Probably the most thorough ursa mini review I have seen so far. Man ! You sure you ain't a pro ? Wish you did a BMPC vs URSA mini 4k since you owned both of them !
Fantastic review. Thank you for speaking clearly, efficiently, and thoroughly without being obnoxious or condescending. You covered all the points I wanted to know about.
Solid, most comprehensive thing I've seen on the Ursa Mini. I was really hoping the would have addressed the light sensitivity. I was really excited for this camera but with the delays I jumped on the a7s + assassin bandwagon. But I agree- when the job calls for it- the Ursa has been a great camera and it looks like the Ursa mini is a great compliment to the line. Loved the breakdown of time stamps too. Legit video. Thanks for your hard work!
You've earned this sub. Excellent review. I've gotten more confidence about my future buying decision concerning this camera than I did with more established channels. Excellent work.
Fantastic review, with a wealth of information and competent explanations. It's great to see a balanced, objective review that goes into the pros and cons of the camera and its features.
Thanks - I do make a living shooting video, but I'm more a producer/director. I wanted to make clear that I'm not a specialized DP. Always trying to improve my shots though. ;)
A truly amazing review, you were very confident, and gave an incredibly detailed review. I truly hope your channel grows more, and thank you for providing so much valuable info!
Great review, thanks for taking the time to make and share this. I'm thinking of both the 4K and 46K for a feature this year but my budget is leaning more towards the 4K.
I have a doubt..how can i convert the 4k maximum quality DNG file? when import the CinemaDNG files to davinci Resolve it imort as separate stills... How can i import it as a video?!! pls help...
Great review. Would you say paying an additional 2K for the Ursa Mini 4.6K is worth it? im thinking about buying one but the lack of ISO really concerns me even though I would "Mostly" use it in studio settings, and considering the Noise issue, is there a better camera for around the same price, if good iso is important to you.? Thanks!
Thanks - I do think the $2K is worth it for the 4.6K version (it has double the ISO and 3 more stops of range), however Blackmagic has had serious issues with "magenta vignetting" on the 4.6k version. They've begun to address it with firmware updates, but I'm personally waiting to see consistently clean images from multiple cameras before I buy mine.
you all probably dont give a shit but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Bryant Kristopher Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
Note to viewers: i've gotten some feedback that my sound mix sucked (music too loud), and i agree. so i've updated the Vimeo version with a better audio mix: vimeo.com/160519759
the ursa mini 4K comes at a great price but it has a lot of problems especially the iso. the 4.6K seems to have fixed most of these issues but the price tag is much much higher and makes it on the verge of affordable for the budget user (you have to spend a few more thousand $ for batteries, mounts, media, lens...)
Damn bra! I thought you said that you don't know much about cameras? Shit, I have to take some notes. You seem to know more than enough. I know more about this camera now than a moment ago....Glad I've watched. And a very good review man, Thanks.
I had that same glitch on a frame once. Never happed again but made me very concerned about it happening again on a serious shoot, as the camera gives no warning of that.
Hey does anyone know if anything major has been updated? I want to get this camera but the main reason i dont want to get it is because of the ISO issue
Thanks for the awesome vid FrameFury. Im looking at grabbing the 4.6k soon and wanted to know what lenses you would recommend for shooting "sports style" Player Interviews and live sports desks/panels.
Thanks man - it's hard to go wrong with the Sigma Art line. Great performance for the price. I'd recommend the 24mm f1.4 prime for wide stuff (and to cover yourself in low light situations) and then check out the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 zoom that's coming out very soon. If you need fast lenses at higher focal lengths, the other f1.4 primes are great.
Now that's a review all salient points covered. The music although nice was a but too loud. and wish you had the 4.6k. Question would this be your main camera...
Great review, thanks! Just got my URSA mini :) One question: Why do you record in RAW, convert it in Davinci, to edit in Premiere? Why not shoot in ProRes in the first place?
Thanks - you get the absolute best image quality with RAW, and then have the most control/latitude to grade RAW in Resolve. I would only do it for specialized projects though - most people will probably be happy with ProRes LT, HQ, or 444.
+Carlo Guillermo Proto I believe the best they can do is improve the noise at ISO800, but even after the latest update (3.1) I'm still seeing plenty of noise and FPN at ISO800 unfortunately. I only shoot at ISO400 no matter what.
