Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 4K UHD Camera

MPN: CINEURSAMWC6KG2

CAT: 13725

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£2,989.00 (ex VAT)

£3,586.80 (inc VAT)

Lens NOT included, Viewfinder NOT included

What's Included

4K B4 lens mount installed

B4 turret dust cap

EF Mount with dust cap

VLock Battery Plate installed

URSA 12V 100W power supply

URSA Mini Shoulder Pad

URSA Mini top handle & rubber stopper

Viewfinder mounting plate

2 x 1/4 inch baseplate screws

2 x long 1/4 inch top handle screws

2 x short 1/4 inch top handle screws

8 x EF Mount screws

4 x VLock plate spare screws

Welcome wallet with QR code for camera software download

DaVinci Resolve Studio wallet

DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key

Blackmagic Ursa Broadcast G2.

The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 is an incredibly powerful camera designed for both traditional and online broadcasters. The 3 cameras in 1 design allows it to work as a 4K production camera, a 4K studio camera or a 6K digital film camera! You can record to common SD cards, UHS-II cards, CFast 2.0 cards or external USB disks, using common file formats such as H.265, ProRes and Blackmagic RAW. You can even change the lens mount! No other broadcast camera is so flexible!

3 Cameras in One!

Production Camera

The perfect solution for broadcasters, URSA Broadcast G2 includes ENG camera controls positioned around the camera so you can locate them by feel. It also features a low light sensor so you get amazing images using natural light. That's the perfect combination for broadcast news and programming.

Live Studio Camera

URSA Broadcast includes an advanced YRGB color corrector built in and full remote camera control. You can use B4 ENG lenses, large studio box lenses, or even change the lens mount and use any lens! Plus the optional Blackmagic focus and zoom demands let you control the lens from the tripod handles.

Digital Cinema Camera

URSA Broadcast G2 includes an advanced 6K digital film sensor, and you can change the lens mount! Use a PL mount for digital film lenses or EF for photo lenses. Plus the high dynamic range, great low light performance and Blackmagic RAW means you get a true "Hollywood" quality digital film camera.

Get Digital Film Quality for Broadcast

The large 6K sensor combined with Blackmagic generation 5 color science gives you the same imaging technology used in digital film cameras. This means broadcasters can now use digital cinema quality in broadcast! The 6K sensor features a resolution of 6144 x 3456 so it's flexible enough for broadcast and digital film work. When using B4 lenses, you get a 4K window of the sensor for Ultra HD broadcast use. Then if you change to a PL or EF lens mount, you can use the full 6K resolution of the sensor for digital film! With 13 stops of dynamic range, you get darker blacks and brighter whites, so it's perfect for color correction. Using digital film in broadcast is a revolution in image quality!

Exceptional Low Light Performance

The new URSA Broadcast features incredible low light performance so you can shoot using ambient light or even under moonlight! In advanced cameras, ISO is a measurement of the image sensor’s sensitivity to light. The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 features gain from -12dB (100 ISO) up to +36dB (25,600 ISO) so it's optimized to reduce grain and noise in images, while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. The primary native ISO is 400, which is ideal for use under studio lighting. Then the secondary high base ISO of 3200 is perfect when shooting in dimly lit environments. The gain can be set via a camera switch, the LCD menu or remotely using the SDI remote camera control protocol.

Compatible with B4 Broadcast Lenses

The URSA Broadcast G2 features a B4 broadcast lens mount that includes optics specifically designed to match the camera’s sensor. The B4 lens mount lets you use modern Ultra HD lenses or lower cost HD lenses. Older HD lenses often feature resolutions well beyond HD, so you get great quality at low cost! B4 lenses are fantastic because they are par-focal, so the image stays in focus as you zoom in and out, so you don't need to constantly chase focus as you shoot. That lets you work much faster! You also get full electronic lens control to adjust focus, iris and zoom using the camera’s controls, or remotely! Plus if you want to use alternative lenses, you can change the mount to PL, EF and more!

Built In Optical ND Filters

URSA Broadcast G2 features high quality neutral density (ND) filters that let you quickly reduce the amount of light entering the camera. The ¼, 1/16th and 1/64th stop filters have been specifically designed to match the image sensor and color science of URSA Broadcast G2, providing you with additional latitude and better colorimetry. This lets you use different combinations of aperture and shutter angle, in a wider range of situations. The IR filters have been designed to evenly filter both optical and IR wavelengths, eliminating IR contamination. Plus the filter status on the LCD can be displayed as a fraction, number, or stop reduction!

Use Common Media and File Formats!

URSA Broadcast is designed to work with standard file formats that are used by all broadcast systems and editing software. You can record in ProRes 422 HQ and ProRes 422 into QuickTime files. The new Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 model can even record into H.265 for incredibly small files at 60:1 to 285:1 compression ratios, in 10-bit broadcast quality. Plus you can record to Blackmagic RAW files, a revolutionary new format designed to capture and preserve the quality of the sensor data from the camera. That means you get the perfect range of file formats designed for all types of workflows.

