Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2

Description

Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2

The Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 packs the features of large studio cameras into a compact and portable design—ideal for live production, events, houses of worship, education, and studio setups. With digital film camera dynamic range and color science, it handles difficult lighting while delivering cinematic looking images.

The Four Thirds sensor supports an ISO up to 25,600, allowing you to capture clean, detailed footage even in dimly lit venues. Advanced studio features include tally, camera control, a built-in color corrector, and Blackmagic RAW recording to external USB disks. You can also add Blackmagic Focus Demand and Blackmagic Zoom Demand for lens control from tripod handles.

For monitoring and control, the camera features a large 7-inch 1920 x 1200 LCD capacitive touchscreen with 600 nits brightness, plus tactile dials and assignable function buttons for fast operation during live productions.

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Key Features

• Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 up to 60fps
• Four Thirds sensor with ISO up to 25,600 for low-light shooting
• 13 stops dynamic range with digital film color science
• 7″ 1920 x 1200 touchscreen (600 nits) with dials and function buttons
• Tally, camera control, built-in color corrector for studio workflows
• Records Blackmagic RAW to external USB-C disks (dual USB-C ports)
• Supports Focus Demand and Zoom Demand for lens control

• Effective Sensor Size: 17.78mm x 10mm (Four Thirds)
• Lens Mount: Active MFT Mount
• Lens Control: Iris, focus, zoom on supported lenses
• Dynamic Range: 13 Stops
• Dual Native ISO: 0dB and 18dB gain
• Sensitivity at 0dB Gain: f11 with 2160p59.94; f12 with 2160p50 at 2,000 lux with 89.9% reflectance
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 63dB for 2160p
• Shooting Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) up to 60 fps
• Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps (off-speed up to 60 fps in Ultra HD)
• Focus: Auto focus available using compatible lenses

• Screen Dimensions: 7 inch 1920 x 1200
• Screen Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen
• Screen Brightness: 600 nits
• Controls: Touchscreen menus + rotary settings dial, program button, F1/F2/F3 assignable buttons, brightness/contrast/peaking dials

• Mounting Options: 2 x 1/4″ tripod mount; 1 x 3/8″ tripod mount

• 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 3.5mm Stereo Input (can also be used for Timecode input)
• Analog Audio Output: 1 x 3.5mm TRRS mini jack for headphones with mic
• Reference Input: Program SDI Input on camera
• SDI Audio Output: 2 channels program audio embedded in SDI; 2 talkback channels on 15 and 16

• Remote Control: Remote camera control over SDI, HDMI or USB Ethernet
• Computer Interface: 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) expansion ports for external recording and focus/zoom demand connection; software updates using USB-C Port A

• Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone
• Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker

• HD Video Standards: 1080i50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10
• SDI Audio Sampling: 48 kHz and 24-bit
• HDMI Audio Sampling: 48 kHz and 24-bit

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

• Supported Codecs: Blackmagic RAW CBR 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1; CQ Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5
• Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5 in Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 at selected frame rate
• Storage Rates (30 fps): 3:1 127 MB/s; 5:1 77 MB/s; 8:1 48 MB/s; 12:1 32 MB/s; Q0 96–190 MB/s; Q1 64–153 MB/s; Q3 43–109 MB/s; Q5 26–64 MB/s (indicative only, subject dependent)

• External Control: Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand; Control Protocol over SDI/HDMI with compatible ATEM switcher; Camera Control REST API over USB Ethernet (HTTP)

• Network Management: NTP; Web Media Manager; FTP; SMB
• Color Corrector: DaVinci YRGB

• Live Tally Indicator: 1 x front facing for talent; 1 x rear facing for operator
• Talkback: SDI Channels 15 and 16

• Software Included: Blackmagic Camera Setup for Mac and Windows
• Operating Systems: Mac 13.0 Ventura; Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later; Windows 10 and 11

• Power Supply: External 12V DC 60W power supply
• Power Inputs: 1 x 12V DC locking 5.5 mm barrel connector
• Power Usage: 15 – 22 W

• 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