This is the most affordable ultra high-resolution medium format sensor cinema camera in the market. The price of the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 has been revealed, and it’s $29,995 USD. What you get is a top-of-the-line medium format cinema camera. Unbeatable again! Details are below.

URSA Cine 17K 65 pricing announced

As stated in the press release: “Blackmagic Design today announced pricing for Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 from $29,995 USD. Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 is a revolutionary new digital film camera that introduces new advanced technologies with total integration into the post-production workflow. This new model includes a new large format 65mm format RGBW 17520 x 8040 sensor with larger photo sites for 16 stops of dynamic range, interchangeable PL, LPL, and Hasselblad lens mounts, and industry-standard Lemo and Fischer connections. Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 comes with 8TB of high-performance storage built in and also includes high-speed networking for media upload and syncing to Blackmagic Cloud. Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 is available to order now from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide from $29,995 USD”.

Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K Features:

• Cinematic ultra large format 2.2:1 aspect sensor with a massive 16 stops of dynamic range.
• Lightweight, robust camera body with industry-standard connections.
• Blackmagic RAW for real-time 17K editing.
• Generation 5 Color Science with new film curve.
• High-performance OLPF for reduced moire and aliasing.
• High-performance Blackmagic Media Module 8TB for recording included.
• Recording media compatible with the Blackmagic Media Dock.
• High-speed wifi, 10G Ethernet, or mobile data for network connections.
• Built-in RTMP and SRT live streaming.
• Optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF.
• Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio for post-production.

New medium format sensor with 16-stop of DR

The URSA Cine features a revolutionary new sensor designed for incredible quality images at all resolutions from 4K to a massive 17K. The larger sensor builds on the technology of URSA Mini Pro 12K with larger photo-sites leading to an astounding 16 stops of dynamic range. The unique RGBW architecture provides equal amounts of red, green and blue pixels. This means it is optimized to deliver incredibly rich colors at all resolutions and provide the ultimate in image quality and flexibility. URSA Cine is designed to meet the demands of any high end production. The evenly weighted camera body is built with a robust magnesium alloy chassis and lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite skin to help customers move quickly on set. Standard Lemo and Fischer connectors let customers control the camera remotely while providing power for lens motors and other accessories. Customers also get 12G‑SDI out, 10G Ethernet, USB-C, XLR audio and more.

Interchangeable lens mount.

Different projects require different lenses which is why URSA Cine features an interchangeable lens mount. Customers can quickly switch between PL, LPL, EF and Hasselblad mounts. Plus, each mount has contact pins to read lens metadata for monitoring and for use in post production. URSA Cine lets crews work faster on set with multiple monitoring options. The fold out monitor has a large 5″ HDR touchscreen on one side and an external color status LCD on the other. On the right side of the camera, there’s a dedicated assist station with a second 5″ HDR touchscreen which allows crew to work around the camera without needing external monitors. There’s even a dedicated focus puller’s mode to help customers get perfect focus.

In building both URSA Cine models, we wanted to build our dream high end cameras that had everything we had ever wanted. Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 is the realization of that dream with a massive 65mm image sensor, a body with industry standard features and connections, and seamless integration into high end workflows. There’s been no expense spared in designing this camera and we think it will truly revolutionize all stages of production from capture to post!

Grant Petty, Blackmagic Design CEO

Industry-standard connections

The wide range of industry standard connections on URSA Cine make it perfect for high end cinema production. The 7 pin Lemo and 3 pin Fischer connectors at the front provide record start/stop and 24V power so are ideal for on board accessories such as focus motors. Camera power is provided by a standard 24V 8 pin Lemo connection, plus there’s an additional 2 pin Lemo 12V connection at the rear for lower voltage accessories.

BRAW

Blackmagic RAW files store camera metadata, lens data, white balance, digital slate information and custom LUTs to ensure consistency of image on set and through post production. URSA Cine records to the included Blackmagic Media Module 8TB, allowing customers to capture over 4 hours of Blackmagic RAW in 17K using the full 65mm sensor aperture or a massive 20 hours in 4K. Furthermore, the URSA Cine includes a high performance, optical low pass filter that is precisely matched to the sensor. The OLPF also incorporates updated IR filtering that improves far red color response which, when combined with Blackmagic RAW processing for the URSA Cine, preserves color and critical image detail for new levels of image fidelity.

Cloud Store technology built in

URSA Cine is the first digital film camera with ultra fast high capability Cloud Store technology built in. Blackmagic Media Module is fast, rugged and includes a massive 8TB of storage. The high speed storage lets customers record at the highest resolutions and frame rates for hours and access their files directly over high speed 10G Ethernet. Or customers can use the media customers already own with the optional Blackmagic Media Module CF, which has dual CFexpress slots. Blackmagic Media Dock accelerates post production workflow by making it faster and simpler to start editing and color correction. Mount up to three Blackmagic Media Modules for high speed access to media from multiple URSA Cine cameras all at the same time. The four high speed 10G Ethernet ports allow up to four separate edit workstations to connect directly and it is extremely fast, even when a lot of users are connected at the same time. Moreover, the URSA Cine supports creating a small H.264 proxy file in addition to the camera original media when recording. This means the small proxy file can upload to Blackmagic Cloud in seconds so their media is available back at the studio in real time. The ability to transfer media directly into the DaVinci Resolve media bin as editors are working is revolutionary and has never before been possible.

Hardware streaming engine

Now customers can live stream from film sets. URSA Cine features a built hardware streaming engine that supports RTMP and SRT streaming to major platforms or directly to clients. Simply connect to the internet via Ethernet, high-speed wifi or even connect a 4G or 5G phone for mobile data. URSA Cine supports the optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF to make outdoor and handheld shooting accurate and easy. Customers get an integrated high-quality 1920 x 1080 color OLED display with a built-in proximity sensor, 4 element glass diopter for incredible accuracy with a wide focus adjustment. A built-in digital focus chart ensures customers get the perfect viewfinder focus setup.

8-pin Lemo power connector

URSA Cine includes an 8-pin Lemo power connector at the back of the camera that works with 24V and 12V power supplies. That means it’s easy to use the camera with existing power supplies, batteries and accessories. URSA Cine comes with a massive 250W power supply and B Mount battery plate so customers can use a wide range of high voltage batteries from manufacturers such as IDX, Blueshape, Core SWX, BEBOB, and more.

What you get

URSA Cine comes with everything customers need to get started on set. Every camera comes in a rugged Pelican case with custom foam cutouts that precisely and securely fit the camera and its accessories. The PL lens mount comes preinstalled on the camera body, plus customers get an active Hasselblad HC lens mount for use with amazing medium format stills lenses. Customers even get a massive 8TB Media Module preinstalled, formatted and ready to record. Customers also get a top handle, antennas for high-speed wifi, baseplate, 24V power supply, and high voltage B mount battery plate for quick set up.

Availability and Price

Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 is available to order now from $29,995 USD excluding local duties and taxes, from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide. Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 + EVF will also be available to order soon from $31,495 USD.