Blackmagic PYXIS 12K
Blackmagic Design
Category Production
Blackmagic PYXIS 12K ($5,495 US) digital film camera features a revolutionary 12K RGBW sensor in the versatile PYXIS camera design. With the same sensor as URSA Cine 12K LF, it has a massive 16 stops of dynamic range along with dual CFexpress media recorders, 10G Ethernet and Blackmagic Cloud global sync, all in a customizable body. PYXIS 12K is available in L-Mount, PL or Locking EF lens mounts.
Multiple mounting points and accessory side plates make it easy to configure PYXIS 12K. In addition to the multiple 1/4″ and 3/8″ thread mounts on the top and bottom of the body, PYXIS has a range of side plates that further extends the ability to mount accessories. Users can build the perfect camera for any production that’s both rugged and reliable.
PYXIS 12K features a large full frame 12288 x 8040 resolution sensor. Almost three times larger than a Super 35 sensor, users can shoot with a shallow depth of field or use anamorphic lenses uncropped for a true cinematic look. The massive dynamic range with high performance sensor provides stunning low noise images in all lighting conditions. Plus, users can shoot up to 112 fps. This sensor combined with Blackmagic color science provides the same quality as the most expensive digital cinema cameras.
Using the full area of the sensor provides a unique open gate 3:2 image which also allows for reframing shots in post. The large sensor lets users work in true 6:5 anamorphic without cropping, making widescreen cinematic images more detailed and in higher resolution. Use the classic Super 35 sized window on the sensor to create an instant ‘close up’ version of a shot that fits seamlessly with open gate footage.
PYXIS 12K can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD up to DCI 4K, 6K, 8K and 12K and features a multi-scale sensor that lets users 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 4096 x 2160 4K.
PYXIS 12K records in Blackmagic RAW to preserve control of detail, exposure and color during post production. Images always maintain unprecedented resolution and quality for color, keying, compositing, reframing, stabilization and tracking in HD, 4K, 6K, 8K or 12K.
PYXIS 12K records an HD proxy in H.264 in addition to the camera original media. The proxy file can upload to Blackmagic Cloud in seconds as the camera’s recording, so media is available in real time. The ability to transfer media directly into the DaVinci Resolve media bin as editors are working is revolutionary.
When uploading to Blackmagic Cloud, users can use an Apple or Android phone to get a connection to the internet via mobile data. Users can also connect via wired Ethernet using the camera’s Ethernet port, and PYXIS 12K features a built-in hardware streaming engine that supports RTMP and SRT streaming to YouTube, Facebook, X and more.
