URSA mini is now in smaller size and its easy to held factor give it’s a major edge our other available products This 4K digital camera is capable of recording cinematic images through global shutter sensor. The dynamic range with 12 stops gives the perfect images. The beautiful and well balanced body make it feasible for using in different styles of film making. The provided PL mount with this camera is compatible with number of other beautiful popular lenses. This option opens a lot of aesthetic options.
In order to produce beautiful cinematic images URSA Mini can record raw sensor data in the format of Cinema DNG. The raw files preserves all the dynamic range and color tonality of the data coming from sensor thus you can have nice control in post production process. It is not easy to deal with uncompressed raw files while working on the set thus this camera provides compressed raw recording with compression ratio of 3:1. This is done to save the space which will help you in post production process.
The URSA mini 4k also records 3840x2160 and 1080p resolution by using many ready to edit ProRes files with different variations of flavors from 422 to 444 chroma subsampling. Starting from high end UHD footage records the ProRes 444XQ with the rate of 312.5 MB/s, all the way down to the 1080p resolution ProRes 422 proxy file with 5.6/MB data rate. This camera provides dual CFast cards thus you can record for long time, if one card is full then you can easily switch to second one. The power of the URSA Mini 4k is supplied by the rare XLR jack. This camera has extra plate on the back thus URSA can accept additional batteries such as Gold Mount and V Mount. When the additional batteries are connected the power can be distributed by second XLR jack.
Camera Features:
Compact handheld design:
By decreasing the size of the camera it enables it to fit in any kind of feature film, indie film, , documentary and work flows with crew of any size. By using optional shoulder mount with using built in quick release plate the URSA mini can be used as the shoulder camera. It can also be converted to tripod camera in few seconds. The body of the camera is made up of Magnesium alloy that make its weight about 5 pounds. To make it a perfect option for the handheld use an extra side handle is included with this camera. With the optional shoulder mount the given handle can be extended off the camera so that it can be used in doc style.
Touch Screen Control:
This camera also have beautiful fold able touch screen in addition to the traditional button driven menus. This touch screen of 5 inches with resolution of 1920x1080p helps a lot in navigating through different menu options. It will help you to see the camera setting, histograms, time code and audio level etc. It is also very helpful in adding the metadata to the shots.
4k Super35mm sensor:
This 3840x2160 resolution sensor is using global shutter thus it is free from any kind of flashing banding that is usually experienced with rolling shutter sensors. Its dynamic range with 12 stops ensures that all the details are retained even in the shadows and highlights of the images. At the given size this sensor is slightly larger than APS-C DSLR format and it can accommodate most of the lenses that can cover APS-c image circle.
Professional Connections:
The URSA mini 4k feauters the multiple connections such as HD-SDI monitoring out, 12G-SDI out, two LANC inputs, XLR audio inputs with phantom power and reference input. There is a 4 pin XLR DC and HD-SDI input at the front right side of the camera those are at best position for connecting to the onset monitor. The 12 G SDI output can handle 2160p upto 60fps with a one BNC cable. There are also switches those can be used for switching between 6G-SDI or HD-SDI format depending upon the shooting format.
Quality Sound Recording:
This camera has built in microphone of very high quality. This feature of the camera is very helpful, because you don’t have to pick extra sound equipment with you. It’s up to you if you want to use built in stereo microphone or you want to put professional microphone by plugging it in the XLR mic input. The XLR connection has 48V of the switchable so that you can plug Lavalier mics or shotgun mics for more details. It is easy to adjust the audio level using physical knobs or through on screen audio controller.
Multiple power options:
URSA mini have 4 pin XLR standard power connector that can work with 12V -30C external power supplies. That’s why it is easy to use this camera with existing power supplies. This camera also uses the same mounting points and battery power connector as used in the rare of the camera. Thus you can use the same range of battery plates manufactured by multiple manufacturers. An optional addition for the extra URSA V lock battery plate is possible if you want to use V mount batteries.
DaVinci Resolve software:
A DaVinic resolve software is included with this camera that is properly licensed and have all of the features.
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