Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera (ARRI PL)

A Closer Look at Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K

Easy-to-Rig 12K Full-Frame Camera: Guide

In this camera's design, the Blackmagic Configuration PYXIS 12K Cinema Box Camera brings together a full-frame 12K RGBW imager that acquires rich colors as well as accurate skin tones with the space-efficient, versatile configuration of the PYXIS 6K unit. It provides an ARRI PL optics mount, a 36 x 24mm imager, a wide 16-stop dynamic selection, as well as customizable side plates.

Large-Format Digital Film Sensor: Guide

The PYXIS 12K's massive 24 x 36mm full-frame RGBW imager boasts a native 12,288 x 8040 definition, letting you produce shallow separation of focus area or operation anamorphic lenses eliminating cropping for a genuinely cinematic look. A 16-stop dynamic selection with dual-native ISO up to 25,600 maintains low-noise imagery in all lighting situations.

adaptable Film Formats

Work in a selection of cinematic formats as well as aspect ratios eliminating sacrificing fidelity, thanks to the large imager. You can additionally work in true 6:5 anamorphic eliminating needing to crop for widescreen cinematics. Operation a Super 35-sized window to produce an immediate close-up version of your open-gate attempt.

Frame Rates and Multiple Resolutions

Shoot in standard footage resolutions as well as shot rates from HD to 12K through the PYXIS 12K alongside the capacity to acquisition in 12K, 8K, or 4K at the full imager size. Available resolutions incorporate up to 40 fps at 12,288 x 8040 3:2 open gate, 60 fps at 12,288 x 5112 2.4:1, as well as 112 fps at 8192 x 3408 8K. There's even a HFR (elevated framerate) control for quickly switching to your rate eliminating having to availability the menu.

Dual-Native ISO and HDR Imagery

The wide 16-stop dynamic selection preserves more detail in both the lightest as well as darkest areas of your picture. Set the light levels for an interior scene whereas retaining details in the bright outdoor light coming via a window. Optimized for ISO 800, the PYXIS 12K provides ISOs of 200 to 3200 and a highest ISO 25,600, reducing grain and noise in your pictures while maintaining the full dynamic selection of the imager.

Pro Grip and Optional Pro Handle

Use the new Pro Handle as well as/or Pro Grip to transform your PYXIS 12K into an ENG-style unit for fast, run-and-gun acquisition. The Pro Handle incorporates an OLED, daylight-visible HD viewfinder, a focal adjustment rocker with capture run/stop, as well as a stereo microphone. The Pro Grip additionally delivers a focal adjustment rocker alongside run/stop plus a handgrip for secure handheld acquisition.

Customizable Rigging: Guide

Crafted from low-weight yet sturdy aerospace-grade aluminum, the easy-to-rig PYXIS 12K incorporates several 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads for installation it on a gimbal, crane, or drone. It additionally has a selection of side plates developed for attaching handgrips, SSD recorders, mics, and more. It incorporates a side plate alongside one 3/8"-16 and two 1/4"-20 threads and a SSD plate alongside an optional rosette plate with extra threads available separately.

Onboard Controls and LCD Monitor

Operation the built-in 4" LCD touchscreen to display and inspection your pictures on location. This full HD-resolution, HDR-compatible display lets you shot and focus without requiring an extra external unit. A highest brightness of 1500 cd/m² maintains visibility even in bright sunlit situations. On-screen overlays show status and capture parameters, histograms, levels, shot guides, as well as 3D LUTS, among other utilities.Onboard controls enable you to toggle functions such as ISO, white equilibrium, and shutter alongside ease. A scroll wheel makes quick adjustments, as well as three customizable function keys can tailor your process to your preference. The manages can be locked to avoid accidental depressing during shooting.

Post-Production-Friendly Formats: Guide

The PYXIS 12K records in Blackmagic RAW, preserving detail, light levels, and colour control during post-production. It can additionally capture H.264 proxy files in real time for simple sharing. Blackmagic RAW works alongside Apple Metal, CUDA, as well as OpenCL, as well as its media files operate on all working systems.

Multiple recording production flow Options

Two built-in CFExpress Type-B medium slots as well as a USB-C expansion port enable you to capture directly to outboard flash media disks or SSDs. The elevated speed of CFexpress cards lets you acquisition a hour plus in 6K on a single 256GB medium.

Live Syncing to Blackmagic Cloud: Guide

News as well as live event material creators will appreciate the capacity to shoot as well as edit in near real-time through Blackmagic Cloud as well as the PYXIS 12K's proxy files.Operators anywhere in the world can upload proxy footage as well as have their editors start shooting on scenes almost instantly.

Built-In Streaming: Guide

Live stream straight from the PYXIS 12K on location to a secondary on-location via SRT as well as RTMP protocols. Compatible platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, as well as X can support feeds from the PYXIS 12K for live event workflow. To share material internally, operation an ATEM Broadcasting Bridge for a cable-free link rear to the soundstage.

Expansive connections

The front of the PYXIS 12K boasts a USB-C port for the Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF as well as a mini 3-pin XLR analog audio source alongside +48V Phantom power for microphone incorporation.The rear of the PYXIS 12K incorporates a headphone observation jack and an extra 3.5mm microphone source. Operation the USB-C port at the rear of the imaging device to connect to capture devices or mobile files. A 12G-SDI feed integrates a secondary monitor.

A Reference/Timecode input port syncs your sources.: Guide

Operation the fast RJ45 10 GbE Ethernet port supporting up to 10GBase-T to upload footage to Blackmagic Cloud or management the camera from a distance.
Power the PYXIS 12K through the locking 2-pin DC power connector or the Sony BP-U battery plate.
Download the Blackmagic Capture device Control app for cable-free Bluetooth management from up to 30' away.