BlackMagic Camera Firmware Update Utility 5.1 for macOS Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

BlackMagic Camera Firmware Update Utility 5.1 for macOS Description

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 4.0 or above it is advisable to export your presets and LUT’s onto a card as they will be removed during this update.

New features for URSA Broadcast

- Smoother, faster iris control for B4 and PL servo lenses from camera.
- Smoother, faster iris control for EF 'Hybrid Compact Servo’ lenses.
- Smoother, faster iris control for servo lenses via SDI Camera Control.
- Fixed ‘status text’ bug for Viewfinder & Studio Viewfinder ‘clean feed’.
- Updated URSA Broadcast manual recommended CFast, SD and SSD list.

New features for URSA Mini Pro

- Smoother, faster iris control for B4 and PL servo lenses from camera.
- Smoother, faster iris control for EF 'Hybrid Compact Servo’ lenses.
- Smoother, faster iris control for servo lenses via SDI Camera Control.
- Fixed Quicktime compatability bug with some third party NLE’s.
- Fixed ‘status text’ bug for Viewfinder & Studio Viewfinder ‘clean feed’.
- Updated URSA Mini manual recommended CFast, SD and SSD list.

New features for URSA Studio Viewfinder

- Support for smooth iris readout on Studio Viewfinder ‘status text’.
- Adds support for ‘fiber’ logo in UI when powered from SMPTE fiber.

New features for URSA Viewfinder

- Support for smooth iris readout on Viewfinder ‘status text’.
- Adds support for ‘fiber’ logo in UI when powered from SMPTE fiber.

Installing Blackmagic Camera Utility:

- Before installing the software, we recommend that you run "Uninstall Camera Setup" first.
- While installing Camera Update on URSA Mini and URSA Mini Pro you may notice a pause around the 10% mark in the install process, this is normal and will continue installing after around 20 seconds.
- 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.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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