Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF 100G Camera (ARRI PL, Canon EF)

Overview

The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF 100G Camera (ARRI PL, Canon EF) is a flagship large-format digital cinema camera designed for feature films, premium commercials, episodic work, virtual production, and high-end live workflows that demand both cinematic image quality and advanced networked production tools. Built around a full-frame 35.64 x 23.32 mm CMOS sensor with an effective resolution of 12,288 x 8040, the camera captures richly detailed Blackmagic RAW images with an advertised 16 stops of dynamic range, flexible open-gate and anamorphic formats, and the ability to shoot across 12K, 9K, 8K, 4K, and HD resolutions with a broad range of frame rates.

What sets this 100G version apart is its integration of digital cinema imaging with live and cloud-based workflows. In addition to dual 12G-SDI outputs, it features a high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet connection for SMPTE 2110 video output, media syncing, control, monitoring, and high-bandwidth data transfer. The camera also supports RTMP and SRT streaming, Blackmagic Cloud proxy workflows, direct connectivity via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or mobile tethering, and deep integration with DaVinci Resolve. Combined with interchangeable ARRI PL and Canon EF mounts, built-in optical ND filters, an optical low-pass filter, dual on-camera monitoring stations, and a robust magnesium alloy and carbon fiber body, this is a production-ready platform for demanding cinema and hybrid live environments.

Core Features

• The camera features a large-format full-frame CMOS sensor measuring 35.64 x 23.32 mm with an effective resolution of 98 megapixels, allowing Blackmagic RAW recording up to 12,288 x 8040 for high-end cinema production and detailed postproduction reframing.
• Its 100 Gigabit Ethernet connection supports SMPTE 2110 video output as well as high-speed control, monitoring, and media workflows, making this model especially well suited to live production, broadcast infrastructure, and cloud-connected shooting environments.
• Blackmagic RAW capture supports an extensive range of recording formats including 12K, 9K Super 35, 8K, 4K, and HD, with frame rates reaching as high as 120 fps in 12K, 144 fps in 8K 3:2, and 224 fps in 8K 2.4:1 widescreen.
• The included ARRI PL mount can be swapped for the included Canon EF mount, while optional B4 and ARRI LPL mounts extend compatibility across cinema, broadcast, and photographic lens systems for highly flexible production use.
• Built-in optical ND filters with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop settings provide rapid exposure control, while the integrated optical low-pass filter helps reduce moire and aliasing and improves color fidelity with updated IR filtering.
• Dual 12G-SDI outputs, XLR audio inputs with phantom power, USB-C connectivity, timecode and reference input, professional LEMO and Fischer power outputs, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth control support make the camera easy to integrate into complex on-set rigs.
• A fold-out 5" touchscreen LCD and a second 5" assist-side monitoring and control display allow operators, assistants, and focus pullers to work more efficiently around the camera without relying entirely on external monitors.
• The included 8 TB Media Module, top handle, top rod mount, 19 mm baseplate, shoulder pad, B-mount battery plate, 24 V power supply, and wheeled Pelican hard case provide a serious production package that is ready for immediate deployment.
• Built-in RTMP and SRT streaming, proxy generation, Blackmagic Cloud syncing, and DaVinci Resolve integration support collaborative workflows where editors, clients, and post teams need rapid access to footage from almost anywhere.
• Blackmagic OS, digital slate metadata tools, Bluetooth camera control, support for 13 menu languages, and the included DaVinci Resolve Studio license complete a workflow-focused system built for modern professional productions.

Large-Format Sensor and Flexible Formats

The URSA Cine 12K LF 100G is built to deliver maximum flexibility from its large-format sensor. The full sensor area can be used for a 3:2 open-gate image, giving productions room to reframe in post or create multiple deliverables from a single capture. The camera also supports anamorphic shooting with 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.66x, 1.8x, and 2x de-squeeze factors, helping cinematographers work across a broad range of theatrical and premium streaming formats. In addition to full-frame 12K capture, the camera offers 9K Super 35 modes for classic cinema lenses and lower-resolution formats that retain the advantages of Blackmagic RAW and large-sensor image character.

High-End Body Design

The body is engineered for demanding production environments with a magnesium alloy chassis and lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite skin. Its evenly weighted design is intended to support handheld, shoulder-mounted, studio, and rigged operation more comfortably, while soft-touch backlit controls make it easier to operate in dark stages or fast-paced shooting conditions. The included top handle, top rod mount, 19 mm baseplate, shoulder pad, and B-mount battery plate help position the camera as a serious cinema platform rather than a stripped-down body-only system.

