Blackmagic Micro Studio 

Camera 4K

 

Ultra HD Camera Supports 3840 x 2160p Video 
up to 30 fps and 1080p Video up to 60 fps

Overview:

The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K is a compact Ultra HD camera designed for live productions. It features the same image sensor found in Blackmagic's Studio Camera 4K, which supports 3840 x 2160p video up to 30 fps and 1080p video up to 60 fps. The camera is equipped with an active MFT mount that can accept native MFT lenses or a wide range of other modern and vintage lenses, including B4 lenses. It outputs 10-bit 4: 2: 2 video via 6G-SDI and can be remotely controlled from an ATEM switcher using SDI control protocol. The camera packs many professional studio features into a compact form factor, including a built-in color corrector, talkback, tally indicator, PTZ control output, and B4 lens control output.

Features:

Compact in size, the Micro Studio Camera 4K is similar in size and shape to an action camera, making it easy to hide on set or mount in places or on rigs. It is equipped with a unique expansion port, which expands the camera's connections with an included breakout cable. The breakout cable offers connections such as a PTZ serial output for use with motorized heads, B4 data link outputs for controlling broadcast lenses. It also includes DC power input, LANC control, and genlock reference input. Additional connectors found on the camera body include an HDMI monitor output and 3.5mm audio input. The camera is powered by an AC power adapter. It can also be powered for up to 70 minutes by attaching an optional Canon LP-E6 type battery to the back of the camera.

Compact Size for Live Productions

The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K is engineered with a durable magnesium alloy core body that's much larger than the lens mount itself. The small size of the Micro Studio Camera 4K makes it ideal for a wide range of live productions. It can be hidden just about anywhere in the world, giving you the ability to have more angles than ever before. You can even hide them on stage to get some shots of live performances or fly them over the rigs during sporting events. It can also be used in the studio by a professional broadcast lens and an optional Blackmagic Video Assist for monitoring.

Ultra HD Image Sensor

The Micro Studio Camera 4K has an Ultra HD sensor that delivers 3840 x 2160p and 1080p resolution video. The Micro Studio Camera 4K has a 6G-SDI connection that supports up to 30 fps in Ultra HD and can also be switched to 3G-SDI or HD-SDI, so it can operate up to 60 fps at 1080p. If you're working in HD or Ultra HD the Micro Studio Camera 4K can easily handle both.

Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount

The Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K features an active Micro Four Thirds lens mount that allows you to take advantage of the wide-range of compact MFT prime and zoom lenses. They can be remotely controlled using the return SDI program feed from your ATEM switcher or from the expansion port on the camera. You can also add optional third-party lens mount adapters to a wide range of modern and vintage lenses, including broadcast B4 lenses.

Expansion Port

The camera features an expansion port that allows you to use the included expansion cable, such as a PTZ serial output connection and a B4 data link output for controlling broadcast lenses. You can even build customized camera control solutions using the S.Bus input. The expansion connector uses a common DB-HD15 connector. The expansion port also includes DC camera power, LANC, and reference input.

Remote Camera Control

The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K works with standard SDI camera control protocols, which means you can connect the program from any model of ATEM switcher to the camera's SDI input and remotely control any setting in the camera. Broadcast cameras traditionally have basic CCU color balance controls, however, the Micro Studio Camera 4K includes a full DaVinci primary color corrector so you get so much more than simple CCU controls because you can also do a full color grade in the camera.

Broadcast Connections

The Micro Studio Camera 4K includes a full-size HDMI connector so you can add a monitor to the camera or quickly plug in a local monitor when you're setting the remote camera or changing camera menus. There is a mini BNC connector for the main camera and a mini BNC connector for the 6G-SDI camera program that can provide CCTV settings, return talkback audio, and tally status. There is a 3.5mm mic input for external microphones and a 3.5mm headphone socket that supports an iPhone compatible mic so you can use it for talkback.

