Why I Love The Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro G2

[@seanmccoyphotography]

Same feelings switching over from Final Cut. Resolve is amazing!

[@carlostigs]

Resolve really is amazing!

[@lifeofgbrand]

Great review! I used to own the BMPCC4K last year but ended up selling it because the battery options were still a bit difficult for me. And then Red released the Komodo, it was the best compact film cinema camera ever, plus it is "Red". But after seeing your review, I will probably get a G2! Your image is truly amazing!

[@carlostigs]

Thank you so much! Komodo looks sick but too small for me! You won’t be disappointed in the G2!

[@thenightowl5438]

Awesome vid man. I definitely will upgrade from the 4K to this beast of a camera.

[@carlostigs]

Thank you! Glad you liked it

[@Redcordproductions]

Love it man! I love the colors that black magic produces. I've been shooting on the pocket 4k the past year, and after watching this I'm really considering the Ursa mini!

[@carlostigs]

Thank you so much! You won’t be disappointed!

[@MannyXO]

I got my Blackmagic Ursa mini pro g2 thanks to Carlo Stigs 😄 I love it is an under statement!

[@carlostigs]

Amazing!! You’re gonna love it

[@MannyXO]

@@carlostigs oh man! What a beauty bro!

[@nateonyoutube9295]

Just found your channel a little while back and love everything about your content bro!

[@gabydiaz4882]

Thank you so much, im looking for a camera that looks as a real film quality being a digital camera, and the mini ursa is the only one that has this organic almost film look, im so happy that i found your channel, an honest opinion i appreciate it your time to talk about this beautiful equipment. Greetings from TJ!

[@SkylerJenkinsFilms]

Thank you, needed to hear these words, appreciate you sharing your insight & experience!

[@carlostigs]

Thanks man!

[@kenjohns1951]

I'm so happy I found your channel, it is covering topics I'm interested in. I have the same camera but just starting to build it up. I'm ordering the handle, side grip , bit by bit when I get the money.

[@BubblesOfficial]

This guy is honestly so nice :D

[@gillesvanleeuwen]

Nice detail with the American Cinematographer in the background :D

[@JP-qq2wy]

The guy might be the most low key but yet great personality’s camera KZbinr out there. Follow u from The behind the scene from the movie that u working in

[@carlostigs]

Hahaha thank you

[@famouskriss]

Those little shaky pocket cameras makes yooutuubers. Big and slow camera makes real cinematographers! Excellent choise. 👍

[@LiquidLensPhotography]

I know what you mean about reason #6. I legitimately feel happy when I turn on my G2 to start shooting something. It’s so solidly built and easy to use that I can’t wait to be creative. I replaced an FS7 with the G2 primarily because the FS7 menus take the joy out of the creative experience on a shoot. Also, the color and image quality that comes out of the G2 is incredible. The way it handles blacks and shadows and the contrast gives the image a pop creating this texture that makes it feel like you can touch through the screen. Hard to describe- or maybe I just did:-). A have two pocket 4ks and they don’t make me feel happy like the G2 does. Popping in a V-Mount battery knowing that I have lots of time to shoot is also very comforting.

[@MattStCharles]

"It makes me happy." Dude. You put the biggest smile on my face. I really dig your video and attitude, dude. Thank you. I just bought this camera. It's been a dream of mine for years. I love all that you're saying about it.

[@kylehalim5957]

G2 weight is no joke. And you're right. I need to workout.

[@carlostigs]

ahaha right on!

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

Very nice review mate. Honest.. and precise. Loved it. Thinking of getting the 12K version... I just wish the body was a bit less clunky... ;) but for the price and quality, I think nothing beats BM... (may be Komodo...?). Cheers

[@KrisMcDonald]

Very useful! Great content! I’m currently shooting on a Panasonic EVA1 and looking for a second camera. Very tempted by the Ursa, having access to Resolve is also very nice!

[@carlostigs]

Awesome man! URSA is a beast and having resolve makes it that much better haha! Best of luck choosing 👍🏼

[@UnchartedWorlds]

Subscribed! Great review, I'm considering this camera.

