Review: Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 4.6k | A Year Later + A LOT of Projects! | is It Worth it?!

[@danielcharlesfilms2897]

Sickest review I've seen yet. You're killing it bro!

[@godkev]

I LOVE the 4.6K pro but I could never put my thoughts as clear as you did. Awesome video sir!

[@popotamproductions]

Awesome review! You covered everything. Indeed is a great camera, we own it too!

[@michaeltuthill9276]

There's something you gotta know about the difference between grain and noise...NOISE is terrible. It's usually jumping around and shifts chromatically. GRAIN is the physical texture quality of the emulsion on a film negative...grain and noise are not the same thing. The digital representation of grain sometimes looks like noise, but it's technically a luma-texture differential, not chroma. Digitally, you can achieve this really by only using pro-mist filters and effects in post...I would always always advocate for shooting as cleanly as possible at the native ISO and then tweaking it. If you want to get a dirty super16 look, throw on a 2/3 promist and go nuts. (it blooms highlights and dirties up everything...but it's destructive so don't expect to get anything back.) Great review.

[@LiquidLensPhotography]

Great review! I absolutely love my G2. Makes me happy every time I take it out the Pelican case to shoot. Such an amazing value for the price. I have never shot with a Red before but I thought I wanted one - not any longer. I get really great footage out of this camera and the BMPCC4Ks that I run.

[@UKR636]

Thanks for the review. I recently purchased the G2 and love it. Your assessment of the ergonomics I think is coloured by how you have the SmallHD monitor and loop connected to the camera body. That 15mm rod doesn’t allow you to adjust things to a comfortable position. Smallrig makes a number of affordable EVF mounts that will allow you to avoid the neck strain as exhibited in your video. And of course the Ursa EVF adjusts to avoid that similar issue. I know it’s not inexpensive but I think worth it. Anyway, I’m sure you’ve investigated things to that level and are fine with the setup. So maybe for some of your viewers who might want to avoid that discomfort. Didn’t know about the OLFP so thanks for that.

[@Watts24fps]

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the club of being blown away every time you shoot. I appreciate the feedback and yes, you're correct and we are purchasing the BMC EVF this week as I'm a bit fed up with that neck strain and the low resolution of the loupe. Made it work as we we're on a budget but it's time to step it up. OLPF is worth every penny as well. Takes the camera to another level of image quality.

[@prostigeMarketing]

What lens and lighting are you using @11:52 and would you recommend rawlight for the G2? I just purchased since its now only 3k

[@Watts24fps]

This was years ago but I believe it was shot on a sigma 18- 35 zoom. Very standard photo lens a lot of people use that works great for a lot. . Lighting was kino flos. Now I use mostly aputure lighting and led

[@JAYFULFILMZ]

Dope video on the Ursa Mini bro!

[@wildwestadventures3583]

Could you confirm if this camera can shoot a true 2:39 or 2:40 aspect ratio? Like wider than 16x9. I can't find the info anywhere on the interwebs

[@Watts24fps]

If you shoot in anamorphic mode. It takes the 4.6k resolution and squeezes it to 2:39. Since it’s a 16x9 sensor it has to crop it. But it does have frame guides for 2:39 as well.

[@wildwestadventures3583]

@@Watts24fps I've never heard of a sensor described as 16x9 or 4:3 or say 2:39:1. How can the sensor be 16x9 when the sensor size is roughly 22 x 15?

[@billzidis2656]

Using the MK1 with the 18-35 and 50-100 !

[@Watts24fps]

Sigma cine's? or standard? We are looking to invest in the cinema zooms soon.

[@billzidis2656]

Unfortunately the standard versions. The cine was way more expensive. My only issue is that 50-100 (photo version) has alot of focus breathing when you try to pull focus,I guess thats not happening with the cine version so worth the money

[@jamesmathews243]

Terrific review!

[@MountUpMedia]

Hey man I love this video and your content! I was wondering if you were able to find a baseplate that you could mount on a tripod pretty easily! I’m having trouble finding one !

[@Watts24fps]

Dee Mount Thank you!! The manfrotto plate works well. We use that on the bottom of the actual bm base plate that holds the rails. It allows us to quickly put it on a sachtler ace xl or any manfrotto

[@menelaosmalaxianakis8195]

Can someone translate/explain what was said between 3:37 and 3:39 ?

[@Watts24fps]

Menelaos Malaxianakis we decided to purchase 2 of those for each of our cameras. In reference to the Olpf.

[@menelaosmalaxianakis8195]

@@Watts24fps Thanks ! :--)

[@mpcbeats]

I just brought a used Ursa 4.6k pro PL with a the EF adapter today it didn't come with the Davinci software extremely excited pockets hurting lol

[@Watts24fps]

You're gonna love it man! Have fun with it, would love to see what you shoot with it. I also highly suggest getting a rawlite OLPF in the future. It really makes the camera a whole nother beast.

[@305kubrick]

At this point it no longer matters which camera is good in 2021. The more meaningful question is - Do you know what you’re doing?

[@Watts24fps]

Absolutely

[@DiegottlosenCharmeure]

oh great, interlacing 0:38... so pro in 2019...

[@MannyXO]

So is this the g2? I’m quite confused with the versions. So we have mini 4.6k and mini pro 4.6k?