Audio

The built-in stereo microphones are engineered for high-quality audio and feature a mechanical design that reduces unwanted wind noise so you get great sounding audio. When you need more audio in windy outdoor conditions, you can plug in an external microphone with a 3.5mm stereo jack to capture cleaner sound. The camera instantly switches to the external microphone when one is connected and works with both line or mic levels.

Built-In Talkback

The Micro Studio Camera 4K includes an iPhone-style headphone socket with mic full support. You can also use standard noise canceling headsets, like those from Bose, Sennheiser, and more. Because the camera has an SDI connection to the switcher and an SDI connection from the switcher, the talkback audio is embedded into channels 15 and 16 of the SDI signal and you get two way communication. If you're setting up fixed cameras, talkback makes it easy to walk from the camera to your headset to get the best of angles and framing.

Canon LP-E6 Battery Compatible

The camera includes a 12V to 30V DC power input so you can power the camera using any standard power supply, such as the included AC power adapter. There is also a standard Canon LP-E6 type battery that can be plugged in to the camera. The power input is located on the expansion port so you can simply connect power to the breakout cable or you can make a custom cable so you can have multiple camera connections over the distances and all in a single cable loom.

Camera Setting Adjustment

The built-in row of buttons gives you a quick and easy access to the camera, menu navigation, and settings. Because they're on the front, the buttons are always accessible, even when rigged into tight locations. Simply plug into any HDMI display, such as a TV or the portable Blackmagic Video Assist, so you can see the camera's menus, and you can easily change any of the camera's settings. You can use the SDI program to control the camera via the switcher.

Additional Features

Three 1/4 "-20 mounting threads on bottom, one 1/4" -20 thread on top

USB 2.0 port for software updates

Specifications

Camera

Sensor Size                                   13.056 x 7.344 mm

Lens Mount                                    Active MFT

Resolutions & Frame Rates          3840 x 2160p 23.98 / 24/25 / 29.97 / 30

                                                      1920 x 1080p 23.98 / 24/25 / 29.97 / 30/50 / 59.94 / 60

                                                      1920 x 1080i 50 / 59.94

Connections

SDI Video Output                           1 x 6G-SDI (DIN 1.0 / 2.3 connector), 10-bit 4: 2: 2

SDI Video Input                               1 x 6G-SDI (DIN 1.0 / 2.3 connector), 10-bit 4: 2: 2

SDI Audio Output                           2-channel embedded audio support in SDI stream

HDMI Video Output                        1 x HDMT (Type A), output is always 1080p

HDMI Audio Output                         2 channels (48 kHz, 24-bit)

Analog Audio Input                         1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (mic or line level)

Analog Audio Output                      1 x 3.5mm stereo connector

                                                (for stereo headphones, compatible with iPhone headsets for talkback)

Expansion Port                                1 x DB-HD15 serial connector supports:

                                                      LANC input

                                                      1 x S.Bus channel input

                                                     PTZ output

                                                      Genlock input

                                                      B4 lens control output

Remote Control                              Over SDI via ATEM Switcher CCU protocols

                                                       or via expansion port using LANC or S.Bus.

Computer Interface                         USB 2.0 Mini-B port (for software updates and configuration)

General

Built-In Microphone                         Integrated stereo microphone

Mounting                                         1 x 1/4 "-20 thread (top)

                                                      3 x 1/4 "-20 thread (bottom)

Power                                             12 to 20 VDC

Battery Type                                    Canon LP-E6

Battery Life                                      Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes

Operating Temperature                   32 to 104 ° F (0 to 40 ° C)

Storage Temperature                      -4 to 113 ° F (-20 to 45 ° C)

Relative Humidity                            0 to 90% non-condensing

Dimensions                                      3.25 x 2.74 x 2.57 (8.26 x 6.96 x 6.53 cm)

Weight                                             10.7 oz (303.34 g)

Packaging Info

Package Weight                               2.15 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)                 7.4 x 7.3 x 3.4 "

What's In The Box

- Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K

- Expansion Cable

- 12V AC Adapter

- Turret Dust Cap