Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K LF

Is the V mount battery plate from the Ursa Mini Pro compatable with the Ursa Cine 12k LF?

I'm gonna say no. Aren't the Ursa Cine plates very affordable, though?

No. I got it and the screws are not at the same place than in the ursa v plate.
The picture of the ursa cine v plate on the blackmagic website is wrong. This is a picture of the Ursa v plate, not the Ursa cine v plate.
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Good notes all around. I'll buy the B-Mount and B-Mount Batteries when I do the camera purchased.

I bought the new (used) minivan this week. And, bought the Sachtler Aktiv 8T for the extra weight support. All first steps. So once I pay off the Sachtler, sell the Steadicam, and clear up more room on cards I'll pull the trigger on the URSA Cine 12K.

But it's looking like close to NAB time I'll buy it. After if anything. So if by chance they announce an URSA Cine Mini 12K then I'll buy that for sure. I just want something a little smaller and lighter but with a lot of the same features. I don't need that side LCD, but would love all the other features. Get rid of the ENG Style side buttons and dials as well. Haha. So cross between URSA Mini and URSA Mini Pro with the URSA Cine 12K features. That's the camera for me. Haha.

Either way, make way to buy the camera. The van is a big part of everything. More cargo room.

My body only URSA Cine camera came with 2 antennas.

The top of the Sirui VSK-3 cage has a clearance of 36mm from the top of the URSA Cine, with the center of the 15mm rod hole at 45mm. It can be adjusted so that it has a clearance of 59mm with the center of the 15mm rod hole at 68mm. The cage clearance is 32mm on both sides. Having two places to hold the rig is welcome on a camera that’s this heavy (11.1 lbs with battery).

B900 Multi-functional Large Capacity Photography Camera Bag

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A B900 Multi-functional Large Capacity Photography Camera Bag from the Fosoto Official Store on AliExpress provides protection for the camera when transporting it.

URSA Cine 12K Body $6,995.00
URSA Cine PL Mount $395.00
24V 250W Power Supply $209.00
Core SWX Helix Max 150 148Wh battery $525.00
Wasabi Power Battery Charger D-Tap $24.99
B-mount plate $99.00
AV PRO CFexpress 2.0 B MK2 4TB $599.99
Sirui VSK-3 rig $79.00
3 S10 9mm shank 5mm thread ¼” Screws $1.30
Fosoto B900 Multi-functional Camera Bag $24.32
Total $8952.76

I'm waiting for NAB. Pretty sure they can make it in a smaller body for solo operator. I would even be okay with it limit to only 60fps in all resolutions in a Pyxis body with internal NDs and keep the 12 volt power draw and price around £3.5k.

@dondidnod

Certainly illustrates why The Body is a serious competitor!

I suppose we’ll never know the official total units sold for The Body versus the Cine 12K LF, say by NAB 2026, but it would be interesting to know the ratio of the two products sold. If The Body never existed, total units sold will undoubtedly be lower than the combined total of Cine 12K LF and The Body. There are a few interesting possibilities to conjecture for marketing since the reality is there are two options.

Only one camera:
Sales 1000 units, gross $15,000,000.

After The Body is introduced which scenario will we see?

A - no significant impact on Cine 12K
Cine 12K LF 1000 units (no change)
The Body 500 units plus accessories.

B - negative gross impact on Cine 12K
Cine 12K LF 500 units (less gross)
The Body 500 units plus accessories.

C - positive impact on total gross sales
Cine 12K 750 units
The Body 1000 units plus accessories (higher gross)

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How did you get that V-Lock plate on the back of the Ursa? I cant for the live of me get the screws to go through and screw in. They appear too short and I've bought two of them now and they both have screws that barely get through the plate, let alone screw into the back.

If anyone else has any insight into getting this plate on or experience, I would greatly appreciate it.

