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2025-01-14T11:46:29
The Blackmagic Pyxis is a fantastic camera with exceptional image quality and intuitive controls. It's a great tool for professional workflows and delivers stunning results. The only downside I've encountered is that the V-mount doesn't accurately read the battery percentage, which can be inconvenient during shoots. Aside from that, it's a reliable and powerful piece of equipment. Overall, highly recommended for anyone in need of a high-performance camera with just a minor drawback. !
chris L.
2024-12-18T08:12:26
What a masterpiece of a camera. This camera is indeed going down in the history of Blackmagic as a turning point for camera design. It's very light and smaller than I expected. There are so many possibilities when it comes to rigging this camera. The only negative thing is the monitor placement, which could be remedied with an external monitor. I'm happy to have at least this monitor because many boxed cameras don't have one, so it's still winning!
MIKE S.
Black
No
5x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
5x 3/8"-16 Female
2x 1/4"-20 on Camera Body
1x 3/8"-16 on Camera Body
4x M4 on Camera Body
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 90% Humidity
-4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C
13 Stops
36 x 24mm (Full Frame)
Iris and focus on supported lenses
Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. 1x Power Switch, 1x Record Button, 1x Stills Button, 1x Scroll Wheel with push, 1x ISO Button, 1x White Balance, 1x Shutter Button, 3x software configurable Fn buttons, 1x Focus Button, 1x IRIS Button, 1x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1x Zoom Button, 1x Menu Button, 1x Playback Button, 1x Next Clip Button, 1x Previous Clip Button, 1x Lock Switch
USB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control and software updates
Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems
Mac: Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later
Windows: Windows 10 and 11
0% to 90% non-condensing
ARRI PL
Yes
36 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
No
Stills & Video
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Native: 100 to 25,600
13 Stops
Automatic, Manual Focus
Blackmagic RAW
Up to 6K
SDI/BNC
Up to 6K
No
Stereo
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit.
No
Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B
No
1x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
1x Mini XLR Mic/Line Input (+48 V Phantom Power)
1x LEMO 2-Pin (12VDC) Input
2x USB-C
1x BNC (Reference, Timecode)
1x RJ45 (10 Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
No
No
Primary Monitor: Fixed 4" Touchscreen LCD
Sony BP-U Series
Optional, not included
Lithium-ion
BP-U series
1
10.44 x 5.13 x 7" / 26.52 x 13.03 x 17.8 cm
5.2 lb / 2.4 kg (Body Only)


Great cinema camera for pro work
By chris L.
The Blackmagic Pyxis is a fantastic camera with exceptional image quality and intuitive controls. It's a great tool for professional workflows and delivers stunning results. The only downside I've encountered is that the V-mount doesn't accurately read the battery percentage, which can be inconvenient during shoots. Aside from that, it's a reliable and powerful piece of equipment. Overall, highly recommended for anyone in need of a high-performance camera with just a minor drawback. !
Still winning!
By MIKE S.
What a masterpiece of a camera. This camera is indeed going down in the history of Blackmagic as a turning point for camera design. It's very light and smaller than I expected. There are so many possibilities when it comes to rigging this camera. The only negative thing is the monitor placement, which could be remedied with an external monitor. I'm happy to have at least this monitor because many boxed cameras don't have one, so it's still winning!
Introducing the next generation customizable cinema camera!
Blackmagic PYXIS 6K 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 sensor with wide dynamic range with a built in optical low pass filter that's been designed to perfectly match the sensor.
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 features a massive full frame sensor with a native resolution of 6048 x 4032. Whether you’re shooting in bright sunlight or in almost no light at all, the 13 stops of dynamic range with dual native ISO up to 25,600 provide stunning low noise images in all lighting conditions.

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 Blackmagic PYXIS features two built in CFexpress card recorders, and a USB-C expansion port for recording direct to external flash media disks or an SSD. CFexpress media are more durable and faster than even older media so are perfect for recording full resolution, 12-bit Blackmagic RAW files.

Blackmagic RAW is a revolutionary new format designed to capture and preserve the quality of the sensor data from your camera. It eliminates quality problems so you get stunning images with incredible detail and color throughout the production pipeline.

Blackmagic PYXIS supports creating a small H.264 proxy file in addition to the camera original media when recording. This means the small proxy file can upload to Blackmagic Cloud in seconds so your media is available back at the studio in real time.

Discover the world of professional filmmaking with the PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera, PL Mount. This high-end digital film camera, part of the Blackmagic PYXIS series, is designed to deliver precise skin tones and rich organic colors, making it a top choice for filmmakers and content creators.
The PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera is equipped with a full-frame 36 x 24mm 6K sensor, offering a wide dynamic range and an in-built optical low pass filter, designed to perfectly match the sensor. This ensures superior image quality, whether you're shooting a feature film, a television program, or a YouTube video.
The camera's design is highly versatile, allowing you to customize your rig to suit your production needs. With three models available in EF, PL, or L-Mount, and two CFexpress media recorders, the PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera offers flexibility and convenience. It also features Ethernet connectivity for easy media sharing to the Blackmagic Cloud.
One of the standout features of the PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera is its ability to record both 12-bit Blackmagic RAW and extremely small H.264 proxy files simultaneously. This feature, combined with its compact body made from precision CNC machined aerospace aluminum, makes it a reliable and robust choice for any production.
The camera's design also includes multiple mounting points and accessory side plates, making it easy to mount on a range of camera rigs such as cranes, gimbals, or drones. With multiple 1/4" and 3/8" thread mounts on the top and bottom of the body, and a range of side plates, you can easily attach accessories like handles, microphones, or even SSDs.
The PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera is equipped with a large full-frame sensor with a native resolution of 6048 x 4032, almost three times larger than a Super 35 sensor. This allows for shooting with a shallow depth of field or using anamorphic lenses uncropped for a true cinematic look. The 13 stops of dynamic range with dual native ISO up to 25,600 provide stunning low noise images in all lighting conditions.
The camera also offers multiple resolutions and frame rates, from HD up to DCI 4K and even 6K. It can shoot stills at 24.6 megapixels and up to 36 fps at full sensor resolution or 120 fps windowed. The large 4" LCD monitor provides a high-resolution HDR touchscreen, perfect for monitoring and reviewing shots on set.
The PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera also features a logical design that puts important functions such as ISO, WB, and shutter at your fingertips. With both touchscreen and physical controls, and a row of 3 customizable function buttons, you can easily adjust settings to capture the perfect shot.
The camera records in Blackmagic RAW to preserve control of detail, exposure, and color during post-production. It also records HD H.264 proxies in real time, making it easy to share media around the world in minutes. The PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera features two built-in CFexpress card recorders, and a USB-C expansion port for recording direct to external flash media disks or an SSD.
In conclusion, the PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera, PL Mount, offers a combination of high-end features, flexibility, and robust design, making it a top choice for professional filmmakers and content creators.