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Blackmagic Camera Changelog

What's new in Blackmagic Camera 8.6 Beta 1

Mar 28, 2024
  • The following models have new features:
  • Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
  • Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
  • Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
  • Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
  • Cinema Camera 6K
  • Adds support for using camera as a webcam or UVC device.
  • Adds media pool file browser.
  • Adds clip deletion support.
  • Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads.
  • Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects.
  • Adds ability to update and manage camera via ethernet.
  • Adds REST control API for remote control.
  • Adds login and secure certificate support.
  • Adds network time protocol support.
  • Adds web media manager support.
  • Adds file transfer protocol support.
  • Adds SMB file sharing support.
  • Adds mobile phone tethering support for some models.
  • Improves gyro metadata reliability.
  • Improves USB-C drive detection reliability.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.5.1 (Feb 21, 2024)

  • The following models have new features:
  • Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2:
  • Reduced SDI output latency.
  • Adds media pool file browser.
  • Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads.
  • Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects.
  • Adds proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes.
  • Adds Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol.
  • Adds ability to update and manage camera via ethernet.
  • Adds REST control API for remote control.
  • Adds login and secure certificate support.
  • Adds network time protocol support.
  • Adds web media manager support.
  • Adds file transfer protocol support.
  • Adds selective tally color setting.
  • Adds SMB file sharing support.
  • Improved lens compatibility.
  • Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2:
  • Improved ISO tally color from orange to yellow.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.5 Beta (Dec 19, 2023)

  • Improved SDI output latency.
  • Adds media pool file browser.
  • Adds Blackmagic Cloud clip uploads.
  • Adds direct uploads to DaVinci Resolve projects.
  • Adds proxy recording for Blackmagic RAW and ProRes.
  • Adds Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol.
  • Adds ability to update and manage camera via ethernet.
  • Adds REST control API for remote control.
  • Adds login and secure certificate support.
  • Adds network time protocol support.
  • Adds web media manager support.
  • Adds file transfer protocol support.
  • Adds selective tally color setting.
  • Adds SMB file sharing support.
  • Improved lens compatibility.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.4 (Nov 30, 2023)

  • Adds support for new Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 model.
  • Adds Blackmagic RAW support for Micro Studio Camera 4K G2.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.3.2 (Oct 19, 2023)

  • The following models have new features:
  • Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K:
  • Improves reliability of the image data during recording.
  • New features in Blackmagic RAW 3.4 are:
  • Adds support for Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K.
  • Adds support for Fujifilm GFX100 II Blackmagic RAW clips.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.3 (Sep 15, 2023)

  • Adds support for new Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K model.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.1.2 (Jun 19, 2023)

  • The following models have new features.
  • Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2:
  • Adds support for Gamut Compression toggle in Record menu.
  • Improved Blackmagic Zoom Demand response curve.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.1.1 (May 4, 2023)

  • What's new in Blackmagic Camera 8.1.1:
  • The following models have new features.:
  • Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus, 4K Pro, 4K Pro G2 and 6K Pro:
  • Adds the ability to trigger stills from zoom demand function buttons.
  • Improved AF lens support.
  • Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus, 4K Pro and 4K Pro G2:
  • Improved MFT iris readout.
  • Adds zoom control on Canon CN-E 18-80mm with Metabones.
  • Adds zoom control on Canon CN-E 70-2000mm with Metabones.
  • Adds zoom control on Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS USM, PZ-E1 and Metabones.
  • Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro:
  • Adds zoom control on Canon EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM and PZ-E1.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.1 (Apr 17, 2023)

  • Added support for new Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF model.

