Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Digital Cinema Camera

Description

The URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 from Blackmagic Design is a next-generation digital cinema camera built for feature films, television, commercials, documentaries, and broadcast production. Featuring an updated Super 35 4.6K HDR sensor, redesigned electronics, and enhanced processing capabilities, the G2 delivers up to 15 stops of dynamic range, high-frame-rate recording up to 300 fps, Blackmagic RAW recording, and professional broadcast-style controls in a rugged, production-ready body.

4.6K Super 35 HDR Sensor

At the heart of the URSA Mini Pro G2 is a Super 35mm 4.6K CMOS sensor capable of producing cinematic images with exceptional detail, rich color reproduction, and up to 15 stops of dynamic range. The sensor provides excellent highlight retention and shadow detail while maintaining a filmic image suitable for HDR workflows and extensive color grading.

The camera captures images at resolutions including:

• 4.6K (4608 x 2592)
• 4.6K 2.4:1 (4608 x 1920)
• 4K DCI (4096 x 2160)
• UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
• 3K Anamorphic (3072 x 2560)
• 2K DCI
• Full HD (1920 x 1080)

High Frame Rate Recording

The G2 introduces significantly improved processing power over the original URSA Mini Pro, enabling extremely high frame rates while maintaining excellent image quality.

Blackmagic RAW recording supports:

• Up to 120 fps in full 4.6K
• Up to 150 fps in UHD windowed mode
• Up to 300 fps in HD windowed mode

ProRes recording supports:

• Up to 80 fps in 4.6K
• Up to 120 fps in UHD
• Up to 240 fps in HD

These capabilities make the camera ideal for slow-motion cinematography, sports production, action sequences, and commercial work.

Blackmagic RAW and ProRes Recording

The URSA Mini Pro G2 records internally using Blackmagic RAW, allowing filmmakers to preserve maximum image quality while benefiting from efficient file sizes and accelerated post-production workflows.

Supported recording formats include:

• Blackmagic RAW
• ProRes 4444 XQ
• ProRes 4444
• ProRes 422 HQ
• ProRes 422
• ProRes LT
• ProRes Proxy

The camera records directly to dual CFast 2.0 cards, dual SD UHS-II cards, or external USB-C drives for extended recording times and flexible workflows.

Interchangeable Lens Mount System

The camera ships with a Canon EF lens mount and supports electronic lens communication. Users can swap the mount for optional:

• PL Mount
• B4 Mount
• Nikon F Mount

This flexibility allows the camera to adapt to cinema, broadcast, and photography lens ecosystems.

Built-In Optical ND Filters

A professional four-position ND filter wheel is integrated directly into the camera body.

Filter positions include:

• Clear
• 2-stop ND
• 4-stop ND
• 6-stop ND

These high-quality optical filters allow exposure control while maintaining desired shutter speeds and depth of field in changing lighting conditions.

Professional Broadcast Controls

The URSA Mini Pro G2 incorporates dedicated external controls modeled after traditional broadcast cameras, allowing operators to adjust settings quickly without navigating menus.

Dedicated controls include:

• ISO
• White balance
• Shutter angle
• Frame rate
• Audio levels
• ND filters
• Playback controls

The camera also features a backlit status display for viewing settings in low-light environments.

Fold-Out Touchscreen Display

A large fold-out 4-inch capacitive touchscreen provides access to camera settings, monitoring tools, metadata entry, and playback functions.

Features include:

• Focus assist
• Histogram
• Zebra patterns
• False color exposure tools
• Audio monitoring
• Metadata entry
• Clip review and playback

The touchscreen streamlines both production and post-production workflows.

Advanced Metadata Support

The camera automatically records metadata from compatible lenses and camera settings, simplifying media management and post-production organization.

Recorded metadata can include:

• Lens information
• Camera settings
• Scene numbers
• Take numbers
• Slate information
• Notes and production details

This metadata integrates seamlessly into DaVinci Resolve workflows.

Professional Connectivity

The URSA Mini Pro G2 provides a comprehensive range of professional connections for cinema and broadcast environments.

Connections include:

• 12G-SDI input
• Dual 12G-SDI outputs
• XLR audio inputs with phantom power
• USB-C expansion port
• Timecode input
• Reference input
• LANC control ports
• Bluetooth connectivity

The USB-C port allows recording directly to external SSDs for extended shooting sessions and high-data-rate formats.

Audio Recording

Professional audio support includes dual XLR inputs with phantom power for external microphones and audio mixers.

Audio features include:

• Professional balanced XLR inputs
• Phantom power support
• Headphone monitoring
• Embedded SDI audio
• High-quality internal recording

This allows the camera to function effectively in both single-operator and multi-camera production environments.

Rugged Production-Ready Design

Built from lightweight magnesium alloy, the URSA Mini Pro G2 combines durability with portability. The ergonomic body design supports handheld operation, shoulder-mounted configurations, studio production, and broadcast workflows.

The camera is also approved for high-end professional production workflows and integrates directly with DaVinci Resolve Studio, which is included with the camera.

Ideal Applications

The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is designed for:

• Feature film production
• Commercial cinematography
• Television production
• Documentary filmmaking
• Corporate video
• Live event coverage
• Broadcast applications
• High-speed cinematography

By combining a cinematic 4.6K Super 35 sensor, Blackmagic RAW recording, professional connectivity, integrated ND filters, and frame rates up to 300 fps, the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 remains one of the most capable digital cinema cameras in Blackmagic Design’s lineup.