Blackmagicdesign URSA Mini, URSA Mini Pro Installation And Operation Manual

Installation and Operation Manual

Blackmagic URSA Mini
and URSA Mini Pro

Includes Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder, URSA Studio Viewfinder,
URSA Mini Shoulder Kit, URSA Mini Lens Mounts, Blackmagic Camera
Fiber Converter, Studio Fiber Converter and URSA Mini SSD Recorder.

November 2018

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Contents

Blackmagic URSA Mini

Which camera are you using? 6

URSA Mini 7
URSA Mini Pro 4.6K 7

Getting Started 8

Attaching a Lens 8
Powering your Camera 11

Storage Media 14

CFast Cards 14
SD Cards 18
SSDs 23
Preparing Media for Recording 27
Preparing Media on Blackmagic URSA Mini 27
Preparing Media on Blackmagic

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K 29
Preparing Media on Mac 30
Preparing Media on Windows 30

Recording 32

Recording Clips 32
Blackmagic RAW 32
Recording to Blackmagic RAW 33
Constant Bitrate Settings 34
Constant Quality Settings 34
Blackmagic RAW Player 34
Sidecar Files 34
Blackmagic RAW in DaVinci Resolve 35
Blackmagic RAW Software Development Kit 35
Choosing the Codec, Resolution

and Sensor Area 36
Choosing Frame Rates 36
Trigger Record 42
Record Duration Table 43

Playback 45

Playing Back Clips 45

Introduction to URSA Mini 47

Camera Front 47
Left Side – URSA Mini 48
Left Side – URSA Mini Pro 4.6K 49
Right Side 50
Rear Panel 51
Top Panel 53
Underside 53

URSA Mini Controls 54

Control Buttons 54
Side Handle 56

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Control Buttons 58

Forward Control Panel 58
Ergonomic Control Panel 61
Internal Control Panel 67

Touchscreen Controls 70

Touchscreen 70
Touchscreen Features 70

Settings

90

Dashboard 90
Record Settings 90
File Naming Convention 95
Monitor Settings 96
Audio Settings 104
Audio Settings – URSA Mini 104
Audio Settings – URSA Mini Pro 4.6K 106
Setup Settings 108
Presets 120
LUTS 123

Entering Metadata 126

Using Servo Zoom Lenses 132

Camera Video Output 134

HD Monitoring Output 134
12G-SDI Output 134

URSA Mini Shoulder Mount Kit 136

Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder 140

Mounting and Connecting
toBlackmagic URSA 140

Adjusting the Eyepiece 141
Button Features 141
Menu Settings 142

Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder 147

Mounting and Connecting
toBlackmagic URSA Mini 148

Adjusting the Blackmagic URSA
Studio Viewfinder 150

Button Features 153
Menu Settings 155

Mounting Batteries 160

Mounting V-mount or GoldMount Batteries 160
Using your own Battery Plate 161

Blackmagic Fiber Converters 163

Getting Started with
BlackmagicFiber Converters 164

About SMPTE Fiber 164

Connecting SMPTE Fiber 166
Why Connections on the Front? 170
Plugging in Camera SDI 171
Plugging in Return SDI Outputs 171
Mounting BlackmagicCamera

Fiber Converter 171
Attaching the URSA Studio Viewfinder 174
Plugging in a Talkback Headset 174

Operating the CameraFiberConverter 175

Selecting a Return Feed 175
Using Talkback 176
Using Tally 176
Status Indicators 177
Audio Inputs 178
IP Video 179
Power Specifications 179
Additional Camera Controls 179

Operating the StudioFiberConverter 181

Selecting the LCD Source 181
Rack Mounting the Studio Unit 181

Camera Unit Connections 185

Camera Power Connection 185
PTZ Interface 185
Talkback Connection 186
Tracker Interface 187
DC Connection 187
D-Tap Output 188
Reference Output and Operation 188

Studio Unit Connections 189

12G-SDI Output 189
Return SDI Inputs 189
Reference Input and Output 190
Talkback Interface 191
PTZ Interface 192
Audio Outputs 192

Updating Internal Software 193

Updating Blackmagic Camera
Fiber Converter 193

Updating Blackmagic Studio Fiber
Converter 193

Interchangeable Lens Mount 194

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro PL Mount 195
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro B4 Mount 197
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F Mount 199
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro EF Mount 202
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Shim Kit 204

URSA Mini SSD Recorder 205

Mounting and connecting
URSAMini SSD Recorder 206

Using URSA Mini SSD Recorder 208

Updating URSA Mini SSD
Recorder’s internal software 209

Using DaVinci Resolve 210

Importing your Clips 211
Saving Your Project 211
Working with RAW files 212
Blackmagic RAW 213
Editing your Clips 216
Trimming Clips 217
Adding Transitions 218
Adding Titles 219
Color Correcting your Clips 220
Using Scopes 221
Secondary Color Correction 223
Qualifying a Color 223
Adding a Power Window 224
Tracking a Window 225
Using Plugins 226
Mixing Your Audio 226
Adding VFX and Compositing 232
The Fusion Page 232
Getting Started with Fusion 234
Using the Motion Tracker andAdding Text 238
Mastering your Edit 241

