Black Magic 65mm Camera!

Blackmagic Design has unveiled the new Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65, a groundbreaking digital film camera priced starting at $29,995 USD. This revolutionary model incorporates cutting-edge technologies, fully integrated with the post-production workflow, and features a massive 65mm RGBW sensor with an impressive resolution of 17520 x 8040, delivering 16 stops of dynamic range. The camera supports interchangeable PL, LPL, and Hasselblad lens mounts and is equipped with industry-standard Lemo and Fischer connections for maximum flexibility. It also includes 8TB of high-performance built-in storage and offers high-speed networking for media upload and syncing with Blackmagic Cloud.

Key Features of the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65:

*Large-format 65mm sensor with a cinematic 2.2:1 aspect ratio and 16 stops of dynamic range.

*Rugged, lightweight camera body with industry-standard connections.

*Blackmagic RAW for real-time editing at 17K resolution.

*Generation 5 Color Science with an advanced film curve for superior color accuracy.

*Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) to minimize moiré and aliasing.

*Integrated 8TB Blackmagic Media Module for high-speed recording.

*Compatible with the Blackmagic Media Dock for additional recording options.

*High-speed WiFi, 10G Ethernet, and mobile data connectivity for streamlined workflows.

*Built-in RTMP and SRT live streaming capabilities.

*Optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF for enhanced monitoring.

*Comes with DaVinci Resolve Studio for seamless post-production.

The Blackmagic Cinema Camera’s surprise release of a 17K camera with a 65mm sensor is a major leap in digital filmmaking technology! making it a strong contender for high-end productions, potentially rivaling IMAX-quality output.

The 65mm sensor size is particularly notable, as it offers a broader field of view and more cinematic depth, perfect for capturing stunning visuals in expansive scenes.

Above image difference between 65mm and 35mm sensor in Size
The Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 is now available for sale…whereas Arri Alexa 65 is a rental camera only worldwide.

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CJ Rajkumar

Author/ Cinematographer