The World’s Most Riggable Full Frame Digital Film Camera!
Introducing the next generation customizable cinema camera! Blackmagic PYXIS 12K 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 RGBW 12K sensor with 16 stops of dynamic range. 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!
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 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 un cropped 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 colour science gives you the same quality as the most expensive digital cinema cameras.
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.
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 colour grading!
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 colour and look.
Camera Features
- Effective Sensor Size: 35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
- Lens Mount: Active L-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 on 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.
Audio
Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker.
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.
Please click here for a summary of compatible media.
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 Q3,
- Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5,
- H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0
Control
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 for external control via HTTP when used with REST client applications such as Postman.
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.
Power Requirements
- Power Supply: 1 x External 12V DC 90 W power supply.
- External Power Input: 1 x 2‑pin Lemo compatible locking connector.
- Battery Type: BP-U series.
- Power: 12-18V
Physical Specifications
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
What's Included
- Blackmagic PYXIS 12K
- Lens turret dust cap
- PYXIS Standard Plate
- PYXIS SSD Plate
- 90W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
- Welcome booklet
- DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key
Warranty
- 12 Month Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.
