Big-camera image quality in a body that fits anywhere you need it. The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is a compact live production camera built around a Four Thirds sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range, delivering 10-bit uncompressed video up to 2160p60 over 12G-SDI Micro BNC. Paired with an ATEM switcher, the SDI return feed gives you tally, camera control, the built-in color corrector, and lens control straight from the control position. With Blackmagic RAW recording to external USB-C drives and multiple mounting points, it's purpose-built for POV angles, lectern and stage-lip positions, robotic heads, and any spot where a full-size camera won't fit.
Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is an amazing, broadcast quality live production camera in a tiny body. The Four Thirds sensor has 13 stops of dynamic range, incredible low light performance and produces stunning Ultra HD images in all lighting conditions. 12G-SDI Micro BNC connectors support 10-bit uncompressed video up to 2160p60 and 2 channel audio on the output. The input supports tally, camera control, control of the built-in color corrector plus lens control, from an ATEM switcher. Or when using an ATEM Mini switcher, the HDMI connector will output 1080 and support all control features. Plus it's even a Hollywood quality cinema camera because it can record Blackmagic RAW to external USB-C drives. With multiple mounting points, place Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 where no other camera will go!
Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size
- 17.78mm x 10mm (Four Thirds)
Lens Mount
Lens Control
- Iris, focus, zoom on supported lenses.
Dynamic Range
Dual Native ISO
Sensitivity at 0dB Gain
- f11 with 2160p59.94.
- f12 with 2160p50.
- at 2,000 lux with 89.9% reflectance.
Signal to Noise Ratio
Shooting Resolutions
- 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps.
Frame Rates
- 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 frames per second.
- Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in Ultra HD.
Focus
- Auto focus available using compatible lenses.
Metadata Support
- Automatically populated lens data from electronic Micro Four Thirds lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings, motion sensor data plus slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.
Mounting Options
- 1 x 1/4 inch (top),
- 3 x 1/4 inch (bottom).
Connections
SDI Video Inputs
SDI Video Outputs
SDI Rates
HDMI 2.0 Video Outputs
HDMI Video Outputs
- 1 x HDMI Type A output.
- HDMI output is always HD, up to 1080p60.
Analog Audio Input
- 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input. Can also be used for Timecode input.
Reference Inputs
- Program SDI Input on camera.
SDI Audio Output
- 2 channels of program audio embedded in 3G/6G/12G-SDI.
HDMI Audio Outputs
- 2 channels 48 kHz and 24‑bit.
Remote Control
- Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet with suitable adapter.
Computer Interface
- 1 x USB Type‑C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/ s) expansion ports for external recording and focus / zoom demand connection. Software updates using
- USB‑C Port.
Audio
Microphone
- Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker
Standards
SD Video Standards
HD Video Standards
- 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25,
- 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50,
- 1080p59.94, 1080p60
- 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
Ultra HD Video Standards
- 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25,
- 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50,
- 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance
- SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M,
- SMPTE 425M level A and B,
- SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10,
- SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10.
SDI Audio Sampling
- Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit.
Media
Media
- 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media for recording Blackmagic RAW.
Media Format
- Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
Supported Codecs
Codecs
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5
Storage Features
Storage Type
- 1 x USB‑C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media.
Recording Formats
- Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 in Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 at the selected frame rate.
Audio Channels
Audio Recording
- Uncompressed linear PCM 24-bit, 48kHz embedded audio in Blackmagic RAW.
Storage Rates
- Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.
- 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD)
- Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s
- Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 77 MB/s
- Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s
- Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s
- Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 96 to 190 MB/s
- Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 153 MB/s
- Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 109 MB/s
- Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 26 to 64 MB/s
Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.
Control
Control
- 5 control buttons including Set, Up, Down, Menu, and Power.
External Control
- Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.
- Blackmagic Control Protocol over SDI and HDMI for external control when used with a compatible ATEM switcher with ATEM Software Control or ATEM Camera Control Panel. Includes control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses, color corrector, tally and record start and stop to external media via USB expansion port.
- Camera Control REST API over USB Ethernet for external control via HTTP when used with REST client applications such as Postman.
Network Management
NTP
- Network time protocol support allows you to sync the time on your camera, whenever connected to a network with any NTP server of your choice.
Web Media Manager
- Using a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera.
FTP
- Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP.
SMB
Color Corrector
DaVinci YRGB
Tally
Live Tally Indicator
- 1 x front facing for talent.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
- 1 x External 12V DC 36W power supply.
Power Inputs
- 1 x 12V DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector.
Power Usage
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x L x H)
- 3.3” x 2.74” x 2.6”
Weight
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
- 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature
- -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Relative Humidity
