Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K Digital Film Camera

Quick Overview

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The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K is a high-performance digital film camera featuring a 36mm x 24mm full-frame HDR sensor, dual native ISO of 400/3200, and L-Mount compatibility. Shoot in 6K Open Gate, Anamorphic 6:5, and various other resolutions up to 120 fps. Dual CFexpress slots, Blackmagic RAW recording, and a 4-inch high-brightness touchscreen deliver top-tier performance and versatility. Ideal for professional production setups.

The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K Digital Film Camera delivers cinematic-quality footage with a robust feature set tailored for professional filmmakers and videographers. It boasts a 36mm x 24mm full-frame HDR sensor (6048 x 4032 resolution) that provides an extraordinary dynamic range of 13 stops, ensuring high-quality detail in both highlights and shadows. With its dual native ISO of 400 and 3200, the PYXIS 6K excels in both well-lit and low-light environments, ensuring versatility across various shooting conditions.

Equipped with an L-Mount, the PYXIS 6K provides flexibility with a wide range of compatible lenses and adapters. It features auto-focus and iris control for supported lenses, offering precise control over depth of field and focus. The camera supports multiple resolutions, including 6K Open Gate, Anamorphic 6:5, and 4K DCI 17:9, with frame rates up to 120 fps in 1080HD, providing an incredible range of creative possibilities for high-speed action shots and slow-motion footage.

Media management is streamlined with dual CFexpress Type B card slots for high-speed recording, as well as a USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port for external drives. The Blackmagic RAW format ensures high-quality compression, with customizable bitrates from 3:1 to 12:1, offering both performance and flexibility.

This camera is also designed with a 4-inch LCD touchscreen (1500 nits), capable of bright, clear monitoring, with customizable controls and metadata support for seamless post-production workflows. The accurate timecode clock ensures precise synchronization for multi-camera setups, and Ethernet connectivity allows for remote control and file management. Whether shooting in controlled studio environments or on location, the PYXIS 6K's durability and technical features are built to handle the demands of modern filmmaking.

Features:

  • Sensor: 36mm x 24mm Full Frame HDR (6048 x 4032)
  • ISO: Dual Native ISO 400/3200
  • Lens Mount: Active L-Mount
  • Dynamic Range: 13 Stops
  • Frame Rates: Up to 120 fps in 1080HD
  • Resolution: 6K (Open Gate, Anamorphic, 16:9, DCI)
  • Media: Dual CFexpress Type B, USB-C Expansion
  • Recording: Blackmagic RAW, H.264 Proxy
  • Display: 4” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen (1500 nits)
  • Audio Inputs: Mini XLR, 3.5mm Stereo
  • Timecode: Accurate clock, <1 frame drift/8hrs
  • Power: External 12V DC, BP-U Series Battery
  • Ethernet: 1Gb/s RJ-45

Applications:

  • Cinematography: High-res film production
  • Broadcast: Live event filming
  • Documentary: Flexible, lightweight rig
  • Commercials: Fast-paced, high-frame-rate shoots
  • VFX: High-quality raw footage
  • Multicam: Precise timecode sync
  • Remote Control: Ethernet, iPad, Bluetooth
Effective Sensor Size36mm x 24mm (Full Frame)
Lens MountActive L-Mount
Lens ControlIris and focus on supported lenses
Dynamic Range13 Stops
Dual Native ISO400 and 3200
Shooting Resolutions6048 x 4032 (Open Gate 3:2) up to 36 fps
4832 x 4032 (Anamorphic 6:5) up to 36 fps
6048 x 3408 (6K 16:9) up to 46 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 2304 (4K 16:9) up to 60 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 RatesMaximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution and codec selected. Project frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps supported.
FocusAuto focus available using compatible lenses
Iris ControlIris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings on compatible lenses
Screen Dimensions4” 1920 x 1080
Screen Brightness1500 nits
Screen TypeLCD capacitive touchscreen
Metadata SupportAutomatically populated lens data from electronic L-Mount lenses. Camera settings, motion sensor data, slate data, 3D LUTs in Blackmagic RAW files.
ControlsTouchscreen menus, push buttons, 3 assignable shortcut keys
Timecode ClockHighly accurate timecode clock, less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours
Total Video InputsNone
Total Video Outputs1 x 12G-SDI up to 2160p60
1 x Viewfinder USB-C with power, data, video, and locking connector
Analog Audio Inputs1 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 Outputs1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Reference InputsTri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode
Computer InterfaceUSB Type-C for external drive recording, PTP camera control, and software updates
Ethernet1 x 1Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000 BASE-T
HD Video Standards1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Ultra HD Video Standards2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10
SDI Audio SamplingTelevision standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit
MicrophoneIntegrated stereo microphone
Built-in Speaker1 x mono speaker
Media2 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 FormatCan format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems
CodecsBlackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Constant Quality Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5, H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0
External ControlBlackmagic 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
NTPNetwork 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 ManagerUsing a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera
FTPDownload files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP
SMBFile sharing using SMB
Storage Type2 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media
Recording FormatsBlackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at various resolutions with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata
Storage RatesStorage rates for various Blackmagic RAW formats at 30 fps for each resolution provided, from 370 MB/s for 6K Open Gate 3:2 at 3:1 to 8 MB/s for 1080p at 12:1
Resolutions & RatesRates for resolutions like 6048 x 4032 (6K Open Gate) down to 1920 x 1080 with Blackmagic RAW, with different storage rates at various compression levels
Software IncludedBlackmagic OS, DaVinci Resolve Studio (Mac/Windows), Blackmagic Camera Setup, Blackmagic RAW Player, Blackmagic RAW QuickLook Plugin, Blackmagic RAW SDK, Blackmagic RAW Speed Test
Operating SystemsMac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later, Windows 10 and 11
Power Supply1 x External 12V DC 60 W power supply
External Power Input1 x 2‑pin locking connector
Battery TypeBP-U series
Power11-19.5V
Operating Temperature0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature-20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
Relative Humidity0% to 90% non-condensing
What's IncludedBlackmagic PYXIS 6K, Lens turret dust cap, PYXIS Standard Plate, PYXIS SSD Plate, 60W power supply with locking connector and international adapters, Welcome booklet, DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key