BlackMagic Camera Firmware Update Utility 4.4 for Mac OS

About Blackmagic Camera Utility

This software package allows you to update your Blackmagic Camera to the latest software release for new features, bug fixes and other enhancements.

The software installer no longer installs the Desktop Video or UltraScope applications so please download them separately.

To use UltraScope via Thunderbolt with Blackmagic Cinema Camera or Production Camera 4K, download and install the Blackmagic UltraScope software. If you want to use Media Express with the supported cameras, download and install the Blackmagic Desktop Video software.

Please ensure that your device is plugged into mains power before running the software update. For users updating URSA Mini from 4.x it is advisable to export your presets and LUT’s onto a card as they will be removed during this update.

What's new in Blackmagic Camera Setup 4.4:

New features for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K
- Enabled Bluetooth LE module in URSA Mini Pro.
- Added pairing security passcode in URSA Mini Pro.
- Added ability to control camera settings via Bluetooth.
- Added ability to update metadata features via Bluetooth.
- Added ability to control URSA Mini Pro’s DaVinci color corrector via Bluetooth.
- Added ability to control camera’s lens via Bluetooth.
- Added Bluetooth page in camera setup menu.
- Added Preset record run timecode functionality.
- Added automatic f-stop and T-stop detection for PL and B4 lenses.
- Added iris, focus and zoom control for Canon 18-80mm T4.4 lens via EF mount.
- Added record start/stop for Canon 18-80mm T4.4 with ZSG-C10 hand grip.
- Added support for Canon 18-80mm T4.4 lens image stabilizer.
- Improved lens functionality for EF, PL and B4 lenses.
- Improved status LED functionality.
- Improved slate functionality.
- Fixed bug where focus peaking button did not function in playback.
- Fixed bug where ProRes 422 color was misinterpreted in some applications.
- Fixed bug where taking ‘Stills’ did not update used space in media status page.
- Fixed bug where heads up display disappeared after turning off Color Bars.
- Fixed bug where scaling on 4” display caused monitoring image artifacts.
- Fixed user interface bug in media status page.
- Fixed bug where XLR Phantom Power pad was displayed incorrectly.
- Fixed bug where UI reported wrong power source when powering up unit.
- Fixed bug where SD card icon did not appear on external status display.
- Updated screen grabs and servo zoom lens information in URSA Mini Manual.

New features for URSA Mini 4.6K and 4K
- Added safe area guides and false color options to heads up monitoring options.
- Added automatic f-stop and T-stop detection for PL and B4 lenses.
- Added iris control for Canon 18-80mm T4.4 lens via EF mount.
- Added record start/stop for Canon 18-80mm T4.4 with ZSG-C10 hand grip.
- Added support for Canon 18-80mm T4.4 lens image stabilizer.
- Improved Zebras for URSA Mini 4K in low ISO’s when using Video dyanmic range.
- Improved lens support for EF, PL and B4 lenses.
- Improved slate functionality.
- Improved Door LED functionality.
- Fixed bug where ProRes 422 color was misinterpreted in some applications.
- Updated screen grabs and servo zoom lens information in URSA Mini Manual.

New features for URSA Studio Viewfinder
- Fixed bug in where URSA Studio Viewfinder attempted update to invalid software version in Blackmagic Camera Setup utility. Current software for URSA Studio Viewfinder is Camera 4.1.

Installing Blackmagic Camera Utility:

- Before installing the software, we recommend that you run "Uninstall Camera Setup" first.
- After loading the software on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF or MFT, you may notice a slight flickering on the built-in LCD screen. This is normal and expected behaviour. The flickering will go away after a few minutes of operation.

The Blackmagic Camera Installer package installs:

- Blackmagic Camera Setup
- Uninstall Blackmagic Camera Setup
- User Manuals

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.