Understanding StudioCameraControl 243

Using Camera Control 244
DaVinci Resolve Primary ColorCorrector 250

Blackmagic Camera Setup Utility 253

Working with Third Party Software 255

Working with Files from CFast2.0
and SD cards 255

Working with Files from SSDs 256
Using Final Cut Pro X 256
Using Avid Media Composer 2018 257
Using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 258

Blackmagic URSA Mini B4 Mount 259

Shimming Lens Mounts 261

Shimming URSA Mini PL 261
Shimming URSA Mini Pro 4.6K 263

Developer Information 264

Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol 264
Blackmagic Embedded

TallyControl Protocol 273

Help

275

Regulatory Notices 276

Safety Information 277

Warranty

278

Contents

Which camera are you using?

You’ll notice while reading this manual that occasionally a feature will be specific to a particular
Blackmagic URSA Mini camera. All URSA Mini cameras produce incredible, wide dynamic range
images and share the same basic chassis. There are some differences between different
models, though.

The available models are

 URSA Mini 4K
 URSA Mini 4.6K
 URSA Mini Pro 4.6K

URSA Mini 4K EF

4K

SDI OUT

12V OUT

URSA Mini 4.6K PL

4.6K

LENS

SDI OUT

12V OUT

ND

FILTER

4.6K

AUTO

W/B

LENS

12 pin broadcast
connector

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K

ND

FILTER

4.6K

AUTO

W/B

LENS

SDI OUT

12V OUT

ND

FILTER

ND filters

ND

FILTER

4.6K

AUTO

W/B

LENS

12 pin broadcast
connector

6Which camera are you using

URSA Mini

Aside from the sensors used, URSA Mini 4K and 4.6K models are nearly identical. The control
buttons and software menus are laid out the same way, and operating the cameras is
essentially the same. You’ll simply find a few more resolution options on cameras using the

4.6Ksensor, together with a greater range of ISO settings. An easy way to tell which sensor
your camera has is to look for a ‘4K’ or ‘4.6K’ icon above the lens mount.

It’s also worth noting that URSA Mini cameras are available with EF and PL lens mounts.
Aneasy way to tell the difference between these is the presence of a 12 pin broadcast lens
connector near the lens mount on PL models, and of course, the mounts themselves if you are
familiar with EF and PL mounting systems. See the ‘getting started’ section for more information
on these mounts.

URSA Mini, left side

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K is a little different. This camera is only available as a 4.6K
model with an EF mount, but it can accept other lens types via its interchangeable lens mount.
For more information on the interchangeable lens mount, see the 'interchangeable lens
mount' section.

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K is easy to recognize by the additional control buttons and LCD status
screen on the left side of the chassis, as well as the ND filters near the lens mount. Naturally,
the additional control buttons will mean that you have different options for controlling your
camera and changing settings.

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, left side

Now that you know how to identify the different URSA Mini models, you can get started using
your camera!

F1 F2

7Which camera are you using

Getting Started

Getting started with your Blackmagic URSA Mini is as simple as attaching the side handle,
mounting a lens, and powering your camera.

Attaching a Lens

Attaching a lens to your camera is the same process for URSA Mini 4K, URSA Mini 4.6K and
URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, however the EF, PL, B4 and F mounts have slightly different ways of
operating. In all cases, the first step is to remove the protective dust cap.

To remove the protective dust cap from the EF lens mount, hold down the locking button and
rotate the cap counterclockwise until it is released. For the PL and B4 mount lenses, rotate the
locking ring counterclockwise and pull the protective dust cap away from the mount. For the F
mount, hold down the locking button and rotate the cap clockwise until it is released.

To attach an EF mount lens:

1 Align the dot on your lens with the dot on the camera mount. Many lenses have a visual

indicator, for example a blue, red or white dot.

2 Insert the lens into the mount and twist clockwise until it locks into place.

3 To remove the lens, hold down the locking button, rotate the lens counterclockwise

until its dot or indicator reaches the 12 o’clock position, and gently remove.

Attaching and removing an EF mount lens on Blackmagic URSA Mini EF

NOTE Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K features an interchangeable lens mount

capable of accepting EF, PL, B4 and F mount lenses, as well as additional lens mounts
with accessories. Formore information on switching between mount types on
URSAMiniPro 4.6K, refer to the 'interchangeable lens mount' section in this manual.

TIP URSA Mini Pro 4.6K comes out of the box configured to accept EF lenses.

To get shooting right away, simply attach an EF mount lens as detailed below.

LENS

12V OUT

SDI OUT

8Getting Started

To attach a PL mount lens:

1 Open your camera’s PL locking ring by rotating it counterclockwise until it stops.

2 Align one of the lens’ four flange notches with the locating pin on the camera mount.

Be sure to align the lens for easy viewing of the lens marks.

