Why this cinema camera STILL can’t be beat

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @JS_Leger
    @JS_Leger 2 месяца назад +65

    I sold my FX6 two weeks ago for the G2, best decision ever! Can't beat Blackmagic image quality within this budget range

    • @walmartpimp2
      @walmartpimp2 2 месяца назад +13

      At ISO 12800 you can.

    • @JS_Leger
      @JS_Leger 2 месяца назад +10

      @@walmartpimp2 I hated how it renders the image at 12800..😅 Only used the 800 base iso

    • @BouterlesAnglais
      @BouterlesAnglais 2 месяца назад +5

      @@JS_Leger - 800 is great if you have enough light, but if you don't, 12800 is amazing. The FX3 helped me shoot some scenes that I could not have nailed with my BlackMagic.

    • @JackFN_VR64
      @JackFN_VR64 2 месяца назад +2

      @@walmartpimp2 09:33 Your point is pointless.

    • @jammaschan
      @jammaschan Месяц назад +1

      @@JackFN_VR64 I mean this camera is at a price point where people might not actually have access to enough lights and gear or VFX to create something that looks like a natural night sky, which is where 12800 comes in.

  • @305kubrick
    @305kubrick 10 дней назад +1

    As a professional cinematographer and narrative filmmaker, the Ursa Mini Pro 4.6k's have been my weapon of choice even in 2024. Agree with all the points in this vid! So many awesome features. For the price, I don't think there's anything that can compare even in 2024.

  • @StealthFilms
    @StealthFilms Месяц назад +3

    I’ve been using the Ursa G2 for 5+ years now as my main camera. I always hear the same thing from folks on set when they see or hear I use Blackmagic. “Oh are those any good? How do you like it?”
    Early impressions from Blackmagic have surely affects the public’s opinion on their brand, but when I deliver final images everyone’s reaction is always the same. “Wow this looks incredible! What a fantastic image!”
    The Ursa G2 is such an incredible camera body and a workhorse that has outperformed since the day it came out. I’m extremely optimistic about the future of the new Cine 12K & 17K line. Everyone in the professional film world will continue to underestimate and shrug off Blackmagics higher end cameras, but at the end of the day, they won’t be able to find a difference in the final image and it’s ease of use in the field.

  •  Месяц назад +1

    DUDE. The moment you mentioned mount and blade... you got me. Subscribed.

  • @wavescentralstudios
    @wavescentralstudios Месяц назад +9

    Codecs, colours, dynamic range, mic preamp. This camera changed my life!

  • @DANAMIONLINE
    @DANAMIONLINE Месяц назад +2

    That handle fits perfectly with this camera. The Canon C100 and C200 was the first cinema cameras I used and gain my "professional" experience on.

  • @weztastudio6170
    @weztastudio6170 Месяц назад +1

    I had ursa G2, and sold it because got into influence of all other youtubers about cameras. I was really happy about my R5C and I am still happy, because it is also photo camera, but I opened my old home archives videos, where i was just filming my 1,5 year old child making 1st steps, and the image from g2 was something unexplainable, it was more organic then other cameras I used. So after 2 years with DSLRS I have now Ursa 12k next to me. The Image from this camera is 1 step better then all other DSLRS even the Komodo feels too digital for me then URSA. It is much harder to use this camera, but like i explained to my wife. I am struggling with this camera because I love it. Guys I bought even Easyrig(weill kinda cheap one) to use it, and I am even not making videos for earning, just family stuff. =) if i ever get new camera it will be URSA CINE 12k

  • @Risehouseproductions
    @Risehouseproductions 2 месяца назад +1

    I picked up a g2 last month and CANT complain love it.

  • @LuisGrolez
    @LuisGrolez 2 месяца назад +30

    Still using the G2. It’s a beauty

  • @johnsospencer
    @johnsospencer 2 месяца назад +8

    I've also been using the G2 I just wish prores had the V5 color science!

