Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body

Overview
Blackmagic Design has announced the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body, a body-only model of the URSA Cine 12K camera that excludes many accessories, making it more affordable for experienced cinematographers and rental houses. The camera features a 12K sensor with multi-scale design, allowing users to shoot in 12K, 8K, or 4K at the full sensor size, offering flexibility in resolution choice for different types of projects.

The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body model includes the same features as the full kit models, such as a 12K large format sensor, 16 stops of dynamic range, interchangeable lens mounts, and industry-standard connections. It also comes with a dual CFexpress media module for storage, with the option to purchase additional accessories separately, allowing customers to customize their camera rig to their preferences.

Summary
Dynamic Range: 16 Stops
Lens Mount:
Canon EF
PL Mount
Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW
Internal ND: Yes
Audio Inputs: XLR
Battery Mount / Type: B-Mount
Media Type: Blackmagic Media Module
Resolution and Frame Rate: 12288 x 8040
Sensor: Large Format
Video Outputs: 12G-SDI
Weight: 2-5kg
Wi-Fi: Yes
Included in box
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
1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.

About the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body
BLACKMAGIC DESIGN ANNOUNCES CUSTOMIZABLE BLACKMAGIC URSA CINE 12K BODY

New body only model of Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K lets customers rig their camera at a lower cost by using their existing accessories.

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.

The camera itself is a fully featured model without any limitations in quality or performance, but it excludes accessories such as shoulder mounts, handles, some lens mounts, battery plates, power supply, lenses and the high capacity 8TB media module. Customers can purchase these items separately as they need them to complete the total camera rig in the exact configuration they prefer.

However for media, while the 8TB media module is not in this model, there is a new CFexpress media module included that has dual CFexpress card slots. The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body model has an EF lens mount installed as standard. Other lens mounts can be purchased independently as required.

The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body model will also help existing Blackmagic Design camera customers to upgrade to the incredible quality of the large format 12K sensor featured in this camera. This sensor has amazing features and incredible colour science based on our experience with DaVinci Resolve workflows. It’s also been designed for high performance film production and Blackmagic Cloud workflows.

A unique feature of URSA Cine is the new full frame 12K sensor that features a multi scale design with symmetrical colour filters that allow in-sensor scaling. Now cinematographers can shoot in 12K, 8K or 4K at the full sensor size. They can simply choose the resolution for the job or the shot they want! VFX plates can be shot in 12K while documentaries can be shot in 8K or 4K for lower data rates. Plus customers can also crop if they want greater depth of field.

Blackmagic Design spent years developing this new full frame 12K sensor to help create the next generation of cinematography so it had to have extremely high performance. When working in 8K 2.4:1 the camera can shoot up to 224 fps. Or 8K 3:2 open gate up to 144 fps. Even when shooting in 12K 3:2 open gate, it can record up to 80 fps, or up to 120fps in 12K 2.4:1.

Shooting in 12K is fantastic as it enables colour super sampling for better handling of fine image detail. Plus the new 12K full frame sensor has the latest Blackmagic colour science which has been designed to be the perfect sensor for colour grading in DaVinci Resolve. The colour filters have been chosen specifically to match DaVinci Resolve’s image science and processing.

Plus the 12K sensor is a perfect choice for shooting VFX plates where customers want to shoot wide but retain high resolution. It’s also great for shooting IMAX style immersive content. The high resolution sensor also allows interesting lens effects where customers can crop a specific part of the image for creative analog style optical effects, but still be well above your delivery resolution. Even vintage Super16 lenses have high enough resolution to use!

Cinematographers can use the large sensor area to shoot anamorphic and deliver in a range of aspect ratios with 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.66, 1.8 and 2x de-squeeze factors. There’s even 9K Super 35 4-perf, 3-perf and 2-perf modes for full compatibility with classic cinema lenses.

Even though the new Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Body model is lower cost when purchased by itself, it still includes the same exact features as the full kit models. There is no difference in specification to the higher end URSA Cine camera kits.

