Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF Body only

Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF: The New Standard in Digital Cinema

The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF is not merely an evolution of the URSA line; it is a ground-up reimagining of what a high-end digital cinema camera can be. Designed to compete with the industry’s most elite systems, this large-format powerhouse combines a revolutionary RGBW sensor, massive internal storage, and an uncompromising, production-ready body. Whether you are shooting a high-budget feature film, a premium commercial, or high-end episodic television, the URSA Cine 12K LF provides the resolution, dynamic range, and workflow speed required for today’s most demanding sets.

Revolutionary 12K Large Format Sensor

At the heart of the URSA Cine 12K LF is a stunning 36 x 24mm full-frame sensor. Building on the success of the original 12K sensor, this new iteration features a unique RGBW architecture. By utilizing equal amounts of red, green, and blue pixels, the sensor is optimized to deliver incredibly rich colors and a natural, film-like highlight roll-off.

With 16 stops of dynamic range, the URSA Cine captures every nuance of light and shadow, providing cinematographers with a massive amount of latitude in post-production. The sensor is also designed for versatility; because of its in-sensor scaling, you can record in 12K, 8K, or 4K across the entire sensor area without cropping, ensuring you always maintain the full field of view of your lenses.

Unmatched Recording Capabilities

High resolution is meaningless without a storage medium that can keep up. The URSA Cine 12K LF solves this by including the Blackmagic Media Module, a high-performance 8TB internal storage solution that allows for hours of 12K recording.

• 12K Open Gate (3:2): Up to 80 fps

• 12K 2.4:1: Up to 120 fps

• 8K & 4K Open Gate: Up to 144 fps

• 4K B4 Crop: Up to 240 fps

By recording in Blackmagic RAW, the camera preserves the maximum amount of sensor data while keeping file sizes manageable. This allows for seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve, giving colorists total control over exposure, white balance, and detail without the overhead of uncompressed RAW formats.

Built for the Modern Film Set

The Body Only configuration of the URSA Cine 12K LF is housed in a robust magnesium alloy chassis with a lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate skin. It is built to balance perfectly on a shoulder rig or a gimbal.

Unlike previous models, the URSA Cine features a dedicated Assist Station. While the operator uses the 5-inch fold-out HDR touchscreen on the left, a second 5-inch HDR touchscreen on the right side allows camera assistants and focus pullers to adjust settings, monitor exposure, and check focus without crowding the operator. Both screens boast a brightness of 1500 nits, making them perfectly visible even in direct sunlight.

Professional Connectivity and Power

Blackmagic has moved toward industry-standard connectors to ensure compatibility with high-end accessories. The body includes:

• Lemo and Fischer Connectors: 7-pin Lemo and 3-pin Fischer ports provide record start/stop and 24V power for lens motors.

• High-Speed Networking: A 10G Ethernet port and high-speed Wi-Fi allow for instant syncing to the Blackmagic Cloud, enabling "shoot-to-edit" workflows where proxies are uploaded to the cloud while the camera is still rolling.

• Versatile Power: An 8-pin 24V Lemo connection powers the camera, while a 2-pin 12V Lemo output at the rear handles lower-voltage accessories.

Interchangeable Excellence

Every project has its own aesthetic, and the URSA Cine 12K LF is designed to adapt. The camera features a rugged, interchangeable lens mount. While it comes standard with a PL mount, it also includes a locking EF mount in the box. Optional LPL and Hasselblad mounts are available, allowing you to use everything from vintage cinema glass to modern high-performance photographic lenses.