To connect your Blackmagic
URSA Studio Viewfinder to your
URSA Mini, simply connect the
viewfinder's attached cables to URSA's
front 12V power and 3G-SDI outputs.
The power switch on the viewfinder will
then allow you to turn on the viewfinder
instantly when your camera is powered.
Note that there are cable clamps on the
side of the URSA Mini handle mount to
keep you cables neat and hold the
cables in place.
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The URSA Studio Viewfinder uses open standard SDI and broadcast 4 pin XLR
power connections so it can be used with any other camera or even as an adjustable
portable location monitor. It also uses the open standard ATEM tally and device control
protocol so any other camera system can add this information to their SDI stream to
allow them to work with the tally and overlays on the URSA Studio Viewfinder.
Adjusting the Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder
The Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder features large handles and variable tension articulated
mounting that allow you to adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder. The large handles
allow you to quickly and easily take hold of the viewfinder and adjust the angle and direction of
the unit. Combined with the sun hood the handles also help to protect the screen from damage,
which means that you can store the fully assembled Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder in a
carry case without disassembly. The large handles also allow you easily to pick up and carry the
unit between locations.
The supplied mount features tension dials for pan and tilt, with additional tension dials on either
side of the viewfinder for additional friction control. The left hand dial allows you to adjust the
drag friction of the arm and the right hand dial allows you to lock the Viewfinder in place once
you have found the angle you require.
SDI and 12v power connections on URSA Mini
Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder
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