I buy it from my blackmagic resseler (the B mount version is not available now).
On the box, this is write "Blackmagic URSA Cine Battery Plate VLock" ref 12873533 and bar code 9338716009088
I hope this can help you

Interesting. Mine sku is 13233515 -- but same box labeling and I have two from two different sources.

It must be a Blackmagic manufacture issue, because both of them have screws that I think are too short -- they barely clear the plate.

I'm waiting for NAB. Pretty sure they can make it in a smaller body for solo operator. I would even be okay with it limit to only 60fps in all resolutions in a Pyxis body with internal NDs and keep the 12 volt power draw and price around £3.5k.

It would be one thing if they put the 12k sensor there, but I (me being delusional ik) am desperately hoping for the 17k in that same hypothetical form factor because I agree with Henry braham that smaller cameras for giant screens are the future. Like, aerial and plate cinematography would never be the same. Like imagine, an actually good version of the alpa platon from 7 years ago. I don't even need a lowered price for all I care, they cornered the market with the 17k pricing already.

Delusional people are faring well these days, Edith. Thinking outside the box today can become a new direction tomorrow and the new norm the day after. Lots of examples with huge impacts.

For example: Intel for many years concentrated on innovations that can be called the pursuit of greater power (ever higher megahertz for ‘big iron’) while other delusional engineers strove for absurd efficiency (greater efficiency through shrinking wattage consumption for computers that fit in your pocket or on your wrist or in your ear).

Another example: A six million dollar truly indie movie wins five major Oscars and thankfully I’m not referring to the Blair Witch Project that should have been burned at the stake (apologies to real visionaries that were literally burned at the stake).

Another example: A six million dollar truly indie movie wins five major Oscars and thankfully I’m not referring to the Blair Witch Project that should have been burned at the stake (apologies to real visionaries that were literally burned at the stake).

Sounds good but they spent more than 18 million for their Oscar campaign (three times the films budget) and It's all one of the lowest grossing films to ever win the best picture Oscar.

There's also been a bit of a backlash about their indie status and how much hey paid their crew.

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/anor ... 236327977/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 236162501/

JB

Sounds good but they spent more than 18 million for their Oscar campaign (three times the films budget) and It's all one of the lowest grossing films to ever win the best picture Oscar.

There's also been a bit of a backlash about their indie status and how much hey paid their crew.

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/anor ... 236327977/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie ... 236162501/

JB

Colour me delusional, but this time I mean in a bad way, not a healthy way. No ‘true indie’ has anyway near $18,000,000 to throw at anyone voting in the Oscars. Now I’m beginning to question other ‘outsider’ wins like the recent Korean Oscar winner. Memo to self: stop drinking the kool-aid, trust your own instincts.

Thanks for the correction, John!

After 24 days, Adorama has shipped my body only Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF after being on backorder since the morning of January 31.

Angelbird has certified refurbished AV PRO CFexpress 2.0 B MK2 4TB cards from trade show use for $599.99 USD. This card can record at a sustained speed of 1300 MB/s, and is recommended for recording 12K 3:2 (Open Gate) Blackmagic RAW 8:1 up to 45 fps on the URSA Cine 12K. Since 12K 3:2 (Open Gate), 24 fps constant bitrate 3.1 requires 1200 MB/s, it could work.
I would expect it to record at higher speeds when 2 cards are used.

I just received this email from BH Photovideo today:

"Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K LF Camera (Body Only, Canon EF) is now in stock!

Please note: This notification is sent on a first-come-first-served basis. The item was in stock and available for online purchase at the time we sent this email. However, we cannot guarantee that this item will remain available. To confirm availability for in-store purchase at our NYC SuperStore in person, please call 800-718-5999.

If the item is sold out by the time you visit our website, you may opt-in again and claim a preferred position in the new notification queue by clicking here.

Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice."

Adorama also has this camera in stock.

I am really excited about new Cine line cameras, hoping to get my hands on one any time between June - September, if available for rental ideally Cine 17k, would like to shoot a few desert red sand dune scenes in North West WA for my new Aussie Outback Neo-Noir feature film "Potato"...

