Blackmagic Design URSA Cine17K 65
A massive 65mm sensor captures 17,520 x 8040 resolution with 16 stops of dynamic range for uncompromising detail and latitude. Interchangeable PL, LPL, EF, and HC lens mounts combine with an included 8TB media module for immediate, flexible production workflows. This camera is best for high-end cinematographers shooting large-format features or VFX plates who require the absolute resolution of a native 17.5K image.
Type cinema
Sensor 140.8MP medium-format
Burst 60 fps
Video 8K @60fps
53 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong sensor (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong burst (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | medium-format |
| Megapixels | 140.8 MP |
| ISO Range | 25 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 60 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Blackmagic RAW 12-Bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 5" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | 12G-SDI |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blackmagic Design URSA Cine17K 65 | 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 | 140.8MP medium-format | 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 | 60 | 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 | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmagic Design URSA Cine17K 65 | 38.3 | 39.9 | 35.2 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 47 | 87.6 | 89.2 | 2 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall52.7
- Video64.3
- Travel31.5
- Youtube68.4
- Beginner44.4
- Vlogging43.5
- Streaming60.2
- Photography51.2
- Wedding Events49.5
- Sports Wildlife46.9
- Product Photography67.4
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