Blackmagic Design URSA Cine12K LF
A full-frame 12K sensor with 16 stops of dynamic range and Blackmagic RAW open gate recording delivers exceptional latitude for color grading and reframing. The included EVF kit, built-in ND filters, and integrated streaming via SRT make it a self-contained production tool without immediate need for external rigging. This camera is best for high-end narrative cinematographers and commercial directors who require maximum resolution and dynamic range for VFX-heavy or large-format deliverables.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong sensor (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 98 MP |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 5" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design URSA Cine12K LF | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 98MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design URSA Cine12K LF | 38.3 | 39.9 | 71.7 | 33.9 | 99.1 | 96.9 | 47 | 87.6 | 65.9 | 86 | 22.1 | 2.9 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 83.2 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 83.2 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 94.4 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 65.9 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall51.9
- Video64.4
- Travel33.8
- Youtube66.3
- Beginner42.1
- Vlogging43
- Streaming57.7
- Photography50.7
- Wedding Events46
- Sports Wildlife35.8
- Product Photography65.8
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