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Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 Digital Camera
USD 960.00 excl. Tax
Product Highlights:
- UHD 4K up to 3840 x 2160p60
- Active MFT lens mount for lens adaptability
- 12G-SDI and HDMI broadcast connections
- Low-light performance with ISO range from 100 to 25,600
- 13 stops of dynamic range for cinematic images
- USB-C for external recording and Ethernet control
Weight | 6 kg |
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Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2: Compact and Versatile for Live Productions
The Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is a compact and versatile tool for live production setups, which includes both studios and on location. It is packed with powerful features that make it perfect for various shooting angles. This camera supports up to 3840 x 2160p60 resolutions, that offers professional-grade 10-bit 4:2:2 video over 12G-SDI, makes it an ideal tool for high-end live broadcasts. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with ATEM switchers, offering remote control capabilities, color correction, tally indication, and more.
Compact Design for Versatile Placement
The small size of the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is a major advantage, especially in tight shooting locations where standard-sized cameras are too large. The Micro Studio Camera is compact and lightweight which allows to be mounted easily and also provides various extraordinary shooting angles,
Its lightweight form allows it to be mounted discreetly, providing unique shooting angles without being intrusive. Despite its compactness, the camera is loaded with professional features, such as 12G-SDI support for UHD 4K operations up to 2160p60. The Micro Studio Camera is able to record Blackmagic RAW onto external USB disks which is useful for reliable and flexible post-production.
4K Sensor with Cinematic Capabilities
The camera is equipped with a high-performance 4K sensor that supports dynamic color and cinematic image quality, even in live production environments. Featuring Blackmagic?s Generation 5 color science, it provides up to 13 stops of dynamic range. This capability ensures that blacks remain deep, while whites stay crisp and clean, making the footage ready for robust color grading. It supports resolutions up to 4096 x 2160, which allows the camera to be used in both HD and Ultra HD applications.
Low-Light Performance
Flexibility in lighting is very important for shooting and live productions, The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera is capable of recording in studio lighting with its native ISO of 400 as well as in low light areas with it secnodary base ISO of 3200. This camera assures the adjustment in lighting with its wide range of ISO values from -12dB at 100 ISO to +36dB up to 25,600 ISO
Professional-Grade Connections
The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 offers multiple professional connections that enhance its flexibility in live broadcast environments. It features 12G-SDI connections for video output, tally, and program return, making it easy to integrate into both SDI-based and HDMI-based switcher setups. The full-size HDMI connector supports local video monitoring and makes camera settings adjustments possible through devices like the Blackmagic Video Assist. Additionally, a USB-C expansion port allows for recording to external disks and remote camera control via focus and zoom demands or network control through a USB-C to Ethernet adapter.
Dual Connection Options
Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera supports both HDMI and SDI connections. The HDMI connection of this camera is able to handle video, tally, and camera control. But the SDI Connections facilitates video output and program return features. This duple connections enables the camera to work well in various shooting environments.
Integrated Tally System
The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 includes an integrated tally light system, providing clear visual cues to presenters and camera operators. The light turns green when the camera is in preview mode, red when it is live, and orange when recording in ISO mode. Tally information is transmitted via SDI or HDMI from ATEM switchers, ensuring seamless communication between the production team and the camera operator. This built-in system eliminates the need for complex external tally setups, simplifying live production workflows.
Blackmagic RAW Recording
The camera?s ability to record in Blackmagic RAW format ensures the highest possible image quality. Blackmagic RAW retains sensor data from the camera without the compression artifacts common in formats like H.264. This results in stunning image detail and rich color fidelity, which are critical for post-production tasks such as editing and color correction in DaVinci Resolve. The camera also stores metadata for settings like ISO and white balance, allowing these to be adjusted later in post-production without loss of quality.
MFT Lens Compatibility
The camera?s active Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount offers compatibility with a wide range of lenses, including those from Olympus, Panasonic, and Sigma. The MFT lens mount also allows for remote adjustment of lens settings, making it easier to control cameras mounted in hard-to-reach locations. Optional focus and zoom demands can be connected to give the camera functionality similar to that of a larger studio camera, allowing remote control of focus, zoom, and iris settings.
