Blackmagic Studio Camera
Introducing Blackmagic Studio Camera, the world’s most advanced broadcast camera for live production! Inside its incredibly tough, lightweight magnesium alloy body you get a massive 10” viewfinder, talkback, remote camera control, tally indicators, phantom powered microphone connections, and SDI or user installable optical fiber connections that let you connect to your switcher with a single cable! The Blackmagic Studio Camera is available in HD and Ultra HD models, and is packed with all the advanced features you need for multi camera production and broadcast!
Designed for Live Production
Perfect for outdoor and indoor live production
Now you can produce multiple camera live production in any location! The super bright large viewfinder and compact size of the Blackmagic Studio Camera makes it perfect for talk shows, sitcoms and broadcast news in the studio, or even live concerts and sporting events. The incredible lightweight compact design, foldable sunshade and interchangeable lenses mean you can pack an entire multi camera live production rig into a single road case! Because it’s so easy to setup and use, the Blackmagic Studio Camera is also perfect for corporate AV departments, houses of worship, schools and more!
Revolutionary Design
Advanced technology in a compact, rugged design
The Blackmagic Studio camera features a compact and durable magnesium alloy body that is packed with innovative technology, making it the most rugged, portable and advanced studio camera in the world. You get a huge 10” viewfinder with sunshade for optimal viewing and control, a flexible MFT mount that gives you more lens options than any other studio camera, multiple mounting points and professional broadcast connections. Designed with the latest miniaturization technology and features, the Blackmagic Studio Camera is the world’s most advanced camera that's specifically designed for multiple camera live production.
HD and Ultra HD
Over 4 times the size of 1080HD!
Ultra HD is the broadcast standard of the future and 4K content is already being delivered to consumers today through web video channels like YouTube and Vimeo. New Ultra HD displays deliver a picture that has 4 times the resolution of 1080 HD, that’s a massive 3840 x 2160 pixels! From the newsroom to live sporting and theatrical events, there’s no faster way to capture the beauty and realism of Ultra HD 4K than to record a live switched program with Blackmagic Studio Cameras!
Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
Supports the worlds best broadcast lenses
The Blackmagic Studio Camera features an active Micro Four Thirds lens mount that is compatible with an incredibly wide range of lenses and adapters. You can use your existing photo lenses for smaller setups or fixed camera use, or then bolt on incredible broadcast ENG lenses for large live broadcasts. Third party lens adapters let you connect to all kinds of lens mounts for any type of lens you choose, and you can even add feature film PL mount lenses, allowing you to customize your camera to suit any size production!
SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size
12.48mm x 7.02mm
Focus
Auto focus. Peaking mode.
Lens Mount
Active MFT Mount
Lens Control
Iris, focus, zoom on supported lenses.
Dynamic Range
13 Stops.
Screen Dimensions
10.1” - 1920 x 1200
Screen Type
10.1” - TFT-LCD
Controls
Push button controls for navigating menus.
Mounting Options
2 x 3/8” tripod mount. 4 x 1/4"-20 UNC thread mounting points on top of camera, 3 x 1/4” 20 UNC thread mounting points left on right of camera.
Connections
Total Video Input
1 x SDI
Total Video Output
1 x SDI
SDI Rates
1.5G, 3G.
Optical SDI
Supports optional SMPTE optical module.
Optical Fiber Input/Output
3G Optical Fiber Input and Output. Optical fiber SFP module sold separately.
Analog Audio Input
2 x XLR analog switchable between mic and line levels. Phantom power support.
Analog Audio Output
Aviation headphone (Fixed Wing Plugs) output for talkback and audio monitoring.
Reference Input
Tri-Sync or Black Burst.
SDI Audio Output
2 channels in 3G-SDI 48Khz and 24 bit. 2 channels for talkback on channel 15-16.
Remote Control
1 x 2.5mm LANC for Iris Control and Focus. SDI CCU control from ATEM.
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 Mini-B port for software updates.
Audio
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone.
Built-in Speaker
None.
Standards
SD Video Standards
None.
HD Video Standards
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, and 1080i60
Ultra HD Video Standards
None.
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 292M. SMPTE 424M Level B
SDI Audio Sampling
48 kHz and 24-bit
Media
Media
None.
Media Format
None.
Supported Codecs
Codecs
None.
Control
External Control
Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol. 2.5mm LANC connection for lens control.
Talkback And Tally
Live Tally Indicator
1 x for talent, 1 x for operator.
Talkback
SDI Channels 15 and 16.
Software
Software Included
Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac OS X and Windows.
Operating Systems
Mac Icon
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,
macOS Sierra or later.
Windows Icon
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Power Requirements
External Power Input
1 x 4-pin XLR port for external power or battery use.
Optional Accessories
SMPTE compatible SFP Optical Module
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
Physical SpecificationsBlackmagic Studio Camera HD
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 Studio Camera HD
Sun Shield and attaching screws
Turret Dust Cap
12V AC Adapter
SD card with software and manual
Warranty
Product Warranty
12 Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty.