Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF

The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF elevates digital cinematography with a massive 12,288 x 6480 Super35 sensor that delivers 80MP per frame and 14 stops of dynamic range. This high-resolution powerhouse is specifically optimized for virtual production through its integrated optical low-pass filter (OLPF), which minimizes moiré and aliasing when shooting against LED video walls. Combined with Generation 5 Color Science and updated IR filtering, the camera produces incredibly detailed images with natural skin tones and deep color saturation, making it perfect for high-end VFX, chromakeying, and IMAX-style productions.

Designed for professional versatility, the camera features a lightweight magnesium alloy body and an interchangeable PL lens mount, with optional EF and Nikon F mounts available for diverse glass collections. It offers high-speed recording rates including 12K at 60 fps, 8K at 120 fps, and 4K Super16 up to 240 fps, all while utilizing an efficient 12-bit Blackmagic RAW workflow. To handle these massive data rates, it provides flexible recording options via dual CFast 2.0 slots, UHS-II SD cards, or a SuperSpeed USB-C expansion port for direct capture to NVMe SSDs, ensuring a seamless transition from set to post-production.

Product Features in Detail

Revolutionary 12K Super35 Sensor

The URSA Mini Pro 12K features a world-first 12,288 x 6480 sensor, delivering an astounding 80 megapixels per frame. This unique sensor is designed with equal representations of red, green, and blue pixels, providing the immersive detail and deep color of traditional film. With a native ISO of 800 and 14 stops of dynamic range, it captures a massive amount of visual data, allowing for incredible flexibility in post-production.

Optimized OLPF for Virtual Production

The OLPF (Optical Low Pass Filter) model is specifically engineered to handle the challenges of modern LED volume stages. By precisely matching the filter to the 12K sensor, the camera minimizes the interference patterns (moiré and aliasing) caused by high-density LED walls. This makes it a premier choice for virtual production environments where maintaining ultra-sharp resolution without digital artifacts is critical.

High-Speed Frame Rates and In-Sensor Scaling

This camera is a speed powerhouse, capable of shooting 12K at up to 60 fps. For high-speed action, you can utilize in-sensor scaling to shoot 8K at 120 fps or 4K at 120 fps—all without cropping the sensor or changing your field of view. For extreme slow motion, the sensor can be windowed to 4K Super16 to achieve a blistering 240 fps, perfect for capturing every detail of fast-moving subjects.

Generation 5 Color Science

Blackmagic’s latest Gen 5 Color Science features a new film curve designed to utilize the vast amounts of color data produced by the 12K sensor. This results in more pleasing, natural skin tones and improved color saturation for difficult-to-render images like neon signs, sunsets, and car taillights. It works seamlessly with Blackmagic RAW to preserve color and dynamic range through complex image processing.

Efficient Blackmagic RAW 12-Bit Workflow

Despite the massive resolution, the integrated Blackmagic RAW codec makes working with 12K files as easy as standard HD. The codec is highly optimized and GPU-accelerated, allowing editors to cut 12K footage directly on a laptop without the need for proxies or long render times. It preserves the deepest control over exposure, white balance, and detail, ensuring the highest possible image fidelity for VFX and color grading.

Flexible High-Bandwidth Recording

To manage the high data rates of 12K video, the camera offers three distinct recording paths. It features dual built-in CFast 2.0 and UHS-II SD card recorders, allowing you to record across two cards simultaneously at speeds up to 900 MB/s. Additionally, a SuperSpeed USB-C expansion port on the rear allows for direct recording to high-capacity external NVMe SSDs, providing hours of 12-bit RAW recording for long-form projects.