  • @WE_ARE_2113
    @WE_ARE_2113 Месяц назад

    Yeah. I LOVED the Ursa Mini I had. I picked up an Alexa mini but the ergo of the Ursa did it for me much more than the box shape. Amira & Ursa Mini are basically siblings... Maybe cousins.
    Love to see the Ursa Mini Pro G2 still going hard. What a camera!

  • @taylorwinn3513
    @taylorwinn3513 2 месяца назад +18

    "Blair Witch Project in a sewer." This video fills those tiny gaps in my gear-addicted soul. The Ursa has been my workhorse for years and will continue to be.

  • @AspectStudio
    @AspectStudio 2 месяца назад +6

    This is hilarious. One of the videos I made about the Canon HF G40 camcorder starts in a very similar way. Great video.

  • @ZachMayfield
    @ZachMayfield 2 месяца назад +8

    love it!!! I really miss my G2

  • @FrameVoyager
    @FrameVoyager Месяц назад +1

    It's still my go to camera. I always recommend it to people over the 12k

  • @ChrisParayno
    @ChrisParayno 2 месяца назад

    Finally someone who gets the power of ursas. At work we utilize the full URSA 6k G2. While it is a tad bit larger and heavier, its definitely one of my favorite cameras to work with. Most of the time we urlize a PL mount for broadcast 22x and 99x lenses, but for documentaries we switch to canon/sigma EF lenses.

  • @taylorwinn3513
    @taylorwinn3513 2 месяца назад +2

    I don't have time to watch this video right this minute, but gosh darnit if I don't agree with the title. Can't wait for this one my guy. Love your content!

  • @mrkumaran
    @mrkumaran 25 дней назад

    love the Ursa's. I have a G2 broadcast 6k, fantastic camera

  • @jakebaine
    @jakebaine 2 месяца назад

    Had one of these. First one I had featured a bad sensor, swapped it out for a new one.
    Second one was dope. Loved it, the image quality was great. That being said, the thing is massive and for the work I was doing at the time, it wasn’t for me. Ended up selling it. I still love the image I was able to get out of it.

  • @corneliusdobeneck4081
    @corneliusdobeneck4081 2 месяца назад +1

    Agreed bu totally missed to point out the interchangeble lens mount, SSD recorder (the SDI problem can be countered with an SDI splitter) ect. Theres no other camera on the market as versatile as the URsa Mini Pro.

  • @retlwiz
    @retlwiz 2 месяца назад +2

    Thé Ursa Mini Pro is a great camera - I love the 4.6k res, which is all you need, really, and funnily enough is what Arri chose for their new camera. The file sizes are so much more manageable than 6k. I’ve had one die on me after 5 years and another start to go wrong in the same way, so to me reliability is the issue. Also it can be very clean in the blacks in some shots and then suddenly terrible in others, with the dreaded fpn appearing seemingly randomly - it's definitely worth filming lowlight shots at ISO400 to minimise the chance of fpn. The colour science is good, buy it's not an Arri, and I find the colours pretty, but not "classy"-looking. Having ProRes and BRAW is great, but most of all its the ability to change mounts at reasonable prices - I had a b4 mount and this takes tv-style lenses and is an excellent studio or conference camera. It could just do with an hdmi out. Also this is true of all BM cameras - they are so easy to use and so well thought out - the fact that you can toggle a LUT on and off and the false colour will measure the Log image, not the LUT is a massive benefit when compared to Sony cameras. They are an excellent bargain right now and if I were in the market i might prefer one to a Pyxsis. (you get built-in NDs + 300fps + ProRes + more manageable file sizes, meaning much cheaper storage + that interchangeable mount option is massive. The only thing to watch out for is in case BM stop repairing it, like they did with the G1. oh yes, and the evf is excellent too.

  • @RichardPageWorks
    @RichardPageWorks 2 месяца назад

    This is now on my list.

  • @paddy_cakes
    @paddy_cakes Месяц назад

    awwwww Jake, I'm loving your storytelling - and direct recording audio into a new Zoom - would never have thought of that and your voice over sounds soooo good - keep sharing bro! Oh DANG - when you start showing the colour science in Resolve - 100% mind blowing! WOW!

