Advanced digital film camera with a revolutionary full frame 36 x 24mm RGBW sensor up to 12288 x 8040 resolution, 16 stops dynamic range and locking EF Mount. Records Blackmagic RAW with proxies.

Blackmagic PYXIS The World's Most Riggable Full Frame Digital Film Camera! Introducing the next generation customizable cinema camera! Blackmagic PYXIS is a high end digital film camera that produces precise skin tones and rich organic colors. It features an extremely versatile design that lets you build the perfect camera rig for your production! You get a full frame 36 x 24mm 6K or 12K sensor with wide dynamic range with a built in optical low pass filter that's been designed to perfectly match the sensor. Plus there are 3 models available in either EF, PL or L-Mount. You also get 2 x CFexpress media recorders and Ethernet for sharing media to Blackmagic Cloud! It even records both 12-bit Blackmagic RAW and extremely small H.264 proxies files at the same time!

Blackmagic PYXIS 6K Advanced digital film camera with an incredibly versatile design! Includes full frame 36 x 24mm 6K sensor, wide dynamic range and choice of EF, PL or L Mount. Records Blackmagic RAW with proxies to CFexpress.

Advanced digital film camera with a revolutionary full frame 36 x 24mm RGBW sensor up to 12288 x 8040 resolution, 16 stops dynamic range and choice of EF, PL or L Mount. Records Blackmagic RAW with proxies to CFexpress.

With multiple mounting points and accessory side plates, it's easy to configure Blackmagic PYXIS into the camera you need it to be! PYXIS' compact body is made from precision CNC machined aerospace aluminum, which means it is lightweight yet very strong. You can easily mount it on a range of camera rigs such as cranes, gimbals or drones! In addition to the multiple 1/4″ and 3/8″ thread mounts on the top and bottom of the body, Blackmagic PYXIS has a range of side plates that further extend your ability to mount accessories such as handles, microphones or even SSDs. All this means you can build the perfect camera for the any production that's both rugged and reliable!

Blackmagic PYXIS has the professional features you need for feature film, television programming and documentaries, however now this same quality can be used to create cinematic content for social media, YouTube videos and more. You get the same features found on high end digital film cameras, allowing capture of deeper colors, higher image detail and a wider dynamic range between the brightest highlights and deepest shadows. It's the reason why feature films look so amazing and now you can get the same high end production values for any kind of work. Imagine shooting with large format digital film on low budget independent films, TV commercials or even corporate video!

Blackmagic PYXIS models feature a large full frame sensor with a native resolution of 6048 x 4032 or a massive 12288 x 8040! That's almost three times larger than a Super 35 sensor and lets you shoot with a shallow depth of field or use anamorphic lenses uncropped for a true cinematic look. Whether you're shooting in bright light or in almost no light at all, the massive dynamic range with high performance sensor provides stunning low noise images in all lighting conditions. Plus, PYXIS lets you shoot up to 120 fps on the 6K model, or 112 fps on the PYXIS 12K. This amazing sensor combined with Blackmagic color science gives you the same quality as the most expensive digital cinema cameras.

Specifications

Camera Features

• Effective Sensor Size: 35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
• Pixel Pitch: 2.9 microns
• Lens Mount: Active, locking EF lens mount.
• Lens Control: Iris and focus on supported lenses.
• Dynamic Range: 16 Stops.
• Native ISO: 800
• Shooting Resolutions: 12,288 x 8040 (12K 3:2 open gate) 12,288 x 6912 (12K 16:9) 12,288 x 6480 (12K 17:9) 12,288 x 5112 (12K 2.4:1) 9648 x 8040 (12K 6:5) 9408 x 6264 (9K 3:2) 8688 x 4896 (9K 16:9) 9312 x 4896 (9K 17:9) 9312 x 3864 (9K 2.4:1) 7680 x 6408 (9K 6:5) 8192 x 5360 (8K 3:2 open gate) 8192 x 4608 (8K 16:9) 8192 x 4320 (8K 17:9) 8192 x 3408 (8K 2.4:1) 6432 x 5360 (8K 6:5) 4096 x 2680 (4K 3:2 open gate) 4096 x 2304 (4K 16:9) 4096 x 2160 (4K 17:9) 4096 x 1704 (4K 2.4:1) 3216 x 2680 (4K 6:5)
• Frame Rates: Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution selected.
• High Frame Rates: 12K (3:2 open gate) up to 40 fps 12K (16:9) up to 45 fps 12K (17:9) up to 50 fps 12K (2.4:1) up to 60 fps 12K (6:5) up to 40 fps 9K (3:2 Super 35) up to 50 fps 9K (16:9 Super 35) up to 65 fps 9K (17:9 Super 35) up to 65 fps 9K (2.4:1 Super 35) up to 80 fps 9K (6:5 Super 35) up to 50 fps 8K/4K (3:2 open gate) up to 72 fps 8K/4K (16:9) up to 84 fps 8K/4K (17:9) up to 90 fps 8K/4K (2.4:1) up to 112 fps 8K/4K (6:5) up to 72 fps
• Focus: Auto focus available using compatible lenses.
• Iris Control: Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings using compatible lenses.
• Screen Dimensions: 4" 1920 x 1080.
• Screen Brightness: 1500 nits
• Screen Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen.
• Metadata Support: Automatically populated lens data from electronic L-Mount lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings, motion sensor data plus slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files.
• Controls: Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut keys.
• Timecode Clock: Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.

Connections

• Total Video Inputs: None
• Total Video Outputs: 1 x 12G-SDI up to 2160p60 1 x Viewfinder USB-C with power, data, video and locking connector.
• Analog Audio Inputs: 1 x mini XLR analog audio in, switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu). 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input.
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Reference Inputs: Tri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode.
• Computer Interface: USB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control and software updates.
• Ethernet: 1 x 10Gb/s RJ-45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T.

Standards

• Ultra HD Video Standards: 2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10.
• SDI Audio Sampling: Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit.

Audio

• Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
• Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker.

Media

• Media: 2 x CFexpress Type B card slot, 1 x 10 Gbps USB-C port for external media for Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxy Recording.
• Media Format: Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.

Supported Codecs

• Codecs: Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 18:1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3 Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5 H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0

Network Management

• NTP: Network time protocol support allows you to sync the time on your camera, whenever connected to a network with any NTP server of your choice.
• Web Media Manager: Using a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera.
• FTP: Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP.
• SMB: File sharing using SMB

Storage Features

• Storage Type: 2 x CFexpress Type B 1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media.
• Recording Modes: Standard record mode. Pre record mode with assignable pre record duration: 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min.
• Storage Rates: Storage rates based on 24 frames per second.
• Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height resolutions: 12,288 x 8,040, 12,288 x 6,912, 12,288 x 6,480, 12,288 x 5,112 and 9,648 x 8,040 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies. Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at Super 35 windowed sensor resolutions: 9,408 x 6,264, 8,688 x 4,896, 9,312 x 4,896, 9,312 x 3,864 and 7,680 x 6,408 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies. Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to: 8,192 x 5,360, 8,192 x 4,608, 8,192 x 4,320, 8,192 x 3,408 and 6,432 x 5,360 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies. Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to: 4,096 x 2,680, 4,096 x 2,304, 4,096 x 2,160, 4,096 x 1,704 and 3,216 x 2,680 with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies. Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only. Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 1 x External 18V DC 90 W power supply.
• External Power Input: 1 x 2-pin Lemo compatible locking connector.
• Battery Type: BP-U series.
• Power: 12V - 18V

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Physical

• Weight: 5.69 lb