Blackmagic Design Viewfinder

Add a Blackmagic Design Viewfinder

The Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 has 2 different viewfinder options, depending on how you need to use the camera. The standard Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder is a conventional viewfinder that’s perfect for production and ENG use and is designed to use on the camera when shoulder mounted or on a tripod. It has a high resolution OLED display and glass optics, so you get an extremely high quality image. The Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2 is based on a large 7 inch display and is perfect for tripod mounted studio camera use. It totally transforms the camera into a true studio camera! The studio viewfinder also includes a large tally light and easy to access controls. It's even fully adjustable!

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Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder

Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder

The Perfect Production Camera!

If your project calls for a lot of over the shoulder or handheld shooting, you’ll want to add the Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder. You get a high resolution 1920 x 1080 color display that lets you get incredibly accurate focus and the screen is so sharp it’s just like using an optical viewfinder on a traditional film camera. The viewfinder can be adjusted for either left or right eye use. Installation is simple, and you only need to mount it and plug in the SDI and power connections to the side of URSA Broadcast. It’s so comfortable when using the camera shoulder mounted. The viewfinder also includes a sensor to turn off the screen when you’re not using it to extend the life of the OLED screen.

Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder

Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2

The Perfect Studio Camera!

If you add the Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2, you can turn an URSA Broadcast G2 into a professional studio camera. URSA Broadcast G2 has a digital film sensor and built in color corrector, so you get better image quality than a traditional studio camera. Plus you can add the Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter to connect the camera with SMPTE fiber while adding additional studio camera controls to the rear of the camera. URSA Broadcast has a B4 lens mount, so it handles both ENG lenses as well as large "box" style broadcast lenses, for par focal focus and amazing zoom range. It even works with the Blackmagic Focus and Zoom demands to control B4 lenses while using the camera with two hands.

Big Bright Adjustable Display

Big Bright Adjustable Display

The Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2 mounts using a standard V-Lock mount, so it’s easy to attach it to the top of your camera. It can mount to the top of the camera body, or the top of the SMPTE fiber converter if you have one installed on the camera. It features a bright 7" display with grip handles so it’s very easy to position it independently of the camera, even while your camera is on air. The mount allows the viewfinder to be tilted up and down and rotated sideways. Then you can adjust the lock knobs to vary the amount of tension on the viewfinder adjustments. There's also a metal sunshade for use when in bright outdoor locations and the sunshade can be removed quickly when not needed.

Physical Viewfinder Controls

The URSA Studio Viewfinder G2 features physical controls for adjusting framing and focus features. The menu dial allows you to scroll through menus and change settings as needed. However the most exciting controls are the 3 knobs on the right side of the viewfinder, which give you smooth control of the LCD brightness and contrast, as well as directly adjustable focus peaking control. The focus peaking control allows you to constantly adjust peaking to make focus easy at the zoom setting you are using. Plus, there are 3 customizable function buttons you can program to control features such as zebra, false color, focus peaking, luminance waveform, LUTs and more!

Large Bright Tally Light

Large Bright Tally Light

The back of the Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2 features a large tally light that illuminates red for on-air, green for preview, and orange for ISO recording. As the director cuts between cameras on the ATEM switcher, tally information is sent back to the camera over SDI so the light is lit when the camera is on the air. You only need to set the correct camera number in the URSA Broadcast G2 menus! The tally light is very large so it’s easy to see when the presenter is a long distance from the camera. Plus, the Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2 also includes clip-on number decals that insert into the tally light, so each camera is clearly numbered and easy for presenters to see.

SDI Controls

Activate Tally Light via SDI Control

The big bright tally light on the top of the viewfinder is one of the features that can be controlled over the SDI video connection. The Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol takes advantage of blanking space in the SDI data stream to add talkback, tally and other camera control information direct to the camera via the program return feed. This also works with the viewfinder as it has the same control sent to it from the camera via its SDI input. The Blackmagic control protocol is an open standard and is documented in the ATEM switcher manual. That means anyone can create custom solutions for Blackmagic cameras, switchers and Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder.

Control Solutions

Build Custom Camera Control Solutions

The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Shield for Arduino is an Arduino expansion board or "shield" that makes it possible for anyone to develop their own custom control solutions for Blackmagic Design cameras. Arduino is a popular low cost open source micro controller platform used by developers and enthusiasts. The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Shield for Arduino attaches to any Arduino and then supports inserting camera control commands into the 3G-SDI link to the camera. This means all Blackmagic Studio and URSA Broadcast G2 cameras can now be controlled remotely via Arduino code and you can design and build your own custom CCU or broadcast automation solutions!

