Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder

Blackmagic SKU: BMD-CINEURSANSVF | Helix SKU: BMDCINEURSANSVF

Overview

When you’re working live in the studio or out at an event in a large venue such as a stadium, the URSA Studio Viewfinder gives you everything you need to comfortably operate your URSA Mini in live production! The bright 7” screen has a detachable sunshade and includes large handles and an articulated pivot mount that let you position and move the viewfinder independent of the camera! The large rotary control dials and customizable function buttons let you make on the fly adjustments without having to take your eyes off the action! Set up is quick and easy using the included V-Lock plate and it connects directly to the SDI monitor and power output on your URSA Mini, so you don’t need additional cables or power supplies.

Specifications

Connections

SDI Video Input

1 x HD/Ultra HD 3G-SDI via BNC.

Power Input

1 x 4 pin XLR 12V.

Screen Dimensions

7" 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Screen Type

7" IPS LCD.

Computer Interface

1 x USB type C connector for initial setup and software updates via Blackmagic Camera Setup software.

SDI Video Standards

HD Format Support

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

SDI Compliance

SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M 2084.

Video Sampling

4:2:2 YUV.

Color Precision

10-bit.

Color Space

REC 601, REC 709.

Multiple Rate support

SDI switches between 1.5 Gb/s HD and 3.0 Gb/s 60P HD.

Monitor Features

Controls

Dial, knobs and customizable function buttons for settings, short cut features and navigating menus.

Handles

Built in grab handles for positioning the monitor independently from the camera.

Position Adjustment Options

Variable tension pivot points for articulated arm and grab handles with forward, backward, up, down, pan and tilt adjustments.

Mounting Options

Quick release V-lock mounting bracket for attaching viewfinder to URSA Mini handle.

Tally

Large LED tally light with customizable perspex camera numbers.

Metadata Support

Detects camera information embedded in the SDI signal including status information, frame guides, focus peaking, tally, and more.

Screen Interface

On screen meters and status information including Camera ID, resolution, frames per second, shutter speed, gain, white balance, camera battery level, and more.

3D Lookup Table Support

LUT support for loading custom LUTs.

Operating Systems

Mac 10.10 Yosemite,
Mac 10.11 El Capitan or later.

Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

Power Requirements

12V power input via 4 pin XLR connected via URSA Mini 12v power output.

Physical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Storage Temperature

-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

Relative Humidity

0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder

Warranty

12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.