Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera, EF Mount

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with the PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera's impressive 12K resolution.
  • Achieve cinematic frame rates up to 60fps in 12K or 112fps in 4K/8K for smooth motion.
  • Enjoy 16 stops of dynamic range, perfect for HDR content creation with this digital body.
  • Record to CFexpress cards or external SSD via USB-C for extended shooting sessions.
  • Utilize the EF lens mount for compatibility with a wide range of professional optics.
  • Get pristine audio with XLR inputs and integrated stereo microphone for pro sound.
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Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Specifications

Camera Features

Camera Features

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  • Effective Sensor Size

    35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)

  • Pixel Pitch

    2.9 microns

  • Lens Mount

    EF 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)

  • Shooting Resolutions (Contd.)

    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

  • High Frame Rates (Contd.)

    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 Size

    4" (10.16cm) 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

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  • Total Video Inputs

    None

  • Total Video Outputs

    1x 12G-SDI up to 2160p60
    1x Viewfinder USB-C with power, data, video and locking connector

  • Analog Audio Inputs

    1x mini XLR analog audio in, switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu).
    1x 3.5mm Stereo Input

  • Analog Audio Outputs

    1x 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

    1x 10Gb/s RJ-45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T

Standards

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  • HD Video Standards

    1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60

  • 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

  • Microphone

    Integrated stereo microphone

  • Built in Speaker

    1x mono speaker

  • Media

    2x 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

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  • 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

Control

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  • External Control

    Blackmagic Zoom Demand and Blackmagic Focus Demand for controlling your camera and lens from tripod handles.
    iPad control, Bluetooth control, USB PTP camera control. External control of some camera settings, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses. Camera Control REST API over Ethernet

Network Management

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  • 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

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  • Storage Type

    2x CFexpress Type B
    1x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media

  • Storage Rates

    Storage rates based on 24 frames per second.

    12K - 12,288 x 8040:
    Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 1,194 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 448 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 298MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 199MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 298 to 1,432MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 179 to 716MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 119 to 298 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 90 to 224MB/s

    9K - 9408 x 6264:
    Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 713 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 268MB/s

  • Storage Rates (Contd.)


    Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 178 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 119 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 178 to 856 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 107 to 428 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 71 to 178 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 134 MB/s

    8K - 8192 x 5360:
    Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 533 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 320 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 200 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 133 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 133 to 319 MB/s

  • Storage Rates (Contd..)


    Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 80 to 200 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 53 to 133 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 40 to 100 MB/s

    4K - 4096 x 2680:
    Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 135 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 4:1 - 101 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 81 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW 6:1 - 68 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 34 to 81 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 20 to 50 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 13 to 34 MB/s
    Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 10 to 25 MB/s

  • 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

    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

  • Recording Formats (Contd.)

    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

    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

  • Recording Formats (Contd..)

    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

Software

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  • Software Included

    Blackmagic OS
    DaVinci Resolve Studio for Mac and Windows including activation key
    Blackmagic Camera Setup
    Blackmagic RAW Player
    Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin
    Blackmagic RAW SDK
    Blackmagic RAW Speed Test

Operating Systems

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  • Operating Systems

    Mac: Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.
    Windows: Windows 10 and 11

Power Requirements

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  • Power Supply

    1x External 18V DC 90 W power supply

  • External Power Input

    1x 2-pin Lemo compatible locking connector

  • Battery Type

    BP-U series

  • Power

    12V - 18V

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree to 104 Degree F (0 Degree to 40 Degree C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree to 113 Degree F (-20 Degree to 45 Degree C)

  • Relative Humidity

    0% to 90% non-condensing

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Optional, not included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    BP-U

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    4.69 x 4.17 x 5.94" (11.91 x 10.5 x 15cm)

  • Weight

    3.5 lbs (1.58kg)

  • UPC Code

    9338716009934

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About Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K EF is an advanced digital film camera with an incredibly versatile design that lets you build the perfect camera rig for your production. This new model features a 12,288 x 8040 full frame RGBW sensor with built in optical low pass filter, 16 stops of dynamic range, dual CFexpress media slots, all in a customizable body with flexible mounting options and side plates. Blackmagic PYXIS 12K EF features a fixed locking EF mount that works with Canon compatible photo and cine lenses.

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 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 12K
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.

Designed for Maximum Customizability!
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!

Get the Hollywood Look with Digital Film!
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!

Large Format Cinematic Digital Film Sensor!
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 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.

Full Frame Flexibility
The large full frame sensor in Blackmagic PYXIS lets you work in a variety of film formats and aspect ratios without sacrificing quality! Using the full area of the sensor gives you a unique open gate 3:2 image which also lets you reframe your shots in post production. The large sensor also lets you work in true 6:5 anamorphic without cropping, making widescreen cinematic images more detailed and in higher resolution than previously possible. You can even use the classic Super 35 sized window on the sensor to create an instant 'close up' version of your shot that fits seamlessly with open gate footage. All this lets you create distinctive cinematic content in the highest quality!

Choose from Three Lens Mounts!
You can choose between L-Mount, EF or PL lenses, making Blackmagic PYXIS compatible with the largest range of cinema and photographic lenses in the world! The L-Mount model works with the latest full frame lenses from Leica, Panasonic and Sigma but can also accommodate lens adapters, allowing you to use a wide variety of new and vintage lenses. The EF model lets you use high quality photographic lenses you already own from DSLRs or even Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras. Or the PL model lets you work with professional cinema lenses from Zeiss, ARRI, Cooke and more without needing an adapter. With Blackmagic PYXIS, you get a choice of lens mounts for unlimited creative choice!

Shoot Incredible High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images
The distance between the lightest and the darkest parts of an image is called dynamic range and is measured in stops. Blackmagic PYXIS 12K a massive 16 stops of dynamic range, which means they preserve more detail in the lightest and darkest areas of an image than simple video cameras can. This allows you to set exposure for an indoor scene such as a cafe and still retain the details of bright outdoor light coming through a window. Plus DaVinci Resolve Studio is included with the camera, so you get total creative freedom with full exposure adjustment and recovery controls when color grading!

Exceptional Low Light Performance
In digital film ISO is a measurement of the image sensor's sensitivity to light. This means the higher the ISO number the more sensitivity to light so it's possible to shoot using natural light, even at night! Blackmagic PYXIS models feature ISO up to 25,600, which means they're optimized to minimize noise in images, while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. PYXIS 12K has an ISO of 200 to 3200 and is optimized for 800. This makes it easy to capture great images when you don't have time to set up lights.

Multiple Resolutions and Frame Rates
Blackmagic PYXIS models can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD up to DCI 4K, 6K, 8K and even 12K. Blackmagic PYXIS 12K features a multi scale sensor with that lets you shoot in 12K, 8K or 4K at the full sensor size. Shoot up to 40 fps at 12288 x 8040 3:2 open gate or 60 fps at 12288 x 5112 2.4:1 and 112 fps at 8192 x 3408 8K. You can even work in true anamorphic 6:5 at much higher resolutions than other cameras using anamorphic lenses in 9.6K at 9648 x 8040.

Large 4" LCD Monitor
The built in LCD on Blackmagic PYXIS is more than just a simple status display. It's a 4" high resolution HDR touchscreen that is also perfect for monitoring and reviewing shots on set! Its full HD resolution means you can frame and focus your shots without needing to carry around a bulky external monitor! You can even use the display as a focus assist station! Plus, as an HDR display, it has 1500 nits of brightness so you can always see your shot or change settings, even in bright sunlight. On screen overlays show status and record parameters, histograms, levels, frame guides and more. You can even quickly apply 3D LUTs for monitoring shots with the desired color and look.

Record into DaVinci Resolve
Log into Blackmagic Cloud and select a DaVinci Resolve project before recording. After each individual recording the media will automatically upload and sync to all DaVinci users on that project.

Connect 5G or 4G Phones for Mobile Data
When uploading to Blackmagic Cloud, you can use an Apple or Android phone to get a connection to the internet via mobile data. Simply connect the phone to the USB-C port and Blackmagic PYXIS will configure for mobile data.

Wireless Bluetooth Camera Remote Control
If you're positioning the camera on the end of a boom, or in another hard to reach location, you can get full control via Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. You can download the Blackmagic Camera Control app for your iPad or use third party apps such as Bluetooth+ or trigger on your iOS and Android devices.

Power from Batteries or 12-18V DC!
Blackmagic PYXIS uses high capacity BP-U series batteries. These popular batteries come in a variety of capacities and are commonly available around the world. The highest capacity BP-U series battery lets you shoot for over 3 hours on a single charge! Plus there are a wide range of battery adapters and charger plates available from third parties so never have a flat battery. When using DC power, a locking connector is used so you won't have to worry about losing power during a shoot, perfect for when your camera is out of reach on a mount or jib! You also get a set of international socket adapters for worldwide use.

Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio
Blackmagic PYXIS includes a full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio, which is the same software used in Hollywood for creating high end feature films, episodic television shows, commercials and more. DaVinci Resolve features the new cut page with intelligent editing tools and innovative new features designed to help you quickly find the footage you want, edit it together and output it fast. In addition to the new cut page, you also get DaVinci's legendary professional editing, advanced color correction, audio post and visual effects tools, all in a single software application! Now you can use the same high end software that professional editors and colorists use!

Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Features

  • Massive 12288 x 8040 full frame sensor, almost three times larger than a Super 35
  • Capture deeper colors, higher image detail and a wider dynamic range between the brightest highlights and deepest shadows
  • Shoot up to 112 fps on the PYXIS 12K
  • Work in true 6:5 anamorphic without cropping, making widescreen cinematic images more detailed and in higher resolution than previously possible
  • Incredible 16 stops of dynamic range - preserve more detail in the lightest and darkest areas of an image
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio is included with the camera
  • There are 3 models available in either EF, PL or L-Mount

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning visuals with the PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera's impressive 12K resolution.
  • Achieve cinematic frame rates up to 60fps in 12K or 112fps in 4K/8K for smooth motion.
  • Enjoy 16 stops of dynamic range, perfect for HDR content creation with this digital body.
  • Record to CFexpress cards or external SSD via USB-C for extended shooting sessions.
  • Utilize the EF lens mount for compatibility with a wide range of professional optics.
  • Get pristine audio with XLR inputs and integrated stereo microphone for pro sound.

What's in the box:

  • Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera
  • Lens Turret Dust Cap
  • Standard Plate
  • SSD Plate
  • 90W Power Supply with Locking Connector and International Adapters
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio Activation Key
  • User Manual
  • Blackmagic Design 1 Year Limited Warranty