Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 - Compact professional broadcast camera designed for studio production, cinematic image quality, advanced controls, Blackmagic RAW recording via USB-C, professional 12G-SDI

Compact professional broadcast camera designed for studio production, cinematic image quality, advanced controls, Blackmagic RAW recording via USB-C, professional 12G-SDI

The Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 boasts the same features as large studio cameras, but in a compact, portable package.

Using the dynamic range and color science of digital film cameras, it handles the most challenging lighting conditions and produces cinematic-like images. With a maximum ISO of 25,600, the sensor can create stunning images even in low light, even under moonlight. Advanced features include tally, camera control, built-in color corrector, and Blackmagic RAW recording to USB disks. Focus and zoom controls are also supported.

Technical characteristics

Camera features

• Effective sensor size: 17.78 x 10 mm (Four Thirds)
• Lens mount: active MFT mount
• Lens control: iris, focus, zoom on supported lenses
• Dynamic range: 13 stops
• Dual native ISO: 0 dB and 18 dB gain
• Sensitivity at 0 dB gain: f11 with 3840 x 2160p 59.94, f12 with 3840 x 2160p 50 at 2000 lux with 89.9% reflectance
• Signal to noise ratio: 63 dB for 3840 x 2160p
• Shooting resolutions: 3840 x 2160p up to 60
• Frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 frames per second
• Focus: auto focus available using compatible lenses
• Screen dimensions: 1920 x 1200 mm (7")
• Screen type: LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Screen brightness: 600 nits
• Controls: Touchscreen camera settings and menus with rotary settings dial, program button, F1, F2 and F3 assignable function buttons, brightness contrast and peaking dials
• Mounting options: 2 x 1/4" tripod mount, 1 x 3/8" tripod mount

Connections

• SDI video inputs: 1
• SDI video outputs: 1
• SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
• HDMI 2.0 video outputs: 1
• Analog audio input: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo input (can also be used for Time Code input)
• Analog audio output: 1 x 3.5 mm TRRS mini jack for headphones with microphone
• Reference input: program SDI input on camera
• SDI audio output: 2 channels of program audio embedded in 1.5G / 3G / 6G / 12G-SDI, 2 talkback channels on 15 and 16
• Remote control: remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet
• Computer interface: 2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s) expansion ports for external recording and focus / zoom demand connection, software updates using USB-C Port A

Audio

• Microphone: integrated stereo microphone
• Built in speaker: 1 x mono speaker

Standards

• SD video standards: none
• HD video standards: 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 1080i 60, 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, 1080p 30, 1080p 50, 1080p 59.94, 1080p 60
• Ultra HD video standards: 2160p 23.98, 2160p 24, 2160p 25, 2160p 29.97, 2160p 30, 2160p 50, 2160p 59.94, 2160p 60
• SDI compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1, SMPTE 2082-10
• SDI audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit
• HDMI audio sampling: television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit

Media

• Media: 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media for recording Blackmagic RAW
• Media format: can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems

Supported codecs

• Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3, Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5

Storage features

• Storage type: 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion ports for external media
• Recording formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 in 3840 x 2160p at the selected frame rate
• Storage rates: based on 30 frames per second. 
• 3840 x 2160p: Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 127 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 77 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 48 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 32 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 96 to 190 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 64 to 153 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 43 to 109 MB/s, Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 26 to 64 MB/s

Control

• External control: Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles, Blackmagic Control Protocol over SDI and HDMI for external control when used with a compatible ATEM switcher with ATEM Software Control or ATEM Camera Control Panel, includes control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses, color corrector, tally and record start and stop to external media via USB expansion port, Camera Control REST API over USB Ethernet for external control via HTTP when used with REST client applications such as Postman

Network management

• NTP: Network Time Protocol support allows you to sync the time on your camera whenever connected to a network with any NTP server of your choice
• Web media manager: using a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera
• FTP: download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP
• SMB: file sharing using SMB

Color corrector

• DaVinci YRGB

Talkback and Tally

• Live Tally indicator: 1 x front facing for talent, 1 x rear facing for operator
• Talkback: supported via SDI channels 15 and 16 using Blackmagic Studio Converter (sold separately)

Software

• Software included: Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows

Operating systems

• Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later
• Windows: Windows 10 and 11

Power requirements

• Power supply: 1 x external 12 V_DC 60 W power supply
• Power inputs: 1 x 12 V_DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector
• Power usage: 15 ‑ 22 W

Optional accessories

• Blackmagic Focus Demand, Blackmagic Zoom Demand, ATEM Mini switchers, ATEM Television Studio HD and HD Pro switchers

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C
• Storage temperature: –20 to 45 °C
• Relative humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 27.36 x 16.73 x 16.97 cm
• Weight: 1.38 kg

What's included

• Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2
• Blackmagic Studio Camera sun shade
• Tripod mount compatible with 15 mm lightweight rails
• Turret dust cap
• External 12 V_DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters for most countries