New in Blackmagic Camera 8.0 (Feb 23, 2023)

  • What's new in Blackmagic Camera 8.0:
  • Adds support for new Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro.Adds support for new Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2.
  • In addition, the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro and Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus models include the following new features:
  • Updated user interface.
  • Adds Ukrainian and Polish languages support.
  • Adds Blackmagic RAW stills capture.
  • Adds feature to capture stills while recording.
  • Support for writing motion sensor data to Blackmagic RAW recordings.
  • Support for retaining presets and LUTs for future updates.
  • Ability to map the L-Fn button on MFT lenses.
  • Improved lens and auto focus performance.
  • Improved codec response with LED walls.
  • Improved formatting performance with 4TB USB media.
  • Improved button mapping for focus and zoom demands.
  • Fixes a bug that could cause LCD glitches on some cameras.
  • Updated Blackmagic RAW 2.8 includes:
  • Adds support for Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro.
  • Adds support for Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2.
  • Adds support for Fujifilm X-T5 Blackmagic RAW clips.
  • Adds support for anamorphic desqueeze.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.9.2 (Aug 25, 2022)

  • The following models have new features:
  • Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter
  • Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2:
  • Improved streaming compatibility.
  • Improved compatibility with some iPhone 12 models.
  • Improved gain, shutter and white balance switch behavior.
  • Improved codec response with LED walls.
  • Adds support for writing motion sensor data to Blackmagic RAW recordings.
  • Adds support for retaining presets and LUTs for future updates.
  • General performance improvements.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.9.1 (Jul 28, 2022)

  • The following models have new features:
  • Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K, 6K G2 and 6K Pro:
  • Improved reliability of recording to USB-C SSDs.
  • Improved reliability when updating the camera software.
  • Improved lag time when starting and stopping recording.
  • Fixed issue where Blackmagic RAW clips with LUT applied may not preview correctly in camera.
  • Pocket Cinema Camera 4K:
  • Improved motion sensor data accuracy.
  • Improved reliability in detection of physical OIS switches on MFT lenses.
  • Fixed issue preventing users setting frame rate above 60 fps when shooting 4K 2.4:1.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.9 (Jun 23, 2022)

  • Added Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 support.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.8 Beta 1 (Apr 20, 2022)

  • Includes other performance improvements and bug fixes.
  • Please note that some iPhone 12 models won't work correctly with the URSA Broadcast G2 for live streaming.
  • Supports live streaming on URSA Broadcast G2:
  • Streaming via USB mobile phones.
  • Stream via USB to Ethernet adapters.
  • Adds streaming menu settings.
  • Stream direct to YouTube, Twitter etc.
  • Supports camera control back to camera.
  • Supports tally back to camera.
  • Supports talkback sound back to camera.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.7.3 (Mar 23, 2022)

  • Improves Blackmagic RAW recording from the SIGMA fp and fp L.
  • Added sample code project for a command line OpenEXR transcoder.
  • Premiere Pro plugin performance and stability improvements.
  • General performance and stability improvements.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.7.2 (Mar 11, 2022)

  • URSA Mini Pro 12K:
  • Manufacturing improvements.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.7.1 (Feb 9, 2022)

  • The following models have new features:
  • Blackmagic Studio Converter:
  • Improved speaker output.
  • Fixed Timecode output bug.
  • Fixed line on right side of monitor output.
  • Fixed speaker auto latching on factory reset.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.7 (Dec 21, 2021)

  • Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K:
  • Improved color balance.
  • Improved demosaic for better shadow detail MTF.
  • Improved demosaic to reduce moire effects on fine patterns.
  • USB-C connection improvements.
  • Blackmagic URSA Mini Recorder:
  • Improved compatibility with ExAscend U.2 disks.
  • What’s new in Blackmagic RAW 2.2.1:
  • Premiere Pro plugin performance and stability improvements.
  • General performance and stability improvements.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.6 (Dec 10, 2021)

  • Added support for Blackmagic Studio Converter.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.5 (Nov 12, 2021)

  • Added support for Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2.
  • Added support for Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.4.2 (Nov 3, 2021)

  • Added support for Blackmagic Zoom Demand.
  • Added support for Blackmagic Focus Demand.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.4.1 (Aug 11, 2021)

  • The following models have new features:
  • Blackmagic URSA Mini Recorder:
  • USB performance improvements.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.3.1 (May 4, 2021)

  • Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro:
  • Updates for manufacturing.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.2.1 (Jan 19, 2021)

  • Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K:
  • Improved time remaining readout.
  • Improved focus assist thresholds.
  • Updates for manufacturing.
  • General performance improvements.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.2 (Dec 17, 2020)

