It’s been a busy week for Blackmagic in the software space. First, the video production electronics company announced an update to DaVinci Resolve which provides support for the soon-to-be-released Nikon RAW codec and expands the capability of Apple’s M1 processor within the NLE.
Now, BMD has updated the list of supported SSD and SD cards for their URSA Mini Pro 12K video camera. The list outlines the best performing USB-C, SD, SSD, and CFast media options for capturing video using the 12K URSA line.
Image Credit – Blackmagic Design
Coming in at just under $6,000, the URSA 12K cinema camera is one of the most affordable cinema and video production cameras in the industry.
With a Super35mm 12K image sensor capable of imaging 14 stops of dynamic range, the URSA 12K records up to 80MP per frame in Blackmagic Raw and offers flexible recording options that include dual CFast 2.0 cards, SD media, and high-speed USB Type-C output.
Blackmagic has thoroughly tested the highest performing media for this category and has compiled a complete breakdown of which cards work best. They are as follows:
Recommended CFast 2.0 Cards
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for recording 12K DCI Blackmagic RAW 18:1 at up to 60 fps and also 8K DCI Blackmagic RAW 8:1 up to 60fps.
| Angelbird | AV Pro CF | 128GB |
| Angelbird | AV Pro CF | 256GB |
| Angelbird | AV Pro CF | 512GB |
| Angelbird | AV Pro CF | 1TB |
| CoreRise | CFast F512 | 64GB |
| ExAscend | Essential CFast 2.0 | 256GB |
| ExAscend | Essential CFast 2.0 | 512GB |
| ExAscend | Essential CFast 2.0 | 1TB |
| FreeTail | Evoke Pro 3700x | 128GB |
| FreeTail | Evoke Pro 3700x | 256GB |
| FreeTail | Evoke Pro 3700x | 512GB |
| FreeTail | Evoke Pro 3700x | 1TB |
| Lexar | Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 | 128GB |
| Lexar | Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 | 256GB |
| KomputerBay | x3400 CFast 2.0 | 128GB |
| ProGrade Digital | 550MB/s CFast 2.0 | 256GB |
| ProGrade Digital | 550MB/s CFast 2.0 | 512GB |
| ProGrade Digital | 550MB/s CFast 2.0 | 1TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 SDCFSP-128G-x46D | 128GB |
| Wise | CFast 2.0 3400x | 256GB |
| Wise | CFast 2.0 3500x | 512GB |
| Wise | CFast 2.0 3500x | 1TB |
Recommended SD Cards
The following SD cards are recommended for recording 12K DCI Blackmagic RAW 12:1 up to 24 fps:
| ProGrade Digital | V90 UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC | 64GB |
| ProGrade Digital | V90 UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC | 128GB |
| ProGrade Digital | V90 UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC | 256GB |
| Sony | Tough SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC | 64GB |
| Sony | Tough SF-G128 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC | 128GB |
Meanwhile, the following SD cards are recommended for recording 8K DCI Blackmagic RAW 18:1 at up to 60 fps:
| Angelbird | AV Pro MK2 V90 SDXC | 256GB |
| ProGrade Digital | V90 UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC | 64GB |
| ProGrade Digital | V90 UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC | 128GB |
| ProGrade Digital | V90 UHS-II 300MB/s SDXC | 256GB |
| Sony | Tough SF-G64 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC | 64GB |
| Sony | Tough SF-G128 300MB/s UHS-II SDXC | 128GB |
| Wise | 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC | 64GB |
| Wise | 285MB/s UHS-II SDXC | 128GB |
Recommended USB-C Drives
The following USB‑C flash disks are recommended for recording 12K DCI Blackmagic RAW 8:1 at up to 50 fps.
| Glyph | Atom Raid SSD | 2TB |
| Glyph | Atom Raid SSD | 4TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 | 1TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 SDSSDE81-2T00-G25 | 2TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 SDSSDE81-4T00-G25 | 4TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD SDSSDE80-2T00 | 2TB |
Lastly, here are the USB-C flash disks are recommended for recording 12K DCI Blackmagic RAW 8:1 at up to 30 fps.
| Angelbird | SSD2GO PKT MK2 | 512GB |
| Angelbird | SSD2GO PKT MK2 | 2TB |
| Delkin Devices | Juggler | 1TB |
| Delkin Devices | Juggler | 2TB |
| Glyph | Atom Raid SSD | 2TB |
| Glyph | Atom Raid SSD | 4TB |
| LaCie | Rugged SSD Pro STHZ1000800 | 1TB |
| OWC | Envoy Pro Elektron OWCENVPK02 | 2TB |
| OWC | Envoy Pro Ex | 500GB |
| OWC | Envoy Pro Ex | 2TB |
| Oyen Digital | Helix | 2TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 | 1TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 SDSSDE81-2T00-G25 | 2TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 SDSSDE81-4T00-G25 | 4TB |
| SanDisk | Extreme Pro Portable SSD SDSSDE80-2T00 | 2TB |
| Sony | Tough SL-CG5 | 500GB |
| Sony | Tough SL-C1 | 1TB |
| Sony | Tough SL-C2 | 2TB |
| Western Digital | My Passport SSD WDBAGF5000AGY | 500GB |
| Wise | PTS-512 Portable SSD | 512GB |
| Wise | PTS-1024 Portable SSD | 1TB |
| Wise | PTS-2048 Portable SSD | 2TB |
A complete list, along with the camera manual and other documentation can be found in the support section at Blackmagic.com.
[source: Blackmagic Design]
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