Blackmagic Design - URSA Cine 12K LF 100G Camera (Body Only, Canon EF)

The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF Camera represents a paradigm shift in digital cinematography, combining a groundbreaking large-format full-frame sensor with an unprecedented 16 stops of dynamic range and Blackmagic RAW capture up to 12K 3:2 open gate. Designed for high-end cinema productions, episodic television, commercials, music videos, and documentary filmmaking, the URSA Cine 12K LF delivers the image quality, color science, and workflow integration that modern cinematographers demand. This body-only model features a locking Canon EF mount, with the flexibility to interchange to PL, LPL, or Hasselblad mounts for maximum lens compatibility. Whether you are shooting a Hollywood feature film or a high-end commercial, the URSA Cine 12K LF provides the tools to capture your vision with stunning clarity, rich color, and incredible detail.

Key Features

Large-Format Full-Frame 12K Sensor: The URSA Cine features a revolutionary 36 x 24mm RGBW sensor with 98 megapixels of effective resolution (12,288 x 8,040), delivering incredible image quality at all resolutions from 4K to 12K. The unique RGBW architecture provides equal amounts of red, green, and blue pixels for superior color sampling and rich, accurate colors.

16 Stops of Dynamic Range: With larger photo-sites than previous Blackmagic sensors, the URSA Cine 12K LF captures an astounding 16 stops of dynamic range, preserving detail in both shadows and highlights for unparalleled latitude in post-production.

Blackmagic RAW Capture: Record in Blackmagic RAW up to 12K 3:2 open gate at up to 80 fps. The format preserves sensor data, lens metadata, white balance, digital slate information, and custom LUTs, ensuring consistency from set through post-production.

In-Sensor Scaling: The multi-scale sensor design allows recording at 4K, 8K, or 12K using the entire sensor without cropping, retaining the full field of view of your lenses.

Interchangeable Lens Mount: This model includes a locking EF mount, and you can quickly switch between PL, LPL, and Hasselblad mounts, making the URSA Cine compatible with the widest possible range of professional cinema and photographic lenses.

Built-In ND Filters: High-quality 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop optical ND filters are built into the camera, with IR filtering to eliminate contamination. Filter settings are displayed on the LCD as ND numbers, stop reduction, or fractions.

High Frame Rate Capture: Shoot 100 fps in 12K 17:9, 120 fps in 12K 2.4:1 widescreen, 144 fps at 8K, and up to 224 fps at 8K 2.4:1 widescreen. The camera also captures 4K at up to 240 fps for super slow-motion effects.

Dual 5-inch HDR Touchscreens: A fold-out 5-inch HDR touchscreen on one side and a dedicated assist station with a second 5-inch HDR touchscreen on the other provide comprehensive monitoring and camera control. The 1500 cd/m² displays remain visible even in bright sunlight.

Industry-Standard Connections: Equipped with 7-pin LEMO and 3-pin Fischer connectors for remote control and power, two independent 12G-SDI outputs, 10G Ethernet for Blackmagic Cloud syncing, USB-C, and XLR audio inputs.

Optional 8TB Media Module: The Blackmagic Media Module provides ultrafast, rugged 8TB internal storage, allowing over four hours of 12K Blackmagic RAW or up to 20 hours of 4K recording.

Generation 5 Color Science: The new film curve delivers better color response, more pleasing skin tones, and superior rendering of highly saturated colors, with color and dynamic range data preserved via metadata for post-production.

Built-In Optical Low-Pass Filter: Precisely matched to the sensor, the OLPF minimizes moire and aliasing from synthetic materials and LED matrices, while updated IR filtering improves far red color response.

Live Streaming and Cloud Integration: Built-in RTMP and SRT streaming engines allow live streaming directly from the camera via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or mobile data (4G/5G). Blackmagic Cloud enables real-time media syncing and global collaboration.

Bluetooth Remote Control: Full camera control via Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away using the Blackmagic Camera Control app for iPad or third-party apps.

Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio: The camera comes with a full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio, the world’s most advanced solution for editing, color correction, audio post-production, and visual effects.

Use Cases

Feature Films and Episodic Television: The 12K full-frame sensor and 16 stops of dynamic range provide the resolution and latitude required for theatrical releases and high-end TV productions.

Commercials and Music Videos: High frame rates up to 224 fps enable stunning slow-motion sequences, while the interchangeable lens mount allows creative lens choices for distinctive visual styles.

Documentary and Nature Filming: The robust magnesium alloy chassis, built-in ND filters, and versatile monitoring options make the URSA Cine ideal for demanding location shoots.

Live Production and Broadcast: With 100G Ethernet (on select models) and SMPTE-2110 support, the URSA Cine brings a cinematic aesthetic to live broadcast environments.

Virtual Production and VFX: The 12K resolution and metadata-rich Blackmagic RAW format provide exceptional detail for visual effects and green-screen compositing.