We’ve come to know that a new NAB convention definitely means new camera announcements from Blackmagic Design. This year, one of their new cameras is a “URSA Mini” which will be half the weight of the original and feature a new sensor.
The new URSA Mini sensor will offer 4.6K resolution and 15 stops of dynamic range.
We got a chance to chat with Kendall Eckman of Blackmagic Design about the new URSA Mini:
Here is the Mini URSA Specs we currently know:
- 4.6K Super 35mm Sensor (4608 x 2592)
- 15 Stops Dynamic Range in Rolling Shutter Mode, -1 or 2 stops in Global Shutter mode
- Switchable Between Rolling Shutter and Global Shutter
- 4K RAW up to 60fps in Rolling, 4K RAW Up to 30 fps in Global
- Windowed HD up to 160fps
- 4K RAW 4:1 Compression, Uncompressed, ProRes XQ to Proxy in all Resolutions
- Dual CFast 2.0 slots
- Dual XLR Input
- 12V to 30V 4 pin XLR
- Weighs Under 7 Pounds
If you are planning on purchasing, it should be noted that the sensor is in the mini not upgradeable like the original URSA. Not necessarily a deal-breaker, but the fact that it was “upgradable” was a heavily emphasized feature of the big URSA.
At the time of writing, the URSA Mini will supposedly ship Summer/Fall of 2015. It is available in either an EF or PL mount. URSA Mini will cost $3,000 with the original URSA sensor, $5,000 for the new 4.6K sensor. The PL Mount will cost $500 more for each version.
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