+FrameFury Any idea if they've updated any of the issues with firmware updates yet? Specifically wondering about the issues at 800 ISO, but would like to hear if you know that anything else is worked out.
Firmware 4.0 was a massive update to the UI and options and I give it a 5/5 stars - they addressed many of the interface issues I discussed in this video. I haven't done any noise testing yet though.
Yes, absolutely. Firmware 4.0 was a massive improvement. It added so much functionality that was missing when I filmed this review, and it also improved the color science and appears to have fixed the glitches. I'd do an updated review, but it has been done by so many others already, I'll prob just focus on comparing to the 4.6K.
Great review!! I have a question. I recently bought the ursa mini 4k EF. From the start i noticed that my monitor histogram jittered from right to left without the light levels changing in the room. In premiere pro i saw that the recorded video had flashing shadows. Does your Ursa mini 4k have the same histogram issue and do you think it is sensor problem. The flashing occurs at all ISO levels and video output settings. I also want to note this was under natural lighting conditions and at shutter angle 180. No fluorescent light was used.
+Verijke Thomas thx! Mine hasn't had any flashing issues in the darks, or moving histogram. I've heard someone else mention this and they dealt with it by crushing the darks. That issue sounds frustrating. Hopefully addressed in recent firmware update!
Can you use a IR cut filter and a ND filter on the same lens? If so, how to they attach together? Does the IR filter have a thread for the lens and to attach the ND filter to it?
Yes you can stack filters as long as they are "stackable" ;). Just double check that the ones you're buying are stackable. I have links in my description to such ones.
AWESOME VIDEO!! Well put together! Defiantly compelling and informative to which almost made me want to get the 4.6k BM Mini Ursa :) ...but ill stick with my Red Raven Purchase :)
I Like your Video but just in the First Minute you already said that the camera needs a Lot of light and fast lenses. These aren't 2 facts but only a solution for letting in more light. And every camera needs an external Audio source. If you buy a Cinema camera for auch few thousand i hope you ain't gonna go with internal mic. In My opinion Cameras don't need to have a good internal mics. But the camera has great possibilities for internal Audio Recording.
19:00 tomando un mate! best review I've seen all over TH-cam, ever. So complete and well organized. Greetings from Argentina!
Probably the most thorough ursa mini review I have seen so far. Man ! You sure you ain't a pro ? Wish you did a BMPC vs URSA mini 4k since you owned both of them !
Fantastic review. Thank you for speaking clearly, efficiently, and thoroughly without being obnoxious or condescending. You covered all the points I wanted to know about.
This is the review that all other reviews aspire to be... well done, sir.
thx dude :)
Dude - that's simply stunning! Great review, so much detail and so many clear words. Well done, thank you very much!! Appreciate!
+Markus Falkenstein Thx man! it snowballed into a big undertaking, but learned a lot in the process. :)
Solid, most comprehensive thing I've seen on the Ursa Mini. I was really hoping the would have addressed the light sensitivity. I was really excited for this camera but with the delays I jumped on the a7s + assassin bandwagon. But I agree- when the job calls for it- the Ursa has been a great camera and it looks like the Ursa mini is a great compliment to the line.
Loved the breakdown of time stamps too.
Legit video.
Thanks for your hard work!
You've earned this sub. Excellent review. I've gotten more confidence about my future buying decision concerning this camera than I did with more established channels. Excellent work.
Fantastic review, with a wealth of information and competent explanations. It's great to see a balanced, objective review that goes into the pros and cons of the camera and its features.
Seriously you're way better than a lot of guys I know who make their living shooting video.
Thanks - I do make a living shooting video, but I'm more a producer/director. I wanted to make clear that I'm not a specialized DP. Always trying to improve my shots though. ;)
I didn't know it has all these problem. Thank you for all the effort you put in this review. Mush appreciated.
Excellent review, very thorough! You said at the start "Don't expect a detailed analysis" haha - It was pretty damn good man!
best man I have ever seen until now talking about this camera,
bravo
A truly amazing review, you were very confident, and gave an incredibly detailed review. I truly hope your channel grows more, and thank you for providing so much valuable info!
Very sober and helpful review. Top notch delivery of the good and the bad. Thanks!