3 Tighten the PL locking ring by rotating it clockwise. If attaching a PL lens with a servo

unit to URSA Mini PL or URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, you can also connect the 12 pin broadcast
connector for servo control.

4 To remove the lens, rotate the locking ring counterclockwise until it stops, then gently

remove the lens by pulling it directly out from the camera body. There is no need to
rotate the lens.

Attaching and removing a PL lens on Blackmagic URSA Mini PL

LENS

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K's PL mount features four pins at the 12 o'clock position that are
used to communicate with lenses featuring Cooke’s /i Technology interface. The lenses
that support this interface include lenses from Canon, Cooke, Fujinon, Leica and Zeiss.
Thislets you record lens information in your clips’ metadata such as the lens model,
focal length, aperture setting, focus distance and other lens specific information.

The information that is recorded as metadata via Cooke's /i Technology interface
canbe very helpful in post production and VFX. Knowing the lenses used in
productionand their precise settings can be helpful in the event that the setup
needsto be replicated at a later date.

ND

FILTER

4.6K

AUTO

W/B

LENS

SDI OUT

12V OUT

When mounting a PLlens with
/iTechnology to URSAMini Pro 4.6K,
make sure the lens pins align withthe
mount pins at the 12o'clock position

9Getting Started

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K PL and URSA Mini PL support control of PL 35mm lenses with servo
handgrips. When the lens is plugged in to the 12-pin broadcast connector on the camera,
URSAMini will provide power and control signals to your lens in the same way it does with
B4lenses. For more information refer to the 'Using Servo Zoom Lenses' section in this manual.

To attach a B4 mount lens:

1 Turn the B4 lens locking ring counterclockwise to reveal the alignment pin inside the

top of the mount. Align the B4 lens to your URSA Mini’s B4 mount so the registration
slot on the lens mount matches the position of the alignment pin.

2 Hold the lens against the B4 mount so the mount plates are against each other.

Make sure the alignment pin is secured inside the registration slot.

3 Turn the locking ring clockwise to tighten the lens against the mount and lock it

into position.

To power the lens and provide lens control, simply plug the lens cable into the connector
marked ‘Lens’ on the front of your URSA Mini PL or URSA Mini Pro 4.6K's turret. Most B4 lenses
will have the hirose 12 pin connector and cable built in. This will provide power and control
signals from your URSA Mini to the lens. For information on the types of B4 lenses and how to
use them with your camera, refer to the 'Using Servo Zoom Lenses' section in this manual.

This detailed information can also be utilized by powerful applications such as
DaVinciResolve and Blackmagic Fusion for a wide variety of advanced functions.
Forexample, the recorded metadata can be used to simulate the specific lens in
3Dspace, or correct lensdistortions.

NOTE When no lens is attached to the camera, the glass filter covering the sensor

isexposed to dust and other debris. Ensure that you keep the dust cap on whenever
possible.

ZOOM

F1

F2

F3

DISP

PEAK

LENS

Attaching and removing a B4 lens on
BlackmagicURSA Mini PL with B4 mount

10Getting Started

To attach an F mount lens:

Attaching and removing an F mount lens on Blackmagic URSAMiniPro 4.6K
with the optional F mount f itted

1 Align the dot on your lens with the dot on the camera mount. Many lenses have a visual

indicator, for example a blue, red or white dot.

2 Insert the lens into the mount and twist counterclockwise until it locks into place.

3 To remove the lens, hold down the locking button, rotate the lens clockwise until its dot

or indicator reaches the 2 o’clock position, and gently remove.

Powering your Camera

Now that you’ve attached a lens, you will need to supply power. The quickest way to power
your camera is to connect external power using the supplied AC to 12V DC adapter.

To plug in external power:

1 Connect the AC to 12V DC adapter plug to your mains power socket.

2 Connect the AC to 12V DC adapter’s 4 pin XLR connector to the 12-20V DC power

connector on the camera.

If you have both external and battery power connected, only external power will be used. If you
remove external power while a charged battery is connected, your camera will switch to battery
power without interruption.

PUSH

LENS

NOTE Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F mount features a mechanical iris adjuster. To use

older style F mount lenses with built in focus rings with this mount, your lenses aperture
will need to be set and locked to its smallest setting, such as f/22. For more information
on adjusting aperture with Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F mount's manual iris adjuster,
see the section 'Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F Mount' in this manual.

11Getting Started

Use the supplied AC to 12V DC adapter to power your Blackmagic URSA Mini

You can use industry standard third party external batteries such as V mount or Gold
Mount batteries with your URSA Mini. Refer to the ‘mounting batteries' section for more
information about mounting the different types of battery plates to support different
batteries.

To turn on URSA Mini:

1 Press and release the ‘power’ button. On Blackmagic URSA Mini, the power button is

located on the control panel behind the fold out LCD. Simply open the LCD to access
the control panel.

2 Press and hold the ‘power’ button to turn your camera off.

You are now ready to insert CFast 2.0 cards and start recording!