Interchangeable Mounts and Lens Workflow

This configuration includes both an ARRI PL mount and a Canon EF mount, enabling the camera to move between professional cinema glass and EF photographic lenses depending on the job. Optional B4 and ARRI LPL mounts further expand compatibility, opening the door to broadcast servo zoom lenses and additional large-format cinema optics. Lens communication support and contact pins allow metadata capture for monitoring and postproduction, which is especially valuable for larger productions with detailed asset management and finishing requirements.

Monitoring and On-Set Control

The fold-out primary monitor uses a 5" articulating touchscreen LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution for menu control, playback, exposure tools, framing aids, metadata entry, and monitoring. A separate assist-side display gives crews another dedicated screen and control point on the body, improving access for assistants and focus pullers. The supplied material also highlights HDR monitoring capability, a bright display intended for outdoor visibility, removable sunshade support, and on-screen overlays for histogram, frame guides, status, and record parameters, all of which reinforce the camera's suitability for fast-moving professional sets.

Blackmagic RAW and Recording Media

Blackmagic RAW is designed to preserve the sensor's image data along with useful production metadata such as lens information, white balance, digital slate data, and custom LUT information. This allows image consistency to carry through from acquisition into post. The included Blackmagic Media Module 8TB gives the camera substantial onboard recording capacity for high-resolution workflows, while the broader URSA Cine platform also supports alternative media options such as higher-capacity modules and CFexpress-based recording through compatible modules. High-speed storage and data access are central to the design, especially for productions working at 12K or with extended shooting days.

High-Speed Capture and Broadcast Potential

The URSA Cine 12K LF 100G offers extensive frame-rate flexibility across multiple formats, allowing productions to balance resolution, aspect ratio, and slow-motion requirements within a single body. This makes it suitable not only for dramatic work, but also for music videos, fashion, action, specialty cinematography, and hybrid live production. The camera also supports optional B4 lens workflows for broadcast-style operation and high-speed crop modes, making it a particularly versatile option for productions that move between cinema and live applications.

Optical Filtering and Color Science

An integrated optical low-pass filter helps reduce moire and aliasing that can appear when pairing high-resolution sensors with finely patterned materials, LED walls, or modern sharp lenses. Built-in optical ND filters provide clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop settings for quick exposure control without adding external glass, while their balanced IR performance helps reduce contamination under challenging lighting. Blackmagic Generation 6 Color Science expands the imaging pipeline with improved skin tone rendering, accurate color reproduction, support for multiple color spaces and gamma options, and the use of 3D LUTs for film, extended video, video, and custom workflows.

Live Streaming, Cloud, and DaVinci Resolve Workflows

This camera is designed to support more than traditional local recording. It can generate H.264 proxy files alongside the original camera media so files can be uploaded rapidly to Blackmagic Cloud and made available in DaVinci Resolve while production is still underway. Built-in RTMP and SRT streaming let productions stream directly to platforms, clients, or a Blackmagic ATEM Streaming Bridge, while Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and mobile tethering via USB-C provide multiple options for connectivity. These tools make the URSA Cine 12K LF 100G highly attractive for distributed editorial teams, remote stakeholders, and productions that want a tighter relationship between set and post.

Power, Connectivity, and Professional Integration

The camera uses industry-standard professional connections throughout. Power is provided via an 8-pin LEMO input supporting 12 to 24 VDC, while a 7-pin LEMO and 3-pin Fischer output can feed accessories such as lens motors. Additional USB-C ports, dual 12G-SDI outputs, XLR audio inputs with phantom power, headphone connectivity, reference and timecode input, and network-based video and control support help the body fit naturally into high-end cinema and broadcast setups. The included B-mount battery plate and 24 V power supply further support professional power workflows.

Blackmagic OS, Metadata, and Extended Workflow Tools

Blackmagic OS provides a modern interface with fast startup, touchscreen control, tap-and-swipe navigation, LUT handling, focus and exposure tools, HDR options, timecode management, and Blackmagic RAW controls. The integrated digital slate simplifies metadata entry and can automatically advance take numbers, helping productions maintain organization on set. Bluetooth support allows remote camera control from compatible iOS devices and supported third-party apps, and the system supports 13 menu languages for international production environments. A DaVinci Resolve Studio activation is included, giving users a powerful finishing platform for editing, color grading, audio post, effects, and delivery.