
Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 Bundle
12G-SDI I/O, built-in DaVinci Resolve color correction, and UHD 4K 60p capture make the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 a complete production node in a single body.
$1,525.00*
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Overview
Key Features
Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount ; Capture up to UHD 4K 3840 x 2160p60
12G-SDI Input/Output, HDMI Output ; Control via HDMI, SDI, USB, or Ethernet
7" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen ; Record to External USB-C Disks
Records Blackmagic RAW, Up to 25,600 ISO ; 3.5mm Audio Input, Built-In Mics
Built-In DaVinci Resolve Color Corrector ; Light Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate Body
Specifications
Lens Mount
Active Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Resolution
UHD 4K 3840 x 2160p60
Video Inputs
12G-SDI
Video Outputs
12G-SDI, HDMI
Control Interfaces
HDMI, SDI, USB, Ethernet
Display
7" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Recording Media
External USB-C Disks
Recording Format
Blackmagic RAW
Maximum ISO
25,600
Audio Input
3.5mm
Microphones
Built-In
Color Correction
Built-In DaVinci Resolve Color Corrector
Body Material
Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 12G-SDI I/O carries UHD 4K 60p over a single BNC cable, integrating cleanly into 4K SDI infrastructure without quad-link complexity.
- Built-in DaVinci Resolve color corrector enables real-time primary grading and look-matching across multicam setups without outboard hardware.
- ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 provides usable signal in low-light studio environments where additional lighting may not be practical.
- Ethernet control integration with ATEM switchers enables full remote camera control from the production desk in broadcast-grade workflows.
- 7" capacitive touchscreen at 1920x1080 provides a large, color-accurate monitoring surface directly on the camera body.
👎 Cons
- Recording requires an external USB-C SSD — there is no internal media slot, which adds a cable and an external drive to the rig that must be managed and powered.
- Active Micro Four Thirds mount imposes a 2x crop factor, limiting wide-angle coverage compared to Super 35 or full-frame studio camera alternatives at the same lens focal length.
- Light carbon fiber polycarbonate body reduces weight but limits the mounting and rigging options that heavier-duty metal-body studio cameras support.
- No internal ND filter system — exposure management in changing light conditions requires external ND solutions, adding complexity in field or window-lit studio environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 12G-SDI connectivity enable that standard 3G-SDI studio cameras cannot do?
12G-SDI carries UHD 4K video over a single BNC coaxial cable at up to 60 frames per second. Standard 3G-SDI maxes out at 1080p60 or requires quad-link configurations for 4K. With 12G-SDI, this camera integrates into a 4K SDI infrastructure — switchers, routers, monitors — using the same single-cable runs your existing 3G setup uses, eliminating multi-link complexity.
Can this camera be controlled remotely over a network, and what protocols does it support?
Yes. The Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 supports remote control via HDMI, SDI (tally and control signals), USB, and Ethernet. Ethernet control is particularly useful for broadcast environments where the camera is rack-mounted or positioned away from the operator — it can be integrated into Blackmagic's ATEM switcher ecosystem for full camera control from the switcher panel.
What does the built-in DaVinci Resolve color corrector actually do in a live production context?
The onboard color corrector provides primary grading controls — lift, gamma, gain — accessible in real time through the 7" touchscreen or via remote control from an ATEM switcher. This means the camera output can be graded for consistent look-matching across a multicam setup without a dedicated outboard LUT box or post-processing step.
What recording media does the G2 use, and what formats does it record?
The Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 records to external USB-C disks — SSDs connected via USB-C. It records Blackmagic RAW, which is a camera-native codec that balances quality and file size and is natively supported in DaVinci Resolve for post-production. There is no internal media slot; the USB-C drive is the primary recording path.
What lens mount does the Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 use, and what does "active" mean?
It uses an active Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount. "Active" means the camera communicates electronically with the lens — supporting autofocus, electronic aperture control, and image stabilization on compatible MFT lenses. The MFT ecosystem is broad, covering Panasonic, Olympus/OM System, Sigma, and adapted options via third-party adapters.