Camera Features
- Effective Sensor Size: 17.78mm x 10mm (Four Thirds)
- Lens Mount: Active MFT Mount
- Lens Control: Iris, focus, and zoom on supported lenses
- Dynamic Range: 13 Stops
- Dual Native ISO: 0dB and 18dB gain
- Sensitivity at 0dB Gain: f11 at 2160p59.94, f12 at 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 fps; off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in Ultra HD
- Focus: Auto focus available on compatible lenses
Screen
- Dimensions: 7-inch, 1920 x 1200
- Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Brightness: 2000 nits
Controls
- Touchscreen camera settings and menus
- Rotary settings dial, program button, F1, F2, and F3 assignable function buttons
- Brightness, contrast, and peaking dials
Mounting Options
- 2 x 1/4 inch tripod mount
- 1 x 3/8 inch tripod mount
Connections
SDI
- Video Inputs: 1
- Video Outputs: 1
- Rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
HDMI
- HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs: 1
Analog Audio Inputs
- 2 x XLR analog (switchable between mic and line levels, phantom power supported)
- 1 x 3.5mm stereo input (can also be used for Timecode input)
Analog Audio Outputs
- 1 x 5-pin XLR for talkback headset
- 1 x 3.5mm TRRS mini jack for headphones with mic
Reference Inputs
- Tri-Sync or Black Burst (when used with Blackmagic Studio Converter)
- Program SDI Input (on camera or Blackmagic Studio Converter)
SDI Audio Output
- 2 channels of program audio embedded in 1.5G/3G/6G/12G-SDI
- 2 talkback channels on channels 15 and 16
Remote Control
- Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI, or Ethernet
Ethernet
- Speed: 10Gb/s
Computer Interface
- 2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) for external recording, focus/zoom demand connection, and software updates (using USB‑C Port A)
Audio
- Integrated stereo microphone
- Built-in mono speaker
Streaming
- Direct Streaming: Supports RTMP over Ethernet or a shared mobile internet connection over USB-C
- Compatible Streaming Platforms: ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO, ATEM Streaming Bridge, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Restream.IO, Vimeo, BoxCast, Castr, Afreeca TV, Bilibili, DouYu, Weibo
Standards
HD Video Standards
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
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, SMPTE 2082‑10
Audio Sampling
- SDI and HDMI: 48 kHz, 24‑bit
Media
Supported Media
- 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media recording in Blackmagic RAW
Media Format
- Supports ExFAT (Windows/Mac) and HFS+ (Mac) file systems
Supported Codecs
- Blackmagic RAW: Constant Bitrate (3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1), Constant Quality (Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5)
Storage Features
Storage Type
- 2 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, Q5) in Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 at selected frame rate
Storage Rates (based on 30 fps at 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
External Control
- Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Focus Demand for control from tripod handles
- Blackmagic Control Protocol over SDI and HDMI for compatible ATEM switcher control (using ATEM Software Control or ATEM Camera Control Panel)
- Includes control of settings, focus, iris, zoom, color corrector, tally, and record start/stop to external media via USB
Camera Control REST API
- Available over Ethernet or USB Ethernet for external control via HTTP (compatible with REST client applications such as Postman)
Network Management
- NTP support for time syncing with any networked NTP server
- Web Media Manager for file browsing, downloading, and deleting via Ethernet-connected browser
- FTP and SMB support for file access
Color Corrector
- DaVinci YRGB
Talkback and Tally
- Live Tally Indicator: 1 x front-facing (for talent), 1 x rear-facing (for operator)
- Talkback: SDI Channels 15 and 16
Software
- Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows
Power Requirements
- Power Supply: 1 x External 12V DC 60W power supply
- Power Inputs: 1 x 12V DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector, 1 x 12V DC 4-pin XLR input, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet for power from Type 4 PoE supplies
- Power Usage: 26 - 40W (DC input), 30 - 46W (PoE input)
Optional Accessories
- Blackmagic Focus Demand
- Blackmagic Zoom Demand
- Blackmagic Studio Converter
- ATEM Mini switchers
- ATEM Television Studio Pro switchers
- Blackmagic 3G‑SDI Shield for Arduino
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 4K Pro G2
- Blackmagic Studio Camera Sun Shade
- Tripod Mount (compatible with 15mm lightweight rails)
- Turret Dust Cap
- External 12V DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters
Warranty
- 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty