Blackmagic Camera 9.5.1 Firmware Update Brings Improvements to URSA Cine Cameras

Blackmagic Design has released Camera Update 9.5.1, a minor but important firmware update for users of the company’s high-end URSA Cine line. The update introduces optimizations and improvements that particularly benefit the recently launched URSA Cine 17K 65 camera, along with refinements that apply across the full URSA Cine range. Let’s dive into the Blackmagic Camera 9.5.1 Firmware update a bit deeper.

One of the headline changes in Camera 9.5.1 is improved image performance for 65mm open gate recording modes on the URSA Cine 17K 65. While the update does not go into specific detail, Blackmagic notes both “image improvements” and “manufacturing improvements” in this mode, suggesting refinements that could affect both visual fidelity and sensor calibration.

The update also brings improved clip playback behavior across all URSA Cine cameras. According to Blackmagic, this enhancement ensures the correct clip is played when selected via the thumbnail screen in the media pool—an important usability fix for DITs and operators on set.

Focus pullers and 1st ACs working with cine-style lenses that support smart communication (i/Data protocol) will also benefit from better responsiveness on the camera’s focus scale readouts. This could lead to smoother and more accurate focus pulling, particularly in high-pressure production environments.

Download link for Blackmagic Camera 9.5.1

Blackmagic Camera 9.5.1 is available now as a free download from Blackmagic Design’s official support page.

As always, we recommend users check compatibility and review the full release notes before updating firmware in the middle of a production cycle.

Are you using an URSA Cine camera already? What’s your experience with its software so far, any other suggestions for enhancements? Let us know in the comments below.