It includes exactly the same 12K large format RGBW 36 x 24mm sensor as the other models and has the same large photo-sites for 16 stops of dynamic range, interchangeable PL, LPL and EF lens mounts, and industry standard Lemo and Fischer connections. It ships with the EF lens mount as standard but customers can purchase the PL and LPL lens mounts as they need them.

For storage, Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K comes with a dual CFexpress media module for using industry standard CFexpress cards. These cards will still sync to Blackmagic Cloud and can be accessed via the 10G Ethernet connector on the back of the camera. Customers can also purchase the 8TB high performance media module if they need it.

All models of Blackmagic URSA Cine are designed to meet the demands of high end production. The camera body is built with a robust magnesium alloy chassis and lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite skin to help customers move quickly on set. Standard Lemo and Fischer connectors let customers control the camera remotely while providing power for lens motors and other accessories. The camera also has 12G‑SDI outputs, 10G Ethernet, USB-C, XLR audio and more.

Blackmagic URSA Cine lets crews work faster on set with multiple monitoring options. It has a large fold out 5″ HDR touchscreen monitor on one side and an external colour status LCD on the other. On the right side of the camera, there’s a dedicated assist station with a second 5″ HDR touchscreen which allows crew to work around the camera without needing external monitors. There’s even a dedicated focus puller’s mode to help customers get perfect focus.

The wide range of industry standard connections on URSA Cine make it perfect for high end cinema production. The 7 pin Lemo and 3 pin Fischer connectors at the front provide record start/stop and 24V power so are ideal for on board accessories such as focus motors. Camera power is provided by a standard 24V 8 pin Lemo connection, plus there’s an additional 2 pin Lemo 12V connection at the rear for lower voltage accessories.

Blackmagic RAW files store camera metadata, lens data, white balance, digital slate information and custom LUTs to ensure consistency of image on set and through post production. URSA Cine records to the included Blackmagic Media Module CF or to the optional Blackmagic Media Module 8TB, allowing customers to capture over 4 hours of Blackmagic RAW in 12K or a massive 20 hours in 4K.

URSA Cine includes a high performance, optical low pass filter that is precisely matched to the sensor. The OLPF also incorporates updated IR filtering that improves far red colour response which, when combined with Blackmagic RAW processing for the URSA Cine, preserves colour and critical image detail for new levels of image fidelity.

Blackmagic URSA Cine supports creating a small H.264 proxy file in addition to the camera original media when recording. This means the small proxy file can upload to Blackmagic Cloud in seconds so their media is available back at the studio in real time. The ability to transfer media directly into the DaVinci Resolve media bin as editors are working is revolutionary and has never before been possible.

Now customers can live stream from film sets. URSA Cine features a built in hardware streaming engine that supports RTMP and SRT streaming to major platforms or directly to clients. Simply connect to the internet via Ethernet, high speed wifi or even connect a 4G or 5G phone for mobile data.

URSA Cine also supports the optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF to make outdoors and handheld shooting accurate and easy. Customers get an integrated high quality 1920 x 1080 color OLED display with built in proximity sensor, 4 element glass diopter for incredible accuracy with a wide focus adjustment. A built in digital focus chart ensures customers get perfect viewfinder focus setup.

URSA Cine includes an 8-pin Lemo power connector at the back of the camera that works with 24V and 12V power supplies. That means it’s easy to use the camera with existing power supplies, batteries and accessories. URSA Cine also supports various battery plates so customers can use a wide range of high voltage batteries from manufacturers such as IDX, Anton Bauer, Core SWX, BEBOB and more.

Another exciting companion product to URSA Cine is the Blackmagic Media Dock which accelerates post production workflow by making it faster to start editing and colour correction while shooting. Customers can mount up to three Blackmagic Media Modules for high speed access to media from multiple URSA Cine cameras all at the same time. These can be the CFexpress card media module included with the camera or the Blackmagic Media Module 8TB which can be purchased separately.