  • New features for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K:
  • Add support for URSA Mini Recorder.
  • Improves Gen 5 Video and Extended Video.
  • Improves constant quality quantization.
  • Improves constant bitrate 4K formats.
  • Improves demosaic for fine detail.
  • Improves autofocus for EF lenses.
  • Improves anamorphic support.
  • Improves focus assist readout.
  • Improves CN-E lens support.
  • Improves Cabrio lens support.
  • Improves battery percentage readout.
  • Improves USB-C and UHS-ii SD recording.
  • Fixes CN-E primes record bug.
  • Fixes 100% zebras bug.
  • General performance improvements.
  • New features for Blackmagic URSA Mini Recorder:
  • Add support for U.2 NVMe 7mm and 9.5mm SSDs.
  • New features for Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder:
  • Improves Gen 5 color science support.
  • New features for Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder:
  • Improves Gen 5 color science support.

New in Blackmagic Camera 7.0 (Sep 21, 2020)

  • New features for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K:
  • Increase 12K 2.4:1 maximum frame rate to 75 fps.
  • Increase 8K DCI, 16:9 and 6:5 Anamorphic to 120 fps.
  • Increase 4K DCI, 16:9 and 6:5 Anamorphic to 120 fps.
  • Increase 8K 2.4:1 and 4K 2.4:1 to 160 fps.
  • Increase 4K Super 16 to 240 fps.
  • Adds Blackmagic RAW stills capture support.
  • Adds broadcast lens connector support.
  • New features for Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder:
  • Adds support for new 12K LUT’s.
  • Adds support for new 12K exposure metering.

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.9.6 (Aug 28, 2020)

  • New features for SMPTE Fiber Converters:
  • Add sidetone adjustment on intercom 1 and 2.
  • Add ability to enable phantom power on intercom 1 and 2.
  • Add Level A and B option for down converted 12G program return.
  • Add ability to lock to bi-level reference.
  • Added passthrough of HDR payload IDs.
  • Improved iris control from 12G SDI signals.
  • Improved reference timing accuracy and stability.
  • General performance and stability improvements.
  • New features for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K:
  • Fixed issue with some Bluetooth commands not responding.

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.9.5 (Jul 30, 2020)

  • New features for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K:
  • Improved metadata support for ATEM Mini Pro
  • Added support for manual iris ring control on some Panasonic Leica lenses

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.9.4 (Jun 5, 2020)

  • New features for original URSA Mini Pro G1 model.
  • Updated this release to fix highlights issue.
  • Add language localization support.
  • Add slider and 1/3rd stop increments when adjusting ISO.
  • Add common off-speed frame rate options above slider.
  • Add ability to embed custom LUTs in Blackmagic RAW clips.
  • Add sidetone level adjustment.
  • Add improved ballistics and scaling of audio meters.
  • Add choice of -18 or -20dB reference levels for audio meters.
  • Add ability to remap the HFR button.
  • Add ability to disable function and HFR buttons.
  • Add ability to remap VTR and Ret buttons on B4 lenses.
  • Add quick media switching from the heads up display.
  • Add support for HDR metadata in SDI output.
  • Add 'LUT' icon to status text overlays.
  • Add 'PRE' icon to status text overlays for preset timecode.
  • Add 2:1, 1:1 and 4:5 monitoring frame guides.
  • Add customizable frame guides.
  • Add ability to lock timecode to SDI Input.
  • Retain jam synced timecode after power cycle.
  • Improved jam sync timecode accuracy after playback.
  • Improved stability when using external or program reference.
  • Improved compatibility for embedded audio on SDI outputs.
  • Improved accuracy of status text on SDI outputs.
  • Improved ND filter status text.
  • Improved auto exposure speed and performance.
  • Improved media formatting user interface.