Great review, thanks for taking the time to make and share this. I'm thinking of both the 4K and 46K for a feature this year but my budget is leaning more towards the 4K.
Great work! Awesome review.
I have a doubt..how can i convert the 4k maximum quality DNG file? when import the CinemaDNG files to davinci Resolve it imort as separate stills... How can i import it as a video?!! pls help...
Great review. Would you say paying an additional 2K for the Ursa Mini 4.6K is worth it? im thinking about buying one but the lack of ISO really concerns me even though I would "Mostly" use it in studio settings, and considering the Noise issue, is there a better camera for around the same price, if good iso is important to you.? Thanks!
Thanks - I do think the $2K is worth it for the 4.6K version (it has double the ISO and 3 more stops of range), however Blackmagic has had serious issues with "magenta vignetting" on the 4.6k version.
They've begun to address it with firmware updates, but I'm personally waiting to see consistently clean images from multiple cameras before I buy mine.
you all probably dont give a shit but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Jasiah Trace instablaster :)
@Bryant Kristopher Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Bryant Kristopher It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my ass !
Note to viewers: i've gotten some feedback that my sound mix sucked (music too loud), and i agree. so i've updated the Vimeo version with a better audio mix: vimeo.com/160519759
Maybe by a few dB but nothing unwatchable :)
the ursa mini 4K comes at a great price but it has a lot of problems especially the iso. the 4.6K seems to have fixed most of these issues but the price tag is much much higher and makes it on the verge of affordable for the budget user (you have to spend a few more thousand $ for batteries, mounts, media, lens...)
Damn bra! I thought you said that you don't know much about cameras? Shit, I have to take some notes.
You seem to know more than enough. I know more about this camera now than a moment ago....Glad I've watched.
And a very good review man, Thanks.
I had that same glitch on a frame once. Never happed again but made me very concerned about it happening again on a serious shoot, as the camera gives no warning of that.
great review, helped clarify a lot. I was wondering which UV/IR cut filter you have used.
+Simon Jung Thanks - I put links to all the products mentioned in the video description above, including the UV/IR cut filters. ;)
Hey does anyone know if anything major has been updated? I want to get this camera but the main reason i dont want to get it is because of the ISO issue
Great Review. What attachment do you use to connect an exeternal microphone to camera?
Thanks for the awesome vid FrameFury. Im looking at grabbing the 4.6k soon and wanted to know what lenses you would recommend for shooting "sports style" Player Interviews and live sports desks/panels.
Thanks man - it's hard to go wrong with the Sigma Art line. Great performance for the price. I'd recommend the 24mm f1.4 prime for wide stuff (and to cover yourself in low light situations) and then check out the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 zoom that's coming out very soon. If you need fast lenses at higher focal lengths, the other f1.4 primes are great.
Awesome, Will be taking a look at those units, thank you very much and have a great weekend!
Now that's a review all salient points covered. The music although nice was a but too loud. and wish you had the 4.6k. Question would this be your main camera...
+I.C.E. Entertainment Thx for the feedback - yeah I've had the 4.6K on preorder since September. May do a little side-by-side once/if it arrives.
Cool can't wait
Great review, thanks! Just got my URSA mini :)
One question: Why do you record in RAW, convert it in Davinci, to edit in Premiere? Why not shoot in ProRes in the first place?
Thanks - you get the absolute best image quality with RAW, and then have the most control/latitude to grade RAW in Resolve. I would only do it for specialized projects though - most people will probably be happy with ProRes LT, HQ, or 444.
+FrameFury that's true, thank you!
Mate!!!! hahaha Best moment on the video! Good review! ;)
+Kiutz Gordienko haha, Rule #532: when filming in a tea shop, always get a mate ;)
Great review.
Do you think that the low-light abilities of the URSA Mini 4k will improve with the firmware updates?
+Carlo Guillermo Proto I believe the best they can do is improve the noise at ISO800, but even after the latest update (3.1) I'm still seeing plenty of noise and FPN at ISO800 unfortunately. I only shoot at ISO400 no matter what.
+Carlo Guillermo Proto only way they fixed is was to make the 4.6K!
+FrameFury
Any idea if they've updated any of the issues with firmware updates yet? Specifically wondering about the issues at 800 ISO, but would like to hear if you know that anything else is worked out.
