Blackmagic Launches Live Immersive Camera for Apple Vision Pro

19 articles · Updated · Road to VR · Apr 14

Blackmagic Design has unveiled the URSA Cine Immersive 100G, the world’s first immersive cinema camera for live Apple Immersive Video production.
The camera features dual 8K×8K RGBW sensors, 16 stops of dynamic range, and 100G Ethernet for high-bandwidth, stereoscopic 3D live video streaming.
Previously used for live Lakers games on Vision Pro, the camera is expected to boost immersive sports and concert broadcasts when released in Q3 2026.

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