Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2
The perfect mini studio camera features a cinematic 4K sensor up to 25,600 ISO, MFT lens mount, 12G-SDI and HDMI, 3.5mm talkback, 7" LCD with sunshade, color corrector and recording to USB disks!
Product Highlights
- Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
- Capture up to UHD 4K 3840 x 2160p60
- 12G-SDI Input/Output, HDMI Output
- Control via HDMI, SDI, USB, or Ethernet
- 7" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
- Record to External USB-C Disks
- Records Blackmagic RAW, Up to 25,600 ISO
- 3.5mm Audio Input, Built-In Mics
- Built-In DaVinci Resolve Color Corrector
- Light Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate Body
- Overview
- Tech Specs
The Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 has the same features as large studio cameras, miniaturized into a single compact and portable design. Plus with digital film camera dynamic range and color science, the cameras can handle extremely difficult lighting conditions while producing cinematic looking images. The sensor features an ISO up to 25,600 so you can create amazing images even in dimly lit venues. It even works under moonlight! Advanced features include tally, camera control, built in color corrector, Blackmagic RAW recording to USB disks and much more! You can even add a focus and zoom demand for lens control!
| 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. |
| Screen Dimensions | 7 inch 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen Type | LCD capacitive touchscreen. |
| Screen Brightness | 600 nits |
| Controls | Touchscreen camera settings and menus with rotary settings dial, program button, F1, F2 and F3 assignable function buttons, brightness contrast and peaking dials. |
| Mounting Options | 2 x 1/4 inch tripod mount. 1 x 3/8 inch tripod mount. |
| Connections | |
| SDI Video Inputs | 1 |
| SDI Video Outputs | 1 |
| SDI Rates | 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G. |
| HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs | 1 |
| Analog Audio Input | 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input. |
| Analog Audio Output | 1 x 3.5mm TRRS mini jack for headphones with mic. |
| Reference Input | Program SDI Input on camera or on Blackmagic Studio Converter. |
| SDI Audio Output | 2 channels of program audio embedded in 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI. 2 talkback channels on 15 and 16 |
| Remote Control | Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet. |
| Computer Interface | 2 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 A. |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Integrated stereo microphone. |
| Built in Speaker | 1 x mono speaker. |
| Standards | |
| SD Video Standards | None |
| HD Video Standards | 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
| 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. |
| HDMI Audio Sampling | Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit. |
| Media | |
| Media | 2 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 |
| Control | |
| 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. |
| Storage Features | |
| Storage Type | 2 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. |
| 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 | |
| Color Corrector | DaVinci YRGB |
| Talkback and Tally | |
| Live Tally Indicator | 1 x front facing for talent, 1 x rear facing for operator. |
| Talkback | SDI Channels 15 and 16. |
| Software | |
| Software Included | Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows. |
| Accessories | |
| Optional Accessories | Blackmagic Focus Demand Blackmagic Zoom Demand ATEM Mini switchers ATEM Television Studio HD and HD Pro switchers |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Width | 10.77 in |
| Depth | 6.68 in |
| Height | 6.59 in |
| Weight | 3 lb |
| 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 | |
| What's Included | Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 Blackmagic Studio Camera Sun Shade Tripod Mount compatible with 15mm lightweight rails Turret Dust Cap External 12V DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters for most countries. |
Operating Systems
- Mac
Mac 12.0 Monterey,
Mac 13.0 Ventura or later. - Windows
Windows 10, 64-bit.
Power Requirements
- Power Supply
1 x External 12V DC 60W power supply. - Power Inputs
1 x 12V DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector. - Power Usage
15 ‑ 22 W.
