Blackmagic 4K Pro Studio Camera DEMO

Video camera Blackmagic Studio 4K Pro

Add a powerful studio camera to your 4K stream with the design Studio Camera 4K Pro Blackmagic . This updated compact and lightweight streaming camera is designed for live production and provides a variety of options for recording and streaming your video. New features added to the Studio model include a lighter carbon fiber body, up to 25,600 ISO, 13 stops of dynamic range, a larger indicator light, HDMI output with camera control, 12G-SDI input and output, talkback within SDI, two USB Type-C Bodies for recording and control, a standard 5-pin transmission headphone jack, a speaker, built-in dual microphones, a 7" HDR LCD display, a redesigned sunshade and 10G Ethernet.

The camera offers UHD resolutions at frame rates up to 3840 x 2160p60. It's lightweight for frequent travel, setup, and breakdowns, but durable for use in the field. It has a bright 7" capacitive touchscreen that allows you to control all settings directly from the screen, and features a resolution of 1920 x 1200, high-brightness HDR support for use in sunlight, and has a detachable sunshade that was redesigned to fold over the screen for storage and protection. There are brightness, contrast, iris, and peak focus control knobs on the sides of the screen, and you can also program the F1-3 buttons on the side. The camera also features built-in DaVinci Resolve, so you can control the camera's color and brightness settings directly from a computer when paired with a compatible ATEM switch.

The Studio 4K Pro also provides features you'd expect to find in larger studio cameras, such as a large count indicator with customizable numeric decals, talkback, a 5-pin streaming headphone jack, dual XLR audio input with ghosting, and 12G-SDI inputs/outputs. This camera also features HDMI output, and its new 10G Ethernet is a huge pipe to use when streaming 4K video. You can even disconnect all HDMI and SDI cabling and use 10G Ethernet to send all the video and data to a companion converter or switch, which can even provide PoE to the camera, so you only need one cable. Its Micro Four Thirds lens mount allows you to use a wide range of professional photography lenses, and you can also control the lens remotely, broadcast-style, with the optional Zoom Demand and Focus Demand lens controllers.

To power the camera, you can use PoE with a compatible switch or the Blackmagic Studio Converter available separately, or you can use the DC power adapter included with a locking plug. It also has a standard 4-pin XLR power input for external sources to provide redundant power.

Compact and lightweight design

Large broadcasters use expensive studio cameras that are extremely large, so they are not very portable. Blackmagic 's distinctive studio camera has all the benefits of a large studio camera because it's a combination of camera and viewfinder, all in one compact design. It features a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate body with innovative technology in a miniaturized design. The camera is designed for live production, so it's easy to track and frame shots with its large 7" viewfinder. The touchscreen has menus for camera settings, and there are knobs for brightness, contrast, and peak focus. In addition, a tripod mount with 15mm LWS rod ports and mounting plate are included for quick setup.

Exceptional low-light performance

In advanced cameras, ISO is a measure of the image sensor's sensitivity to light. This means that the higher the ISO, the more gain can be added, so it is possible to shoot in natural light or even at night. The Studio Camera Blackmagic features a gain from -12 dB (100 ISO) to +36 dB (25,600 ISO), so it's optimized to reduce grain and noise in images while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. The primary native ISO is 400, which is ideal for use with studio lighting. The high base secondary ISO of 3200 is perfect when shooting in low-light environments. The gain can be configured from the camera or remotely from a switch using the SDI or Ethernet camera remote control.

Cinematic images in live production

The amazing 4K sensor combined with color science Blackmagic generation 5 gives you the same imaging technology used in digital film cameras. That means you can now use cinematic footage for live production. Plus, when combined with the built-in DaVinci Resolve primary color corrector, you get much better images than simple streaming cameras. The color corrector can even be controlled from the switch. With 13 stops of dynamic range, the camera has darker blacks and brighter whites, perfect for color correction. The sensor features a resolution of 4096 x 2160, which is ideal for both HD and Ultra HD jobs. In addition, all models support from 23.98 to 60 fps.

Affordable photo lenses

With the popular MFT lens mount, Blackmagic Studio cameras are compatible with a wide range of affordable photo lenses. Photo lenses have incredible quality because they are designed for use in high-resolution photography. In addition, the active lens mount allows you to adjust the lens remotely. To eliminate the need to reach out to adjust the zoom and focus of the lens, optional focus and zoom demands allow you to adjust the lens from the tripod handles, like a large studio camera. This means you avoid camera movement when adjusting the lens, so you can track shots and operate the camera without taking your hands off the tripod. It gives it the same feel as an expensive B4 transmission lens.

Framed shots with large 7" viewfinder

The large 7" high-resolution display will totally transform the way you work with the camera because it's big enough to make it easier to frame shots. The Pro model features an HDR display with extremely high brightness, perfect for outdoor use in sunlight. On-screen overlays display status and logging parameters, histogram, peak focus indicators, levels, frame guides, and more. You can even apply 3D LUTs to monitor shots with the desired color and look. The touchscreen also has menus, and you can load and customize presets for different The included sunshade can be folded to protect the screen during transport, plus it's compatible with Blackmagic Studio viewfinder sunshades.

