Blackmagic Design Micro Cinema Digital Camera

Overview of Blackmagic Design Micro Cinema Digital Camera

The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera is a miniature digital camera with a Super 16mm-sized sensor designed to be operated remotely and capture footage from virtually anywhere. The image sensor supports 1080p video up to 60 fps and 13 stops of dynamic range. The camera is equipped with an active MFT mount that can accept native MFT lens or be adapted to a wide range of other modern and vintage lenses using optional third party adapters. Video is recorded to SDHC/SDXC memory cards using the 12-bit CinemaDNG Raw format or 10-bit Apple ProRes family of codecs. Compact in size, the Micro Cinema Camera is similar in size and shape to an action camera, making it well suited for mounted on helmets for POV action sequences, suspended from quadcopters for aerial shots, or any place where a larger camera can't fit. To facilitate camera control when the camera is mounted in impossible-to-reach locations, you can operate it remotely and view a live video feed thanks to the camera's expansion port. An included breakout cable supports four analog PWM radio remote control inputs, so you can map camera functions to the dials, knobs, buttons, and joysticks on model airplane remotes, such as start/stop recording, focus, and iris (with compatible MFT lenses). For more control, you can use the 18-channel S.bus control input with Futaba radio control equipment or custom embedded controllers. In addition to radio control support, the breakout cable also provides LANC control, power, genlock, and composite video output for connecting to wireless video transmitters, letting you see what you're recording while remote controlling the camera. For higher quality monitoring, the camera has an HDMI output. For remote recording, you can attach a Canon LP-E6 type battery to the back of the camera to power is for up to 1.5 hours. One LP-E6 battery is included. The camera also has a 12V DC input via the breakout cable for powering the camera from external power supplies for longer shooting times.

Features:

• Super 16mm-Sized Image Sensor
• Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
• 13 Stops of Dynamic Range
• Records FHD 1920 x 1080 CinemaDNG Raw
• Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 220 Mb/s
• Ultra-Compact Design
• Expansion Port with Radio Control Ports
• SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slot
• HDMI & Composite Output, 3.5mm Audio In

Specifications:

• Effective Sensor Size: 12.48mm x 7.02mm (Super 16)
• Lens Mount: Active MFT mount.
• Lens Control: Iris, focus and zoom on supported lenses.
• Dynamic Range: 13 stops.
• Shooting Resolutions: 1920 x 1080
• Frame Rates: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Focus: Remote focus control via expansion connector when using compatible lenses.
• Iris Control: Iris control via Rewind and Forward buttons, plus remote control via expansion connector when using compatible lenses.
• Controls: 6 control buttons including Record, Play, Rewind, Forward, Menu, and Power. 4 channel PWM plus 1 x S.Bus remote via expansion connector.
• Mounting Options: 1 x 1/4 inch (top), 3 x 1/4 inch (bottom).
• Total Video Inputs: None
• Total Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI Type A, 1 x Composite Video output.
• Analog Audio Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm stereo jack, mic or line level. Can also be used for timecode input.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
• Reference Input: Tri-Sync or Black Burst on expansion connector.
• Expansion Port: DB-HD15 serial connector provides support for: Power input, LANC input, 1 x S.Bus input, 4 x PWM channel input, Reference input, Composite video output
• Remote Control: Lens control, recording parameters and record trigger start/stop trigger via LANC and PWM or S.Bus remote channels
• Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Mini-B port for software updates.
• Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
• SD Video Standards: None
• HD Video Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Codecs: CinemaDNG RAW, CinemaDNG RAW 3:1, ProRes 422 HQ QuickTime, ProRes 422 QuickTime, ProRes 422 LT QuickTime, ProRes Proxy QuickTime.
• Media: SDXC and SDHC cards.
• Media Format: Media Format can format cards to HFS+ for Mac or exFAT for Windows.
• External Control: Expansion connector has LANC, S.Bus and PWM for lens and other settings control.
• Storage Type: Removable SDXC and SDHC cards.
• Storage Format: Mac OS Extended or exFAT format. SD cards can be formatted in camera, or on any Mac or Windows computer. Formatting in camera recommended.
• Storage Rates: 1920 x 1080, CinemaDNG RAW - 65 MB/s, CinemaDNG RAW 3:1 - 33 MB/s, 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, Rates based on 30 frames per second.
• Recording Formats: Lossless CinemaDNG RAW, RAW 3:1 at 1920 x 1080 with film dynamic range, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 422, 422 LT and 422 Proxy at 1920 x 1080 with either film or video dynamic range.
• Software Included: DaVinci Resolve grading software. SD card for Mac and Windows.
• Operating Systems: Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later, Windows 8.1 and 10
• Battery Type: Canon LP-E6
• Battery Life: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
• Power: 12V-20V
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
• What's Included: Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera, Expansion cable, LP-E6 battery, Turret dust cap, 12V AC Adapter, SD card with software and manual