Saw the camera was in stock at B&H yesterday and spoke with a sales rep on phone. Was advised to wait for the PL Mount, Battery Mount, and Power Supply to ship before I order camera body. So that’s what I’m doing.

Hopefully stock holds by time I order.


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I put in the order for my UC12K!!!

Problem is that PL Mount, B Mount Battery Plate, and Power Supply still on back order status despite being ordered. So, I'll get the camera and won't be able to power it.

This will get you powered up today:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... y_for.html

They have one PL amount available in stock here:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... e-pl-mount

This will get you powered up today:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... y_for.html

They have one PL amount available in stock here:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... e-pl-mount

You may have to cobble it together from different vendors, which is what I did, but it will save you about 5K

I'm using this to powered the 12k lf :
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B09JSFSDPQ?ref ... asin_title

I also buyed the V-mount plate for temporary use camera without external electric power.

anyone else sign up for the free Shane Hurlbut livestream on the camera on tuesday? He seems quite exited about it and has already mentioned the excellent skin tones.

anyone else sign up for the free Shane Hurlbut livestream on the camera on tuesday? He seems quite exited about it and has already mentioned the excellent skin tones.

Keen to view, link please, thanks Richard.

anyone else sign up for the free Shane Hurlbut livestream on the camera on tuesday? He seems quite exited about it and has already mentioned the excellent skin tones.

Keen to view, link please, thanks Richard.

https://watch.filmmakersacademy.com/che ... w?o=204344

For anyone not familiar, Shane is a top DP in feature and TV and runs a filmmaker academy. I did one of his course videos and found it quite valuable.

I’m signed up. And, now according to FedEx this is the day my camera will arrive. So I’ll be watching as I wait for FedEx I guess.


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Small update, I ordered the PL Mount and Power Supply from Adorama since they had them in stock.

Just need to source a B Mount Battery Plate now.

BH Photo has a Deal of the Day on batteries at $376.00 off:

Core SWX Helix Max 275 Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (275Wh, B-Mount) $449.00 USD

BH Photo has a Deal of the Day on batteries at $376.00 off:

Core SWX Helix Max 275 Lithium-Ion Dual-Voltage Battery (275Wh, B-Mount) $449.00 USD

Sweet! Took advantage and ordered the max I was allowed at that price: 3 Batteries! Ordered the Quad Charger as well, and I'm still saving money. Especially adding in the price of the battery on CoreSWX website where I still have points for their site. So one battery and one dual travel charger is all I'll have left to do for battery and charging. I'll probably order those next week. I don't think I will even get the B Mount Plate for the camera till next week anyways based on the place I ended up ordering from.

If you need longer screws for your plate M3x16mm will work

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-M3x16mm-S ... r=8-3&th=1

Did anyone else watch the Shane Hurlbut livestream today? They had someone from BMD and a colorist doing over under tests. Very impressive. They also gave a way a Pyxis camera and Pyxis monitor which sadly I did not win.

Did anyone else watch the Shane Hurlbut livestream today? They had someone from BMD and a colorist doing over under tests. Very impressive. They also gave a way a Pyxis camera and Pyxis monitor which sadly I did not win.

I was watching! Yeah it was great!

And, that was Tor from Blackmagic Design. You have to check out the bridge shot he released shot on the URSA Cine 17K 65. It's gorgeous and so impressive!

The overall stuff from Shane's Filmmakers Academy were gold. The tests were fantastic.

Overall, makes me very excited to be getting this camera. Patiently waiting for FedEx to deliver it.

Note that FedEx didn't deliver today. Despite sending a message saying the camera would be delivered a day earlier than the initially estimated delivery date. (Eye Roll)

Never will understand why they do that update only to backtrack when they can't deliver. Just keep the original date. Then I wouldn't have been on pins and needles all day with excitement.

Don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight.

