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
11 with 2160p59.94.
12 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.
Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic Micro Four Thirds lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings, motion sensor data plus slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.
Mounting Options
1 x 1/4 inch (top),
3 x 1/4 inch (bottom).
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
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 Features
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 Corrector
Tally
Live Tally Indicator
1 x front facing for talent.
Software
Software Included
Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows.
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 ‑ 25 W.
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 Specifications
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
What's Included
Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2
Turret dust cap
External 12V DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters for most countries.
Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
