{"id":103971,"date":"2018-08-02T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=103971"},"modified":"2018-08-01T14:40:09","modified_gmt":"2018-08-01T19:40:09","slug":"blackmagic-ursa-mini-pro-4-6k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/blackmagic-ursa-mini-pro-4-6k\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic&#8217;s URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"blackmagic-design-has-created-the-swiss-army-knife-of-cameras-and-here-are-the-definitive-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-it\">Blackmagic Design has created the Swiss Army knife of cameras, and here are the definitive reasons why you should be using it.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"https:\/\/images.blackmagicdesign.com\/images\/products\/blackmagicursaminipro\/accessories\/camera-rig-xl.jpg?_v=1488492635\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Blackmagic Design<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Think of the URSA Mini Pro 4.6k\u00a0as the popular kid at school. It\u00a0will fit into nearly any production situation, whether it&#8217;s documentary, breaking news, feature film, or even multicam broadcast scenarios.\u00a0While this versatile camera comes with a\u00a0ton of great features, I&#8217;m going to focus on seven in particular that make the URSA an intriguing option for\u00a0any production.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0AO_RGlQyps?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"1-formats\">1. Formats<\/h3>\n<p>The URSA Mini Pro 4.6k camera is rocking a Super 35mm CMOS sensor, offering\u00a0users a plethora of recording options.\u00a0The camera uses Cinema DNG Raw and Apple ProRes compressed codecs, and each codec has a variety of\u00a0flavors. Supported codecs include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cinema DNG RAW Lossless<\/li>\n<li>Cinema DNG RAW 3:1<\/li>\n<li>Cinema DNG RAW 4:1<\/li>\n<li>ProRes XQ QuickTime<\/li>\n<li>ProRes 444 QuickTime<\/li>\n<li>ProRes HQ QuickTime<\/li>\n<li>ProRes 422 QuickTime<\/li>\n<li>ProRes LT QuickTime<\/li>\n<li>ProRes Proxy QuickTime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103972\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Formats\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Formats\" width=\"755\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg 750w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg?resize=277,157 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg?resize=359,203 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg?resize=543,307 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg?resize=560,317 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/URSA-Mini-Pro-Formats.jpg?resize=150,85 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can record RAW with a compatible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelbird.com\/prod\/match-pack-for-ursa-mini-pro-1835\/?category=79\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">CFast<\/a> card, and you can even choose to record across two cards at the same time. Frame rate is dependent on the resolution, and you can achieve a maximum of 60fps recording in 4.6k Lossless Raw. If you want to shoot at 120fps you\u2019ll need to switch to 2k <em>window sensor<\/em> mode.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"2-dynamic-range\">2. Dynamic Range<\/h3>\n<p>There are two different dynamic range settings for this camera: Film and Video. The Film option gives you 15 stops of dynamic range, which\u00a0provides an insane amount of play when you\u2019re performing a color grade. This workflow is especially nice if you edit and grade with Blackmagic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/davinciresolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">DaVinci Resolve<\/a> software.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103974\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Dynamic Range\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Dynamic Range\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg 748w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Dynamic-Range.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Video setting is similar to the Rec 709 color standard for high definition. So if you\u2019re doing any run-and-gun work that you need to edit and get out quickly, this option is great. If you\u2019re shooting in raw with this camera, however, you only have the Film setting available.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"3-accessories\">3. Accessories<\/h3>\n<p>This camera is very versatile. There\u00a0is a plethora of accessories you can get, both from Blackmagic and from other companies, so you can customize the rig to function in any environment. These accessories include interchangeable lens mounts, professional viewfinders, media recorders,\u00a0and\u00a0microphone and shoulder mount kits. Check out a full list of accessories certified by Blackmagic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/blackmagicursaminipro\/accessories\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103975\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Accessories\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Accessories\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg 748w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-Shoulder-Mount-and-Viewfinder.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m currently using a run-and-gun setup \u2014 I have Blackmagic\u2019s viewfinder and shoulder mount kit. This is a perfect rig if you\u2019re a documentarian or news shooter.\u00a0I also have the optional V-mount battery plate, allowing me to use industry-standard batteries. To power the URSA, I&#8217;m using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.idxtek.com\/products\/duo-c98\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Duo C-98<\/a> batteries from IDX. To record, I&#8217;m using a custom match pack from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelbird.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Angelbird<\/a>. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelbird.com\/prod\/match-pack-for-ursa-mini-pro-1835\/?category=79\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">kit<\/a> is designed specifically for the URSA Mini Pro 4.6k and includes two CFast and two SD media cards.\u00a0 Angelbird also makes a CFast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelbird.com\/prod\/cfast-dual-card-reader-1724\/?category=8\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">dual card reader<\/a> so you can quickly and easily copy footage over to\u00a0an external drive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103977\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Data Card Reader\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Data Card Reader\" width=\"755\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg 750w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg?resize=277,157 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg?resize=359,203 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg?resize=543,307 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg?resize=560,317 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Angelbird-Media.jpg?resize=150,85 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103978\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 IDX Duo-C98 Battery\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 IDX Duo-C98 Battery\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg 748w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IDX-Duo-C98-Battery.