The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K with PL-Mount is a revolutionary digital film camera redefining versatility with its innovative box or cube design, allowing seamless customization tailored to your production needs. Boasting a massive 36 x 24mm 6K sensor delivering 13 stops of dynamic range and equipped with dual CFexpress media recorders, this model offers unparalleled adaptability within a customizable framework.
Crafted from precision CNC machined aerospace aluminum, the compact yet robust body of the PYXIS facilitates effortless integration into various camera rigs, from cranes to gimbals to drones. Multiple mounting points and accessory side plates offer extensive configuration possibilities, accommodating attachments such as handles, microphones, and SSDs. This adaptability empowers users to construct a rugged and dependable camera tailored to any production scenario.
The PYXIS features a vast full-frame sensor boasting a native resolution of 6048 x 4032, nearly triple the size of a Super 35 sensor. This enables users to capture shots with shallow depth of field or utilize anamorphic lenses without cropping, delivering an authentic cinematic aesthetic. With 13 stops of dynamic range and dual native ISO up to 25,600, the PYXIS ensures exceptional image quality in diverse lighting conditions, from bright sunlight to low-light environments.
Utilizing the full sensor area offers a unique open gate 3:2 image, empowering users to reframe shots during post-production. Furthermore, the large sensor facilitates true 6:5 anamorphic shooting without cropping, enhancing widescreen cinematic imagery with unprecedented detail and resolution.
For enhanced versatility, this model of Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera is compatible with a wide range of PL-Mount lenses, including professional cinema lenses from Zeiss, ARRI, Cooke, and more, eliminating the need for adapters.
Capable of shooting in standard resolutions and frame rates up to DCI 4K and 6K, the PYXIS enables still photography at 24.6 megapixels. With flexible frame rate options, users can achieve up to 36 fps at 6048 x 4032 3:2 open gate, 60 fps at 6048 x 2520 2.4:1, and 60 fps at 4096 x 2160 4K DCI. Higher frame rates are achievable by windowing the sensor, supporting up to 100 fps at 2112 x 1184 Super 16.
Featuring a 4" high-resolution HDR touchscreen, the built-in LCD serves not only as a status display but also as a monitoring and review tool on set. With full HD resolution, users can frame and focus shots without requiring an external monitor, while the touchscreen and physical controls provide convenient access to essential functions such as ISO, WB, and shutter settings.
The innovative side plates expand rigging possibilities, offering multiple thread mounts for attaching accessories or securely fastening a USB-C drive for recording or live streaming. Recording in Blackmagic RAW preserves control over detail, exposure, and color during post-production, while real-time HD H.264 proxies facilitate seamless media sharing worldwide.
Equipped with dual CFexpress card recorders and a USB-C expansion port, the PYXIS ensures reliable recording of full-resolution, 12-bit Blackmagic RAW files, with the flexibility to hot swap cards without interrupting the workflow. Additionally, support for creating small H.264 proxy files enables instantaneous uploads to Blackmagic Cloud, facilitating real-time access to media for editors worldwide.
With built-in streaming capabilities supporting RTMP and SRT protocols, the PYXIS 6K camera allows for seamless live streaming to platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Connectivity options include Ethernet and the ability to utilize 4G or 5G mobile data via a connected phone. Integrated hardware streaming enables monitoring of stream status and data rate directly through the viewfinder and LCD, ensuring a streamlined streaming experience.