Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Camera update 6.0
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Camera update 6.0

Blackmagic Design Announces Camera 6.0 Update: New features for URSA Mini Pro

2018-11-15
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Yesterday, together with the release of DaVinci Resolve 15.2, Blackmagic Design announces a new Camera 6.0 Update which includes a ton of new features relevant for the Ursa Mini Pro. Check them out.

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Camera update 6.0
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Camera update 6.0

Camera 6.0 update: ISO 3200 option

Camera 6.0 update  improves the ISO range of URSA Mini Pro, adding an ISO 3200 option in the camera that makes it even better in low light. In addition, there are new 2:1 monitoring frame guides, HDR metadata support via SDI, and the ability to lock timecode from the SDI input.

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Improved camera playback

Other improvements include better in camera playback, improved status display for off-speed recording, better frame guides, added Blackmagic Design Generation 4 Color Science support to URSA Viewfinder and URSA Studio Viewfinder, updated certified media card list and more.

Camera 6.0 update  improves the ISO range of URSA Mini Pro, adding an ISO 3200 option in the camera that makes it even better in low light. In addition, there are new 2:1 monitoring frame guides, HDR metadata support via SDI, and the ability to lock timecode from the SDI input.

Improvements for URSA Mini Pro

  • Improved ISO range on URSA Mini Pro.
  • Improved in camera playback.
  • Improved status display info for off-speed.
  • Improved responsiveness of color corrector.
  • Improved timecode support.
  • Improved metadata support.
  • Improved shutter metadata.
  • Add HDR metadata support in SDI stream.
  • Add 2:1 monitoring frame guides.
  • Add ability to lock timecode from SDI Input.
  • Add frame guide options in SDI Camera Control Protocol.
  • Fixed LCD clean feed record indicator bug.
  • Fixed stills bug.
  • Updated URSA Mini and SDK manual.
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro

New features for URSA Viewfinder

  • Add Generation 4 Color Science.
  • Add 4.6K Film to Extended Video LUT.
  • Add support for 2:1 frame guides.
  • Improved anamorphic frame guides.
  • General performance improvements.

It’s important to note the the update is relevant for the URSA Mini Pro ONLY!

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You can download the update free from here.

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Aside from this update, the major Blackmagic Design achievement is the BRAW that is compatible with this camera. If you are leaving in a cave and don’t familiar with BRAW, you can explore more here.

Yossy is a filmmaker who specializes mainly in action sports cinematography. Yossy also lectures about the art of independent filmmaking in leading educational institutes, academic programs, and festivals, and his independent films have garnered international awards and recognition.
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