To turn on your URSA Mini, open the fold out LCDtouchscreen, then press and
release the power button on the control panel. Press and hold to turn off

SDI OUT

SDI IN

REF IN

TC IN

12V

SDI OUT

SDI IN

REF IN
TC IN

12V

IRIS

REC

FOCUS

PEAK

DISP

MENU

12Getting Started

To turn on URSA Mini Pro 4.6K:

1 On Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, a power switch is also located above the

foldoutLCD. Move the switch to the 'on' position to power your camera.

2 To turn the camera off, move the switch to the 'off' position.

Move the power switch to 'on' to power your camera

URSA Mini Pro 4.6K also features a redundant power switch, which allows the camera to be
turned on and off by holding down the 'rec' and 'forward skip' buttons on the inside control
panel. While you wouldn't normally power your camera using this method, it is provided as a
helpful alternative if the power switch along the top edge is obscured, for example when
mounted on a custom rig.

If you need to, you can also hold down the record and forward skip buttons
on the control panel behindthe LCD to power your camera on or off

TIP When turning the camera on, make sure you promptly press and releasethe

button. Your camera will take approximately 10 seconds to boot up, but there is no
need to press the button again. When turning off, press and hold the button until the
camera powers off.

XLR 1 XLR 2

TIP If your URSA Mini Pro 4.6K is turned off when the power switch is set to 'on', your

camera may have been powered down via Bluetooth® control or by holding down the
record and forward skip control panel buttons. Simply toggle the power switch 'off' and
'on,' or hold down the relevant control panel buttons to power the camera on.

13Getting Started

Storage Media

Your Blackmagic URSA Mini camera has a number of storage options. All URSA Mini cameras
use CFast 2.0 cards to record video. URSA Mini Pro 4.6K can also record to fast UHS-II and
UHS-I SD cards.

Using the optional URSA Mini SSD Recorder, all URSA Mini cameras can record to high capacity
solid state drives, or "SSDs".

CFast Cards

CFast 2.0 cards are capable of supporting very high data rates, so are perfect for recording
HDand 4K video at high frame rates. Refer to the record duration table in the ‘recording’
section for details on the maximum frame rates that can be recorded in each format.

Inserting a CFast Card

If you're using URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, your camera can also record to SD cards. To record using
CFastcards you need to set your camera accordingly. To do this, set the storage mediaswitch
above the media slots to the 'CFAST' position.

To insert a CFast card.

1 Open the fold out monitor to access the CFast slots.

2 Insert the CFast card into the CFast card slot until you feel it lock into place. The card

should insert easily without the need for excessive force. Push the CFast card ejector
button to eject the card.

The storage information at the bottom of the LCD touchscreen will show the name and
record time remaining of the detected CFast cards.

Blackmagic URSA Mini has two CFast slots for continuous recording

NOTE For more information on connecting URSA Mini SSD Recorder to your camera

see the section 'Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder' in this manual.

NOTE While CFast 2.0 cards are generally high speed cards, some cards have slower

write speeds compared to read speeds, and maximum data rates can differ between
models. Toensure reliable recording in your chosen frame rates, use only the
recommended cards listed in this section.

IRIS

REC

FOCUS

PEAK

DISP

MENU

IRIS

REC

FOCUS

PEAK

DISP

MENU

14Storage Media

Choosing a CFast 2.0 Card

When working with high data rate video it’s important to carefully check the CFast card you
would like to use. This is because CFast 2.0 cards have different read and write speeds.
Somecards can record sustained RAW video, and some are suited to compressed recording
using ProRes and compressed RAW formats. The tables below identify the CFast cards
recommended for use when shooting with Blackmagic URSA Mini.

Which CFast cards should I use with the Blackmagic URSA Mini and URSA Mini Pro Cameras?

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 4.6K Blackmagic RAW 3:1 up to
60 frames per second.

Brand Card Name Storage

Cinedisk Pro 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB

KomputerBay 3600x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB

KomputerBay 3700x CFast 2.0 Card 256GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 64GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 128GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-512G-x46D 512GB

Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G64 64GB

Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G128 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650 256GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650BM 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650BM 256GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 4.6K Blackmagic RAW 3:1 up to
60 frames per second but have been discontinued by the manufacturers.

Brand Card Name Storage

KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB

KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 128GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 64GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 128GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 256GB

15Storage Media

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for Ultra HD lossless RAW up to 30 frames
per second.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AVPro CF XT 256GB

Angelbird AVPro CF XT 512GB

Cinedisk Pro 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB

KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB

KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 128GB

KomputerBay 3600x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 128GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-512G-x46D 512GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650 256GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650BM 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650BM 256GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for Ultra HD lossless RAW up to 30 frames
persecond, but have beendiscontinued by the manufacturer.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AVpro CF 160GB

Angelbird AVpro CF 240G B

Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB

Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 256GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 128GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 256GB

Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 128GB

Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 256GB

NOTE Only the 'D-series' of Sandisk CFast2.0 cards have been certified for use with

Blackmagic URSA Mini. These cards can be identified by a large ‘D’printed on the back
of the card in the lower left corner, and we have also listed the model numbers to make
them easier to identify. This model number varies slightly fromregion to region, with
the'x' in the model number changing in different markets. Forexample, an 'A' in the
UnitedStates and a 'G' in the Asia Pacific and Europe region.

