Blackmagic Production Camera 4K PL

Sensor Size

22mm x 11.88mm (Super 35).

RAW Resolution

12-bit RAW files recorded at 4000 x 2160.

Shooting Resolutions

4K RAW at 4000 x 2160. ProRes at 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080.

Frame Rates

4K RAW at 4000 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30.
Ultra HD 2160p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30.
HD 1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30.

Dynamic Range

12 stops.

Focus

Focus button turns on peaking.

Iris Control

Compatible with manually operated PL mount lens.

Lens Mount

PL mount for manually operated lens with manual iris control.

Screen Dimensions

5” and 800 x 480 resolution.

Screen Type

Integrated LCD capacitive touchscreen.

Metadata Support

Automatic camera data and user data such as shot number, filenames, and keywords.

Controls

Onscreen touch menus and physical buttons for recording and transport control.

Microphone

Integrated mono microphone.

Speaker

Integrated mono speaker.

Mounting Options

3 x 1/4”-20 UNC thread mounting points on top of camera. 1 x 1/4”-20 UNC thread tripod mount with locator pin.

Storage Type

Removable 2.5” SSD.

Storage Format

Mac OS Extended or exFAT format. SSDs can be formatted in camera, or on any Mac or Windows computer. Formatting in camera recommended.

Storage Rates

4000 x 2160
CinemaDNG RAW – 265 MB/s
3840 x 2160
Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 110 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 73.6 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 51 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 22.4 MB/s
1920 x 1080
Apple ProRes 422 HQ – 27.5 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 – 18.4 MB/s
Apple ProRes 422 LT – 12.75 MB/s
Apple ProRes Proxy – 5.6 MB/s
Storage rates based on 30 frames per second.

Recording Formats

Lossless CinemaDNG RAW with film dynamic range at 4000 x 2160. Apple ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT and ProRes 422 Proxy at 3840 x 2160 and 1920 x 1080 10-bit YUV with either film or video dynamic range.

SDI Video Output

1 x 6G-SDI 10-bit 4:2:2 with choice of Film or Video dynamic range.

Analog Audio Input

2 x 1/4” jacks for professional balanced analog audio, switchable between mic and line levels.

Analog Audio Output

1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone output.

SDI Audio Output

2 channels 48 kHz and 24-bit.

Remote Control

1 x 2.5mm LANC for Record Start and Stop.

Computer Interface

Thunderbolt port for waveform monitoring of 1080 HD video, and capture of Ultra HD and 1080 HD video. USB 2.0 Mini-B port for software updates and configuration.

SDI Compliance

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M Level B , Draft SMPTE 2081-1.

SDI Audio Sampling

48 kHz and 24-bit

Software Included

DaVinci Resolve Studio grading software including Resolve USB dongle for Mac OS X and Windows. Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac OS X and Windows. Blackmagic UltraScope. Blackmagic Media Express software. Disk Speed Test.

Software Applications

DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Photoshop CC, Pro Tools, UltraScope, Media Express, Disk Speed Test.

Power

Integrated Lithium-Ion Polymer rechargeable battery. 11V-30V DC port for external battery power or use included 12V AC adapter.

External Power

12V-30V DC port for external battery power or use included 12V AC adapter.

Battery Life

Approximately 90 minutes.

Battery Charge Time

Approximately 2 hours when not in use.

Optional Accessories

Blackmagic Cinema Camera Handles.