Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2

Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2

The Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 comes in a compact and portable design that incorporates the functions of large studio cameras. Thanks to the dynamic range and colour processing of a digital film camera, users can achieve cinematic images with the cameras even in the most difficult lighting conditions. The sensor is designed for ISO values up to 25,600. This allows you to create amazing shots even in dimly lit environments. Even in moonlight! Advanced features include tally, camera control, an integrated colour corrector, Blackmagic RAW recording to USB memory and more. You can even connect focus and zoom demands for iris control.

Features:

• Sensor size: 17.78 x 10 mm (Four Thirds)
• Lens mount: MFT bayonet with electronic aperture control
• Aperture control: Aperture, focus, zoom with supported lenses
• Dynamic range: 13 f-stops
• Dual native ISO: 0 dB and 18 dB gain
• Sensitivity at 0 dB gain:
  • f11 at 2160p/59.94
  • f12 at 2160p/50
  • 2000 lux at 89.9 % reflection 
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB at 2160p
• Resolutions for filming: 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
  • Offspeed frame rates of up to 60 fps in Ultra HD
• Focusing: Autofocus available when using compatible lenses
• Screen type: LCD with capacitive touchscreen
• Controls: Touch screen for camera settings and menus as well as control dial, programme button, assignable function buttons F1, F2 and F3, rotary control for brightness, contrast and peaking
• Mounting options: 
  • 2 x 1/4-inch tripod thread
  • 1 x 3/8-inch tripod thread

Connections: 

• 1x SDI video input
• 1x SDI video output
• SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• 1x HDMI 2.0 video output
• Analogue audio inputs: 1x 3.5 mm stereo input, can also be used as timecode input
• Analogue audio outputs: 1x 3.5 mm TRRS mini jack for headphones with microphone
• Reference inputs: programme SDI input on the camera
• SDI audio outputs: 2 channels of programme audio embedded in 1.5G / 3G / 6G / 12G SDI. 2 talkback channels on 15 and 16
• Remote control of the camera via SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet 
• Computer interface: 2x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s) expansion ports for connection to external recording devices and Focus and Zoom Demand devices. USB-C port A for software updates

Audio:

• Integrated stereo microphone
• 1 mono speaker

Video resolutions:

• HD: 1080i/50; 1080i/59.94; 1080i/60 1080p/23.98; 1080p/24; 1080p/25; 1080p/29.97; 1080p/30; 1080p/50; 1080p/59.94; 1080p/60         
• Ultra-HD: 2160p/23.98; 2160p/24; 2160p/25; 2160p/29.97; 2160p/30; 2160p/50; 2160p/59.94; 2160p/60         
• 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 frequency: Standard television sampling rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit
• HDMI audio sample rate: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit

Storage features: 

• Storage type: 2x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external storage media 
• Storage format: Formats media in the ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems

Supported 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

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 ¹: 

Calculation of 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 - 96-190 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64-153 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43-109 MB/s
• Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 26-64 MB/s 

Colour correction:

• DaVinci YRGB

Talkback and Tally:

• 1x front display, visible to the performer
• 1x rear display, visible to the operator
• Talkback: SDI channels 15 and 16

Power supply:

• 1x external 12V DC power supply unit for 60 watts
• 1x lockable 12V DC socket for 5.5 mm hollow plug
• Power consumption: 15 - 22 watts 

Operating environment:

• Operating temperature: 0 - 40° C
• Storage temperature: -20 - 45 °C
• Relative humidity: 0 - 90 % non-condensing

Dimensions, weight, colour:

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 273.6 x 169.7 x 167.3 mm
• Weight: approx. 1.38 kg
• Colour: black

¹ The specified storage rates for "Constant Quality" are only approximate values. The actual storage rates depend solely on the image motifs displayed.