  • @DesignedbyKirk
    @DesignedbyKirk 2 месяца назад +1

    Ursa G2 is the damn goat, loved picking up my second hand one earlier this year

  • @stuartisaacharrier
    @stuartisaacharrier Месяц назад

    Yessss I love it when you make videos bro

  • @KGFIQ
    @KGFIQ Месяц назад

    "And now Elenor is your Uncle" is the reason I've subscribed

  • @rulghoul
    @rulghoul 2 месяца назад

    I also love my dearest Ursa 4.6k g2 xD and I'm about to shoot my first full length film with her... hoping it will be the first of many with her ^^

  • @billyoung9538
    @billyoung9538 2 месяца назад +2

    Honestly you should try shooting constant quality Q5 over constant bit rate 12:1. The reason is that Q5 can achieve roughly the same texture detail as somewhere between 3:1 to 5:1 when it's needed, and drop lower than 12:1 when it's not needed. The result are often more detailed files with a smaller footprint than 12:1 most of the time.

  • @motazhelal
    @motazhelal 2 месяца назад +2

    Dis is perfection.

  • @joshkiddfilms1295
    @joshkiddfilms1295 2 месяца назад +1

    Amazing camera and image quality. It’s just so large and heavy.

  • @neoxcomputers
    @neoxcomputers Месяц назад

    the intro is beautiful

  • @AndrewZeletrainStudios
    @AndrewZeletrainStudios 2 месяца назад

    The Ursa line is great! Hopefully down the line they add a 6K or 8K full frame Ursa Cine down the line with dual ISO like the Broadcast G2. Another option if you want full frame with an Ursa is to install the Luc Adapter. That’s my plans later down the line if I feel I need to with the Broadcast G2. The Pyxis is nice and probably way more travel friendly than an Ursa, but with the built in NDs, it’s very hard to move away from it.

  • @pmpictureandmotion
    @pmpictureandmotion 2 месяца назад

    Still using a G2! Thing is a god damn work horse

  • @MyFriendlyPup
    @MyFriendlyPup Месяц назад

    I shoot gimbals mostly. I sold my tripod even. Would be hard to use this fulltime. I love it though!!!!!!!!!

  • @MarsMuela
    @MarsMuela Месяц назад

    Congrats!

  • @chicobraz4335
    @chicobraz4335 Месяц назад

    Cool I owned the OG 4.6k , not sure how much the image improved with this camera since they both used the same sensor , the OG camera did show a lot of pattern noise , it hated to be under exposed .l, not only because of noise , it would loose color info also

  • @erthaldop
    @erthaldop 2 месяца назад +3

    my favorite camera of all time - as an owner operator. used a ton, from docs to filming my first short movie that got a couple of awards. feels like it’s time to upgrade but I still can’t justify or find something that feels like… a real upgrade

    • @jambred
      @jambred 2 месяца назад +1

      Ive had mine for years now. It really is a workhorse, even though my sensor crapped out on me. BMD replaced the sensor and its been great for years till now Its my main camera. The only real upgrade is the 12k Cine...which I hope to get. Kinda pricey though.

  • @LiveMyJourneyTom
    @LiveMyJourneyTom 2 месяца назад

    Great video. I’m destined to buy this camera at some point but I’ll probably wait until it gets a bit more of a vintage status 😅

  • @Horizons_Roses
    @Horizons_Roses Месяц назад

    Loved mine, best IQ/price/ease of use. From handheld with a v-mount to monster rig, it can do it all !
    I really wished Blackmagic would have kept Prores in their new models. BTW you will want the rawlite olpf for that camera ;). (IR & MOIRE) and stay away from the "speedboosters" from this camera.

  • @TLFILMS
    @TLFILMS 20 дней назад

    Honestly, that's true.