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 6480 (12K 16:9)
12,288 x 6912 (12K 17:9)
12,288 x 5112 (12K 2.4:1)
9648 x 8040 (12K 6:5)
9408 x 6264 (9K 3:2)
8688 x 4896 (9K 16:9)
9312 x 4896 (9K 17:9)
9312 x 3864 (9K 2.4:1)
7680 x 6408 (9K 6:5)
8192 x 5360 (8K 3:2 open gate)
8192 x 4608 (8K 16:9)
8192 x 4320 (8K 17:9)
8192 x 3408 (8K 2.4:1)
6432 x 5360 (8K 6:5)
4096 x 2680 (4K 3:2 open gate)
4096 x 2304 (4K 16:9)
4096 x 2160 (4K 17:9)
4096 x 1704 (4K 2.4:1)
3216 x 2680 (4K 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
Monitoring Screen Dimensions 5 inch.
Monitoring Screen Resolution 1920px x 1080px
Monitoring Screen Brightness 1500 nits.
Monitoring Screen Type LCD capacitive touchscreen
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
SDI Compliance SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424 Level B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2082-1
SDI Audio Sampling 48 kHz and 24 bit
Media
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.
12K – 12,288 x 8040
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 1,194 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 448 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 298 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 – 199 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 298 to 1,432 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 179 to 716 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 119 to 298 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 90 to 224 MB/s
9K – 9408 x 6264
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 713 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 268 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 – 119 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 178 to 856 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 107 to 428 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 71 to 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 54 to 134 MB/s
8K – 8192 x 5360
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 533 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 320 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 200 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 133 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 133 to 319 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 80 to 200 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 53 to 133 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 40 to 100 MB/s
4K – 4096 x 2680
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 135 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 4:1 – 101 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 6:1 – 68 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 34 to 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 20 to 50 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 13 to 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 10 to 25 MB/s
Recording Formats Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height resolutions:
[12,288 x 8,040], [12,288 x 6,912], [12,288 x 6,480], [12,288 x 5,112] and [9,648 x 8,040]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded
in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at Super 35 windowed sensor resolutions:
[9,408 x 6,264], [8,688 x 4,896], [9,312 x 4,896], [9,312 x 3,864] and [7,680 x 6,408]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded
in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
[8,192 x 5,360], [8,192 x 4,608], [8,192 x 4,320], [8,192 x 3,408] and [6,432 x 5,360]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded
in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
[4,096 x 2,680], [4,096 x 2,304], [4,096 x 2,160], [4,096 x 1,704] and [3,216 x 2,680]
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded
in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Constant Quality Rates for 12K and 9K are: Q0 12:1 – 2.5:1, Q1 20:1 – 5:1, Q3 30:1 – 12:1, Q5 40:1 – 16:1
Constant Quality Rates for 8K and 4K are: Q0 12:1 – 5:1, Q1 20:1 – 8:1, Q3 30:1 – 12:1, Q5 40:1 – 16:1
Actual storage rates are dependent on image subject matter.
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
Power Requirements
Power Input 1 x 8 pin Lemo compatible socket for +12V to 33V 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.
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

Cinematic large format sensor with a massive 16 stops of dynamic range.
Lightweight, robust camera body with industry standard connections.
Locking EF mount included with optional LPL or PL mount available separately.
Blackmagic RAW for real time 12K, 9K, 8K and 4K editing.
Generation 5 Colour Science with new film curve.
High performance OLPF for reduced moire and aliasing.
Built in ND filters for shooting in varying conditions.
Shoot up to 80 fps in 12K, 144 fps at 8K and 240 fps at 4K.
Includes CFexpress media module. 8TB module can be purchased separately.
Recording media modules are compatible with the Blackmagic Media Dock.
High speed wifi, 10G Ethernet or mobile data for network connections.
Built-in RTMP and SRT live streaming.
Optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF can be purchased separately.
Accessories and EVF that match the URSA Cine design can be purchased separately.
Includes full DaVinci Resolve Studio license for post production.