Editor’s take: Recording in 12K resolution may not seem advantageous at this exact time, as 8K televisions are the highest resolution consumer offerings currently available. But as Blackmagic points out, 12K to 8K or even 4K oversampling at higher frame rates is certainly advantageous. And one day, higher resolutions will eventually become the norm and we will be grateful to have the time in capsule form to remember.
Australian camera maker Blackmagic Design recently announced the Ursa Mini Pro 12K, a third-generation professional-grade model with surprising capabilities that some might argue are too far ahead of its time.
The shooter features a 12,288 x 6,480 12K Super 35 sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range built into the same chassis as its predecessor, the Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K G2. With it, users can capture images with a resolution of up to 12K at 60 frames per second, 8K at 110 FPS or 4K at up to 220 FPS with a native ISO of 800.
When shooting with the Blackmagic RAW codec, you can even edit images on a laptop, a feat that Blackmagic says is simply not possible with other codecs.
Other amenities include an interchangeable lens mount that offers compatibility with PL, EF and F mount lenses, built-in neutral density filters, dual UHS-II SD / CFast card readers, and USB-C connectivity. Blackmagic said its new shooter is ideal for feature films, immersive wide-format IMAX and even episodic television productions.
For a full list of salivary hardware specs, be sure to check out Blackmagic’s press release and product page.
Blackmagic’s new Ursa Mini Pro 12K is available for pre-order starting today at select resellers priced at $ 9,995. Look it up for the end of the month.