And, that was Tor from Blackmagic Design. You have to check out the bridge shot he released shot on the URSA Cine 17K 65. It's gorgeous and so impressive!

Where is this famous 'Bridge' shot by Tor? I can't find it.

And, that was Tor from Blackmagic Design. You have to check out the bridge shot he released shot on the URSA Cine 17K 65. It's gorgeous and so impressive!

Where is this famous 'Bridge' shot by Tor? I can't find it.

I shared it in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=218023&start=50#p1132313

But it's on his Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. Instagram may have cropped the sides because... well, Instagram stinks in that regard.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHlrSzIvk9l ... BiNWFlZA==

Thanks, Tim. I see it's a still. The actual motion-shot hasn't been posted, I guess.

Thanks, Tim. I see it's a still. The actual motion-shot hasn't been posted, I guess.

No, he didn’t post a motion version. Just the still. He didn’t state some tech specs on Facebook for the lens, which was a Cooke Panchro 65 75mm lens. Fog machine and lights used. This was meant to emulate that famous shot from Deakins in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.


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My camera has arrived!!!

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Heck yeah, Tim! congrats! hope you get it rigged up soon and let us know your thoughts moving from the UMPG2 land.

Looks massive like the Big Ursa

Heck yeah, Tim! congrats! hope you get it rigged up soon and let us know your thoughts moving from the UMPG2 land.

Indeed! Batteries arrive Friday. But the B Mount Battery Plate is still back ordered. I was told it would ship Monday from the place I ordered it from. Sadly they had it listed as in stock despite not being in stock.

The 15mm Baseplate for the UCine I’ll order next month. But that also is on out of stock and back order status most places. But it seems the UMP shoulder pad will work for now.

Then I’ll order the EVF next month as well. Just have to work a few jobs first to get the money for the EVF. Then I’ll be set up.

So far loving it. Although having major trouble connecting to WiFi. It came with the Antennas. So not sure whether it’s those or something else. Gonna keep playing around till I get it.


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Guarantied to impress the client which is not to be underestimated. Almost as impressive as my UM4.6K (2016) with the 30 year old Fujinon B4 zoom!

Looks great, Tim. Seriously.

Let us know how well the CFexpress cards perform re maximum frame rate at open gate and 8K/4K.

If I had that camera, I’d regularly shoot 9K DCI 9312x4896 with a compatible zoom like the DZOfilm Tango 18-90mm 31.5mm image circle or shoot 9K 3:2 9408x6264 with the Tokina 25-75mm image circle 36mm. So I’m curious about how you feel about the 9K resolutions which are a crop of the sensor I believe.

For my PL prime lenses all resolutions are feasible.

Looks great and congrats!

Where are you getting snagged with wifi? Mac or Windows?

Looks great and congrats!

Where are you getting snagged with wifi? Mac or Windows?

Well, I’m just trying to connect to my home WiFi network. That’s done through Hotwire Fission. So not sure if it’s the wireless router either that is causing a challenge. It is neither Mac nor PC related.

I got the iPhone and iPad connected via USB-C. That ended up working. Then I got the Ethernet to work by disconnecting the wireless router from the modem since I didn’t have an additional Ethernet port I could find to work.

So it’s just going to that home WiFi at moment. And, I have no other WiFi I can test. It doesn’t see the iPhone Mobile Hotspot as that’s not showing in list of available networks.

Bluetooth worked for Bluetooth+ app, however that app does need to be updated to control the internal ND. That’s a third party so will reach out to that app developer.


But at least monitor and control from iPad via USB-C worked nicely.


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Hi Tim, did the app automatically recognize your camera when you connected your iPad with USB? Mine is not picking it up and so far I've been unable to get it to recognize the camera. Any tips?

Hi Tim, did the app automatically recognize your camera when you connected your iPad with USB? Mine is not picking it up and so far I've been unable to get it to recognize the camera. Any tips?

So I ran into this problem. The USB-C cable does seem to matter. I’m now sticking to using my Tether Pro 10’ USB-C that I would normally use for photography tethering.