16Storage Media

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for Ultra HD ProRes 422 HQ up to 60 frames
per second.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AVpro CF X T 256GB

Angelbird AVpro CF X T 512GB

Cinedisk Pro 510MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB

KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB

KomputerBay 3400x CFast 2.0 Card 128GB

KomputerBay 3600x CFast 2.0 Card 64GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 128GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 256GB

ProGrade Digital 550MB/s CFast 2.0 512GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-256G-x46D 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-512G-x46D 512GB

Silicon Power CFX310 256GB

Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G64 64GB

Sony CFast 2.0 G Series CAT-G128 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650 256GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS128GCFX650BM 128GB

Transcend CFX650 CFast 2.0 TS256GCFX650BM 256GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 128GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3400x 256GB

Wise CFast 2.0 3500x 512GB

The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for Ultra HD ProRes 422 HQ up to 60 frames
per second, buthavebeen discontinued by the manufacturer.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AVpro CF 160GB

Angelbird AVpro CF 240G B

Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 32GB

Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 64GB

Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 128GB

Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 256GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 64GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 128GB

Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 256GB

Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 128GB

Lexar Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 256GB

17Storage Media

For the most up to date information on supported CFast cards for Blackmagic URSA Mini please
refer to the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.

SD Cards

In addition to CFast 2.0 cards, Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K can record on high speed UHS-I
and UHS-II type SD cards. Using high end SDXC UHS-II cards, you can even record ProRes HQ
footage in 2160p for Ultra HD content!

With SD cards, you can use more affordable storage media when shooting compressed video
formats in HD. SDXC and SDHC are a very common media storage format for consumer still and
video cameras.

If you've ever shot video using a DSLR, or use a Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera, Pocket Cinema
Camera or Blackmagic Video Assist, you probably already have compatible SD cards to use.

For projects that don't require the highest resolution RAW files, or for when long recording
durations are needed, using SD cards can be very economical. Lower capacity and lower
speed SD cards can also be used for storing and loading LUTs and Presets.

Inserting an SD Card

To insert an SD Card.

1 Open the fold out monitor to access the SD card slots. These are the smaller slots

located between the CFast slots.

2 Set the storage media toggle switch above the slots to 'SD'.

3 With the label on the SD card facing away from the touchscreen, insert the card until

you feel it lock into place. To remove an SD card, push the SD card in to eject it.

4 The storage indicator at the bottom of the LCD touchscreen will show the name and

record time remaining of detected cards.

When recording to SD cards on URSA Mini Pro 4.6K make
sure the storage media selection switch is set to 'SD'

Choosing a fast SD Card

If you are recording Ultra HD on Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, then we recommend using the
fastest high speed UHS-II type SD cards available. It’s important to use high speed UHS-II
SDcards for Ultra HD and HD recording, or UHS-1 cards for HD recording. These cards are
rated for fast data speeds and support larger storage sizes. Generally the faster the cards,
thebetter. Refer to the recommended SD cards table earlier in this section for more information.

XLR 1 XLR 2

18Storage Media

Before using your cards, you will need to format them to either HFS+ or exFAT formats. It’s easy
to format your media via your camera's ‘storage’ settings. Refer to the ‘settings’ section for more
information on storage settings.

If you want to, you can format your cards using a Mac or Windows computer. When using your
media on Mac OS, you can use HFS+ which is the Mac disk format. If you are using Windows
then you should use exFAT format, which is the Windows disk format that Mac computers can
also read.

The tables below identify the SD cards recommended for use when shooting with Blackmagic
URSA Mini Pro 4.6K. It’s worth regularly checking the latest version of this manual for more up to
date information. Updated manuals are available for download from the Blackmagic Design
website at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support

Which SD cards should I use with URSA Mini Pro 4.6K?

The following SD cards are recommended for recording 4K DCI Blackmagic RAW 12:1 up to
30frames per second.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 64GB

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 128GB

Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB

Lexar Professional 1000x UHS -II 150MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 512GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 128GB

Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB

Sony SF-G128 300MB/s UHS -II SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB

Transcend Ultimate UHS- II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB

NOTE For high resolution, high frame rate and RAW recording, we recommend using

CFast 2.0 media, which is typically faster and is available in higher capacities.

19Storage Media

The following SD cards are recommended for Ultra HD ProRes 422 HQ up to 30 frames
persecond.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 64GB

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 128GB

Delkin Devices UHS-II 250MB/s SDHC 32GB

ProGrade Digital V90 UHS-II 250MB/s SDXC 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDHC 32GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 128GB

Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB

Sony SF-G128 300MB/s UHS -II SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB

Transcend Ultimate UHS- II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB

The following SD cards are recommended for HD lossless RAW up to 30 frames per second.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 64GB

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 128GB

Delkin Devices UHS-II 250MB/s SDHC 32GB

Lexar Professional2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB

Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB

ProGrade Digital V90 UHS-II 250MB/s SDXC 128GB

ProGrade Digital V60 UHS-II 200MB/s SDXC 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 512GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB

Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB

Sony SF-G128 300MB/sUHS -II SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 256GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB

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Brand Card Name Storage

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB

Transcend Ultimate UHS- II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB

The following SD cards are recommended for HD ProRes 422 HQ up to 60 frames per second.