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.9.3 (May 26, 2020)

  • New features for original URSA Mini Pro G1 model:
  • Add language localization support.
  • Add slider and 1/3rd stop increments when adjusting ISO.
  • Add common off-speed frame rate options above slider.
  • Add ability to embed custom LUTs in Blackmagic RAW clips.
  • Add sidetone level adjustment.
  • Add improved ballistics and scaling of audio meters.
  • Add choice of -18 or -20dB reference levels for audio meters.
  • Add ability to remap the HFR button.
  • Add ability to disable function and HFR buttons.
  • Add ability to remap VTR and Ret buttons on B4 lenses.
  • Add quick media switching from the heads up display.
  • Add support for HDR metadata in SDI output.
  • Add 'LUT' icon to status text overlays.
  • Add 'PRE' icon to status text overlays for preset timecode.
  • Add 2:1, 1:1 and 4:5 monitoring frame guides.
  • Add customizable frame guides.
  • Add ability to lock timecode to SDI Input.
  • Retain jam synced timecode after power cycle.
  • Improved jam sync timecode accuracy after playback.
  • Improved stability when using external or program reference.
  • Improved compatibility for embedded audio on SDI outputs.
  • Improved accuracy of status text on SDI outputs.
  • Improved ND filter status text.
  • Improved auto exposure speed and performance.
  • Improved media formatting user interface.

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.9.2 (May 26, 2020)

  • New features for Camera & Studio Fiber Converters:
  • Add language localization support.
  • Add tally & call passthrough to talkback converters.
  • Add ability for Studio Converter to detect software mismatch.
  • Improved startup stability.
  • Improved reference detection on startup.
  • Improved compatibility with third party talkback systems.
  • Fix occasional grey corruption on camera output.
  • Fix 3G-SDI shield for Arduino SDI camera control & tally passthrough.
  • Fix status light mismatches between fiber converters.
  • Fix false ‘failed update’ warning in the camera setup utility.
  • Fix loud noise switching XLR inputs from line to AES.
  • Fix camera 2 zoom bug.
  • General performance improvements.
  • New features for URSA Broadcast:
  • Fix focus and zoom demand lock ups for Fujifilm and Canon lenses.
  • Fix Fujifilm LA16x focus ring becoming non-responsive.
  • No new features in 6.9.2 for other camera models.

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.9 (Apr 3, 2020)

  • New features for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and 4K
  • Adds studio camera features for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K.
  • Studio camera features include:
  • Camera control via HDMI connection.
  • Remote lens control.
  • On air red tally indication.
  • Preview green tally indication.
  • DaVinci Resolve primary color corrector.
  • Remote camera settings.
  • Remote timecode sync.
  • Remote record trigger for Blackmagic RAW.
  • Preview and tally indicator on LCD.
  • Various stability and improvements.
  • No new features in 6.9 for other camera models.

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.8.1 (Feb 24, 2020)

  • New features for URSA Broadcast:
  • Improved compatibility with J series Canon B4 lenses.
  • New features for URSA Studio Viewfinder:
  • Manufacturing software improvements.
  • No new features in 6.8.1 for other camera models.

New in Blackmagic Camera 6.8 (Feb 3, 2020)

  • New features for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K:
  • Improve camera startup time.
  • Improved USB PTP control performance.
  • Increase 4K 2.40:1 recording pixel height from 1712 to 1720.
  • Fixed issue with slow mounting of media containing large number of clips.
  • New features for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K:
  • Improve camera startup time.
  • Improved USB PTP control performance.
  • Fixed issue with slow mounting of media containing large number of clips.
  • Fixed issue where EF lens stabilization cannot be turned on if camera is started with lens IS turned off.

New in Blackmagic Camera 5.1.1 (May 31, 2018)

