Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 - Ultra-compact 4K studio camera with 12G-SDI, HDMI, and Genlock, featuring a 4/3 HDR sensor, MFT lens mount and remote control via ATEM switchers

Ultra-compact 4K studio camera with 12G-SDI, HDMI, and Genlock, featuring a 4/3 HDR sensor, MFT lens mount and remote control via ATEM switchers

The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is an amazing broadcast quality live production camera in a compact body.

The Micro Four Thirds sensor offers 13 stops of dynamic range and exceptional low light performance, creating stunning Ultra HD images. The 12G-SDI micro BNC connectors accept uncompressed 10-bit video up to 2160p 60 and two-channel audio output. The input supports tally, camera, internal color corrector and lens control from an ATEM switcher. When using an ATEM Mini switcher, the HDMI connector outputs a 1080 signal and supports all control features.

Recording Blackmagic RAW to external USB-C media drives transforms the camera into a Hollywood quality film camera. Multiple mounting points make the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 easy to install.

Technical characteristics

Camera features

• Effective sensor size: 17.78 x 10 mm
• 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: f 11 with 3840 x 2160p 59.94, f 12 with 3840 x 2160p 50 at 2,000 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, 60 frames per second
• Off-speed frame rates: Up to 60 fps in 3840 x 2160p
• Focus: Auto focus available using compatible lenses
• Metadata support: Automatically populated lens data from electronic Micro Four Thirds lenses
• Embedded metadata: Camera settings, motion sensor data, slate data, 3D LUT in Blackmagic RAW files
• Mounting options: 1 x 1/4 inch top, 3 x 1/4 inch bottom

Connections

• SDI video inputs: 1 x 12G-SDI micro BNC
• SDI video outputs: 1 x 12G-SDI micro BNC
• SDI rates: 3G, 6G, 12G
• HDMI video outputs: 1 x HDMI type A output
• HDMI output resolution: 1920 x 1080p 60
• Analog audio input: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo input (also usable for Time Code)
• Reference inputs: program SDI input
• SDI audio output: 2 channels of program audio embedded in 3G / 6G / 12G-SDI
• HDMI audio outputs: 2 channels 48 kHz and 24 bit
• Remote control: remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet with suitable adapter
• Computer interface: 1 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

Audio

• Microphone: integrated stereo microphone
• Built-in speaker: none

Standards

• HD video standards: 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 1920 x 1080p 24, 1920 x 1080p 25, 1920 x 1080p 29.97, 1920 x 1080p 30, 1920 x 1080p 50, 1920 x 1080p 59.94, 1920 x 1080p 60
• HD interlaced standards: 1920 x 1080i 50, 1920 x 1080i 59.94, 1920 x 1080i 60
• Ultra HD video standards: 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 3840 x 2160p 24, 3840 x 2160p 25, 3840 x 2160p 29.97, 3840 x 2160p 30, 3840 x 2160p 50, 3840 x 2160p 59.94, 3840 x 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: elevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit

Media

• Media interface: 1 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, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Constant Quality Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5 

Storage features

• Storage type: 1 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 Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 at the selected frame rate
• Storage rates: storage rates based on 30 frames per second. 3840 x 2160p 30 fps — 3:1: 127 MB/s, 5:1: 77 MB/s, 8:1: 48 MB/s, 12:1: 32 MB/s, Q0: 96 to 190 MB/s, Q1: 64 to 153 MB/s, Q3: 43 to 109 MB/s, Q5: 26 to 64 MB/s

Control

• 5 control buttons including Set, Up, Down, Menu, and Power
• 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

Network management

• NTP support: 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 via SMB

Color corrector

• DaVinci YRGB

Tally

• 1 x front facing for talent

Software included

• Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows 

Operating systems

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

Power requirements

• Power supply: 1 x external 12 V_DC 36 W
• Power inputs: 1 x 12 V_DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector
• Power usage: 18 to 25 W

Optional accessories

• Accessories: Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor, Blackmagic Focus Demand, Blackmagic Zoom Demand, ATEM Mini switchers, ATEM SDI switchers, ATEM Television Studio switchers, ATEM Constellation switchers, Blackmagic Video Assist, LP-E6 Battery, Micro BNC Cables

Environmental specifications

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

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.95 x 6.58 cm
• Weight: 0.3 kg

What’s included

• Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2
• Turret dust cap
• External 12 V_DC power supply with locking connector and international socket adapters
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download