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Blackmagic Studio Cameras
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September 2015

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Blackmagic Studio Cameras Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ September 2015...
  • Page 2 That’s why the Blackmagic Studio Camera was developed. We wanted to build a much smaller camera for portability, however normally small cameras have small tiny screens.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Attaching Accessories Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K Features Sun Shade Camera Connections Other Accessories Blackmagic Studio Camera - Left Side Using ATEM Software Control Blackmagic Studio Camera - Right Side Introducing Camera Control Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K - Left Side...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching a Lens Getting started with your Blackmagic Studio Camera or Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K is as simple as attaching a lens and turning the camera on. To remove the protective dust cap from the lens mount, hold down the locking button and rotate the cap counterclockwise until it is released.

  • Page 5: Camera Features

    6. Optical Input/Output SDI OUT Optical input and output allows cable runs of up to 28 miles. SDI IN Refer to the 'Blackmagic Studio Camera - left panel' section in this manual for more details. Right Panel FOCUS IRIS DISPLAY MENU 7.
  • Page 6 Press this button to toggle overlays on and off. 21. Menu Button Access the menu on the LCD. 22. Power Button Press the power button to turn on the Blackmagic Studio Camera. Press and hold the button to turn the camera off. OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN Refer to the 'button settings' section in this manual for more details.

  • Page 7: Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K Features

    Camera Features Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K Features Front Panel 1. Tally Light The Tally light indicates to on-air talent which camera is currently 'live,' as well as alerting the operator to the status of the camera. The following scenarios are possible: ‚...
  • Page 8 Camera Features Right Panel 9. Analog Audio In 3.5mm stereo audio input, switchable between microphone and line-level input in menu. 10. SDI Out SDI output for connecting to a switcher, external recorder or other device. 11. SDI In SDI input allows camera control via ATEM switchers. 12.

  • Page 9: Camera Connections

    Camera Connections Camera Connections Blackmagic Studio Camera - Left Side LANC Remote Control The remote port on your camera is used to remotely control lens focus, iris and zoom adjustments when using a compatible lens. The port takes a 2.5 mm stereo jack using the standard LANC protocol.

  • Page 10: Blackmagic Studio Camera - Right Side

    To purchase an optical fiber SFP module for your Blackmagic Studio Camera, contact your nearest Blackmagic Design reseller. You can find your nearest reseller on our website at www.blackmagicdesign.com/resellers.

  • Page 11: Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K - Left Side

    Camera Connections Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K - Left Side HDMI Output The HDMI port on your Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K outputs 10-bit 4:2:2 1080p video with 2 channels of audio for monitoring purposes. You can connect any HD capable HDMI monitor, such as Blackmagic Video Assist, to frame and focus shots as well as navigating the Micro Studio Camera 4K’s menus.

  • Page 12: Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K - Right Side

    Camera Connections Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K - Right Side Analog Audio In The 3.5mm stereo audio connector accepts microphone or line level audio. You can switch between these options in the camera’s ‘audio settings’ menu. It’s important to select the appropriate setting or your audio may sound too quiet or too loud.

  • Page 13: Customization

    Customization Customization Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K Expansion Cable There are two ways to access the expansion port's functions. You can use the expansion cable that comes with your Micro Studio Camera 4K, or solder your own custom connectors. The expansion cable provides connectors for the following control options. 1.

  • Page 14: Camera Expansion Cable

    Customization Wiring diagram for the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera Expansion Cable When using Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K’s expansion port you may Use the following diagram when wiring the expansion cable included or use it only want to access one or two functions. For example, you may want to control as an example for how you can wire up the connections on your own custom an attached B4 Broadcast Lens while simultaneously receiving 12V power and cable correctly.

  • Page 15: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Camera Settings Camera Settings To configure settings on your Blackmagic Studio Camera or Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K, press the 'menu' button. Use the menu navigation buttons to highlight menus and press the 'set' button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 16 Camera Settings Shutter + Iris Maintains the correct exposure levels by adjusting the shutter speed. If the maximum or minimum available shutter speed is reached and exposure still cannot be maintained, Micro Studio Camera 4K will begin adjusting the aperture to keep exposure constant. Manual Trigger Iris aperture and shutter speed are set manually and exposure may vary with changing light conditions.

