Blackmagic Camera 9.1.2 Update for Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Now Available

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by Heath McKnightToday

The Blackmagic Camera 9.1.2 update for the URSA Cine 12K LF has been released. It adds support for the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor, along with third-party display port monitors, plus Blackmagic Cloud improvements and new REST API commands for remote camera control. Let’s take a look at the new update! 

The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF debuted right as NAB 2024 was kicking off. It features a brand new 12K full-frame sensor, Open Gate 3:2, 16 stops of dynamic range, and can film up to 12K Open Gate 3:2 (in 12K and 8K) at 80 fps or  120 fps at 12K and 2.4:1 widescreen aspect ratio (in 12K and 5K). As Blackmagic said at the time, it’s the “dream high-end camera” for filmmakers. Check out the CineD lab test here.

Meanwhile, the recently released Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor is a 5-inch touchscreen monitor with USB-C camera control and 1500 nits of brightness. It features multiple mounting points, the same overlays as the PYXIS 6K camera, and three customizable buttons for fast access to focus assist, zebras, false color, and more.

With the update, the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF can finally take advantage of full touchscreen support and menu controls for the PYXIS Monitor and third-party display port USB-C monitors.

Blackmagic Camera 9.1.2 update – features and improvements 

The Blackmagic Camera 9.1.2 update for the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF sees two big improvements by adding support for the new PYXIS Monitor, along with new and enhanced REST API commands for remote camera control. It also adds additional fixes, overall improvements, and an updated manual with a 12K LF dynamic range chart.

The full list of features found in the latest update:

• Support for Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor and third-party display port USB-C monitors with the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF. Includes full touchscreen support and menu controls.
• Adds new REST API commands for remote camera control. Plus, enhances existing REST API functionality to control the URSA Cine over a network with secure commands that are easy to use.
• Focus markers no longer disappear on the 1st AC page when the camera is power cycled and switching between shooting and playback modes.
• Revised manual with 12K LF dynamic range chart.
• Enhanced playback performance.
• Improvements when using Blackmagic Cloud.
• Button lock behaviors.
• Lens support is improved.
• Updating via Ethernet.
• Brief display glitch on startup is fixed. 

Price and availability 

The Blackmagic Camera 9.1.2 update is available now and is a free update. Visit the Blackmagic Design Support Center to learn more. Additionally, the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF retails for $14,995, while the PYXIS Monitor starts at $295.

What do you think of the new additions and improvements with the Blackmagic Camera 9.1.2 update? Are you shooting with the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF? Let us know in the comments below!