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"4-connections\">4. Connections<\/h3>\n<p>The reason this camera has so many accessories is due to the\u00a0number of connections on the unit. On the rear of the camera, you&#8217;ll find four mounting points and a Molex connector behind a small cover for attaching battery plates. Both the top and the bottom of the camera have \u00bc inch mounting ports,\u00a0allowing you\u00a0to hook up accessories such as the shoulder base plate or the top handle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103980\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Connections\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Connections\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg 748w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-02.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This camera is broadcast-ready with 12G-SDI in and out ports, as well as a Reference and Timecode In port. You\u2019ll also find a 12V+ power input and a headphone jack on the back of the body. There are two LANC ports for using remote controls, which supports record start\/stop, as well as iris and focus control on compatible EF lenses.\u00a0Two XLR ports are hidden underneath a rubber cover at the back end of the top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103981\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Right Side\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Right Side\" width=\"755\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg 750w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg?resize=277,157 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg?resize=359,203 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg?resize=543,307 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg?resize=560,317 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Connections-01.jpg?resize=150,85 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the right side of the camera, you have a rosette-style mount for the side handle. There\u2019s a 3G-SDI output for downconverted 1080HD output, as well +12V 4 pin XLR connector. I\u2019m using both of these to power the optional viewfinder. This also powers the optional URSA studio viewfinder. Just below, you\u2019ll see the 2.5mm LANC connector for the mini side handle.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"5-external-controls\">5. External Controls<\/h3>\n<p>Again, shooting in a lot of run-and-gun scenarios will make you really appreciate quick access to controls. This camera has everything you need right on the body. Once you get your format setup, you shouldn\u2019t need to go back in the menu while you\u2019re shooting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103982\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 External Controls\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 External Controls\" width=\"755\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg 750w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg?resize=277,157 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg?resize=359,203 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg?resize=543,307 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg?resize=560,317 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Blackmagic-URSA-Mini-Pro-External-Controls.jpg?resize=150,85 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You have really high-quality built-in ND filters, all of the camera controls and audio knobs, as well as function buttons. You can even instantly switch to high frame rate mode with the click of a button. Quickly turn on peaking, zebras, and other readouts, and view important information directly on the exterior panel. The panel is easily visible in bright sunlight, and you can quickly adjust the brightness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103983\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Display Panel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Display Panel\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg 748w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Outside-Panel.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"6-touchscreen-menu\">6. Touchscreen Menu<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking of the menu, this is one of my favorite features of this camera. The URSA Mini Pro 4.6k has a 4\u201d flip out LCD touchscreen panel. The screen doesn\u2019t flip all the way around, but I\u00a0doubt you\u2019re buying this camera to vlog. The internal menu is incredibly simple and intuitive, visible even in very bright conditions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103984\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Touchscreen Menu\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Touchscreen Menu\" width=\"755\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg 750w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg?resize=300,170 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg?resize=277,157 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg?resize=359,203 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg?resize=543,307 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg?resize=560,317 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-01.jpg?resize=150,85 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are six different pages for the menu, all of which are extremely simple to navigate \u2014 again with an intuitive layout. Navigate between record, monitor, audio, setup, presets, and LUT pages. You\u2019ll never get lost in this menu like you can with many other camera models. Change any of the camera settings on the panel simply by clicking on them. Double-click on the screen to zoom in then click on the media cards to see more information \u2014 and even format the cards.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103985\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Menu Pages\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Menu Pages\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg 748w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Touchscreen-Menu-02.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"7-color-space\">7. Color Space<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re using green screens and keying things out in your videos, color space is a very important feature. I used to do a lot of chroma key work as an editor, and\u00a0often I was working with footage captured with 420 color subsampling. It can be hard to get a clean key with this type of footage because you have less color information with which to work.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103986\" title=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Color Space\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Blackmagic's URSA Mini Pro 4.6k Camera \u2014 Color Space\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg 748w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Green-Screen.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The URSA Mini Pro 4.6k can obviously shoot Raw Lossless, but it can also capture in a lot of flavors of ProRes, including Prores 444 and 422. Pulling a key from this kind of footage is quite simple. Those edges will look a lot nicer, and you won\u2019t have to struggle with it like you would with 420 footage.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>So I only talked about seven features here that I especially like, but this camera has a ton of other great\u00a0features. These include Bluetooth capability, control presets, LUTS, high frame rate, and time-lapse modes \u2014 along with a handful of other features. Oh yeah, and when you buy this camera, you get a\u00a0free copy of DaVinci Resolve.<\/p>\n<p>The key\u00a0takeaway with the URSA Mini Pro 4.6k is versatility. This camera is a workhorse. I used to work for a TV station where we did basically a little bit of everything. We worked in a studio, we did a lot of ENG field work, short-form documentary style stuff,\u00a0and large-scale multicam events where we had switchers and production trucks. 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