Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:41 am
Happy to announce that Camera 8.5.1 is available on our support site now for download. This update closes out our 8.5 Beta for URSA Broadcast G2 and we are really keen to hear how customers are using Blackmagic Cloud directly from the camera and the new SRT streaming features.
What's New in Blackmagic Camera 8.5.1
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.
Improvements Since 8.5 Beta
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
• General Blackmagic Cloud improvements.
• Fixed pixel recalibration failing at 24p.
• Fixed H.265 and H.264 AV sync issue at 50, 59.94 and 60p on SDI out.
• Fixed data tethering not working with some Google Pixel phones.
• Fixed data tethering not working with some Mobile hotspots.
• Fixed timecode UI counter stalling when mounting disks.
• Fixed compatibility with Canon HJ22X7.6B IASE lens.
• Improved snapping on audio gain slider.
• Improved media page.
• Improved QR login.
• Localization improvements.
We encourage anyone running the beta to update to this version and it’s a really exciting update for URSA Broadcast G2 customers.
What's New in Blackmagic Camera 8.5.1
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.
Improvements Since 8.5 Beta
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
• General Blackmagic Cloud improvements.
• Fixed pixel recalibration failing at 24p.
• Fixed H.265 and H.264 AV sync issue at 50, 59.94 and 60p on SDI out.
• Fixed data tethering not working with some Google Pixel phones.
• Fixed data tethering not working with some Mobile hotspots.
• Fixed timecode UI counter stalling when mounting disks.
• Fixed compatibility with Canon HJ22X7.6B IASE lens.
• Improved snapping on audio gain slider.
• Improved media page.
• Improved QR login.
• Localization improvements.
We encourage anyone running the beta to update to this version and it’s a really exciting update for URSA Broadcast G2 customers.