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Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2

Designed for broadcast and live production, you get a 6K sensor with +36dB of gain, wide dynamic range and B4 lens mount. Includes Blackmagic RAW, ProRes, H.264 and H.265 record file formats.

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Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder

Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder

High resolution viewfinder for URSA range of cameras includes full HD OLED display and true glass optics for perfect focus.

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Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2

Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2

Turn URSA Broadcast into a professional studio camera with large and bright 7 inch screen, removable sunshade, adjustable mount and knobs for control of brightness, contrast and focus peaking.

$1,515

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Blackmagic Focus Demand

Blackmagic Focus Demand

Get accurate focus control with Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2. Eliminates the need to reach for the lens because you can control the lens direct from the tripod handles.

$245

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Blackmagic Zoom Demand

Blackmagic Zoom Demand

Get zoom control of B4 lenses with power zoom when using the Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2. Now you can control lens zoom from the tripod handles! Even includes buttons for triggering camera functions.

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Blackmagic URSA Broadcast ENG Kit

Turn URSA Broadcast into the ultimate run and gun ENG camera! Includes top handle with 3/8″ mounting points, protective body armor, mic holder, light mount and side panel cradle for accessories.

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Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro EF Mount

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro EF Mount

The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro EF Mount kit is available if you ever need a spare EF lens mount in addition to the original EF that comes with your URSA Mini Pro.

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Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro PL Mount

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro PL Mount

Optional PL lens mount which features contact pins for compatibility with Cooke’s i/Technology protocol allowing lens information to be saved as metadata and used in software like DaVinci Resolve.

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Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F Mount

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro F Mount

The URSA Mini Pro F Mount lets you use your favorite Nikon stills lenses with smooth high precision mechanical iris control. Now you can pair digital film quality with classic Nikon AF‑S G and AF‑D series lenses.

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Blackmagic URSA Mini Shoulder Kit

Blackmagic URSA Mini Shoulder Kit

Be ready to shoot anywhere! Kit includes shoulder pad with built in rosettes, rail mounts, integrated tripod quick lock release and top handle.

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Blackmagic URSA Mini Mic Mount

Blackmagic URSA Mini Mic Mount

Add a shock and vibration isolated professional microphone mount to your URSA Mini or URSA Mini Pro camera!

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Blackmagic URSA VLock Battery Plate

VLock compatible battery plate for attaching third party batteries to URSA cameras.

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Blackmagic URSA Gold Battery Plate

Gold mount compatible battery plate with Molex connector for attaching third party batteries to URSA cameras.

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Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Shim Kit

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro Shim Kit

Set of 9 shims and baffle tool for making precise changes to the flange focal distance for URSA Mini Pro's EF, PL or B4 mount.

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Blackmagic 3G SDI Shield for Arduino

Blackmagic 3G SDI Shield for Arduino

Now you can control Blackmagic Design cameras by inserting control commands into the SDI feed from an Arduino!

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Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter

Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter

Connect URSA Broadcast cameras to live production switchers using SMPTE fiber with all video, control connections and camera power on a single SMPTE fiber cable up to 2 km away!

$3,245

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Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter

Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter

Convert SMPTE fiber to 12G-SDI broadcast equipment while powering remote cameras up to 2 km away. Supports converting SMPTE fiber to 12G-SDI, multiple channels of return video, control and power.

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Blackmagic Studio Fiber Rack Kit

Blackmagic Studio Fiber Rack Kit

Rack mount up to 2 Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converters side by side with this lightweight kit that’s perfect for road cases or equipment racks.

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ATEM Camera Control Panel

Control up to 4 cameras at one time including iris, shutter speed, white balance, master gain, pedestal, RGB and more!

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ATEM Streaming Bridge

ATEM Streaming Bridge

New video converter that lets you receive a H.264 stream from any URSA Broadcast G2 and convert it back to SDI and HDMI video so you can send it to remote locations around your local Ethernet network, or via the internet globally!

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Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf

Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf

Build a custom 1RU solution with Blackmagic Universal Rack Shelf. Mix and match 1/3 and 1/2 rack width Studio Converter, ATEM, HyperDeck Studio, Web Presenter, Teranex Mini and UltraStudio products.

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