Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2

Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is an amazing, broadcast quality live production camera in a tiny body. The Four Thirds sensor has 13 stops of dynamic range, incredible low light performance and produces stunning Ultra HD images in all lighting conditions. 12G-SDI Micro BNC connectors support 10-bit uncompressed video up to 2160p60 and 2 channel audio on the output. The input supports tally, camera control, control of the built-in color corrector plus lens control, from an ATEM switcher. Or when using an ATEM Mini switcher, the HDMI connector will output 1080 and support all control features. Plus it's even a Hollywood quality cinema camera because it can record Blackmagic RAW to external USB-C drives. With multiple mounting points, place Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 where no other camera will go!

Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is the perfect solution for placing cameras on set when you don't have space for regular sized cameras! It includes the popular MFT lens mount, very low light 4K image sensor and cinematic color science! So it's small, but has the features of a full sized studio camera! You also get 12G-SDI for HD and Ultra HD operation up to 2160p60. It's also possible to control the built in color corrector and lens using the SDI and HDMI connections. It can even record Blackmagic RAW to USB disks! Plus Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K goes well beyond broadcast quality with log gamma, allowing you to create cinematic color corrected looks, all in camera!

Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 Features

• Compact broadcast-quality live production camera
• Four Thirds sensor with 13 stops
• 12G-SDI Micro BNC connectors

• Micro Studio Camera 4K G21
• Turret dust cap1
• External 12V DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters for most countries
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download1
• 12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty1

• Camera Features
  • Effective Sensor Size: 17.78mm x 10mm (Four Thirds)
  • Lens Mount: Active MFT Mount.
  • Lens Control: Iris, focus, zoom on supported lenses.
  • Dynamic Range: 13 Stops.
  • Dual Native ISO: 0dB and 18dB gain.
  • Sensitivity at 0dB Gain
    • f11 with 2160p59.94.
    • f12 with 2160p50.
    • at 2,000 lux with 89.9% reflectance.
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 63dB for 2160p.
  • Shooting Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps.
  • Frame Rates
    • 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 frames per second.
    • Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in Ultra HD.
  • Focus: Auto focus available using compatible lenses.
  • Mounting Options
    • 1 x 1/4 inch (top)
    • 3 x 1/4 inch (bottom)
• Connections
  • SDI Video Inputs: 1
  • SDI Video Outputs: 1
  • SDI Rates: 3G, 6G, 12G.
  • HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs: 1
  • HDMI Video Outputs
    • 1 x HDMI Type A output.
    • HDMI output is always HD, up to 1080p60.
  • Analog Audio Input: 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input.
  • Reference Inputs: Program SDI Input on camera.
  • SDI Audio Output: 2 channels of program audio embedded in 3G/6G/12G-SDI.
  • HDMI Audio Outputs: 2 channels 48 kHz and 24 bit.
  • Remote Control: Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet with suitable adapter.
  • Computer Interface: 1 x USB Type C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) expansion ports for external recording and focus / zoom demand connection. Software updates using USB C Port.
• Audio
  • Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
  • Built in Speaker: None
• Standards
  • SD Video Standards: None
  • HD Video Standards
    • 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
    • 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
  • Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
  • SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081 1, SMPTE 2081 10, SMPTE 2082 1 and SMPTE 2082 10.
  • SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
• Media
  • Media: 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media for recording Blackmagic RAW.
  • Media Format: Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
• Supported Codecs
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1,
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1,
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1,
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1,
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0,
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1,
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3,
  • Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5
• Storage
  • Storage Type: 1 x USB C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media.
  • Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 in Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 at the selected frame rate.
  • Storage Rates
    • Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
    • 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)
    • Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 77 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 96 to 190 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 153 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 109 MB/s
    • Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 26 to 64 MB/s
    • Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.
    • Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.
• Control
  • Control: 5 control buttons including Set, Up, Down, Menu, and Power.
  • External Control
    • Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.
    • Blackmagic Control Protocol over SDI and HDMI for external control when used with a compatible ATEM switcher with ATEM Software Control or ATEM Camera Control Panel. Includes control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses, color corrector, tally and record start and stop to external media via USB expansion port.
    • Camera Control REST API over USB Ethernet for external control via HTTP when used with REST client applications such as Postman.
• Network Management
  • NTP: Network time protocol support allows you to sync the time on your camera, whenever connected to a network with any NTP server of your choice.
  • Web Media Manager: Using a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera.
  • FTP: Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP.
  • SMB: File sharing using SMB.
• Color CorrectorDaVinci YRGB
• Tally
  • Live Tally Indicator: 1 x front facing for talent.
  • Software Included: Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows.
• Operating Systems
  • Mac 12.0 Monterey
  • Mac 13.0 Ventura or later
  • Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Windows 11, 64-bit
• Power Requirements
  • Power Supply: 1 x External 12V DC 36W power supply
  • Power Inputs: 1 x 12V DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • Power Usage: 18 25W
• Optional Accessories
  • Blackmagic Focus Demand
  • Blackmagic Zoom Demand
  • ATEM Mini switchers
  • ATEM SDI switchers
  • ATEM Television Studio switchers
  • ATEM Constellation switchers
  • Blackmagic Video Assist
  • LP-E6 Battery
  • Micro BNC Cables
• Environmental
  • Operating Temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
  • Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing