Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65 Review
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Blackmagic Design's URSA Cine 17K 65 is a flagship large-format cinema camera built around a massive 65mm sensor delivering 17,520 x 8040 resolution and 16 stops of dynamic range. It records Blackmagic RAW internally to 8 TB of built-in storage, with over four hours of 17K capture or 20 hours in 4K. The body features interchangeable mounts (PL, LPL, EF, Hasselblad), a magnesium alloy and carbon fiber polycarbonate chassis weighing just under four kilograms, dual 12G-SDI outputs, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and integrated streaming. It's Netflix approved, ships with DaVinci Resolve Studio, and includes a full kit in a custom Pelican case.
Early hands-on impressions highlight the camera's workable readout despite the enormous sensor and familiar ergonomics for shooters already in the Blackmagic ecosystem. The wide 65mm canvas and Generation 5 color science have earned positive remarks for delivering cinematic imagery with practical workflow integration. The included 8 TB storage and bundled professional accessories add serious value at the $30K mark, positioning it as a high-end option that undercuts traditional large-format cinema rigs while maintaining serious production credentials.
- 17K large-format 65mm sensor with 16 stops of dynamic range and Netflix approval
- 8 TB internal storage with extensive recording times (4+ hours in 17K, 20 hours in 4K)
- Interchangeable lens mount system (PL, LPL, EF, Hasselblad)
- Comprehensive professional I/O including dual 12G-SDI, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and integrated streaming
- Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio and full accessory kit with Pelican case
- No internal card slots, relies solely on built-in storage
- Electronic rolling shutter only, no global shutter option
- Substantial 3960g weight requires robust support
- No in-body stabilization
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The URSA Cine 17K features a whopping 65mm sensor. With a horizontal size of 55.9mm and a vertical size of 23.32mm. It is smaller than the ...
CVP's review proves the point. URSA Cine 17K 65 delivers the wide 65 mm canvas with workable readout, familiar ergonomics, and genuinely lovely ...
I was really impressed by both the highlight rolloff and lowlight performance. There's so much more to say about the camera, and I made a first ...
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Specs
- Battery
- B-Mount
- Weight Grams
- 3960
- Dimensions Mm
- 257.8 x 152 x 152 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy chassis and lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite skin
- Bit Depth
- 12-bit log
- Raw Video
- Internal, Blackmagic RAW
- Log Profiles
- Generation 5 Color Science with new film curve
- Internal Codecs
- Blackmagic RAW
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- DCI 4K at 60.00 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080p at 60.00 fps
- Max Recording Time
- Over 4 hours of Blackmagic RAW in 17K or 20 hours in 4K
- Max Video Resolution
- 17K (17520 x 8040)
- Other I O
- 1x BNC (Reference, Timecode), 1x RJ45 (10 Gigabit Ethernet), 1x LEMO 7-Pin, 1x Fischer 3-Pin, 1x USB-C Viewfinder Output
- Streaming
- Built-in RTMP and SRT live streaming
- Video I O
- 2x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
- Power Input
- 1x LEMO 8-Pin Input
- Power Output
- 1x 12V 2-pin LEMO output
- Dynamic Range
- 16 Stops
- Internal Storage
- 8 TB
- Netflix Approved
- Yes
- Included Software
- DaVinci Resolve Studio
- Included Accessories
- Rugged Pelican case with custom-cut foam, top handle, antennas for high-speed Wi-Fi, baseplate, 24V power supply, B-mount battery plate
- Sensor Size
- Large Format (50.8 x 23.3 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Low Pass Filter
- Yes
- Effective Megapixels
- 140.8 Megapixel (17,520 x 8040)
- Launch Price Usd
- 25295.00
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Viewfinder
- Optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF
- Rear Screen
- Articulating 5" Touchscreen OLED
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Interchangeable Mount (PL, LPL, EF, Hasselblad options)
- Usb
- 2x USB-C Control/Data/Monitor
- Audio Io
- 2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line/AES/EBU Selectable Input (+48 V Phantom Power), 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
- Wireless
- Bluetooth, High-speed Wi-Fi
- Card Slots
- No
- Ibis
- No
- Af System
- Automatic, Manual Focus
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