We decoded the files in DaVinci Resolve 12.5 with BMD Film 4.6K Gamma applied. How we tested: We measured dynamic range using uncompressed RAW with an ISO of both 8. This is very similar to the rating of the a7S II and C300 mark II. Our software measured about 12 stops of usable dynamic range on the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K (RAW).

For our dynamic range tests we use the Zeiss 50mm Cp2 macro lens (more on how we test HERE). We’re testing with a DSC labs XYLA-21 transmissive test chart. Codec Bitrate 4K: up to ProRes 444 XQ – 312.5 MB/sĪ good dynamic range rating allows us to capture a larger range of shadows and highlights in high-contrast scenes, an important property when it comes to comparing the URSA Mini 4K vs 4.6K and one where a main difference will become apparent.It is, in fact, an aspect where all Blackmagic cameras have an advantage over most other low-cost cinema cameras on the market. The fact that these cameras shoot in all flavours of the Apple ProRes codec, as well cinemaDNG RAW is their big plus. The main difference lies in their maximum resolution and sensor size. Specs-wise these cameras are virtually identical. We will focus on testing several aspects of sensor performance and evaluate the image quality. To make this review fair, we will also throw the popular Sony FS7 into the mix as an additional reference camera. The new 4.6K sensor is 15% larger and similar in size to the ARRI Alexa and Canon C300 mark II sensors. The 4K sensor on the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K is the same that was used on the large URSA camera and on the Blackmagic Production Camera. What really differentiates one from the other is mostly the sensor as far as we can tell. Inside the body they probably also share most of the same innards. On the outside these two cameras look identical. Comparison: Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K vs 4.6K Let’s take a look at the guts of the 4K vs 4.6K Blackmagic URSA Mini cinema camera in our lab. Now that the camera has started shipping, there are many positive, but also some negative voices. When it was announced last year, Blackmagic Design once again won many filmmakers over. The Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K is a truly affordable cinema camera with impressive specs that houses Blackmagic’s newest sensor.

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