Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro
Blackmagic Design announces the Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro, a new more powerful studio camera model that features an EF lens mount, a larger 6K sensor for improved colorimetry and fine detail handling, ND filters and built-in live streaming via Ethernet or mobile data. Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro shares the same compact all-in-one design of the studio camera family with a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate body, large integrated 7" HDR viewfinder and powerful broadcast connections.
The company is also introducing the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2, an updated model that now includes built in live streaming.
Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2
Blackmagic Studio Cameras have the same features as large studio cameras, miniaturized into a single compact and portable design. With digital film camera dynamic range and color science, the cameras are designed to handle extremely difficult lighting conditions, while producing cinematic looking images. The sensor features an ISO up to 25,600 for use in dimly lit venues. Advanced features include talkback, tally, camera control, built in color corrector, Blackmagic RAW recording to USB disks, live streaming and more. The new Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 and 6K Pro models add built-in live streaming via Ethernet or mobile data so users can place cameras remotely.
While Blackmagic Studio Camera is designed for live production, it’s not limited to use with a live switcher. That’s because it records Blackmagic RAW to USB disks, so it can be used in any situation where users use a tripod. The large 7" viewfinder is designed for chat shows, television production, broadcast news, sports, education, conference presentations and worship venues. The large bright display with side handles, touch screen and physical controls allow users to track shots with comfortable use.
Sensors combine with Blackmagic generation 5 color science to give users the same imaging technology used in digital film cameras. The color corrector can be controlled from the switcher. With 13 stops of dynamic range, the camera has darker blacks and brighter whites for color correction. Designed for both HD and Ultra HD production, the 4K models feature a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and the 6K model has a resolution of 6144 x 3456. All models support 23.98 to 60 fps.
With the EF or MFT lens mounts, Blackmagic Studio Cameras are designed to be compatible with a wide range of affordable photographic lenses. Photographic lenses are designed for use in high resolution photography. To eliminate the need to reach around to adjust the lens manually, the optional focus and zoom demands let users adjust the lens from the tripod handles just like a large studio camera.
Unlike consumer cameras, the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 and 6K Pro models have SDI connections that include talkback so the switcher operator can communicate with cameras during live events. This allows the director to talk to the camera operators to guide shot selection. The talkback connector is built into the side of the camera and supports standard 5 pin XLR broadcast headsets.
The advanced Blackmagic Studio Camera Pro models are designed for broadcast workflows so have 12G-SDI, 10GBASE-T Ethernet, talkback and balanced XLR audio inputs. The 10G Ethernet allows all video, tally, talkback and camera power via a single connection. That's just like a SMPTE fiber workflow, but using standard Category 6A copper Ethernet cable for lower cost.
Because the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2 and 6K Pro models have built in live streaming, users can place a camera in a remote location and it can generate a H.264 HD live stream that is sent over the internet back to the studio. Users can connect the camera to the internet using the built in Ethernet connection or a 4G or 5G phone to the USB-C port to stream via remote data.
Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro features quality, remote controllable ND filters to let users reduce the amount of light entering the camera. Designed to match the colorimetry and color science of the camera, the 2, 4 and 6 stop filters give users additional latitude even under harsh lighting. The filters are designed to filter both optical and IR wavelengths evenly, eliminating IR contamination of the images. The ND filters can be electronically controlled by the function buttons on the back of the camera, using buttons on the demand and remotely. Because they can be controlled remotely by the camera control operator, the camera operator is free to focus on shooting.
"The Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro features an incredible 6K sensor that has amazing low light performance, plus it has an EF lens mount so it supports a massive number of lenses that users already own.," says Grant Petty, Blackmagic Design CEO. "It has all the high end features of the 4K models, but adds remote controllable ND filters and built in live streaming. I think this will be amazing as users will be able to place cameras almost anywhere in the world! We think our live production users will love it!"
Availability and Price
Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro is available immediately from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide from $2495.
