Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K (Canon EF)

Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K (Canon EF). Blackmagic PYXIS 6K 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 6048 x 4032 full frame HDR sensor with built in optical low pass filter, dual native ISO, dual CFexpress media slots, all in a customizable body with flexible mounting options and side plates. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"

 

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 features a massive full frame sensor with a native resolution of 6048 x 4032. That's almost three times larger than a Super 35 sensor and allows you to shoot with a shallow depth of field or to use anamorphic lenses uncropped for a true cinematic look. 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. Plus you can shoot up to 36 fps at full sensor resolution or 120 fps windowed. This amazing sensor combined with Blackmagic color science means you get the same imaging technology as 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!

 

 

 

 

 

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 has an incredible 13 stops of dynamic range which means it preserves 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. You also get more colors than the standard DCI-P3 colorspace used for feature films. 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!

 

 

 

DUAL GAIN ISO FOR EXCEPTIONAl LOW LIGHT PERFORMACE

 

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 features dual native ISO up to 25,600, which means it’s optimized to minimize grain or noise in images, while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. The native ISO of 400 is ideal for scenes with on-set lighting. The secondary high base ISO of 3200 is perfect when shooting in dimly lit environments. The gain is set automatically as you adjust the ISO setting, so it's easy to capture great images when you don’t have time to set up lights.

 

 

 

MULTIPLE RESOLUTIONS AND FRAME RATES

 

Blackmagic PYXIS can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD up to DCI 4K and even 6K. You can even shoot stills at 24.6 megapixels! Blackmagic PYXIS will shoot up to 36 fps at 6048 x 4032 3:2 open gate or 60 fps at 6048 x 2520 2.4:1 and 60 fps at 4096 x 2160 4K DCI. For higher frame rates you can window the sensor and shoot up to 100 fps at 2112 x 1184 Super 16. You can even work in true anamorphic 6:5 at much higher resolutions than other cameras using anamorphic lenses in 4.8K 24 fps at 4832 x 4032. You can even shoot 120 fps in 1080HD! With Blackmagic PYXIS, you’ll always be able to shoot the right resolution for the job!

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

ALL CONTROLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

 

Blackmagic PYXIS features a logical design that puts important functions such as ISO, WB and shutter at your fingertips with both touchscreen and physical controls. There’s even a scroll wheel for making quick adjustments to settings! A row of 3 customizable function buttons means you don’t have to go hunting through menus on a tiny screen to find a command! The Blackmagic PYXIS features easy to reach recording and still buttons that are placed exactly where you expect, including function keys for high frame rate, focus, zoom, false color and more. The controls can even be locked to avoid accidentally changing settings during a shot or when the camera is out of reach on a rig.

 

 

 

BUILT-IN MICROPHONES AND PROFESSIONAL AUDIO INPUTS

 

With professional, high fidelity audio recording built in you'll never have to carry around a separate sound recorder again! Blackmagic PYXIS features a mini XLR input with 48 volts of phantom power for connecting professional microphones such as lapel mics and booms. The built in mics have an extremely low noise floor and are shock and wind resistant, capturing great sound and are ideal for recording guide tracks on location. There’s also a 3.5mm audio input for connecting video camera microphones, along with a built in speaker for playback and a 3.5mm headphone jack. These audio connections allow you to record separate audio tracks using microphones, without an external mixer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Effective Sensor Size: 36mm x 24mm (Full Frame)
Lens Mount: Canon EF

Dynamic Range: 13 Stops

Dual Native ISO: 400 and 3200

Shooting Resolutions: 6048 x 4032 (Open Gate 3:2) up to 36 fps; 4832 x 4032 (Anamorphic 6:5) up to 36 fps; 6048 x 3200 (6K DCI 17:9) up to 48 fps; 6048 x 2520 (6K 2.4:1) up to 60 fps; 4096 x 3072 (Super 35 4:3) up to 50 fps; 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI 17:9) up to 60 fps; 2112 x 1184 (Super 16 16:9) up to 100 fps; 1920 x 1080 (1080 HD 16:9) up to 120 fps

Frame Rates: Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2.4:1 and 4K DCI 17:9, 100 fps in Super 16 16:9 and 120 fps in 1080HD

Focus: Auto focus available using compatible lenses

Screen Dimensions: 4” 1920 x 1080

Screen Brightness: 1500 nits

Screen Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen

Controls: Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button, 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheel with push, 1 x ISO Button, 1 x White Balance, 1 x Shutter Button, 3 x software configurable Fn buttons, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x IRIS Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Playback Button, 1 x Next Clip Button, 1 x Previous Clip Button, 1 x Lock Switch

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

Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone

Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker

Media: 2 x CFexpress Type B card slot, 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion 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

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

Recording Formats: Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 6048 x 4032, 4832 x 4032, 6048 x 3200, 6048 x 2520, 4096 x 3072, 4096 x 2160, 2112 x 1184 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata. Supports recording optional portrait mode metadata for all resolutions in Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxies

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: Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later, Windows 10 and 11

Power Supply: 1 x External 12V power supply

External Power Input: 1 x 2‑pin locking connector

Battery Type: BP-U

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 45°C