Dual Media Slots for Non-Stop Recording

With dual CFast 2.0 recorders and dual SD/UHS-II card recorders, you can choose the media that's best for you! Both types of media are standard, inexpensive and readily available at computer and camera stores. Plus with dual media slots, URSA Broadcast gives you non stop recording! When a card is full, recording automatically continues onto the next card so you can swap a full card while recording continues. You get enough speed to record high quality ProRes and H.265 video file formats, even when working in Ultra HD at high frame rates. That means URSA Broadcast G2 is easy to integrate into your existing broadcast systems. You can even record 12-bit Blackmagic RAW cinema files!

USB-C for Recording Direct to External Media Disks

The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 features a high speed USB-C expansion port on the rear of the camera that allows you to record to external disks or connect to a wide range of accessories. If you plug in a large and low cost external USB flash disk, you can record ProRes, H.265 or even high quality 12-bit Blackmagic RAW files for later editing and color correction. That means you can just move the disk to a computer to work, and you don't need to waste time with file copying. Plus the USB port will power the disk that’s plugged in! You can even plug in optional focus and zoom demands to allow full lens control.

Strong and Lightweight Magnesium Design

URSA Broadcast G2 features a super strong, lightweight magnesium alloy body that’s perfectly balanced and designed to be comfortable to use all day! It features familiar externally mounted switches and controls that give you direct access to the most important camera settings. The controls are laid out logically, making them easy to locate by feel, so you can adjust settings without having to look at the buttons. You also get a foldout touchscreen for monitoring, viewing camera status and changing settings using on screen menus. URSA Broadcast G2 also includes standard 12G-SDI connections, XLR audio inputs, USB-C and an industry standard 4 pin XLR broadcast 12V DC connection!

Built in LCD with Touch Controls

With a built in LCD that folds out, you can both monitor and control the camera. While URSA Broadcast G2 features lots of physical buttons and knobs, using the LCD, you also get on screen status and touch screen controls. The built in touchscreen also includes a heads up display with the most important shooting information, as well as menus for all camera settings, LUTs and custom presets. Plus behind the LCD there are extra buttons, as well as knobs for audio levels. There's even programmable function buttons that can have functions assigned to them, such as zebra, false color, focus peaking, LUTs and more! Plus you can change the function assigned to each button in the on screen menus.

External Status Display

The status display is a high visibility LCD screen that’s designed to be easily seen, even in bright light! The status display shows record timecode, locked timecode and reference timecode, along with the current shooting frame rate, shutter angle, aperture, white balance, gain and iris. It also features a battery indicator, card recording status and audio meters for monitoring levels. The screen’s backlight can be turned on when you are shooting in dimly lit locations, and off when you are shooting outdoors and in bright light to increase contrast, making it easy to read under any condition!

Camera Features

Effective Sensor Size

2/3 inch sensor size when using 4K B4 mount

(Actual sensor size 23.10mm x 12.99mm)

Lens Mount

B4 2/3 inch installed

Active EF mount also included

Lens Control

Electronic control via 12-pin broadcast connector. Control via EF mount pins when using URSA Mini Pro EF Mount with compatible EF lenses.

Lens Correction

In-camera correction of color fringing when using compatible broadcast lenses.

Dynamic Range

13 Stops

Dual Native ISO

0dB and 18dB gain.

Sensitivity at 0dB Gain

f11 with 2160p59.94.

f12 with 2160p50.

at 2,000 lux with 89.9% reflectance.

additional 1.1 stop light loss using 4K B4 mount.

Signal to Noise Ratio

64.62dB for 2160p

Ultra HD scaled from 5.3K

Built in ND Filters

Four position ND filter wheel with clear, 2 stop, 4 stop and 6 stop ND filters.

Focus

Focus button triggers auto focus when using compatible lenses with focus servo. Touch and hold on LCD determines focus region and triggers auto focus.

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 and extended video mode.

Screen Dimensions

4 inch

Screen Type

LCD capacitive touchscreen.

Controls

Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut keys and 2 assignable shortcut keys (VTR and RET) on compatible broadcast lenses.

ProRes Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps

from Ultra HD window or scaled from 5.3K windowed sensor

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 50 fps

scaled from full sensor

1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 120 fps

scaled from 2.7K windowed sensor

1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 60 fps

scaled from Ultra HD or 5.3K windowed sensor

1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 50 fps

scaled from full sensor

H.265 Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps

from Ultra HD window or scaled from 5.3K windowed sensor

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 50 fps

scaled from full sensor

H.264 Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 60 fps

scaled from Ultra HD or 5.3K windowed sensor

1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 50 fps

scaled from full sensor

Blackmagic RAW Shooting Resolutions and Frame Rates

6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps

6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps

5376 x 3024 (5.3K 16:9) up to 60 fps

3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps

1920 x 1080 (HD) up to 150 fps

Project Frame Rates

23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps.

Off-speed frame rates up to 60p in Ultra HD and up to 150p in HD.

Metadata Support

Automatically populated lens data from electronic B4 lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings and slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes.

Timecode Clock

Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.

Connections

SDI Video Inputs

SDI Video Outputs

SDI Monitor Outputs

SDI Rates

1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.

Analog Audio Inputs

2 x XLR switchable between mic, line and AES digital audio. Phantom power support.