Physical and touchscreen controls

Blackmagic Studio cameras feature physical buttons and knobs, as well as touchscreen controls. Knobs on the right side of the camera allow you to adjust brightness, contrast and peak focus. The focus peak knob is incredibly useful as it allows you to fine-tune the highlighting of details, so you can get perfect focus while zooming. The three function buttons on the left can have assigned functions, such as zebra, false color, focus peak, LUT, and more. In addition, you can change the function assigned to each button in the menus. The touchscreen also includes a head-up display with the most important shooting information, as well as menus for all camera settings, LUTs, and custom presets.

Built-in Tally for airborne status

Blackmagic Studio cameras feature a very large indicator light that glows red for air, green for preview, and orange for ISO recording. The indicator light also includes clip-on transparent camera numbers, making it easy for talents to see camera numbers from a distance of up to 20'. Blackmagic Studio cameras support the SDI tally standard used in all ATEM live production switches and the tally HDMI used in ATEM Mini switches. This means that a director can cut between cameras and the counting information will be sent back to the cameras via the return signal of the SDI program, illuminating the camera's counting light whenever it is on the air. SDI tally eliminates complex wiring, so job setup is faster.

Communicate with the director via Talkback

Unlike consumer cameras, the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro model has SDI connections that include talkback, so the switch operator can communicate with the cameras during live events. That means the director can talk to camera operators to guide shot selection, eliminating the problem that all cameras could have the same shot at the same time. The talkback connector is built into the side of the camera and supports standard 5-pin XLR streaming headphones. Talkback uses audio channels 15 and 16 in the SDI connection between the camera and the switch, and in the program returns from the switch to the camera. This means that any built-in SDI audio device can work with talkback.

Get low-cost camera control via SDI

All Blackmagic Design ATEM switches can control cameras using a protocol built into the camera's SDI video connections. Setup is easy because all ATEM switches transmit control commands from the switch's SDI program output to the camera via the SDI program input. The switch can perform color correction, tally and lens control, and these are sent to all cameras. All you need to do is select the right camera number and everything works. Even ATEM Mini switches can control Blackmagic Studio cameras because the HDMI output to the switch has return data communication that can send control information to the camera. All of this means that the camera operator is free to focus on framing the shots.

Low-cost SMPTE fiber style workflow

The Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro model supports connecting cameras via a single Ethernet cable. It's so simple; just plug it in and you're good to go. Traditional broadcast studio cameras use SMPTE fiber to communicate and power the cameras; however, SMPTE fiber is very expensive. The Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro model has 10G Ethernet as an alternative to SMPTE fiber, so it has a much lower cost. Ethernet includes all camera video, program return signals, tally, talkback, camera control and power. Blackmagic Studio Converter handles all video conversions on the switch end and adds power to the Ethernet cable. That means you don't need to connect the power to the camera.

USB expansion port for accessories

The studio camera Blackmagic features a high-speed USB Type-C expansion port that allows you to burn to external discs or connect to a wide range of accessories. Plug in an external USB flash disk and the camera will be able to record high-quality 12-bit RAW Blackmagic files for further editing and color correction. That means you can move the disk to a computer to make it work, and you don't need to waste time copying files. You can even connect optional zoom and focus demands to allow full control of the lens. In addition, the USB port will power any phone or disk that is connected.

Blackmagic RAW quality

Blackmagic RAW is a revolutionary new format designed to capture and preserve the quality of your camera's sensor data. Some file formats, such as H.264, are heavily compressed and add noise and artifacts, causing sensor details to be lost forever. Blackmagic RAW eliminates this problem, so you get amazing images with incredible detail and rich colors throughout the post-production process. Blackmagic RAW also saves camera settings as metadata, so you can change ISO, white balance, and exposure later in DaVinci Resolve. In addition, the files are small and fast, so the editing responsiveness is incredible. Only Blackmagic RAW gives you the highest quality, the smallest files, and the fastest performance.

Includes built-in microphones

Blackmagic Studio cameras include built-in microphones, so sound is included in the design, making setup much faster. Plus, the built-in microphones are shock and wind resistant, so you get excellent sound even in tough conditions. With each microphone placed on the edges of the screen, you get the advantage of the studio camera design for better stereo separation than is possible on a regular video camera. There's also a 3.5mm audio input for connecting video camera microphones, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the Blackmagic Studio Camera Pro model, you get professional XLR audio inputs and a built-in speaker to listen to the program's return audio.

Monitor the program video

The Studio Camera Blackmagic allows you to view the video of the program from the switch at the push of a button. Simply press the camera's PGM button and the viewfinder will switch from the camera screen to the program return power from the switch. In addition, the built-in speaker allows you to monitor the audio of the switch. Program return is a fantastic feature, as sometimes in large live shows, camera operators can be left waiting a long time for their camera to be used, so returning the program allows them to watch the show while they wait. This means that even if the camera operator is at a great distance from the switch, they can still keep up with what's happening and stay alert.

Developed by Blackmagic OS

With the Blackmagic advanced operating system, you get an intuitive and easy-to-use camera operating system based on the latest technology. Blackmagic OS is a truly modern operating system in which all camera functions are executed independently for smoother control, plus the camera turns on virtually instantly. It features the same controls and menus as other Blackmagic Design cameras, so you can easily move between cameras on set. The interface uses simple tap-and-slide gestures to adjust settings, add metadata, and view recording status. You also get full control over the camera's advanced features such as on-screen exposure and focus tools, 3D LUT, HDR, metadata input, timecode, raw Blackmagic settings, and more.