[@carlostigs]

Thank you!

[@UnchartedWorlds]

@@carlostigs I got ursa 12k, received it yesterday :) Now waiting for some accessories so I can actually test it

[@kolecava]

How has the build quality been? For instance, crackling, lens mount having the lens fully secured without any movement etc? I have the Pocket 4K but looking to upgrade sometime this year. Totally agree with you with Resolve. Took me a while to get used to it as our agency works primarily with Premiere but now, can't even touch Premiere without being sick. I am shit at colouring tho.

[@carlostigs]

Build is solid as hell. No complaints there! Check out Qazi for coloring tips!

[@kolecava]

​@@carlostigs Been watching him for a while just matter of practicing over and over. Did a grade few days ago this is how it came out - prntscr.com/wltn7t Still debating whether C70 for videography work and keep my P4K for more art/creative projects or go with Ursa or save, bite the bullet and get C300 MKIII but will see. Need to save that mulla'

[@prostigeMarketing]

Do you still think this is a good buy with the recent price drop of 3k? Seems like a good deal but I'm hesitant since its no longer supported

[@colintofts8629]

Love your work. Thanks for sharing your experience with the mini pro. Can I ask have you ever used an external recorder with it.

[@carlostigs]

I have not actually. Thanks for the kind words!

[@ahashparthipan5555]

we need more videos like this can u do a tutorial for starters on this camera

[@carlostigs]

Good idea!

[@etiennevogelproductions]

I love how your hairline aligned with your picture 😅😅

[@Wetzelinator]

4.6K views on a video about a 4.6K camera. Nice :)

[@ecocarefoundation4314]

Excellent presentation and useful tips.How do you save footages since cf card do not have enough memory.Also what long lens can we use ,thanks for sharing.Yash.

[@tjedminson]

does the camera come with a vmount battery plate on the back?

[@anonymouslikeallofthem1098]

Great advice.

[@dvanwoerden]

Awesom review! Just bought the G2 after watching this. Do you think the XLR inputs are sensitive enough? I used to use a fethead phantom on my ursa mini 4.6k to boost the signal.

[@carlostigs]

I haven’t had a problem with the xlrs at any point, especially if it’s just me going direct. When there’s sound mixers on set they do their thing and tap in but no problems

[@NoLimitsLi]

Wondering if there's a reason you picked this over the mini pro 12K? They are the same price now, how crazy

[@famouskriss]

looks like lifting is making u a bit retard jing 😂

[@pizzomedia7261]

Nice video. What is the weight of your rig and are you using an Easyrig minimax or vario 5? Thanks

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

nice review! Do you own the easyrig that youre using in this video?

[@prakharkhatediya5802]

Bro, great video. What Camera rig is in your Thumbnail ? What's it called

[@publictt4923]

Amazing bro 👏👏👏 Please bro, upload more ursa g2 colourful test footage...

[@carlostigs]

Thank You! Will do!

[@publictt4923]

@@carlostigs 👍💖👏

[@lachlanharmer-film7201]

I am swinging too

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

by the way.. I subscribed to your channel mate! ;)

[@crystalpulseTV]

Nice review, you don't seem to be fussed or didnt even mention autofocus, not terribly important but how do you feel about not having it? I'm looking at a C70, mainly because it's ticking most the boxes + great AF, but I could easily swing Ursa Mini at the same time, but I would really benefit from an AF at times just because I'm tracking humans or products so often as I bounce around the place. I suppose ideally we'd have a 1st AC but it's not always possible!

[@carlostigs]

Hey man! Thanks for the comment. It’s true I am not ever concerned about AF I pull focus on so many things that it doesn’t even phase me. But it’s always nice to have an AC!

[@tecnolatino5552]

Hey, thanks for the video and sharing your opinion. I’m debating on purchasing this camera or the fx6. I’m already into the sony eco system and that’s a big hold to go on with the ursa but I really love their color science. Any recommendation? Thanks in advance!

