Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K

The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K is Blackmagic's large-format digital film camera, built around a 12K RGBW sensor with 16 stops of dynamic range, an interchangeable lens mount, and 8TB of built-in high-speed storage. It's built for high-end production, feature films, episodic television, commercials, where crews need on-set monitoring, cloud-ready workflows, and hours of RAW recording without swapping media constantly. Dual monitoring screens, a dedicated assist station, and industry-standard Lemo and Fischer connections make it a fit for larger crews, not just solo operators.

• 12K large-format sensor: A 35.64 x 23.32mm RGBW sensor delivers 16 stops of dynamic range across resolutions from 4K to 12K.
• Interchangeable PL/EF mounts: Ships with a PL mount installed and an EF mount included, with active lens control and metadata for compatible PL, LPL, and EF lenses.
• 8TB built-in storage: The included Blackmagic Media Module holds up to 8TB, enough for hours of Blackmagic RAW without changing cards mid-shoot.
• High frame rates at every resolution: Shoots up to 120fps at 12K 2.4:1, or up to 224fps at 8K/4K 2.4:1, for slow motion at nearly every format.
• Dual 5-inch HDR touchscreens: A fold-out monitor plus a dedicated assist station display let crew monitor and adjust settings from either side of the camera.
• 10G Ethernet and Blackmagic Cloud: Uploads proxies and syncs media to Blackmagic Cloud over high-speed Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or tethered cellular data.
• Built-in ND filters: Button-activated 2, 4, and 6-stop IR NDs control exposure without screwing on external filters.
• DaVinci Resolve Studio included: Ships with a full Resolve Studio license plus Blackmagic RAW Player, QuickLook plugin, and SDK.

Specifications

Sensor and lens

• Effective sensor size: 35.64mm x 23.32mm (large format)
• Lens mount: PL mount, interchangeable with the included lockable EF mount
• Lens control: Active EF and PL mount lens control with compatible lenses
• Dynamic range: 16 stops

Resolutions and frame rates

• Shooting resolutions: 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)
• Project frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps (maximum sensor rate depends on resolution selected)
• High-speed frame rates: 12K 3:2 open gate up to 80fps; 12K 17:9 up to 100fps; 12K 2.4:1 up to 120fps; 9K 3:2 Super 35 up to 100fps; 8K/4K 3:2 open gate up to 144fps; 8K/4K 2.4:1 up to 224fps

Exposure, focus, and displays

• Built-in ND filters: Button-activated clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop IR ND
• Focus: Focus button enables peaking; autofocus available with compatible lenses
• Iris control: Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual adjustment on electronic lenses; instant auto-iris button on compatible lenses; scene-average auto exposure in video mode
• Screens: 2 monitoring screens plus 1 camera status screen; each monitoring screen is 5-inch, 1920 x 1080, 1500 nits, LCD capacitive touchscreen

Controls and metadata

• Metadata: Automatically populated lens data via i/Technology on compatible PL, LPL, and electronic EF lenses; automatic recording of camera settings and slate data (project, scene, take, notes)
• Controls: Touchscreen menus on the 5-inch screen plus push-button controls; 7 assignable shortcut keys, plus 6 more on the optional URSA Cine EVF
• Timecode clock: Less than 1 frame of drift every 8 hours

Connections

• Video outputs: 2 x SDI (1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G)
• Analog audio: 2 x XLR inputs, switchable mic/line/AES, phantom power support; 1 x 3.5mm headphone output
• Reference inputs: Tri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode
• Viewfinder: 1 x USB-C with power, data, video, and locking connector
• Accessory power/control: 1 x 7-pin Lemo "EXT" (power out, serial communication, run/stop); 1 x 3-pin Fischer "RS" (power out, run/stop)
• Computer interface: 2 x USB-C side expansion ports for camera accessories and software updates
• Ethernet: 1 x 10Gb/s RJ-45 (10/100/1000/10G BASE-T) for Web Media Manager, Blackmagic Cloud uploads, camera control, and streaming
• Audio: Integrated stereo microphone; 1 x mono speaker

