Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Plus

Description

Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Plus Overview

Enhance your 4K broadcast setup with the Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Plus when paired with an ATEM Mini. This compact and lightweight broadcast camera is tailored for live production, offering various recording and broadcasting options, specifically optimized for use with the ATEM Mini switcher. While resembling the Studio Camera 4K Pro, this model streamlines inputs, allowing comprehensive control through a separately available ATEM Mini video switcher. Key features of the Studio 4K Plus include a lightweight carbon fiber body, an extended ISO range up to 25,600, 13 stops of dynamic range, an enlarged tally light, HDMI output, dual USB Type-C ports for recording and control, built-in dual microphones, a 7″ HDR LCD, and a redesigned sun hood.

The camera supports UHD resolutions up to 3840 x 2160p60, ensuring versatility for travel, setup, and field use. The 7″ capacitive touchscreen display facilitates easy control of settings, boasting a resolution of 1920 x 1200. Additionally, the display features detachable sun hood for convenient storage and protection. Side controls include knobs for brightness, contrast, iris, and focus peaking, with programmable F1-3 buttons. DaVinci Resolve is built-in for seamless control of color and brightness settings when paired with a compatible ATEM switcher.

Micro Four Thirds lens mount compatibility allows for a wide selection of professional lenses, with optional Zoom Demand and Focus Demand controllers enabling remote lens control. Powering the camera is simplified through a standard locking DC power input for external sources.

Compact and Lightweight Design

Unlike traditional bulky studio cameras, the Blackmagic Studio Camera combines camera and viewfinder in a single compact design. Crafted with a carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate body, it remains lightweight yet durable, ideal for live production. The 7″ viewfinder facilitates easy tracking and framing of shots, with touchscreen menus for settings and dedicated knobs for brightness, contrast, and focus peaking. The camera includes a tripod mount with 15mm LWS rod ports and mounting plate for quick setup.

Exceptional Low-Light Performance

The camera’s ISO range, from -12 dB (100 ISO) to +36 dB (25,600 ISO), caters to varying lighting conditions. The primary native ISO of 400 suits studio lighting, while the secondary high-base ISO of 3200 is ideal for low-light environments. This flexibility minimizes grain and noise, preserving the sensor’s dynamic range.

Cinematic Images in Live Production

Equipped with a 4K sensor and Blackmagic generation 5 color science, the camera delivers cinematic images for live production. The built-in DaVinci Resolve primary color corrector enhances image quality, providing 13 stops of dynamic range for optimal color correction. The sensor’s resolution of 4096 x 2160 supports both HD and UHD work at frame rates from 23.98 to 60 fps.

Affordable Photographic Lenses

Utilizing the MFT lens mount, the camera accommodates a range of affordable photographic lenses known for high-resolution quality. Remote adjustment of the lens is possible with optional Focus Demand and Zoom Demand controllers, mimicking the feel of expensive B4 broadcast lenses.

Frame Shots with Large 7″ Viewfinder

The 7″ high-resolution screen transforms the user experience, simplifying shot framing with on-screen overlays for status, histograms, focus peaking, levels, and more. The touchscreen includes menus, customizable presets, and supports 3D LUTs for desired color and look. The foldable sunshade protects the screen during transport and is compatible with Blackmagic Studio Viewfinder sunshades.

Physical and Touchscreen Controls

Combining physical buttons, knobs, and touchscreen controls, the camera offers versatile operation. Knobs on the right adjust brightness, contrast, and focus peaking, while three function buttons on the left can be assigned various functions. The touchscreen provides a heads-up display with crucial shooting information, menus, and customizable settings.

Built-In Tally for On-Air Status

The camera features a prominent tally light, displaying red for on-air, green for preview, and orange for ISO recording. Transparent camera numbers aid talent visibility from up to 20′ away, supporting SDI and HDMI tally standards used in ATEM live production and ATEM Mini switchers.

Powerful Broadcast Connections

Multiple connections, including HDMI with tally, camera control, and record trigger, cater to both consumer and broadcast equipment. Headphone and mic connections, along with two USB Type-C expansion ports, enhance compatibility with ATEM Mini switchers.

Low-Cost Camera Control via HDMI

ATEM Mini switchers control the camera through HDMI, enabling return data communication. This feature allows the camera operator to focus on framing shots while ensuring seamless integration with the switcher.

USB Expansion Port for Accessories

The high-speed USB Type-C expansion port supports external disk recording and accessory connection. Recording 12-bit Blackmagic RAW files to an external USB flash disk streamlines post-production work. Optional focus and zoom demands can be plugged in, and the USB port powers connected devices.

Blackmagic RAW Quality

The revolutionary Blackmagic RAW format preserves sensor data quality, offering stunning images with detailed color throughout post-production. Camera settings are saved as metadata, facilitating adjustments in DaVinci Resolve. With small and fast files, Blackmagic RAW ensures optimal editing responsiveness.

Includes Built-In Microphones

Built-in shock and wind-resistant microphones expedite setup, providing high-quality sound even in challenging conditions. Placed at the screen’s edges, they enhance stereo separation. An additional 3.5mm audio input and headphone jack cater to external microphones and monitoring.

Monitor Program Video

A dedicated PGM button allows instant viewing of program video from the switcher, enabling camera operators to stay engaged during downtime. The built-in speaker facilitates switcher audio monitoring, enhancing the overall user experience.

Powered by Blackmagic OS

The intuitive Blackmagic OS powers the camera, offering modern controls and menus for smoother operation. Quick power-on, tap, and swipe gestures simplify settings adjustment, metadata entry, and recording status monitoring. Advanced features include on-screen focus and exposure tools, 3D LUTs, HDR, timecode, Blackmagic RAW settings, and more.

Supports 3D LUTs for Film Looks

Blackmagic RAW files utilizing logarithmic film gamma benefit from 3D LUTs, converting flat and washed-out images on the viewfinder to a more appealing display. The 3D LUTs are saved in Blackmagic RAW files for post-production use, providing flexibility without affecting the original image data.

Localized in 11 Popular Languages

Designed for global use, the Blackmagic Studio Cameras support 11 languages, allowing users to select their preferred language during setup. Language switching alters on-screen overlays, heads-up display, and setup menus accordingly.

Optional Accessories

Additional accessories such as Focus and Zoom demands enable remote lens control, while the Blackmagic Studio Converter simplifies connectivity with a single Ethernet connection to the camera.