Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K – A Matchless Studio Solution For Professionals!

When you look for a lightweight and compact broadcasting solution, Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K comes at the best option to go with which is aimed for live video productions. Designed from the alloy magnesium structure, this camera is very light to carry and is perfect for traveling. It is also very durable as you can take it in harsh environments without worrying about its quality. Equipped with a 10 inches large LCD screen and detachable sunshade with active 4/3 micro lens mount to feature compatibility with the variety of lenses. 

This ultimate studio camera accompanies many interesting features that you can find in only large professional studio cameras like talk back, 12G-SDI output and inputs, XLR audio solutions and also optical fibre through an additional module. 

Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K is capable of delivering some best shots with its 4KL resolution. This camera is one that is not more than the size of a fist. There are many ways where this camera pays off more and bigger that what its size suggests. The developers of this camera modified the original into a much more a flexible. Having the recorder and electronic viewfinder, this camera can definitely play outside while the original one with its reflective screen does best inside.

A Lightweight & Compact Body – 
This camera features a magnesium alloy compact chassis that is known for being strong as well as lightweight material. This material makes it perfect to be used in outdoor areas and in studios. The body of this camera has rubberized coating which adds additional grip to users while changing its lenses. 

10 inches integrated LCD display – 
Blackmagic Design studio camera 4K has a 10 inches LCD display that supports 1920 x 1200 p resolution. With this type of screen, you can easily overview your shots and operate your camera simultaneously. There is a detachable large sunshade which safeguards the display from glare and makes a personalized viewing space for users. The wide view angles feature clear image view when you pan at extreme shooting angles. 

Broadcast Connections 
The broadcast connections are set up at its both sides with power and video in/out option on a side, and headphones, LANC and XLR audio inputs to another side. It allows the users to swiftly change or setup cables whenever required without letting it interrupt the production. 

Inbuilt Talkback – It features in the inbuilt talkback that helps the camera user to stay connected with his crew while production. This talkback is perfectly embedded in the SDI video and optical connection of camera, there is no need to use separate cables for talkback. 
In addition to these features, there are many other exciting features that make Blackmagic Design studio camera 4K a revolutionary product for photographers and videographers. Some of the notable features include multiple mounting points, view program video, hot-swappable power, illuminated tally, Bi-directional optional optical fibre module, 4/3 microlens mount, control panel, and ATEM camera control update. 
Tech specs for Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K:

1. The Shooting Resolutions is of two types, one is 3840 x 2160 and the other is 1920 x 1080.
2. The size of the sensor is 13.056mm x 7.344mm.
3. The different rates of Frame are - HD 1080p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.97, 60, 1080i50, 59.94, Ultra HD 2160p23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30.
4. The camera has a remote focus control through the expansion connector or ATEM Switcher CCU protocols through SDI while using the compatible lenses.
5. The Iris control is achieved through the up and down button and the remote control via ATEM Switcher CCU protocols or expansion connector through SDI, using compatible lenses.
6. There are 5 control buttons which include Up, Set, Down, Menu, and Power.
7. Presence of Integrated stereo microphone.
8. Mounting Options: 1 x 1/4" (top), 3 x 1/4" (bottom)

Take on Blackmagic Design Studio Camera –
It is important to judge this camera on the basis of the purpose served. This is the camera that will be installed in the studio, will be converted into an eye in the sky or for any remote shooting where you have a control room with the switcher in it.
This camera is certainly not for that person who is looking for a stand alone camera. Because Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K is not designed for that. Though the camera has the capability to serve in that way too but there is other more cost effecting methods to get the same features from other camera options.
Strengths have been jotted down here:

• Has excellent quality for a picture.
• Can be turned into a mobile which means it is portable.

Weaknesses of the camera are as follows:

• HDMI is important for the access to the menu

Final Verdict – 
But for those who are looking with great expectation on the value in studio camera, then Blackmagic Design Studio Camera is the right choice for you. The image quality processed by this camera is for sure nice and the flexibility for the operators of the control room is stellar. This camera can successfully give an edge to what the production needs. This camera can help in reducing the overhead as the operator of the camera is not needed and finally, the camera can put out the 10bit 4:2:2 by taking the help of the 6G- SDI DIN output.