  • @tecno8335
    @tecno8335 Месяц назад

    I love this video 😭

  • @NellerProductions
    @NellerProductions 2 месяца назад +3

    Love the camera, love the video. But you said "it's taking the grade really well" but you weren't really doing anything to push the footage at all.

  • @smalldeekgeorge
    @smalldeekgeorge 2 месяца назад +2

    I still miss cDNG. I bought sigma fp purely for cdng and cant go back to any other compressed raw format.

    • @pavol0
      @pavol0 2 месяца назад +1

      Wow. Whats the main difference?

    • @jambred
      @jambred 2 месяца назад +1

      @@pavol0 thats true Raw. the full true data coming off the sensor. Not the compresed Pseudo raw which is blackmagic raw

    • @pavol0
      @pavol0 2 месяца назад +1

      @@jambred can you actually tell the difference while editing? I have no experience with braw so idk

    • @SoloTraceur
      @SoloTraceur Месяц назад +1

      I still use the 2.5k BMCC for this reason, upscaled to 4k looks amazing.

  • @keshhh
    @keshhh 2 месяца назад

    Just picked up a brand new G2 on discount for £3k GBP. Paired it with my trusty Contax Zeiss 28mm 2.8. After recording about 10 seconds of footage I knew I'd made the right choice!

    • @keshhh
      @keshhh 2 месяца назад

      Also, is that top handle the Tilta ES T20 TH ?

  • @Eissen_meteor
    @Eissen_meteor 2 месяца назад +2

    may i ask how to make pre made sauce like in 6:09 ?

  • @gryffinmorgan
    @gryffinmorgan 2 месяца назад +1

    I own the G2 and I love it. But for some reason, the G1 is running on a newer software that allows you to custom input your aspect ratio guides, but the G2 doesn’t allow this so ever since I had to get rid of my G1, I haven’t been able to shoot 2.2:1 which is so annoying cause I love that aspect ratio

  • @j.oakley9588
    @j.oakley9588 Месяц назад

    I have seriously thought about it. Many times. But the fact that pretty much all support is dead and there are no more future updates forthcoming makes it hard to justify.

  • @CarterRodman-s8x
    @CarterRodman-s8x 2 месяца назад

    I’d buy this in two seconds if it could shoot in Gen 5. Having to switch in post in premiere on my 4K/6k before I updated the firmware was frustratingly slow and made it impossible for me to put a base lut on a large batch in media composer. Fingers crossed!

  • @botbot3698
    @botbot3698 15 дней назад

    this is better than the pyxis

  • @MyFriendlyPup
    @MyFriendlyPup Месяц назад

    3:20 is just handheld micro jitter. Hard sell to go back to handheld, super hard sell. I cant go back to those times......

  •  2 месяца назад

    Me inspiraste a darle nombre a mi S5, le pondré como una de mis tias: Yilda. Gracias por el video.

  • @PrestonMonoc
    @PrestonMonoc 2 месяца назад

    Love this!

  • @healing2gether
    @healing2gether Месяц назад

    How about VS the Canon c200?

  • @alexshotthese
    @alexshotthese 2 месяца назад

    I recently purchased a used G1. I was over the moon to have it and agree with just about everything you said. Sadly, I had to return it. I shot an important project on it and, for some reason, some of the clips were corrupted. Not sure why, camera was a champ on shoot day, but yeah really put a sour taste in my mouth. I have had friends tell me horror stories of Blackmagic being unreliable like I just stated, which sucks because I used to own a pocket 4K and NEVER had any issues with it. Anyways, super sad it didn't workout because I loved how I was able to minimally rig up my camera.

    • @tecno8335
      @tecno8335 2 месяца назад

      It's just rumors mostly. Most blackmagic cameras are solid asf

    • @alexshotthese
      @alexshotthese 2 месяца назад

      @@tecno8335 Lol well seeing as I just said I literally had issues with one...don't think they're rumors.

    • @retlwiz
      @retlwiz 2 месяца назад +1

      I had two UMPs die on me, so I think reliability is an issue. I had no problems with the Pocket 4k for 5 years but overall BM cameras aren’t as consistent as Canon or Sony - they are cheaper, so it makes sense.

