88 Camera Features
Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K Features
Front Panel
1. Tally Light
The Tally light indicates to on-air talent which camera is currently 'live,' as well as alerting the operator
to the status of the camera. The following scenarios are possible:
White - Powered
Red - Live
Alternating red and orange - Battery low when live
Alternating white and orange - Battery low
You can adjust the brightness of the tally light in Micro Studio Camera 4K's settings. See the 'camera
settings' section for more information.
Left Panel
2. HDMI Out
The HDMI output lets you preview your video output and navigate the camera menus using external
monitors such as Blackmagic Video Assist. Output resolution is always 1080HD, regardless of the
recording resolution, and you can choose to display overlays such as frame guides, a histogram, and
audio levels. See the ‘monitoring settings’ section in this manual for more detail.
3. Expansion Port
DB-HD15 connector. Used for external power input and a range of remote control options as well as
reference input. See the section 'Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K Expansion Cable' for details.
4. Menu Button
Use the menu buttons to access the camera's built in menu which can be displayed on an attached
HDMI display.
5. Up Button
Use the button to navigate menus.
6. Down Button
Use this button to navigate menus.
7. Set Button
Use this button to confirm your menu selections.
8. Power Button
Press the power button to turn on the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K. Press and hold the button
to turn the camera off.
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