  • New features for URSA Broadcast:
  • Smoother, faster iris control for B4 and PL servo lenses from camera.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for EF 'Hybrid Compact Servo’ lenses.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for servo lenses via SDI Camera Control.
  • Fixed ‘status text’ bug for Viewfinder & Studio Viewfinder ‘clean feed’.
  • Updated URSA Broadcast manual recommended CFast, SD and SSD list.
  • New features for URSA Mini Pro:
  • Smoother, faster iris control for B4 and PL servo lenses from camera.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for EF 'Hybrid Compact Servo’ lenses.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for servo lenses via SDI Camera Control.
  • Fixed Quicktime compatability bug with some third party NLE’s.
  • Fixed ‘status text’ bug for Viewfinder & Studio Viewfinder ‘clean feed’.
  • Fixed menu freeze that occurs when selecting 3K Anamorphic and 4.6K 2.4:1.
  • Updated URSA Mini manual recommended CFast, SD and SSD list.
  • New features for URSA Studio Viewfinder:
  • Support for smooth iris readout on Studio Viewfinder ‘status text’.
  • Adds support for ‘fiber’ logo in UI when powered from SMPTE fiber.
  • New features for URSA Viewfinder:
  • Support for smooth iris readout on Viewfinder ‘status text’.
  • Adds support for ‘fiber’ logo in UI when powered from SMPTE fiber.

New in Blackmagic Camera 5.1 (May 28, 2018)

  • New features for URSA Broadcast:
  • Smoother, faster iris control for B4 and PL servo lenses from camera.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for EF 'Hybrid Compact Servo’ lenses.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for servo lenses via SDI Camera Control.
  • Fixed ‘status text’ bug for Viewfinder & Studio Viewfinder ‘clean feed’.
  • Updated URSA Broadcast manual recommended CFast, SD and SSD list.
  • New features for URSA Mini Pro:
  • Smoother, faster iris control for B4 and PL servo lenses from camera.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for EF 'Hybrid Compact Servo’ lenses.
  • Smoother, faster iris control for servo lenses via SDI Camera Control.
  • Fixed Quicktime compatability bug with some third party NLE’s.
  • Fixed ‘status text’ bug for Viewfinder & Studio Viewfinder ‘clean feed’.
  • Updated URSA Mini manual recommended CFast, SD and SSD list.
  • New features for URSA Studio Viewfinder:
  • Support for smooth iris readout on Studio Viewfinder ‘status text’.
  • Adds support for ‘fiber’ logo in UI when powered from SMPTE fiber.
  • New features for URSA Viewfinder:
  • Support for smooth iris readout on Viewfinder ‘status text’.
  • Adds support for ‘fiber’ logo in UI when powered from SMPTE fiber.

New in Blackmagic Camera 5.0.2 (May 9, 2018)

  • This software update improves the color and contrast of the LCD screen on the Studio Fiber Converter and provides greater talkback functionality with 3rd party intercom systems. It also improves the response time for SDI camera control via 12G-SDI when used with Blackmagic Studio and Camera Fiber Converters, and includes general performance and stability improvements. When updating to Blackmagic Camera 5.0.2, customers will need to power the Camera Fiber Converter from the camera using the URSA 12V power supply during the update.

New in Blackmagic Camera 5.0.1 (Mar 22, 2018)

  • New features for URSA Broadcast:
  • Added Level A support for 3G SDI from Front and Main SDI.
  • Improved interlaced recording for DNxHD 220X and 145.
  • Fixed bug where only 3 custom LUT’s could be loaded.
  • Fixed issue preventing driver from loading on Windows 10.

New in Blackmagic Camera 5.0 (Feb 5, 2018)

  • Added support for DNxHD 220X and 145 codecs.
  • Added support for 1080i recording in DNxHD.
  • Added Rec 2020 Hybrid Log Gamma ouput via SDI.
  • Added Rec 2020 PQ Gamma output via SDI.
  • Added support for URSA Mini SSD Recorder.
  • Added support for SDI tally over-ride.
  • Added support for Canon EF-S IS USM lenses.
  • Added metadata support for Extended Video in URSA Viewfinder.
  • Extended B4 lens support with “Box” lenses.
  • Fixed bug where Gain level is offset by -6dB with ATEM.
  • Added SDI Camera Control v1.2 to URSA Broadcast manual.
  • Added Fiber Converters to URSA Broadcast manual.