    • @alexshotthese
      @alexshotthese 2 месяца назад

      @@tecno8335 I mean I literally said I had corrupted footage so doubt it’s just rumors lol.

    • @alexshotthese
      @alexshotthese 2 месяца назад

      @@retlwiz yeah you get more reliability with canon and Sony for sure.

  • @washbuns
    @washbuns 2 месяца назад +3

    the first ursa mini 4k is still one of my favorite cameras. the global shutter and form factor are very underrated

    • @hbp_
      @hbp_ 2 месяца назад +2

      The noise looks terrible tho. Especially the FPN.

    • @imabigsandwich1292
      @imabigsandwich1292 2 месяца назад +1

      yeah but the dynamic range, lack of sensitivity and the terrible FPN... Global shutter sensors have definately come a long way now with the sony a9 iii and v raptor x

  • @nicholasboule5134
    @nicholasboule5134 2 месяца назад

    Trust me Jake, you don’t wanna play with the Ursa Major… I did it for 3 years. Stick with the dream in your head. The Ursa mini pro g2 is light years ahead of the Ursa Major, as I call it

  • @andyd3177
    @andyd3177 Месяц назад

    What does it compare too? Or compete with?

  • @botbot3698
    @botbot3698 15 дней назад

    I think the bigger thesis of your channel is just "every camera is good, just go make movies instead of overthinking"

  • @BrendonKPadjasek
    @BrendonKPadjasek 2 месяца назад +1

    Dude, I love your videos and the slight hints of random metal music hahah. I'm glad to hear 12:1 is useable. I've been nervous to try it on the CC6K.
    Can I ask why you choose to have your grain, texture and density after your 709 cst? Just curious

    • @lucascoble
      @lucascoble 2 месяца назад +1

      The density I can't speak for it, but the grain and texture is probably because he doesn't want the CST to affect the colors of those.

    • @jakehayden998
      @jakehayden998  2 месяца назад +3

      Yeah that’s basically why. I usually like all “non-color” adjustments to be at the end of the node tree so they affect the final image instead of the image in progress.
      The reason I put the density node lower is just personal preference. It would probably make sense to put it in the CST sandwich but I found it a little easier to dial in at the end of the node tree

    • @BrendonKPadjasek
      @BrendonKPadjasek 2 месяца назад

      @@jakehayden998 ahh that makes sense. I've heard some people like to treat the grain and texture as if it's coming out of the camera, and put the cst after everything. I'll have to give it a try.
      Thanks for the input

  • @AdamFunk
    @AdamFunk 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm one of the, like, five people with an original Ursa 4K v1.
    All 22 lbs of it.
    You're genuinely welcome to play around with it for a bit if you'd like. You're in Kzoo?

  • @infantryrecon101st
    @infantryrecon101st Месяц назад

    Do they make an 8k or 12k version of this camera?

  • @chuba1
    @chuba1 2 месяца назад +1

    5:07 gimme song name!!

  • @romainmartel
    @romainmartel 2 месяца назад

    How would you say it compares to the c70 especialy when it comes tondynamic range and ergonomics ?

  • @jx3Mom
    @jx3Mom 2 месяца назад

    Mountain Blade

  • @CedrickOlausson
    @CedrickOlausson 2 месяца назад +2

    Constant bitrate?

  • @jeremypope-levison721
    @jeremypope-levison721 2 месяца назад

    I'm actually quite curious, because I plan to pick one up, is this camera pretty noisy at 3200 iso? I generally don't need to film that high but I've been looking at this or the 6k pro (I have 2 p4ks), and this intrigues me because of the dynamic range, full size XLR and v-mount ability on camera, but the 6k pro has that dual native 400/3200 which helps with noise. Do you find that the 3200 iso has a lot of noise?
    But also, great review! This camera is such an insane tool that still holds up 5 years later

  • @nicklong7442
    @nicklong7442 2 месяца назад

    What’s your thoughts on this camera VS a Pyxis? Or a Pyxis with a good cage that has the ports you need? MiD49 makes a really nice cage that gives your full xlrs and other ports with it.

