Blackmagic Cine Cameras>URSA Broadcast G2 Camera

The new Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 camera is geared for both traditional and online broadcasters. Because of its three cameras in one design, it can function as a 4K production camera, a 4K studio camera, or a 6K digital film camera! It’s an ideal choice for broadcasters because it makes use of your existing lenses and batteries! You may record to standard SD cards, UHS-II cards, CFast 2.0 cards, or external USB discs in file formats like H.265, ProRes, and Blackmagic RAW. This means that it works with all video software and broadcast media management systems. You can even switch out the lens mount! No other broadcast camera is as adaptable as this one!

Three Cameras in One

Broadcast Production Camera

URSA Broadcast G2, the ideal solution for broadcasters, incorporates ENG camera controls that are positioned around the camera and can be found by feel. It also has a low-light sensor, allowing you to capture stunning photographs in low-light conditions. That’s an ideal mix for broadcast news and programming.

Live Studio Camera

URSA Broadcast has a built-in sophisticated YRGB colour corrector and full remote camera control. You may utilise B4 ENG lenses, big studio box lenses, or switch the lens mount and use any lens! In addition, the optional Blackmagic focus and zoom commands allow you to operate the lens directly from the tripod grips.

Digital Cinema Camera

The URSA Broadcast G2 has a sophisticated 6K digital film sensor and a lens mount that can be changed! For digital film lenses, use a PL mount, while for photo lenses, use an EF mount. In addition, the high dynamic range, excellent low-light performance, and Blackmagic RAW make this a true “Hollywood” quality digital film camera.

Get Digital Film Quality for Broadcast

The big 6K sensor, paired with Blackmagic generation 5 colour science, provides imaging technology similar to that seen in digital film cameras. This means that broadcasters can now use digital cinema quality in their programming! The 6K sensor has a resolution of 6144 x 3456, making it suitable for broadcast and digital film work. When you use B4 lenses, you get a 4K sensor window for Ultra HD broadcast applications. Then, if you switch to a PL or EF lens mount, you may use the sensor’s full 6K resolution for a digital film! With a dynamic range of 13 stops, you get darker blacks and brighter whites, making it ideal for colour correction. The use of digital film in broadcast is a step forwards in image quality!

Compatible with B4 Broadcast Lenses

The URSA Broadcast G2 has a B4 broadcast lens mount with optics that have been specifically built to fit the camera’s sensor. The B4 lens mount allows you to use contemporary Ultra HD lenses as well as less expensive HD lenses. Older HD lenses frequently have resolutions that exceed HD, so you get superb quality at a minimal cost! B4 lenses are great because they are par-focal, which means the image stays in focus as you zoom in and out, eliminating the need to constantly chase focus while shooting. This allows you to work much more quickly! You also get full electronic lens control, which allows you to change the focus, iris, and zoom using the camera’s controls or remotely! In addition, if you want to use different lenses, you can switch the mount to PL or EF.

Built-In Optical ND Filters

The URSA Broadcast G2 is equipped with high-quality neutral density (ND) filters that allow you to swiftly limit the amount of light entering the camera. The 1/4, 1/16th and 1/64th stop filters have been specifically engineered to complement the image sensor and colour science of the URSA Broadcast G2, giving you more latitude and superior colourimetry. This allows you to use multiple apertures and shutter angle combinations in a larger range of conditions. The IR filters are designed to filter both optical and IR wavelengths uniformly, hence eliminating IR pollution. Furthermore, the filter state can be displayed on the LCD as a fraction, number, or stop reduction!

Dual Media Slots for Non‑Stop Recording

You can choose the media that’s best for you with dual CFast 2.0 recorders and dual SD/UHS-II card recorders! With dual media slots, URSA Broadcast allows you to record indefinitely! When a card is full, recording moves to the next card automatically, allowing you to exchange a full card while recording continues. Even when working in Ultra HD at high frame rates, you receive adequate speed to record high-quality ProRes and H.265 video files. As a result, URSA Broadcast G2 is simple to integrate with your existing broadcast systems. Even 12-bit Blackmagic RAW film files can be recorded!