New in Blackmagic Camera 4.9 (Jan 3, 2018)

  • New features for URSA Mini 4K:
  • Added support for URSA Mini SSD Recorder on URSA Mini 4K.
  • Lowers SDI output latency to less than 1 frame for live production.
  • Lowers LCD monitoring latency.
  • Added ability to switch between shutter speed and angle.
  • Added scrubbing support for playback in camera.
  • Added autofill option for lens manufacturers in metadata slate.
  • Improved keyboard for metadata slate.
  • Improved support for B4 lenses.
  • Fixed zoom control bug on Canon 18-80mm T4.4
  • Fixed focus control on Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM and USM lenses.
  • Fixed iris control on Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM zoom lens.
  • Fixed bug where lens change was not recognised in metadata if powered off.
  • Added new SDI Camera Control v1.2 documentation to URSA Mini Manual.
  • New features for URSA Mini Pro:
  • Fixed a bug where pressing the ‘still’ button causes a crash.

New in Blackmagic Camera 4.8 (Dec 22, 2017)

  • New features for URSA Mini 4.6K:
  • Added support for URSA Mini SSD Recorder on URSA Mini 4.6K.
  • Lowers SDI output latency to less than 1 frame for live production.
  • Lowers LCD monitoring latency.
  • Added ability to switch between shutter speed and angle.
  • Added scrubbing support for playback in camera.
  • Added autofill option for lens manufacturers in metadata slate.
  • Improved keyboard for metadata slate.
  • Improved support for B4 lenses.
  • Fixed zoom control bug on Canon 18-80mm T4.4
  • Fixed focus control on Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM and USM lenses.
  • Fixed iris control on Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM zoom lens.
  • Fixed bug where lens change was not recognised in metadata if powered off.
  • New features for URSA Mini Pro 4.6K:
  • Added ability to switch between shutter speed and angle.
  • Added scrubbing support for playback in camera.
  • Added autofill option for lens manufacturers in metadata slate.
  • Improved keyboard for metadata slate.
  • Fixed zoom control bug on Canon 18-80mm T4.4.
  • New features for URSA Viewfinder:
  • Added overlays support for URSA Mini SSD Recorder.
  • Improved overlays functionality.
  • Improved film to video functionality.
  • New features for URSA Studio Viewfinder:
  • Fixed bug where f-stop would show incorrectly when manual lens is mounted.
  • Improved overlays functionality.
  • Improved film to video functionality.

New in Blackmagic Camera 4.7.1 (Nov 22, 2017)

  • Micro Cinema Camera:
  • Fixed a bug where there could be display errors in the data from the sensor in rare situations.
  • URSA Mini 4K and URSA Mini 4.6K:
  • Fixed an issue where URSA Mini is updated incorrectly.

New in Blackmagic Camera 4.7 (Nov 18, 2017)

  • New Features for Micro Studio Camera 4K:
  • Added 720p50, 720p59.94 and 720p60 format support.
  • Improved sensor exposure sensitivity by 2 stops.
  • Added new gain setting range which now goes from -12dB to +12dB. ATEM will need a new software update to access these new ranges via Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol.
  • Added RAW SDI output feature. Refer to the user manual for information about capturing and unpacking RAW SDI video.
  • Added support for PTZ communication on Expansion port via VISCA. Refer to the user manual for protocol details.
  • Added support for PTZ commands in the Blackmagic SDI Control Protocol.
  • Added preview tally support for the front tally light.
  • Added tally indication on the HDMI display overlay.
  • Added indication to the user that camera is genlocked on the HDMI display overlay.
  • Added option to change camera frame rate via S.Bus.
  • Added option to toggle auto focus via S.Bus.
  • Added option to toggle record via S.Bus for external recorders.
  • Added feature to pass through remote record commands as SDI and HDMI record triggers for external recorders.
  • New features for Micro Cinema Camera:
  • Added record start/stop trigger on HDMI output.
  • Added HDMI timecode output support.
  • Added indication to the user that camera is genlocked in the HDMI display overlay.
  • Added option to change frame rate settings via S.Bus.
  • Added option to change codec settings via S.Bus.
  • Added option to toggle auto focus via S.Bus.
  • Fixed issue with a small vertical pixel offset between HDMI output and RAW recording on Micro Cinema Camera.