    • @christopherduran9926
      @christopherduran9926 2 месяца назад

      If you can afford it, the UMP 4.6K G2 without question
      MUCH better rolling shutter and dynamic range, and you can change to GEN 5 color in post

    • @Calvindaydop
      @Calvindaydop Месяц назад

      Pyxis is a pseudo cinema camera - you still have to buy a lot of additional accessories to make it workable. It becomes messy and non streamlined with many work around.
      Umpg2 with the EVF is much closer to a true cinema camera, from factory it’s missing 2 things but they can be fixed easily, OLPF and wooden camera breakout side plate and you’re good to go. Has all the ports and power options you’ll need and interchangeable lens mounts, and an on board screen which is usable

  • @GordonCasey-fe8dw
    @GordonCasey-fe8dw 2 месяца назад +1

    The Pyxis is just a URSA Mini that requires more rigging by the time it's rigged.

    • @Calvindaydop
      @Calvindaydop Месяц назад

      Worse, fixed lens mount, bad readout and many missing ports. Requires breakout plate for v mount too, controls are awkward on shoulder if balanced properly etc etc
      The fact that you can’t use their own monitor and evf at the same time with the Pyxis is silly.

  • @nick_salazar
    @nick_salazar Месяц назад

    It's always fun to hear why people land on their particular tool. For me it's many of the same reasons, but a different tool (V-Raptor X). Happy shooting!

  • @DrRONYmusic
    @DrRONYmusic Месяц назад

    thanks for the video! I'm new to blackmagic camera, and I hear that the autofocus is not on par with sony camera for a solo shooter (i.e.I film myself). What's your take on
    the G2 for solo creators? specially in terms of autofocus?

  • @Dontlicktheballoons
    @Dontlicktheballoons Месяц назад

    How does she handle light rain/ misty wind?

  • @noth606
    @noth606 Месяц назад

    09:50 but what do you do when you DO want to shoot "the Blair witch project in a sewer" kinda thing?! Huh?! Like the approach you have in this vid, it doesn't try to be a "for dummies/everyone" video which is what makes it good.

  • @gian8602
    @gian8602 Месяц назад

    i had a pocket 4k that fried and never turned on again because of those cheap ass juicebox batteries lol

  • @massimoshi
    @massimoshi Месяц назад

    I want to be a camera operator so bad😞

    • @tecno8335
      @tecno8335 20 дней назад

      then go be one...just do it!!!! Stop thinking and do it!!!

  • @romainmartel
    @romainmartel 2 месяца назад

    What's the best media to record on ? Cfast, ssd extension, ssd through usb-c ?

    • @Calvindaydop
      @Calvindaydop Месяц назад

      Cfast

    • @romainmartel
      @romainmartel Месяц назад

      @@Calvindaydop but they are so expensive...how is it better than ssd through usb-c ?

    • @Calvindaydop
      @Calvindaydop Месяц назад

      @@romainmartel Check 2nd had market for slightly used or returned units
      Its better because there is no risk of cable getting bent or being unplugged during recording, no chance of water damage from rain or spilling etc etc.
      You wont find an SSD attached to any camera in a serious work environment generally

  • @demojoys
    @demojoys 2 месяца назад

    gggaaaa danm sick video

  • @abdurnursozib1325
    @abdurnursozib1325 Месяц назад

    crop sensor cameras are never good option for professional shootinf.

  • @jyotiMirzapur-jb7yc
    @jyotiMirzapur-jb7yc 2 месяца назад

    Zss9yu

  • @K_MachinaFilms-p1e
    @K_MachinaFilms-p1e 2 месяца назад

    most clunkiest camera ive ever used wont ever film with that again

  • @PyxisCinema
    @PyxisCinema 2 месяца назад

    Why are you sitting on a latter

    • @ali_alami
      @ali_alami 2 месяца назад

      for better dynamic range 😂