Now, the other thing I found is that you may need to turn off the camera and turn it back on for the phone/tablet to ask if you want to “Trust” computer. Say yes, and then you should be connected. I did lose connection at times and just had to reset connection.

But overall I got it working with both iPad and iPhone.


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I got the UC12K to fly on my Steadicam Zephyr with the Aero 30 Sled.

Since I still don’t have B Mounts Batteries (arriving Friday) and B Mount Mounting Plate (back ordered) I ran power to camera via ARRI P-Tap to 9-Pin Lemo cable from Steadicam P-Tap on Sled. This limited camera to 14V power. And, seems the camera didn’t like it for long as it shut off after 20-30 minutes.

Will test again once I can power via B Mount.


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I use the V mount plate from BM (waiting for B mount availability) so 14v power and no shut off until battery is empty.
I understand that this is not the same configuration than you because you use the lemo to put the 14v but I say this just for your information.

I use the V mount plate from BM (waiting for B mount availability) so 14v power and no shut off until battery is empty.
I understand that this is not the same configuration than you because you use the lemo to put the 14v but I say this just for your information.

Yeah, it's likely the Steadicam that caused it. Remember there's a cable that connects the Steadicam V-Mount Plate to the bottom of the Post, and then there's an internal cable that runs up that Post while also doing output at bottom to the Monitor Power Port. Then once that cable that runs up the Post reaches the Sled I have a P-Tap that I'm running the Arri P-Tap to 9-Pin Lemo cable that goes into the 9-Pin Lemo Power Port on Camera. There's a lot of points of contact for this thing to lose the right power draw. It's not a good solution. Better to run battery on camera for sure.

I'll test the camera on the Steadicam once I have the B-Mount Plate and can use the B-Mounts on it. I expect only 4 lbs more in weight doing that. I'm at 16.5 lbs now for the camera. Thus I'll be right there at 20.5 lbs. The Steadicam Zephyr Arm is rated for 23 lbs. The Aero 30 Sled is for the 20 lbs Arm, but I bet it will be fine to balance up to that 23 lbs. Thus, I think I will be within weight limitations.

Nonetheless, I'm still going to sell the Steadicam. Didn't use it once last year on any paying jobs. No one is really asking for it on my shoots. And, in 2023 I barely had it on paid shoots. Maybe 2-3 actually had it. So it's probably the right call to part with it.

Tim, are the weights of the lenses you are using factored into your load calculations? What’s the heaviest lens you expect to use?

Tim, are the weights of the lenses you are using factored into your load calculations? What’s the heaviest lens you expect to use?

The weight of my lenses are factored. They’re about 2 lbs roughly. I’m also factoring going to 4 lbs lenses in the future and that’s when I know I start to exceed the limits of the Steadicam I have. Thus another reason to sell.

I know someone in town with an ARRI Trinity and then another with a Steadicam rated for 40 lbs. so I have options for rental and hiring ops.


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Ok… Blackmagic you have no right being this good at this low a price. This is easily Alexa LF quality for a fraction the cost.

https://vimeo.com/1070512458/024142431b

And, these 8K 16x9 Frame Rates are insane! This is easily the best sensor I have ever used.

I’m demanding: Put this sensor into a dedicated stills camera now!!!

I’m over hybrids. Just give me a Full Frame Mirrorless Stills Camera with this sensor. I’ll get my Sigma glass swapped from E to L in a heartbeat. I’ll drop the Sony A7IV in a heartbeat!

This is a camera I’d walk around getting stills with. And, this cinema camera is a thing of beauty.

By the way, I’m a convert on that side screen. Love it! I’d still love the ability to rig stuff on the side there in a smaller body package. But that truly would become the B Cinema Camera. This sensor just needs to be in more bodies.

Excited to get away from wall power as soon as a B-Mount Battery Plate ships. Till I can shoot and share more footage.


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