Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro12K
Its 12K Super35 sensor captures 80-megapixel images at up to 60fps in 12K 17:9 with 14 stops of dynamic range, delivering exceptional detail. The built-in OLPF and updated IR filtering reduce moiré and aliasing, particularly for virtual production, while dual CFast 2.0 and USB-C recording offer flexible media options. This camera is best for VFX-heavy productions and virtual production cinematographers who need clean, high-resolution footage for compositing and demanding post workflows.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong sensor (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong burst (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 79.6 MP |
| ISO Range | 125 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW 12-Bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 2.5 kg / 5.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro12K | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 79.6MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 60 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @240fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2550 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro12K | 35.4 | 38.1 | 61.4 | 92.6 | 100 | 99.8 | 46 | 85.4 | 42.8 | 72.3 | 36.9 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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