I had a chance to use the URSA Mini 4.6K camera on various projects over 3 months. Two of those were films.
Finally after this experience I feel like I can do a proper, comprehensive review of the Blackmagic Ursa Mini 4.6K. I used the camera on a challenging feature film shoot in India where I put the camera through it’s paces and extreme weather conditions.
Let me share with you what I learned about this new camera. Also what accessories work and which don’t, etc.
To find out more about the film “ZIA” check out the director and main star’s page HERE. For more info about the film “#ActorsLife” go HERE.
BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K at BH Photo Video, Amazon, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Adorama,
The Viewfinder at BH Photo Video, Amazon, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Adorama and
Xeen Lenses at BH Photo Video, Adorama and
Of course, you can use this camera with Canon lenses and any other brand with the EF-mount.
The Shoulder Rig at BH Photo Video, Adorama and
The Tripod Quick-Release Plate at BH Photo Video
The Follow Focus at BH Photo Video, Adorama
CFast to SSD Adapter at BH Photo Video, Amazon (sold by Adorama), Adorama and
Here is the recording media I recommend so that it’s fast enough and won’t drop frames or corrupt your files: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD on Amazon, Amazon UK,
The Mattebox at Amazon, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and
Here is the battery I used which you can get from Amazon, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada, Amazon Germany
LanParte URSA Mini Professional Shoulder Kit on Amazon, Amazon Germany, BH Photo Video,
LanParte URSA Mini Basic Shoulder Kit on Amazon, Amazon Germany, BH Photo Video,
LanParte URSA MINI Top Handle on Amazon, Amazon Germany, BH Photo Video,
LanParte URSA MINI Extension Arm on Amazon, BH Photo Video,
LanParte V-mount Battery Back Plate for URSA Mini on Amazon, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada, Amazon Germany, BH Photo Video,
Check back for the video where I show you how to build your own SSD adapter for the camera for less than $100. Also the different rigs I tested out and batteries.
To keep the review videos shorter, I’ve decided to do another video where I show how I built up the rig for this camera. You will see the lenses and all the accessories I use – and there are a lot them. In fact, although the camera is called Mini, the whole camera rig is far from small. But when you are working on a long shoot, accessories can make a world of difference in what you get out of a camera.
Here is that unboxing and setup video.
Davinci Resolve Color Grading Tutorial I mentioned in the review.
Below are some of the stills from the films I shot on the URSA Mini 4.6K