[@carlostigs]

I’d say go FX6 it’s a beautiful cam and the color is really nice if you can spend some time learning color grading you can really make it anyway you want

[@francois47achan]

Man I’m late seeing this but I’m in the market for buying it and I saw the 12k...would it be more wise to get my baring with the URSA 4.6 before I jump too high to the 12k?

[@JoshKetchamPhoto]

Big papa Carlo. Great content

[@carlostigs]

Love you

[@JacobVossFilms]

Hey Carlo, what are your thoughts on the 6k Pro that just came out?

[@carlostigs]

Hey man! I think its a beast of a camera. I think its a great Run and Gun camera. Like always, depends on your shooting style. If you're not a fan of heavy rigs than its great but also know this camera does work better with a rig attached to it

[@surfshooterhawaii]

What do you edit (System Configuration), your G2 video footage on?

[@carlostigs]

I have a 2020 MacBook Pro and I use Resolve

[@rezaVfx]

Thx . How BMPCC4K holds up against g2?image quality wise

[@carlostigs]

It’s great, I’m doing a video soon comparing the two!

[@adamdrakestudio]

How low do you recommend going at a maximum if you were to use BRAW on a client shoot? I know you know you go ProRes but wondering if you have an opinion on it

[@carlostigs]

What do you mean? Like card space?

[@adamdrakestudio]

@@carlostigs the balance between card space and decent enough quality

[@jadoon702]

Would you advise that I buy the 12K instead of the G2 ?

[@carlostigs]

Really depends on your workflow and shooting style. Tbh I don’t really need anything more than the G2. It’s perfect

[@UnchartedWorlds]

How do you stabilize the footage, I notice you are shooting handheld?

[@carlostigs]

Depends on the shot, sometimes I don’t stabilize I truly enjoy the handheld look alone but for some handhelds I just use the build in stabilizer from Davinci Resolve

[@UnchartedWorlds]

@@carlostigs I noticed that hand-helt look on your beach yoga video, great all in all, you inspired me with your channel! Best regards from Sweden

[@carlostigs]

Thank you so much!

[@Blackpunch6]

Man I still trying to decide between Ursa and the Komodo.

[@carlostigs]

Def a tough decision. Try to get your hands on one of each and see which feels better in your hand. That’s a big thing for me

[@Blackpunch6]

@@carlostigs yeah bro, quarantine and red being short on Komodo’s is whats stopping me. I’ll definitely keep looking.

[@christiansamson2640]

What easy rig nodel are you using? Thanks!

[@carlostigs]

Vario5!

[@christiansamson2640]

@@carlostigs do you rent or you have one?

[@carlostigs]

@@christiansamson2640 rented

[@spencersnydermusic7842]

Great video, man! How do you think this compares to the pocket 4K or 6K?

[@carlostigs]

Hey man, Thanks! And I haven’t had my hands on the 6k or 4K enough to give a solid answer. But I do know they match perfectly especially the 6k

[@spencersnydermusic7842]

@@carlostigs Good to know, thanks!

[@fredelisle3983]

@@spencersnydermusic7842 a

[@mentaeamare3888]

user of G2 too can i talk to you on instagram about it more deeply if you are replying?

[@carlostigs]

For sure send a DM

[@neelamsuresh205]

Impossible to Match Alexa

[@carlostigs]

Impossible is quite a strong word. I disagree but would love to hear your reasoning

[@neelamsuresh205]

@@carlostigs 😊

[@jwhipp]

Wrong. juanmelara.com.au/products/ursa-mini-pro-g2-to-alexa-powergrade-and-luts

[@tusvideossonvergonzosos8824]

Who wouldn't want the ursa, the question is do i have the money for it xD hahaa

[@ChrisChevs]

I know exactly whatcha mean by Filmic look. So true. I try to explain it to people and you either just understand it or you don't lol.

[@carlostigs]

Hahaha so true! Idk how to explain it either haha

[@badGamr]

Nice video! What EZRig are you using with it?

[@BencePauker]

Great, very helpful review! :) Best greetings from Austria! BR: Ben

[@Luke_Likes_Lakes]

Heyo! I'm kinda late to the show but I was wondering if you've had any timecode issues with the G2.