Strong and Lightweight Magnesium Design

The URSA Broadcast G2 has a very robust, lightweight magnesium alloy body that is perfectly balanced and intended for all-day comfort! It has familiar externally located switches and knobs for quick access to the most crucial camera settings. The controls are clearly laid out, making them easy to find by feel, allowing you to modify settings without having to look at the buttons. A foldout touchscreen is also included for monitoring, viewing camera status, and adjusting settings via on-screen menus. Standard 12G-SDI connections, XLR audio inputs, USB-C, and an industry-standard 4 pin XLR broadcast 12V DC connections are all included in the URSA Broadcast G2!

Load Custom 3D LUTs to Recreate Film Looks!

To preserve dynamic range, digital film cameras shoot in logarithmic colourspace, which is ideal for post-production. However, when viewed on a monitor, these files can appear flat and faded out. 3D LUTs fix this issue by allowing you to apply a “look” on the monitor so you can see how the finished pictures will look when editing. LUTs can be used temporarily for monitoring or recorded as Blackmagic RAW files for usage in post-production. The URSA Broadcast G2 supports industry standard 17 and 33 point 3D LUT files, as well as built-in LUTs such Extended Video, Film to Video, Film to Rec.2020, and more.

Standard Television Industry Connections

The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 incorporates cutting-edge technologies and connectors including 12G-SDI. 12G-SDI connections are provided for both video output and return programme feed input. The 12G-SDI connections support multi-rate switching and can support all HD and Ultra HD standards up to 2160p60. A headphone jack, USB-C, balanced XLR audio with phantom power, and a timecode/reference input are among the other connections. There’s also a 12 pin Hirose connector on the front for broadcast lens control, which can also power the lens. There’s even an HD-SDI monitoring output and a broadcast style 4 pin XLR 12V DC power output for connecting a viewfinder or on-set monitor!

Professional Audio Connections and Built-in Microphones

The URSA Broadcast G2 includes a high-quality microphone and professional audio recorder, eliminating the need for additional sound equipment. That is, you can either use the built-in stereo microphone or attach external microphones. The XLR connections provide 48V phantom power, allowing you to attach anything from a shotgun to a cordless clip-on mic. You may also link audio inputs on the camera, allowing you to plug in lapel microphones that typically only have a single mono connection if you want to capture the mic on both channels of the recorded file. The URSA Broadcast G2 also has level adjustment knobs and onscreen metres, allowing you to modify audio levels even when shoulder mounted.

Change to PL, EF and F Lens Mounts!

The URSA Broadcast G2 has an interchangeable lens mount, allowing you to quickly replace the included B4 lens mount for an EF, PL, or even F mount. The URSA Broadcast G2 comes with a B4 mount already mounted, as well as a spare EF mount. That implies that if you’re just getting started, you may swap out the mount and use low-cost photographic lenses. Because they are developed for high-resolution photos, photographic lenses are of exceptional quality. Optional PL and F mounts are also available separately. If you’re shooting digital film, the PL mount is the ideal option because it’s the most common lens mount for cinema lenses. With the URSA Broadcast G2, you get a single camera that can be used with almost any current lens!

Built-in Timecode Generator

All Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 models include a built-in time of day timecode generator, allowing you to sync all of your cameras and then do multi-cam editing later because all of your recordings will have the same timecode. Simply connect an external timecode generator to the BNC timecode input, and the camera will detect and lock the internal generator. Now, each camera can start and stop recording, and all shots will have the same timecode. Consider filming a music festival using many cameras. Then, using the DaVinci Resolve sync bin, the recordings may be automatically synced and displayed in a Multiview for easier editing.

Wireless Bluetooth Camera Remote Control

If you place the camera on the end of a boom or in another difficult-to-reach area, you can control it through Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. You can use the Blackmagic Camera Control software on your iPad, or you can utilise third-party programmes like Bluetooth+ or tRigger on your iOS and Android devices. The Blackmagic Design developer website even offers a free developer SDK with sample code, allowing you to construct your remote camera control and digital slate solutions! Consider developing an app that can jam sync timecode and cause all cameras to record at the same time. The options are limitless!