  • Page 17: Audio Settings

    1080p60 Audio Settings To adjust audio input and audio monitoring settings on your Blackmagic Studio Camera, press the 'menu' button and select the microphone icon to the left of the display. Use the menu navigation buttons to highlight menus and use the 'set' button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 18 Camera Settings Microphone Level Microphone input adjusts the recording levels of the built in microphone. Move the audio slider left or right to increase or decrease levels. Studio Camera has a built in stereo microphone. The built in microphone records to audio channels 1 and 2 when no external audio source is connected. Input Level External audio connectors support audio at microphone level or line level.
  • Page 19 Camera Settings Monitoring Settings To adjust the display settings for the LCD, press the 'menu' button and select the monitor icon. Use the menu navigation buttons to highlight menus and use the 'set' button to confirm your selection. HDMI Meters Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K gives you the option to select which meters you want to display on the HDMI output.

  • Page 20: Studio Settings

    If using an external genlock source, be aware that changing that source will most likely cause a glitch as the camera locks to the new source. Reference Timing Studio settings - Blackmagic Studio Camera. Allows you to manually adjust the reference timing on a line or pixel basis.

  • Page 21: Remote Settings

    Button Settings Adjusting Lens Settings Blackmagic Studio Camera supports electronic lens control, which allows you to adjust lens settings such as aperture and auto focus. The focus peaking feature creates a green edge around the sharpest parts of the image so you can easily confirm your focus. Focus peaking is only visible on the LCD and does not affect the SDI output.
  • Page 22 Press this button to bring up the menu and then use the arrow buttons to navigate. Power Button Press the power button to turn on the Blackmagic Studio Camera. Press and hold the button to turn the camera.

  • Page 23: Camera Video Output

    ATEM Camera Converters are not required at the camera end. If you're using a Blackmagic Studio Camera HD or Studio Camera 4K, you can easily view the Program (PGM) output from the switcher by connecting it to your Studio Camera's SDI input, or to the optical fiber input when the user upgradable SFP module is installed.

  • Page 24: Blackmagic Camera Setup Software

    Blackmagic Camera Setup Software Blackmagic Camera Setup How to Update Your Camera Software on Mac OS X After downloading the ‘Blackmagic Camera Setup’ software, unzip the downloaded file and double click on the .dmg disk image file. Launch the 'Blackmagic Camera Setup' installer and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 25: Attaching Accessories

    Attaching Accessories Attaching Accessories Sun Shade The Studio Cameras include a foldable sun shade to shade the LCD in bright conditions and ensure optimum viewing is possible at all times. Step 1. Locate the 6 thumbscrews that are included with your Studio Camera. Step 2.

  • Page 26: Using Atem Software Control

    Now you have a video connection from the switcher to your Blackmagic Studio Camera, you can also get the advantage of live tally indicators on your camera, as well as being able to view the program feed of the switcher by pressing your camera’s PGM button.

  • Page 27: Using Camera Control

    Using ATEM Software Control Using Camera Control Launch ATEM Software Control and click on the Camera button located at the bottom of the software window. You’ll see a row of labeled camera controllers containing tools to adjust and refine each camera’s image.
  • Page 28 SDI camera control protocol then these settings will have no affect. If you are using Blackmagic Studio Camera or Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K, please make sure you have updated your camera software to v1.9.11 or later to ensure your camera has support for controlling MFT lenses with active zoom.

  • Page 29: Davinci Resolve Primary Color Corrector

    CCU interface to a user interface that's more like a primary color corrector on a post production color grading system. Your Blackmagic Studio Camera features a DaVinci Resolve primary color corrector built in. If you have Click on the DaVinci Resolve primary color corrector button used DaVinci Resolve, then creatively, grading in your Blackmagic Studio Camera will be identical so to expand the color correction window and adjust settings.
  • Page 30 Using ATEM Software Control The color corrector panel can be expanded out of any camera controller and provides expanded color correction control with extra settings and a full primary color corrector interface. You have color wheels and settings such as saturation available and you can see shadows, mid tones and highlight settings all at the same time.