Video standards

• HD: 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60
• Ultra HD: 2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424 Level B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2082-1
• SDI audio: 48 kHz, 24-bit

Media, codecs, and storage rates

• Media: 1 x Blackmagic Media Module (8TB included)
• Codecs: Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1; Constant Quality Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5; H.264 proxy (1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0)
• Storage rates at 24fps, 12K (12,288 x 8040): 3:1 - 1,194 MB/s; 8:1 - 448 MB/s; 12:1 - 298 MB/s; 18:1 - 199 MB/s; Q0 - 298-1,432 MB/s; Q1 - 179-716 MB/s; Q3 - 119-298 MB/s; Q5 - 90-224 MB/s
• Storage rates at 24fps, 9K (9408 x 6264): 3:1 - 713 MB/s; 8:1 - 268 MB/s; 12:1 - 178 MB/s; 18:1 - 119 MB/s; Q0 - 178-856 MB/s; Q1 - 107-428 MB/s; Q3 - 71-178 MB/s; Q5 - 54-134 MB/s
• Storage rates at 24fps, 8K (8192 x 5360): 3:1 - 533 MB/s; 5:1 - 320 MB/s; 8:1 - 200 MB/s; 12:1 - 133 MB/s; Q0 - 133-319 MB/s; Q1 - 80-200 MB/s; Q3 - 53-133 MB/s; Q5 - 40-100 MB/s
• Storage rates at 24fps, 4K (4096 x 2680): 3:1 - 135 MB/s; 4:1 - 101 MB/s; 5:1 - 81 MB/s; 6:1 - 68 MB/s; Q0 - 34-81 MB/s; Q1 - 20-50 MB/s; Q3 - 13-34 MB/s; Q5 - 10-25 MB/s (actual rates vary with image content)
• Recording formats: Blackmagic RAW at full sensor width/height resolutions (12,288x8,040 / 6,912 / 6,480 / 5,112 and 9,648x8,040) and Super 35-windowed resolutions (9,408x6,264 / 8,688x4,896 / 9,312x4,896 / 9,312x3,864 / 7,680x6,408), each with film, extended video, or video dynamic range (or custom 3D LUT) embedded in metadata, plus simultaneous H.264 1920x1080 proxy recording

Software

• Included: URSA Cine Blackmagic OS, DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows (with activation key), Blackmagic Camera Setup, Blackmagic RAW Player, Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin, Blackmagic RAW SDK
• OS compatibility: macOS 13 Ventura or 14 Sonoma and later; Windows 10 and 11

Power

• Power supply: +24V DC external, 100-240V AC 50/60Hz (IEC C14 socket), Molex connector for rear battery plate
• External power input: 1 x 8-pin socket for external power or battery, B-Mount battery plate
• Power output: 7-pin Lemo and 3-pin Fischer (+12V DC or +24V DC depending on supply); B-Mount battery plate with 2-pin Lemo +12V regulated output

Physical and environmental

• 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

• URSA Cine 12K body; PL mount (installed); EF mount and screws; Blackmagic Media Module 8TB; URSA Cine handle and bolts; top rod mount 15; baseplate 19; folding screen hood for the 5" assist station; B-Mount battery plate; Wi-Fi antennas; PL and EF body caps; connector caps; +24V DC 250W power supply; DaVinci Resolve Studio with activation key; welcome wallet with software download QR code; Blackmagic sticker; custom-foamed Pelican 1510 case

Optional accessories

• URSA Cine EVF; Mount PL, LPL, EF, and Shims; Battery Plate (B-Mount, Gold Mount, V-Lock); Baseplate 15 and 19; Handle; Grips; 5" LCD Sunshade; Media Dock; Media Module 8TB and CF; Video Assist 7"/5" 12G HDR; Video Assist 7"/5" 3G; ATEM Streaming Bridge

Warranty

• 12-month limited manufacturer's warranty