Firmware 4.0 was a massive update to the UI and options and I give it a 5/5 stars - they addressed many of the interface issues I discussed in this video. I haven't done any noise testing yet though.
Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to any future testing and reviews you do with the camera.
So has any of the updates fix some of the issues you have had with this camera??
Yes, absolutely. Firmware 4.0 was a massive improvement. It added so much functionality that was missing when I filmed this review, and it also improved the color science and appears to have fixed the glitches. I'd do an updated review, but it has been done by so many others already, I'll prob just focus on comparing to the 4.6K.
Great review!!
I have a question. I recently bought the ursa mini 4k EF. From the start i noticed that my monitor histogram jittered
from right to left without the light levels changing in the room. In premiere pro i saw that the recorded video had
flashing shadows. Does your Ursa mini 4k have the same histogram issue and do you think it is sensor problem.
The flashing occurs at all ISO levels and video output settings. I also want to note this was under natural lighting conditions
and at shutter angle 180. No fluorescent light was used.
+Verijke Thomas thx! Mine hasn't had any flashing issues in the darks, or moving histogram. I've heard someone else mention this and they dealt with it by crushing the darks. That issue sounds frustrating. Hopefully addressed in recent firmware update!
i need help on how to color grade
im getting this camera soon
Can you use a IR cut filter and a ND filter on the same lens? If so, how to they attach together? Does the IR filter have a thread for the lens and to attach the ND filter to it?
Yes you can stack filters as long as they are "stackable" ;). Just double check that the ones you're buying are stackable. I have links in my description to such ones.
is the fpn better than on the production cam?
Can you use lower frame rates for this camera like 22fps and stuff??
You can use FIlm to Video in EVF menu
+THE NINE Only for the build-in viewfinder I believe. Haven't seen the ability to switch to Video in the OLED EVF.
+FrameFury I show you
+THE NINE s16.postimg.org/otv8aoyhx/S_3506178.jpg
+THE NINE that must be the Video Assist menu? I've never seen those menus on the camera / EVF.
+FrameFury No VA don't have this function
Killer review man, earned my sub
Does the Ursa mini 4K or the sensor cause black dots when filming
against the sun or light-reflecting objects?
no
what is work of body pgm button?
dude.. incredible video!
Premiere supports RawDNG native nowadays.
Nicely done, thank you sir.
AWESOME VIDEO!! Well put together! Defiantly compelling and informative to which almost made me want to get the 4.6k BM Mini Ursa :) ...but ill stick with my Red Raven Purchase :)
Great review!
c100 mark ii for beginner cinema camera? better lowlight and just a solid 1080p image? Thanks
Agreed but it’s 8bit so if you want to push it in post you’re pretty limited.
Great detailed video.
lol, I was just about to write the same thing that everyone here is saying.
Wow, great review keep up the good work.
Man thorough review... Lol, you sure you are not a cinematographer?
+Jason Brown Aspiring ;)
nice review!
great video!
Really nice
this link don't work
Captain Hook’s LUTs: @t
Im planing to buy a ursa mini 4k for shooting weddings.
This one or the A7S 2? :)
this one IMO :) A7SII is bad for handheld among other things.
For me the graded footage is too greenish
Was that some “mate”?
Brilliant review - I was impatient and went for an FS7 rather than wait for the URSA Mini to become available,
John Sekhar fs7 is not on the same level
Send your wish list to Blackmagic in an email for Firmware updates.
I like it :)
I Like your Video but just in the First Minute you already said that the camera needs a Lot of light and fast lenses. These aren't 2 facts but only a solution for letting in more light.
And every camera needs an external Audio source. If you buy a Cinema camera for auch few thousand i hope you ain't gonna go with internal mic.
In My opinion Cameras don't need to have a good internal mics. But the camera has great possibilities for internal Audio Recording.
hug from Argentina, country of mate
22:22 mate drinking ;)
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The music is really distracting.
+Marc Jennings Yeah, apologies, I rushed the sound mix. I've fixed the music and uploaded a better version on Vimeo.
but arri best
I just loooooooove the footage the rest seams to be crap ;)
music too loud, totally useless.
Just sell your kids and get a c100mk 2
You claim to be a professional but can't even review your own video to realize the background is too loud?
what's work of up left button of greep??