The Blackmagic Cinema Camera with EF Mount is a 2.5K digital film camera that records in 12-bit RAW, ProRes and DNxHD formats to removable SSD drives. It has a 13 stop dynamic range, EF lens mount, 5-inch touchscreen, and includes DaVinci Resolve color grading software. At an affordable price point, it is well-suited for independent film, television, and music video production where high image quality is important.

1. Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera with EF Mount-CINECAM26KEF
Description:
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera with EF Mount from Blackmagic Design brings to film makers a tool that many
have waited for. Recording to a 2.5K image sensor, the camera is capable of recording 12-bit RAW DNG files, as
well as ProRes and DNxHD formats to built-in removable SSD drives (not included), while delivering 13 stops of
dynamic range. And it does so at a previously unheard of price point.
The camera is housed in an elegant, minimalist enclosure, crafted from a single block of aluminum. It can be
used hand held or mounted on industry standard hardware. The lens mount accepts Canon EF and Zeiss ZE
lenses, and the LCD touchscreen provides monitoring, plus the ability for the user to add metadata such as shot
number, filenames and keywords.
To handle the high data video output, the company includes a full version of DaVinci Resolve, its premier color
correcting software for Mac and Windows. Also included is a copy of UltraScope. When connected to a
computer via Thunderbolt, the software provides technically accurate waveform monitoring, displaying six live
scope views on a single monitor.
Since everything has been designed to provide high quality acquisition, the camera is perfect for independent
film, television commercials and episodic television production, all places where image quality is paramount.
And being affordable, it will also find its way into wedding, sporting event and music video capture.
Product Highlights
 2.5K Image Sensor
 12-bit RAW, ProRes and DNxHD Formats
 13 Stops of Dynamic Range
 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30p Frame Rates
 EF and ZE Lens Mount
 LCD Touchscreen with Metadata Entry
 SDI Video Output and Thunderbolt Port
 Mic/Line Audio Inputs
 Records to Removable SSD Drives
 Includes DaVinci Resolve and UltraScope

2. Dynamic Range
 Captures a super wide dynamic range of 13 stops into 12-bit DNG files for a true "filmic" look
 Preserves detail in both shadows and highlights, and even handles indoor shots while keeping the details
of any images captured through windows
 Allows for keeping all sensor data and enhancing the creative decisions during DaVinci Resolve color
grading
EF Compatible Lens Mount
 Supports optics from leading lens crafters such as Canon, Zeiss and many more
 Compatible with EF and ZE mount lenses
 Allows full electronic control of the lens - simply point, set iris and focus on command
Capacitive Touchscreen Display
 Five inch touchscreen allows for setting up a shot, as well as playback from the SSD using the transport
control buttons below the screen
 Enter shot data and update the camera's settings using the capacitive touchscreen display
 Double tap to zoom the image for fast and accurate focus
 Data strip displays information including record status, shutter angle, ISO, battery level, record time and
more
Metadata Entry
 Features built-in metadata entry so that files include information compatible with popular editing
software
 Dramatically speeds up the whole post production process
 Entering metadata is easy - simply tap the capacitive LCD touchscreen to display the slate where
information can be entered including shot number, search tags, scene number, Timecode, and more
 Set shot number and other data to increment automatically
 Metadata is compatible with leading editing software and is fully searchable, bypassing the time
consuming task of searching for specific shots when editing a project
SSD Recorder
 Built-in SSD recorder uses low cost 2.5" SSDs
 Allows for 2.5K uncompressed CinemaDNG RAW 12-bit capture, as well as Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD
compressed video formats
 Play back directly from the camera, mount the disk to any computer, or use Blackmagic Design's
HyperDeck Studio deck
 With Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD video formats, record for more than five hours on a single 480 GB
SSD
 All file formats conform to open standards used by most professional NLE software
 When finished shooting, simply connect the SSD to a computer and edit or color shots straight from the
disc
Connectors
 Uses only standard connections, no custom cable required
 Dual balanced microphone/line audio inputs for recording high quality uncompressed audio
 3 Gb/s SDI out for on set monitoring or for sending to live production switchers
 Includes 12 to 30 VDC input for power and battery charging
 Stereo mini (3.5 mm) headphone output

3. 
LANC remote control and high speed Thunderbolt port for computer capture
Open File Formats
 Camera uses standard file formats
 Recording native 2.5K resolution uses the open CinemaDNG format, delivering full 12-bit RAW recording
quality
 Choose 1080HD recording into ProRes and DNxHD compressed video formats for even greater
compatibility
Technical Specification:
Sensor Resolution
2432 x 1366
Raw Resolution
12-bit RAW files recorded at 2432 x 1366
Shooting Resolutions
2.5K RAW at 2432 x 1366.
ProRes and DNxHD at 1920 x 1080
Frame Rates
23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 30p
Sensor Size
Actual: 16.64 x 14.04 mm
Active: 15.6 x 8.8 mm
Dynamic Range
13 stops
Focus
Focus button turns on peaking
Iris Control
Iris button automatically adjusts the lens iris
settings so no pixel is clipped
Lens Mount
EF and ZE mount compatible with electronic
iris control
Screen
Size: 5" with 800 x 480 resolution
Type: Integrated LCD capacitive touchscreen
Metadata
Automatic camera data and user data such as
shot number, filenames and keywords
Controls
Onscreen touch menus
Physical buttons for recording and transport
control
Microphone
Integrated mono microphone
Speaker
Integrated mono speaker
Connections
SDI Video Output: 1 x 10-bit HD-SDI 4:2:2 with
choice of Film or Video Dynamic Range
Analog Audio Input: 2 x 1/4" TRS balanced
phone switchable between microphone and
line levels
Analog Audio Output: 1 x 3.5 mm TRS stereo
mini headphone

4. SDI Audio Output: 4 channels in HD-SDI
Remote Control: 1 x 2.5 mm LANC for Record
Start/Stop, Iris Control and Focus Control
Computer Interface: Thunderbolt port for
capture of RAW video and audio, USB 2.0 mini
B port for software updates and configuration
External Power: 12V-30V DC port for external
battery power or use included 12V AC
adapter
Storage
Type: Removable 2.5" SSD
Format: Mac OS Extended format (SSDs can
be formatted on any Mac or use Mediafour
MacDrive [not included] on a Windows PC)
Rates: 5 MB/frame in RAW 2.5K fits about 30
minutes of 24p video on a 256 GB solid state
disk - compressed HD formats fit more than 5
times the amount of RAW video
Uncompressed Recording Format: RAW 2.5K
CinemaDNG
Compressed Recording Format: Apple ProRes
and Avid DNxHD. All compressed recording in
1920x1080 10-bit YUV with choice of Film or
Video dynamic range
Standards
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 292M
SDI Audio Sampling: 24-bit/48 kHz
Mounting
3 x 1/4" thread mounting points on top of
camera
1 x 1/4" thread tripod mount with locator pin
Power
Integrated Lithium-ion Polymer rechargeable
battery
12~30 VDC port for external battery power or
use included 12 VAC adapter
Battery
Life: Approximately 90 minutes
Charge Time: Approximately 2 hours when
not in use
Dimensions
6.5 x 4.5 x 5" (166 x 114 x 126 mm)
Weight
3.8 lb (1.7 kg)

5. Accessories:
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External 12 VAC Power Supply
DaVinci Resolve Software
Media Express Software
Blackmagic UltraScope Software
Detachable Sun Shield
Camera Strap
Turret Dust Cap
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