Analog Audio Outputs

1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, supports iPhone style headset for talkback.

Reference Inputs

Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode.

Lens Control

1 x 12-pin Hirose Broadcast Lens Connector

Remote Control

1 x 2.5mm LANC input for Rec Start/Stop, plus Iris and Focus control using compatible lenses.

Computer Interface

1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 with power delivery for external drive recording and connecting Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demand. 1 x USB Type-C for software updates.

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 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10

SDI Audio Sampling

48 kHz and 24 bit

Media

2 x CFast 2.0 card slots, 2 x SD UHS-II card slots, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 expansion port with power delivery for recording to external media.

Media Format

Can format media to ExFAT for Windows and Mac or HFS+ for Mac (file systems).

Please click here for a summary of compatible media.

Supported Codecs

Codecs

Apple ProRes 422 HQ,
Apple ProRes 422,
H.265 SDI (10-bit 4:2:2),
H.265 High (10-bit 4:2:0),
H.265 Medium (10-bit 4:2:0),
H.265 Low (10-bit 4:2:0),
H.264 SDI (10-bit 4:2:2),
H.264 High (8-bit 4:2:0),
H.264 Medium (8-bit 4:2:0),
H.264 Low (8-bit 4:2:0),
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

Control

External Control

Lens control of compatible lenses using Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand, Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol, iPad control via Bluetooth, 1 x 2.5mm LANC for lens and record control.

Color Corrector

DaVinci YRGB.

Talkback and Tally

Talkback

SDI Channels 15/16 and iPhone headset.

Live Tally Indicator

Tally on LCD, URSA Viewfinder and URSA Studio Viewfinder.

Storage Features

Storage Type

2 x CFast 2.0

2 x SD UHS-II cards

1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media.

2.5 inch SSD using optional URSA Mini Recorder

Storage Rates

Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.

6144 x 3456 (6K)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 323 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 194 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 121 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 242 to 483 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 162 to 387 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 108 to 277 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 65 to 162 MB/s

6144 x 2560 (6K 2.4:1)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 240 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 144 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 90 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 60 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 180 to 359 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 120 to 287 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 80 to 205 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 49 to 120 MB/s

5376 x 3024 (5.3K 16:9)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 248 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 149 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 94 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 63 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 186 to 371 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 125 to 297 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 84 to 213 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 51 to 125 MB/s

3728 x 3104 (3.7K 6:5 anamorphic)

Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 177 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 106 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 67 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 45 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 133 to 265 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 89 to 212 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 60 to 152 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 36 to 89 MB/s

3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)

Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 73.6 MB/s
H.265 SDI - 12.3 MB/s
H.265 High - 10.8 MB/s
H.265 Medium - 7.8 MB/s
H.265 Low - 3.2 MB/s
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

1920 x 1080

Apple ProRes 422 HQ - 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 - 18.4 MB/s
H.264 SDI - 7.0 MB/s
H.264 High - 5.6 MB/s
H.264 Medium - 3.2 MB/s
H.264 Low - 1.8 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 19 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 12 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 7.8 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 5.2 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 23 to 47 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 16 to 37 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 10 to 27 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 6 to 16 MB/s

Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.

Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.

Recording Formats

Apple ProRes 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 with film, video or extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.

H.265 3840 x 2160 with film, video or extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.

H.264 1920 x 1080 with film, video or extended video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT.

Blackmagic RAW Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5, 3:1, 5:1, 8:1 and 12:1 at 6144 x 3456, 6144 x 2560, 5376 x 3024, 3728 x 3104, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 recorded in non-linear 12 bit with film dynamic range and extended video, video or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata.

Software

Software Included

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

Blackmagic RAW Speed Test

Operating Systems

Mac 10.15 Catalina,
Mac 11.1 Big Sur or later.

Windows 10, 64-bit.

Power Requirements

Power Supply

1 x External 12V DC 100W power supply with 100 - 240V AC 50/60Hz IEC C14 input.

External Power Input

1 x 4-pin XLR port for external mains power supply or battery use.

1 x 12-pin Molex connector under rear battery plate.

Power Output

+12V 4-pin XLR regulated output on side of camera

+12V D-Tap regulated output on VLock battery plate

Power

Rear camera mount compatible with industry standard V-mount or gold mount battery plates.

Accessories

Optional Accessories

Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder

Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder

Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter

Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro PL Mount

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F Mount

Blackmagic URSA Mini Mic Mount

Blackmagic URSA Mini Recorder

Blackmagic URSA Gold Battery Plate

Physical Specifications

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 Broadcast G2

4K B4 lens mount installed

B4 turret dust cap

EF Mount with dust cap

VLock Battery Plate installed

URSA 12V 100W power supply

URSA Mini Shoulder Pad

URSA Mini top handle & rubber stopper

Viewfinder mounting plate

2 x 1/4 inch baseplate screws

2 x long 1/4 inch top handle screws

2 x short 1/4 inch top handle screws

8 x EF Mount screws

4 x VLock plate spare screws

Welcome wallet with QR code for camera software download

DaVinci Resolve Studio wallet

DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key

Warranty

2 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.