  • Page 31: Synchronizing Settings

    Lum Mix Setting The color corrector built into your Blackmagic Studio Camera is based on the DaVinci Resolve primary color corrector. DaVinci has been building color correctors since the early 1980’s and most Hollywood films are color graded on DaVinci Resolve than any other method.

  • Page 32: Developer Information

    Developer Information Developer Information Blackmagic Video Device Embedded Control Protocol Version 1.0 If you are a software developer you can use the Video Device Embedded Control Protocol to construct devices that integrate with our products. Here at Blackmagic Design, our approach is to open up our protocols and we eagerly look forward to seeing what you come up with! Overview This document describes an extensible protocol for sending a uni-directional stream of small control...
  • Page 33 Developer Information Abstract Message Packet Format Every message packet consists of a three byte header followed by an optional variable length data block. The maximum packet size is 64 bytes. Destination device (uint8) Device addresses are represented as an 8 bit unsigned integer. Individual devices are numbered 0 through 254 with the value 255 reserved to indicate a broadcast message to all devices.
  • Page 34 Developer Information Defined Commands Command 0 : change configuration Category (uint8) The category number specifies one of up to 256 configuration categories available on the device. Parameter (uint8) The parameter number specifies one of 256 potential configuration parameters available on the device. Parameters 0 through 127 are device specific parameters.
  • Page 35 Developer Information 128: signed 5.11 fixed point Data elements are signed 16 bit integers representing a real number with 5 bits for the integer component and 11 bits for the fractional component. The fixed point representation is equal to the real value multiplied by 2^11. The representable range is from -16.0 to 15.9995 (15 + 2047/2048).
  • Page 36 Developer Information Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation Lens Focus fixed16 0.0=near, 1.0=far Instantaneous autofocus void trigger instantaneous autofocus Aperture (f-stop) fixed16 -1.0 16.0 Aperture Value (where fnumber = sqrt(2^AV)) Aperture (normalised) fixed16 0.0=smallest, 1.0=largest Aperture (ordinal) int16 Steps through available aperture values from minimum (0) to maximum (n) Instantaneous auto void...
  • Page 37 Developer Information Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Exposure (us) int32 42000 time in us Exposure (ordinal) int16 Steps through available exposure values from minimum (0) to maximum (n) Dynamic Range Mode int8 enum 0 = film, 1 = video Video sharpening level int8 enum 0=Off, 1=Low, 2=Medium, 3=High...
  • Page 38 Developer Information Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation Overlays int16 bit field 0x4 = zebra 0x8 = peaking Zebra level fixed16 0.0=minimum, 1.0=maximum Peaking level fixed16 0.0=minimum, 1.0=maximum Colour bars display time int8 0=disable bars, 1-30=enable bars with (seconds) timeout (s) Tally Tally brightness...
  • Page 39 Developer Information Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation [3] luma -2.0 default 0.0 Gamma Adjust fixed16 [0] red -4.0 default 0.0 [1] green -4.0 default 0.0 [2] blue -4.0 default 0.0 [3] luma -4.0 default 0.0 Gain Adjust fixed16 [0] red 16.0 default 1.0...
  • Page 40 Developer Information Example Protocol Packets Operation Packet Byte Length header command data trigger instantaneous auto focus on camera 4 turn on OIS on all cameras set exposure to 10 ms on 0x10 0x27 0x00 0x00 camera 4 (10 ms = 10000 us = 0x00002710) add 15% to zebra level 0x33...

  • Page 41: Help

    After checking the version of Blackmagic Camera Setup software installed on your computer, please visit the Blackmagic Support Center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support to check for the latest updates. While it is usually a good idea to run the latest updates, it is wise to avoid updating any software if you are in the middle of an important project.

  • Page 42: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

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