24V DC batteries or power supply. 1 x 3-pin Fischer with +24V DC power output when camera is powered by +24V DC batteries or power supply. B-Mount battery plate including 2-pin connector with +12V regulated output from camera.
Accessories
Optional Accessories: Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Kit Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor EVF Kit Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount PL Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount LPL Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount EF Blackmagic URSA Cine Mount Shims Blackmagic URSA Cine Battery Plate B Mnt Blackmagic URSA Cine Battery Plate Gold Blackmagic URSA Cine Battery Plate VLock Blackmagic URSA Cine Baseplate 15 Blackmagic URSA Cine Baseplate 19 Blackmagic URSA Cine Handle Blackmagic URSA Cine Grips Blackmagic URSA Cine 5" LCD Sunshade Blackmagic Media Dock Blackmagic Media Module 8TB ATEM Streaming Bridge
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 URSA Cine 12K LF camera with EF lens mount Blackmagic Media Module CF Blackmagic URSA Cine Rubber Caps for connectors Blackmagic URSA Cine WiFi Antennas Blackmagic EF Body Cap DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
