Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K
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Description
Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Overview
The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K L-Mount is a cutting-edge digital film camera designed for versatility, allowing you to craft the ideal camera rig for any production. It boasts a 12,288 x 8040 full frame RGBW sensor with a built-in optical low pass filter, delivering 16 stops of dynamic range. With a fixed L-Mount compatible with full frame lenses and adapters, dual CFexpress slots, and a customizable aerospace aluminum body, it supports flexible mounting options. The camera records 12-bit Blackmagic RAW and compact H.264 proxies simultaneously, with Ethernet for seamless media sharing to Blackmagic Cloud.
Advanced Features and Customization
Featuring a massive full frame sensor, the PYXIS 12K captures stunning detail, supporting formats like open gate 3:2 and true 6:5 anamorphic without cropping, ideal for cinematic looks with shallow depth of field. It shoots up to 112 fps in 8K and offers ISO up to 25,600 for low-noise images in varied lighting. The camera’s rugged design includes multiple 1/4″ and 3/8″ mounting points and accessory side plates for handles, SSDs, or microphones. A 4″ HDR touchscreen LCD with 1500 nits brightness doubles as a focus assist station, displaying overlays for histograms, frame guides, and 3D LUTs.
Professional Workflow and Connectivity
The PYXIS 12K is equipped for professional film, TV, and social media content creation, matching the quality of high-end cinema cameras. It includes DaVinci Resolve Studio for advanced post-production control over exposure and color. With dual CFexpress recorders, a USB-C expansion port for SSDs, and built-in streaming via RTMP/SRT to platforms like YouTube, it ensures efficient workflows. Connectivity options like 12G-SDI, mini XLR with phantom power, and Bluetooth control enhance its versatility, while support for 13 languages and a BP-U battery system make it globally adaptable.