Brand Card Name Storage

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 64GB

Angelbird AV Pro 300MB/s UHS- II SDXC 128GB

Delkin Devices UHS-II 250MB/s SDHC 32GB

Lexar Professional2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDHC 32GB

Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB

Lexar Professional 1000x UHS -II 150MB/s SDXC 64GB

ProGrade Digital V90 UHS-II 250MB/s SDXC 128GB

ProGrade Digital V60 UHS-II 200MB/s SDXC 64GB

ProGrade Digital V60 UHS-II 200MB/s SDXC 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 128GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I 95MB/s SDXC 512GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDHC 32GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 280MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 64GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC 128GB

Sony SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC 64GB

Sony SF-G128 300MB/sUHS -II SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II 270MB/s SDXC 256GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDHC 32GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 64GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 128GB

Toshiba Exceria Pro UHS-II N502 SDXC 256GB

Transcend Ultimate UHS- II 180MB/s SDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-IISDXC 64GB

Wise 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC 128GB

For the most up to date information on supported SD cards for URSA Mini Pro 4.6K please refer
to the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.

21Storage Media

Locking and Unlocking SD Cards

SD cards can be write protected, or 'locked', to prevent data from being overwritten.

When inserting an SD card, make sure the card is not write protected. Write protection is
disabled by moving the plastic switch on the left side of the card to the position closest to
theconnectors. After recording, you can then write protect the card by sliding the switch
backdown to the bottom position.

Move the lock tab up or down
to lock or unlock an SD card

Your URSA Mini Pro 4.6K will let you know if you've inserted a locked SD card by displaying a
'locked' icon on the LCD touchscreen and storage menu. If the card is locked, you won't be able
to record video, capture stills, or export LUTs and presets until it is unlocked.

Your URSA Mini Pro 4.6K will indicate when locked SD storage media is inserted

LOCK

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22Storage Media

SSDs

With the optional Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder, URSA Mini can record video directly to
solid state drives, or ‘SSDs’. These fast, high capacity drives can are readily available from a
variety of consumer electronics outlets.

Inserting an SSD

To insert an SSD:

1 Hold your SSD with the connection pins facing towards the front of your camera.

2 Open the spring loaded cover on URSA Mini SSD Recorder and gently insert the

SSDintothe slot.

3 Once your SSD is all the way into the slot gently push it home until you feel it register,

then lower URSA Mini SSD Recorder's cover.

To remove an SSD:

Open URSA Mini SSD Recorder’s cover and gently grasp the drive between your thumb and
forefinger. There’s a small recess in the top of the bay to let you get a grip on the drive. Simply
pull the drive out and close the cover.

Choosing a fast SSD

SSDs are designed to offer fast, affordable storage for a wide range of devices it's important to
note that film making is only one part of the SSD market though, so choosing the right drive is
vital to ensuring that you have enough bandwidth to record 4.6K RAW or Ultra HD footage.
Many SSDs are designed for home computing and aren't fast enough to record Ultra HD video.

We highly recommend using only the SSDs from our recommended list, which have been tested
with Blackmagic URSA Mini to ensure support for continuous filming at the specified
resolutions. For the most up to date list of recommended SSD’s please go to
www.blackmagicdesign.com/support

NOTE See the section ‘Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder’ in this manual

for information on installing Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder.

TIP URSA Mini SSD Recorder has a pressure plate to keep different sized

SSDs in place, so there’s no need to use spacers to fit your drive.

NOTE Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder occupies the second storage slot in

URSAMini's operating system. This means that, while URSA Mini SSDRecorder is
connected and a compatible SSD is inserted, your camera’s second CFast 2.0 and
SDcard slot will be unavailable.

To use these slots instead, disconnect the SSD Recorder SDI connection from
URSAMini. There is no need to remove the SSD Recorder itself from your camera. For
more information, see the section ‘Blackmagic URSA Mini SSDRecorder’ in this manual.

23Storage Media

Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder SSDs

The following SSDs are recommended for 4.6K lossless RAW up to 30 frames per second.

Brand SSD Name Storage

Angelbird AV Pro 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro Mk 3 250GB

Angelbird AV Pro Mk 3 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 1TB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 2TB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 4TB

Kingston SSDnow KC400 128GB

Kingston DC400 480GB

Kingston DC400 960GB

Samsung 860 EVO 2TB

Samsung 860 EVO 4TB

Samsung 860 PRO 2TB

Samsung 860 PRO 4TB

Sony G Series Professional SSD. SVGS48 480GB

Sony G Series Professional SSD. SVGS96 960GB

Transcend SSD370 512GB

The following SSDs are recommended for 4.6K lossless RAW up to 30 frames per second, but
have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Brand SSD Name Storage

Samsung 850 PRO 1TB

Samsung 850 EVO 4TB

24Storage Media

The following SSD’s are recommended for 4.6K ProRes 444 XQ up to 30 frames per second.

