Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 (Body Only)
The Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 is a revolutionary large-format digital film camera designed to meet the extreme demands of high-end cinema and IMAX-style productions. Built around a massive 65mm RGBW sensor, it delivers an unprecedented 17K resolution (17,520 x 8,040) with the signature color science and flexibility of the Blackmagic ecosystem. This Body Only configuration is tailored for cinematographers and rental houses who already own specialised rigging, power solutions and lens mounts, allowing for a fully custom build-out.
The 65mm Cinematic Experience
- Revolutionary 17K Sensor: The large-format RGBW sensor features larger photosites than previous generations, providing a native resolution of 17K in a 2.2:1 aspect ratio.
- 16 Stops of Dynamic Range: Capture incredible detail in both the deepest shadows and brightest highlights.
- No-Crop Scaling: The unique sensor design allows in-camera scaling, enabling you to shoot in 17K, 12K, 8K or 4K using the entire 65mm field of view without cropping.
- High-Performance OLPF: A custom-matched Optical Low Pass Filter reduces moiré and aliasing while improving far-red color response.
Technical Specifications
- Effective Sensor Size: 50.81mm x 23.32mm (65mm Format)
- Max Resolution: 17,520 x 8,040 (17K Open Gate)
- Dynamic Range: 16 Stops
- Max Frame Rates: 60 fps (17K Open Gate), 170 fps (8K 2.4:1)
- Lens Mount: Interchangeable PL (included); LPL, EF, Hasselblad (optional)
- On-Board Storage: 8TB Blackmagic Media Module (included)
Built for Elite Productions
- Dual Assist Stations: A 5" HDR touchscreen on the left and a second 5" HDR "Assist Station" on the right let a camera assistant or focus puller adjust settings and monitor footage independently.
- Cloud-Native Workflow: Built-in 10G Ethernet and high-speed Wi-Fi let the camera sync proxies directly to Blackmagic Cloud or upload original Blackmagic RAW files via FTP while shooting.
- Lemo & Fischer Connectivity: Industry-standard 7-pin Lemo and 3-pin Fischer connectors provide remote start/stop and 24V power for lens motors and accessories.
- Advanced Networking: Supports RTMP and SRT live streaming for remote monitoring.
Why the "Body Only" model? It maintains the core 17K imaging powerhouse while excluding the top handle and baseplate, giving you the freedom to integrate the camera into existing cages, stabilised gimbals or drone platforms. Note: this model includes the interchangeable PL mount; LPL, EF and Hasselblad mounts are available separately.