New in Blackmagic Camera 4.5 (Oct 12, 2017)

  • New support for Blackmagic URSA Mini SSD Recorder.
  • New features for URSA Mini SSD Recorder:
  • Added RAW & ProRes record capability to SSD Recorder.
  • Added playback capability from SSD Recorder.
  • Added SDI and SSD status LED indicators.
  • Added ability to use 1TB, 2TB and 4TB SSD’s.
  • New features for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K:
  • Added support for URSA Mini SSD Recorder.
  • Added user interface information for SSD Recorder in media status page.
  • Lowers SDI output latency to less than 1 frame for live production.
  • Lowers LCD monitoring latency.
  • Added Program Audio option for prioritising return audio in headset.
  • Improved support for B4 lenses.
  • Fixed focus control on Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 STM and USM lenses.
  • Fixed iris control on Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM zoom lens.
  • Fixed bug where audio levels reset after power cycling.
  • Fixed bug where lens change was not recognised in metadata if powered off.
  • Updated URSA Mini Manual to include SSD Recorder and F Mount instructions.

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.9.10 (Dec 2, 2014)

  • Blackmagic URSA:
  • Fixed error reading timecode input
  • Improved in-camera format reliability when formatting in HFS+
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera:
  • Improved in-camera format reliability when formatting in HFS+
  • Blackmagic Cinema Camera:
  • Improved in-camera format reliability when formatting in HFS+
  • Blackmagic Production Camera 4K:
  • Improved in-camera format reliability when formatting in HFS+

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.9.9 (Nov 24, 2014)

  • Blackmagic URSA:
  • Adds new compressed RAW 3:1 support
  • Enable 80 fps support in 4K for ProRes and RAW 3:1
  • Enable variable frame rate feature so off-speed clips now playback in project frame rate
  • Enabled phantom power support
  • Added more frame guide options
  • Enabled in-camera formatting for CFast 2.0 media
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera:
  • Improved in-camera format reliability
  • Blackmagic Cinema Camera:
  • Improved in-camera format reliability
  • Blackmagic Production Camera 4K:
  • Improved in-camera format reliability

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.9.8 (Oct 15, 2014)

  • Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K:
  • Support for MFT lenses with active zoom
  • Blackmagic Studio Camera:
  • Support for MFT lenses with active zoom

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.9.2 (Aug 14, 2014)

  • Adds support for Blackmagic URSA

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.9.1 (Aug 11, 2014)

  • Adds support for Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.9 (Jul 24, 2014)

  • Blackmagic Production Camera 4K:
  • Add histogram, time remaining and audio level indicators

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.7 (Apr 8, 2014)

  • Adds support for Blackmagic Studio Camera

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.6.2 (Feb 24, 2014)

  • Blackmagic Production Camera 4K:
  • Addresses an issue where the camera may not start up correctly

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.6.1 (Feb 10, 2014)

  • Blackmagic Production Camera 4K:
  • Support for Blackmagic Production Camera 4K.
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera:
  • General stability improvements.
  • Blackmagic Cinema Camera:
  • General stability improvements.

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.5.1 (Dec 4, 2013)

  • Pocket Cinema Camera:
  • Fixed issue with 180º shutter angle not operating correctly when shooting in 23.98 or 24 fps

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.5 (Nov 12, 2013)

  • Adds CinemaDNG RAW recording support for Pocket Cinema Camera

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.4.2 (Sep 13, 2013)

  • Addresses ‘Black Sun’ Effect in Pocket Cinema Camera.

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.4.1 (Aug 23, 2013)

  • Support for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
  • Improved auto focusing performance with Olympus Micro Four Third lenses on Pocket Cinema Camera
  • Improved SD card compatibility on Pocket Cinema Camera
  • Fixed issue where monitored audio channels in headphones during record is swapped on Pocket Cinema Camera
  • Improve RP188 timecode accuracy on Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF and MFT
  • Improved notification to user when doing Interval recording

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.4 (Jul 26, 2013)

  • Support for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

New in Blackmagic Camera 1.3.1 (Jul 17, 2013)

  • General stability improvements when selecting DNxHD as the recording format