Brand SSD Name Storage

Angelbird AV Pro 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro Mk 3 250GB

Angelbird AV Pro Mk 3 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 1TB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 2TB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 4TB

Kingston SSDnow KC400 128GB

Kingston DC400 480GB

Kingston DC400 960GB

Samsung 860 EVO 2TB

Samsung 860 EVO 4TB

Samsung 860 PRO 2TB

Samsung 860 PRO 4TB

SanDisk Ultra 3D 1TB

Sony G Series Professional SSD. SVGS48 480GB

Sony G Series Professional SSD. SVGS96 960GB

Transcend SSD370 512GB

Western Digital WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD 1TB

The following SSD’s are recommended for 4.6K ProRes 444 XQ up to 30 frames per second,
but have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Brand SSD Name Storage

Samsung 850 PRO 1TB

Samsung 850 EVO 1TB

Samsung 850 EVO 4TB

25Storage Media

The following SSD’s are recommended for Ultra HD ProRes 422 HQ up to 60 frames
per second.

Brand SSD Name Storage

Angelbird AV Pro 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro Mk 3 250GB

Angelbird AV Pro Mk 3 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 500GB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 1TB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 2TB

Angelbird AV Pro XT 4TB

Innodisk 3MG2- P 2TB

Kingston SSDnow KC400 128GB

Kingston DC400 480GB

Kingston DC400 960GB

Samsung 860 EVO 2TB

Samsung 860 EVO 4TB

Samsung 860 PRO 2TB

Samsung 860 PRO* 4TB

Sandisk SDSSDP-064G 64GB

SanDisk Ultra 3D 1TB

Sony G Series Professional SSD. SVGS48 480GB

Sony G Series Professional SSD. SVGS96 960GB

Transcend SSD370 512GB

Western Digital WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD 1TB

Wise Cinema 240GB. CMS-0240 240GB

* Recording 1080p60 ProRes HQ for longer than 20 hours to Samsung 860 PRO SSDs is not recommended.

The following SSD’s are recommended for Ultra HD ProRes 422 HQ up to 60 frames per second,
but have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Brand SSD Name Storage

Samsung 850 PRO 1TB

Samsung 850 EVO 1TB

Samsung 850 EVO 4TB

26Storage Media

Preparing Media for Recording

You can format your CFast cards, SD cards or SSDs using the ‘format card’ feature on
URSAMini’s storage and formatting screen, or via a Mac or Windows computer. We recommend
formatting storage media using URSA Mini for best performance.

HFS+ is also known as Mac OS X extended and is the recommended format as it supports
'journaling'. Data on journaled media is more likely to be recovered in the rare event that your
storage media becomes corrupted. HFS+ is natively supported by Mac OS. exFAT is supported
natively by Mac OS and Windows without needing to purchase any additional software.
However, exFAT does not support journaling.

Preparing Media on Blackmagic URSA Mini

1 Tap either storage indicator at the bottom of the LCD touchscreen to enter the

storage manager.

2 Tap 'Format Card 1' or 'Format Card 2' to format the CFast card in slot 1 or 2, respectively.

Important Notes About SSD Speed

Some models of SSD can’t save video data at the speed the manufacturer claims.
Thisis due to the disk using hidden data compression to attain higher write speeds.
This data compression can only save data at the manufacturer’s claimed speed when
storing data such as blank data or simple files. Video data includes video noise and
pixels which are more random so compression will not help, therefore revealing the true
speed of the disk.

Some SSDs can have up to 50% lower write speed than the manufacturer’s claimed
speed. Soeven though the disk specifications claim an SSD has speeds fast enough to
handle video, in reality the disk isn’t fast enough when used to store video data for real
time capture.

Use Blackmagic Disk Speed Test to accurately measure whether your SSD will be able
to handle high data rate video capture and playback. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test uses
data to simulate the storage of video so you get results similar to what you’ll see when
capturing video to a disk. During Blackmagic testing, we have found newer, larger
models of SSD and larger capacity SSDs are generally faster.

NOTE Before formatting your media, it's important to make sure the media storage

switch has been set correctly to either SD card or CFast card. Always check the
settings carefully before formatting.

27Storage Media

Use your URSA Mini's storage manager to format your camera's CFast cards

3 Tap 'edit reel number' if you would like to manually change the reel number.

4 Choose OS X Extended or exFAT format and tap the 'format card' button.

Tap 'edit reel number' to manually edit the reel number

5 You will be asked to confirm your selection. Tap 'format card' again to continue or

'cancel' to cancel the format.

Check that you have selected the correct card before formatting

6 You will be notified when the format is complete.
7 Tap 'ok' to return to the storage manager.
8 Tap 'exit' to leave the storage manager.

