Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF 100G Camera (Body Only, Canon EF)

Overview

The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF 100G Camera (Body Only, Canon EF) is a flagship large-format digital cinema camera designed for feature films, premium commercial production, episodic work, virtual production, and advanced live workflows that require both a cinematic image and powerful 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, it records Blackmagic RAW up to 12K with an advertised 16 stops of dynamic range, flexible open-gate and anamorphic formats, extensive high-frame-rate options, and a body design tailored to demanding professional environments.

This body-only configuration is ideal for productions that want to build a customized URSA Cine package around an included locking Canon EF mount and the supplied Media Module CF with dual CFexpress Type B slots. It combines digital cinema imaging with live and cloud-connected workflow tools including 100 Gigabit Ethernet with SMPTE 2110 support, dual 12G-SDI outputs, RTMP and SRT streaming, Blackmagic Cloud proxy workflows, built-in clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop IRND filters, and deep integration with DaVinci Resolve. With a robust magnesium alloy and carbon fiber body, dual onboard monitoring stations, professional power and accessory connectivity, metadata support, timecode capability, and wide lens compatibility through interchangeable mounts, it is a highly flexible platform for modern high-end production.

Core Features

• The camera is built around 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 extremely detailed cinema acquisition and flexible reframing in post.
• Its 100 Gigabit Ethernet connection supports SMPTE 2110 video workflows along with high-speed control, monitoring, and media transfer, making this model especially appealing for productions that bridge cinematic acquisition and live production infrastructure.
• Blackmagic RAW recording supports a wide range of 12K, 9K, 8K, 4K, and HD formats, with frame rates reaching up to 120 fps in select 12K modes, 144 fps in 8K 3:2, and 224 fps in 8K 2.4:1 widescreen.
• This body-only version includes a locking Canon EF mount and can be swapped for separately available B4, ARRI PL, or ARRI LPL mounts, giving productions the flexibility to work with EF photographic lenses, cinema lenses, or broadcast glass.
• Built-in optical ND filters with clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop settings provide fast exposure control, while the integrated optical low-pass filter reduces moire and aliasing and improves image fidelity with updated IR filtering.
• Dual 12G-SDI outputs, XLR mic and line inputs with phantom power, USB-C connectivity, reference and timecode input, Wi-Fi, and professional LEMO and Fischer power connections support complex on-set and studio integration.
• The supplied Media Module CF with dual CFexpress Type B slots makes this configuration a flexible starting point for productions that already own compatible media and want to configure accessories around a lighter body-only package.
• A fold-out 5" touchscreen LCD and a second assist-side display allow operators, assistants, and focus pullers to work more efficiently around the camera without relying entirely on external monitoring solutions.
• Built-in RTMP and SRT streaming, H.264 proxy generation, Blackmagic Cloud syncing, metadata support, digital slate tools, and Bluetooth camera control help connect production, remote review, and post workflows more directly.
• Blackmagic OS, support for 13 menu languages, lens metadata handling, and the included DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key complete a professional acquisition and finishing workflow in a modular body-only format.

Large-Format Sensor and Flexible Formats

The URSA Cine 12K LF 100G is designed to take full advantage of its large-format sensor across a wide variety of deliverables. The full sensor area can be used for a 3:2 open-gate image that gives editors and colorists more room for reframing, while anamorphic support with 1.3x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.66x, 1.8x, and 2x de-squeeze options makes it suitable for premium widescreen productions. In addition to full-frame 12K recording, the camera supports 9K Super 35 modes for compatibility with classic cinema lenses and multiple lower-resolution formats that still preserve the advantages of Blackmagic RAW acquisition.

Body-Only Flexibility and Lens Workflow

This version is intended for users who want to build their own production package around the camera body rather than purchasing a more fully accessorized kit. It includes a locking Canon EF mount and the Media Module CF, while accessories such as handles, EVF systems, rod support, shoulder components, battery plates, and larger media modules can be added separately to suit the production. The interchangeable mount design also allows the camera to be adapted for B4, ARRI PL, and ARRI LPL workflows, making it suitable for everything from EF stills lenses through to cinema and broadcast optics.

Monitoring and On-Set Operation

The camera body is designed for demanding professional work with a magnesium alloy chassis and lightweight carbon fiber polycarbonate composite skin. A 5" fold-out touchscreen LCD provides menu access, playback, exposure tools, framing aids, metadata entry, and monitoring, while the dedicated assist-side display and control area help crews work more efficiently around the camera. The supplied material also highlights HDR monitoring capability, bright on-camera viewing, support for overlays such as histogram and frame guides, and a layout designed to support operators, assistants, and focus pullers in fast-paced production environments.

Blackmagic RAW and Recording Media

Blackmagic RAW is designed to preserve sensor data together with useful metadata such as lens information, white balance, digital slate details, and custom LUT information. This helps maintain continuity from production through finishing. In this body-only package, recording is centered on the included Blackmagic Media Module CF with dual CFexpress Type B slots, making it possible to work with existing compatible media. The URSA Cine platform also supports optional Blackmagic Media Modules with higher-capacity solid-state storage for productions that need longer recording times and very high-throughput acquisition.

High-Speed Capture, Streaming, and Live Workflow

The URSA Cine 12K LF 100G offers extensive frame-rate flexibility across multiple formats, making it suitable for dramatic work, music videos, fashion, action, specialty cinematography, and hybrid live production. In addition to high-resolution cinema recording, it supports RTMP and SRT streaming, SMPTE 2110 workflows, proxy generation, and Blackmagic Cloud syncing, helping productions move material to clients, remote stakeholders, and editorial teams with far less delay than a traditional stand-alone cinema camera. Optional B4 support further extends the platform toward broadcast-style workflows and high-speed crop formats.

Optical Filtering and Color Science

The integrated optical low-pass filter helps reduce moire and aliasing that can occur when high-resolution sensors meet detailed textures, synthetic fabrics, or LED wall environments. Built-in optical ND filters in clear, 2-stop, 4-stop, and 6-stop settings make it easier to control exposure quickly while preserving color accuracy and minimizing IR contamination. Blackmagic Generation 6 Color Science further expands the imaging pipeline with improved skin tones, accurate color rendering, 3D LUT support, and workflows built around modern cinema and broadcast finishing standards.

Connectivity, Metadata, and Professional Workflow Tools

The camera uses professional-standard connections throughout, including dual 12G-SDI outputs, XLR audio inputs with phantom power, USB-C ports, reference and timecode input, Wi-Fi, and LEMO and Fischer power connectivity for accessories. Blackmagic OS provides touchscreen menu navigation, exposure and focus tools, HDR options, timecode management, metadata entry, digital slate functions, and support for 13 menu languages. Bluetooth support enables remote camera control, while included DaVinci Resolve Studio software completes the end-to-end workflow for editing, color grading, audio post, effects, and delivery.