Built-In Stereo Microphone
The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is equipped with integrated stereo microphones, providing high-quality audio capture without the need for external microphones. The microphone placement is optimized to ensure clear stereo separation, and for more advanced audio needs, a 3.5mm input is available for connecting external directional microphones. Audio captured by the built-in microphones or external sources is embedded into the camera?s SDI and HDMI outputs for synchronized audio and video recording.
Power and Battery Options
The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 offers a variety of power options to support extended live production work. It features a 12 VDC locking connector to prevent accidental disconnections during broadcasts. The camera is also compatible with standard LP-E6 backup batteries, ensuring uninterrupted performance during live
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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.
- Mounting Options: 1 x 1/4 inch (top), 3 x 1/4 inch (bottom)
Connections
- SDI Video Inputs: 1
- SDI Video Outputs: 1
- SDI Rates: 3G, 6G, 12G.
- HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs: 1
- HDMI Video Outputs
1 x HDMI Type A output.
HDMI output is always HD, up to 1080p60. - Analog Audio Input: 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input.
- Reference Inputs: Program SDI Input on camera or on Blackmagic Studio Converter.
- SDI Audio Output: 2 channels of program audio embedded in 3G/6G/12G-SDI.
- HDMI Audio Outputs: 2 channels 48 kHz and 24‑bit.
- Remote Control: Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet with suitable adapter.
- Computer Interface: 1 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.
Audio
- Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
- Built in Speaker: None
Standards
- SD Video Standards: None
- HD Video Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- 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.
Media
- Media: 1 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
Storage Features
- Storage Type: 1 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
Control
- Control: 5 control buttons including Set, Up, Down, Menu, and Power.
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.
- 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: DaVinci YRGB
Tally
- Live Tally Indicator: 1 x front facing for talent.
Software
- Software Included: Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows.
- Operating Systems: Mac 12.0 Monterey, Mac 13.0 Ventura or later, Windows 10, 64-bit, Windows 11, 64-bit.
Power Requirements
- Power Supply: 1 x External 12V DC 36W power supply.
- Power Inputs: 1 x 12V DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector.
- Power Usage: 18 ‑ 25 W.
Optional Accessories
- Blackmagic Focus Demand
- Blackmagic Zoom Demand
- ATEM Mini switchers
- ATEM SDI switchers
- ATEM Television Studio switchers
- ATEM Constellation switchers
- Blackmagic Video Assist
- LP-E6 Battery
- Micro BNC Cables
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
- Warranty: 12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
- Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2
- Turret dust cap
- External 12V DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters for most countries.
- Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
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1 review for Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 Digital Camera
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My recent experience with the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 left me thoroughly impressed, especially when it comes to live production. This compact powerhouse exceeded my expectations in multiple aspects, making it a standout choice for anyone in the industry.
Let’s start with the design—it’s a testament to smart engineering. The small, rugged body, fortified with a magnesium alloy core, not only adds durability but also ensures flexibility in setting up shots, even in tight spaces. Portability meets performance in a way that’s truly game-changing.
The native 4K sensor, boasting an impressive 13 stops of dynamic range, delivers stunning visuals. The camera consistently captures rich details and a wide range of tones, making it a reliable workhorse for demanding live production scenarios. Professional-grade footage is the norm rather than the exception.
Versatility is key in live production, and the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 doesn’t disappoint. Its compatibility with a variety of popular MFT lenses allows for creative freedom, whether you have a favorite lens or enjoy experimenting with different optics.
The inclusion of a USB-C port is a game-changer for workflow flexibility. It not only facilitates convenient recording to external disks but also enables remote camera control over a network. This feature proved invaluable during live productions, offering enhanced control and adaptability on the fly.
Power options are often a crucial consideration, and the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 has it covered. With the ability to be powered by a 12V source or an LP-E6 battery, I found myself worry-free about running out of power during extended shoots. It’s a practical touch that aligns with the camera’s focus on convenience and reliability.
In conclusion, the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is a compact powerhouse designed specifically for live production. Its robust design, native 4K sensor, lens compatibility, USB-C versatility, and dual power options make it a must-have for anyone serious about delivering top-tier content in dynamic, live settings. Blackmagic has hit the mark with this camera, combining innovation and practicality for a seamless professional video production experience.