28Storage Media

When formatting CFast cards, SD cards or SSD's using the storage manager, your URSA Mini
will use the Camera ID from the slate and reel number to name the card. Your URSA Mini
automatically increments reel numbers each time you format. Ifyou need to manually enter a
specific reel number, tap the 'edit reel number' and enter the number you want to format
the card as.

When you start a new project, reel numbering will reset to 1 when you tap on ‘reset project data’
in the 'project' tab of the slate.

When URSA Mini SSD Recorder is connected and an SSD is loaded, the recorder takes over
from URSA Mini's number '2' storage slot and you’ll see an 'SSD'indicator over slot 2 on your
camera’s storage manager.

Preparing Media on Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K

The process for preparing storage media on your URSA Mini Pro 4.6K is exactly the same as the
URSA Mini process outlined above. The only difference is the added option to format SD cards
in addition to CFast cards and SSD's. It's worth mentioning that if your camera's media storage
switch is set to SD or CFast, only the selected card type will be formatted when you tap 'format
card'. When using URSA Mini SSD Recorder with URSA Mini Pro, the SSD will appear in slot 2
regardless of the position of the media storage switch.

The storage manager on your camera will indicate whether you
are currently managing CFast, SD or SSD media

For information on switching between CFast and SD storage see the 'SD Cards' section earlier
in this manual.

TIP If your URSA Mini Pro 4.6K is set to record to SD cards and you have inserted

alocked card, you will be unable to format that card. A padlock icon will appear next to
the card's name in the storage manager. Simply unlock thecard to format and record.
For more information on locking SD cards, see the 'SDcards' section of this manual.

NOTE If you have the optional URSA Mini SSD Recorder connected, an "SSD" indicator

will appear over storage slot 2.

29Storage Media

Preparing Media on Mac

Use the Disk Utility application included with Mac OS to format your CFast card, SD card, or
SSD in the HFS+ or exFAT formats. Remember to back up anything important from your
mediafirst as all data will be lost when it is formatted.

1 Connect the storage media to your computer using a SD card reader, dock or adapter,

and dismiss any message offering to use your media for Time Machine backups.

2 Go to applications/utilities and launch Disk Utility.

3 Click on the disk icon for your camera's storage media and then click the ‘erase’ tab.

4 Set the ‘format’ to ‘Mac OS extended ( journaled)’ or ‘exFAT’.

5 Type a ‘name’ for the new volume and then click ‘erase’. Your camera's storage media

will quickly be formatted and made ready for use.

Use Disk Utility on Mac OS to erase your camera's storage
media in the Mac OS extended ( journaled) or exFAT format

Preparing Media on Windows

The ‘format’ dialog box can format your camera's storage media in the exFAT format on a
Windows PC. Remember to back up anything important from your media first as all data will be
lost when it is formatted.

1 Connect the your camera's storage media to your computer using an external reader/

writer orSSD dock or adapter.

2 Open the ‘start’ menu or ‘start’ screen and choose ‘computer’.

Right click on your camera's storage media.

3 From the contextual menu, choose ‘format’.

4 Set the file system to 'exFAT' and the allocation unit size to 128 kilobytes.

5 Type a volume label, select ‘quick format’ and click ‘start’.

6 Your storage media will quickly be formatted and made ready for use.

30Storage Media

Use the ‘format’ dialog box feature in Windows to format
yourcamera's storage media in the exFAT format

NOTE If your recordings are dropping frames, check that your card or drive is on our

list of recommended media for the codec and frame size you are using. For lower data
rates try lowering your frame rate, resolution, or try a compressed codec such as
ProRes. Check the Blackmagic Design website for the latest information at
www.blackmagicdesign.com

31Storage Media

Recording

Recording Clips

On Blackmagic URSA Mini you can start recording by pressing the red 'record' button on the
inside control panel, the touchscreen, or the side handle. A 'record' button is also on the
outside of the fold out monitor. Press the 'record' button again to stop recording.

On Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K, the external record button is located in the forward control
panel for convenient access when shooting from the shoulder.

You can also record clips by pressing the ‘record’
buttonmarked REC on URSA Mini’s side handle

Another option for starting and stopping record is to attach an external LANC controller to your
URSA Mini's LANC input and trigger the record externally. For example, you may want to attach
a LANC controller to your tripod so you can trigger the recording without taking your hands off
the focus ring and tripod handle.

Blackmagic RAW

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K supports the new Blackmagic RAW file format. This format
offers superior image quality, wide dynamic range and a broad selection of compression ratios.
Blackmagic RAW keeps all the benefits of RAW recording, but the files are very fast because
part of the de-bayer is performed in the camera where it can be hardware accelerated.

The Blackmagic RAW format is also intelligent because it understands the image sensor in the
camera. This means you get much better quality for a smaller file format. Smaller files that are
higher quality means Blackmagic RAW is a good alternative to other video and RAW
file formats.

NOTE If you toggle the 'storage media selection' switch mid-recording, the camera will

complete the current recording before switching to the other type of media. This
ensures that you can not damage your recording if the switch is adjusted during a take.

32Recording