Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Review
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The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K is a workhorse cinema camera that delivers exceptional image quality at a price that undercuts much of the competition. Built around a Super 35 sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range, it records internally to Blackmagic RAW and ProRes in resolutions up to 4.6K at 120 fps (in RAW 8:1) or 80 fps in ProRes 422 HQ. The interchangeable lens mount system (EF standard, with PL, B4, and F options available) and built-in four-position ND filter wheel make it genuinely adaptable to different shooting scenarios, from controlled sets to run-and-gun documentary work.
Reviewers consistently praise the color science and dynamic range, noting that the URSA Mini 4.6K produces images that hold up on professional film shoots while remaining flexible enough for field production. The camera includes DaVinci Resolve Studio, dual CFast 2.0 and dual SD UHS-II card slots, extensive I/O (including 12G-SDI, XLR audio with phantom power, and LANC control), and professional features like timecode sync and tally. The 4-inch fold-out touchscreen provides on-set monitoring, though many will pair it with an external viewfinder for critical focus work. At just under six thousand dollars, it offers a compelling feature set and image pipeline for independent filmmakers and production houses looking to shoot cinema-grade footage without the typical cinema camera price tag.
- Excellent color science and 15 stops of dynamic range
- Internal Blackmagic RAW and ProRes recording with high frame rate options (4.6K at 120 fps)
- Interchangeable lens mount system (EF, PL, B4, F)
- Built-in four-position ND filter wheel
- Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key
- No built-in viewfinder, external accessory required for eyepiece viewing
- Requires external power solution (V-mount/Gold mount battery plate or 12V supply)
- Large, heavy body less suited to handheld or gimbal work
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The URSA Mini 4.6K is a beast of a camera. The image is SO good. It's very versatile and can fit right in on a proper film shoot, or work in the field.
We take Blackmagic's 4.6K URSA Mini through the paces to find if this a great camera or not. Great Color and dynamic range say yes.
The URSA Mini 4.6K picks up and improves upon where Blackmagic left off: great RAW or Log images, powerful features in a low cost package, and versatility for ...
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About this product
Interchangeable lens mount; internal ND.
Specs
- Battery
- External 12V power supply, 4-pin XLR, V-mount or Gold mount battery plate compatible
- Raw Video
- Internal, Blackmagic RAW (3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q5)
- Log Profiles
- Film, Extended Video, Video dynamic range
- Internal Codecs
- Blackmagic RAW, Apple ProRes (XQ, 444, 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT, Proxy)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4.6K 120 fps (Blackmagic RAW 8:1), 4.6K 80 fps (ProRes 422 HQ)
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080p 300 fps (Blackmagic RAW 8:1), 1080p 240 fps (ProRes 422 HQ)
- Max Video Bitrate
- ProRes XQ at 4608 x 2592: 360 MB/s (approximately 2880 Mbps)
- Max Video Resolution
- 4.6K (4608 x 2592), 4K DCI (4096 x 2160), Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
- Talkback
- SDI Channels 15/16, iPhone headset
- Sdi Input
- 1x SDI
- Lanc Inputs
- 2x 2.5mm LANC (Rec Start/Stop, Iris, Focus)
- Sdi Outputs
- 1x SDI, 1x SDI Monitoring (1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G)
- Iris Control
- Iris wheel, touchscreen slider, auto iris button
- Dynamic Range
- 15 stops
- Timecode Clock
- Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours
- Assignable Keys
- 2
- Color Corrector
- DaVinci YRGB
- Reference Input
- Tri-Sync/Black Burst/Timecode
- Tally Indicator
- LCD, URSA Viewfinder, URSA Studio Viewfinder
- Built In Speaker
- Mono
- Included Software
- DaVinci Resolve Studio (with activation key)
- Relative Humidity
- 0% to 90% non-condensing
- Built In Nd Filters
- 4-position wheel (clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, 6-stop)
- Integrated Microphone
- Stereo
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
- Backlit Status Display
- Yes
- Sensor Size
- Super 35 (25.34 x 14.25 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Super 35mm CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 4.6K (approximately 10.6 MP)
- Launch Price Usd
- $5,995
- Viewfinder
- None (external viewfinders available as accessories)
- Rear Screen
- 4 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen (fold-out)
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- EF mount (interchangeable with optional PL, B4, F mounts)
- Usb
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port
- Audio Io
- 2x XLR analog (mic/line/AES, +48V phantom power), 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless
- Bluetooth control, iPad control
- Card Slots
- 2x CFast 2.0, 2x SD UHS-II
- Ibis
- No
- Af System
- Electronic control via EF mount or 12-pin broadcast connector
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