Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder G2

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!

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

TURN AN URSA BROADCAST G2 INTO A PROFESSIONAl 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

 

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

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

SDI Video Input: 1 x HD/Ultra HD 3G-SDI via BNC
Power Input: 1 x 4 pin XLR 12V
Screen Dimensions: 7" 1920 x 1200 resolution
Screen Type: 7" high brightness TFT LCD
Screen Brightness: 2000 nits
Computer Interface: 1 x USB type C connector for initial setup and software updates via Blackmagic Camera Setup software.

HD Format Support: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 425M 2084

Video Sampling: 4:2:2 YUV
Color Precision: 10-bit
Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
Multiple Rate Support: SDI switches between 1.5 Gb/s HD and 3.0 Gb/s 60P HD
Monitor controls: Dial, knobs and customizable function buttons for settings, short cut features and navigating menus

Monitor handles: Built in grab handles for positioning the monitor independently from the camera.

Monitor Position Adjustment Options: Variable tension pivot points for articulated arm and grab handles with forward, backward, up, down, pan and tilt adjustments

Monitor Mounting Options: Quick release V-lock mounting bracket for attaching viewfinder to URSA Mini handle

Tally: Large LED tally light with customizable perspex camera numbers

Metadata Support: Detects camera information embedded in the SDI signal including status information, frame guides, focus peaking, tally, and more

Screen Interface: On screen meters and status information including Camera ID, resolution, frames per second, shutter speed, gain, white balance, camera battery level, and more

Operating Systems: Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later, Windows 10 and 11.

Power Requirements: 12V power input via 4 pin XLR connected via URSA Mini 12v power output
Dimensions: 30.4038 cm x 23.2918 cm
Weight: 2.39 kg