[@VideoUpskill]

Awesome video brother! Just getting use to my pocket 4k and really like the colors compared to Sony A7III.

[@carlostigs]

Thanks man! Congrats on the 4k! Thing is a beast for sure. And totally feel you, I love the look way better than sony

[@-Hustle]

This camera have autofocus?

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

How do you import the files

[@KBTfilms]

What are your thoughts on the pocket 6k pro? the built in NDs make it a very tempting choice over the g2 even as an A Cam.

[@carlostigs]

I think it’s a solid camera. Depends on your shooting style. If you do a lot of gimbal work than it’s perfect, even handheld (if you build out a rig) I personally still like the ursa

[@masonprice1522]

Music? (@ 1min)

[@zleepyjan]

This is great!!! What file format does it save the video as? . mov? .mp4?

[@parliamentpictures2217]

I have the ursa 4K and I’m ready to finally purchase a new A camera after 6 years. Torn between the Ursa Mini 12k or the c300 mark 3. I want to keep everything black magic, but I’m seriously debating because this is the last time I’ll be spending this much on a camera again, for at least 10 years. Lol 😂 Ima just shoot with what I have on hand moving forward. Lol what are your thoughts on the weight of the Ursa mini? My biggest problem with the first generation Ursa was the weight. It literally limited my creativity and shooting ability due to the weight. So I haven’t shot as much as I could have over the past 5 years. So moving forward, everything I shoot with needs to be light enough for me to get great shots handheld with, while also being able to use in conjunction with free flowing stabilization. Do you think the mini achieves that?

[@bastienchill]

Hey Carlo ! Really enjoy your work and channel as a new Ursa G2 owner. I wanted to know if your are using the Rawlite OLPF on your G2 or not ? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@theclasssicks2407]

Great video man 👍

[@JohnLuna]

It is a great camera! I may get it. The Canon C300 iii looks incredible too but also more expensive lol

[@carlostigs]

Thanks man! C300 def is a beast in its own right. But I felt the same way- a little too much money for me. I figured the G2 was the best for what you get

[@liberteefoxtv3463]

Thanks 🙏🏽 Enjoy your beast G2 Even the 12K isn’t so interesting 🧐 regarding the adds to the G2.. only the digi high frame rates are.. but It is a pure marketing gear ;-))

[@carlostigs]

Agreed ahaha

[@adrienpayet]

My heart want's it but I can't afford if for now. One day i will buy it, that's for sure ! 😂😍 Love your videos, you've quickly become on of my favorites channel on YT. Thank you !

[@carlostigs]

Thanks man! And yes keep working it’ll happen no question. Save up and keep working

[@imageprousa6890]

Thank you very much, I am shopping right now, you just redirect me to Blackmagic Design... I like your video and your 6 perfect reasons. Your last moves make me laugh! Good One bro.

[@carlostigs]

Thank you!

[@5150Magic]

Love the video. Hey do you now if the 12k will take still shots? Can the G2 do stills? I realize these are cine cameras, but I am trying to make the argument for this camera but need a camera to take product photos. lol Yes, i am trying to make the argument for a cine camera while using the excuse I can take stills too

[@carlostigs]

Not standalone stills but you can take stills from individual frames. I do this too. If I just want a still frame I’ll shoot it with my Ursa cause I like the color it provides opposed to an actually photo camera

[@5150Magic]

@@carlostigs Appreciate the response. Thanks

[@Pierre.Repond]

Beautiful testimony of pure passion.

[@carlostigs]

Thanks Pierre!

[@jonnynoakes9070]

Love this info. I'm selling my 4.6k mini and looking for a new cam and torn between the g2 and the new canon c70, what do you think!? 😂

[@carlostigs]

Thanks man! And I can really only speak to the Ursa but my advice is try to get your hands on both. Specs are amazing on both so don’t get too carried away by that. Make sure you are comfortable holding the camera and it’s something you can visualize yourself using long term

[@jonnynoakes9070]

@@carlostigs thanks mate! I agree, and I'd love to be in a position to buy both hahaha

[@simonanthonytrudeau7898]

box camera; Zcam

[@carlostigs]

Yes!