Blackmagic Design - Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 is an incredibly versatile and powerful videocamera designed for both traditional broadcast and online use. It features a 6K sensor with a resolution of 6144 x 3456 pixels, providing incredible image quality and wide dynamic range. The camera supports multiple lens mounts including B4, Canon EF and PL (Positive Lock, developed by ARRI), so customers can choose the lens that best suits their needs.

URSA Broadcast G2 can be used as a 4K production camera, a 4K studio camera or a 6K digital video camera, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It records in popular file formats such as H.265, ProRes and Blackmagic RAW, and supports recording to SD, UHS-II, CFast 2.0 cards or external USB disks.

The camera features a 4" capacitive LCD touchscreen for easy control and monitoring. It also features built-in ND filters with four positions (clear, 2 stops, 4 stops and 6 stops) for better exposure control. URSA Broadcast G2 features dual native ISO with up to 36 dB of gain, ensuring excellent low light performance.

As for connectivity, it includes 12G-SDI, HDMI and XLR inputs and outputs, as well as a USB-C port for external recording. It also supports remote control via the Blackmagic Control Protocol and can be integrated into live production environments thanks to its advanced broadcast features.

User benefits

• Image quality
• Excellent low light performance
• Versatility: can be used as a 4K studio and production camera or as a 6K digital cinema camera, making it suitable for a wide range of applications
• Mount compatible with three types of lenses
• Multiple recording options
• Built-in ND filters
• Supports Blackmagic Control Protocol, allowing integration into live production environments

Areas of use

• Broadcast and Video Production
• ENG Troops
• Digital Film

Technical characteristics

• Effective sensor size: 2/3" sensor size when using 4K B4 mount (actual sensor size: 23.10 x 12.99 mm
• Lens mount: B4 2/3" 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: 0 dB and 18 dB gain
• Sensitivity at 0 dB gain: f11 with 2160p 59.94. f12 with 2160p 50. at 2000 lux with 89.9% reflectance. Additional 1.1 stop light loss using 4K B4 mount
• SNR: 64.62 dB 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"
• Screen type: LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Controls: touchscreen menus on 4" 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
• Time Code clock: highly accurate Time Code clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours
• Dimensions (without lens): 27.8 x 14.98 x 25.22 cm
• Weight: 3.55 kg