[@mauricesaunders5460]

Yeah, it gets confusing for real, but this here in the video is the G1 as he said it can shoot up to 4k60, the G2 can shoot up to 4k120. I think there are about 5 versions - Ursa (Original) - Ursa Mini 4k & 4.6k (2016) - Ursa Mini Pro 4.6k[only] (2017 - which is the one in this video) * Also called the "G1" - Ursa Mini Pro 4.6k G2 (2019) - Ursa Mini Pro 12k (2020) And then they have a broadcast version - URSA Broadcast Hope that helps

[@MannyXO]

@@mauricesaunders5460 You’re a genius! Bless man I definitely get it now. A guy is selling me his mini 4.6k for 1.2k and I wanted to look into it. Thanks

[@mauricesaunders5460]

@@MannyXO Sounds like a pretty good deal. When I'm ready for one, hopefully, I can find a deal as such.

[@korykearney2575]

Looking to grab a shoulder rig for mine! I see you have the BM bottom plate, what are you using for the other part to the shoulder rig?

[@Watts24fps]

The BMC rig comes with a baseplate that takes 15mm rails which i have a lanparte FF and a Shape grip set on. I also have a smallrig plate on the top to accept monitors and arms and such. Definitely worth every penny.

[@vladimirvelazquez5219]

Great job

[@TaylorMMontgomery]

what's the name of the track you used in this vid? it's awesome

[@jonkoop1312]

Awesome! Would you recommend going for the new G2 or look for a used G1 and save some cash?

[@Watts24fps]

Jon Koop If you plan on using an SSD instead of buying cfast cards or need more then 60fps go for the G2. Otherwise save your cash and put it into accessories.

[@samorayee420]

thank you so much i want make documentary film but i don't know what kind of camera is best . i have a lot of different nikon lenses . and i am taking photo . right now so many professional camcorder with 4k .. this camera cating 6000$ . it's a lot of money even there is no lens attach . i must be buy lens . so what is your advice to me . panasonic sony blackmagic

[@Watts24fps]

Nekon Samorayee I definitely recommend a black magic pocket 6k or Sony A7s II. The blackmagic pocket is more cinematic and has better colors and codecs but the sony is easier to use. No matter which camera you will need an adapter but the canon mount on the pocket makes it a bit easier with Nikon glass

[@bnnett]

Can I ask what video you were editing there on screen with the lady in the colorful attire. Is there a finished product I can watch?

[@Watts24fps]

Bennett Ezeobi Yes thats actually a clothing company called Diyanu. You can see a lot of the content we created in their IG and social media accounts. 👍🏼

[@creativeorstrange]

How would you say this camera compares to the c200’s canon raw light?

[@Watts24fps]

This is more comparable to an Alexa in terms of low light. it's very clean at 800, pretty much no grain. 1600 is useable as long as you dont under expose. it definitely can't be pushed as far as a canon but i don't find myself in situations where my camera cant really handle it. I do plenty of run n gun and night stuff and it always works. the codec also allows you to push it pretty far in exposure in post, which also helps.

[@nationalaudiovisualsevices3442]

What EVF are you using? How many options are there other than the Blackmagic EVF?

[@Watts24fps]

National Audio Visual Sevices We actually use a SmallHD 502 with the evf adapter. It works well but isn’t as good as the BM version

[@OldSchoolFilm1930]

You can use any viewfinder that has SDI. Can't say if all data will be shown but think so.

[@crackspotting]

And now you can upgrade to 12K. BOOM.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

I was wondering which viewfinder you’re using? You said you weren’t using the BMD version.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Also great review, I own the G1 as well and love it, I know the FPN is very controversial, but it’s only an issue if you don’t know how to light. Love the build, love the NDs, love BRAW!

[@Watts24fps]

I’m using a SmallHD 502 with the evf attachment. Thanks for the kind words man! And yeah you get it. Most digital cameras will struggle when you underexpose them. The Ursa is a beast.

[@NoirEtBlancVie]

Watts24fps awesome, thank you so very much for the info!

[@jannisnewiadomsky]

Is this g1 or g2 ?

[@Watts24fps]

G1

[@jannisnewiadomsky]

There was an update for blackmagic raw ?

[@jannisnewiadomsky]

@@Watts24fps thx

[@woolenwoods665]

maybe it is my monitor's problem, but still, the magenta is obvious.

[@WeseeumProductions]

Excellent review ! Could you please tell us what steadicam and vest you use in the beginning of the video please ? I'm looking for a decent vest to use with my glidecam hd-4000 actually.

[@Watts24fps]

I believe it's a glide gear we got off amazon. Works great and very cheap.

[@WeseeumProductions]

@@Watts24fps Thank you very much !

[@exility510]

Another very important question I.saw a video about how to arm aim guide and the guy says your arm should be floating and your wrist to my arm should be floating or not I know my wrist shouldn't be touching the desk but my arm do you hang any tips real tips not like his and keep up the good work my dude

[@Artfulscience1]

I love how non scientific this review is. There are technicians and there are filmmakers, and your plethora of footage shows you’re really out there using this thing and not just pixel peeping. Thanks man

[@alexpotap3985]

and the video is in avc