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This Kit Includes

  • Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera, PL Mount
  • Blackmagic Design PYXIS Power Supply Adapters (90W)
  • Tilta Top Plate for Blackmagic PYXIS
  • Tilta Bottom Plate for Blackmagic PYXIS
  • Tilta Xeno Top Handle (NATO)
  • Manfrotto Quick Release Bottom Plate for Blackmagic PYXIS
  • Tilta Side Plate for Blackmagic PYXIS
  • Tilta Universal 15mm LWS Manfrotto Baseplate
  • Tilta Left Side Arm for Blackmagic PYXIS
  • Tilta Right Side Arm for Blackmagic PYXIS
  • Tilta Battery Plate for Blackmagic PYXIS
  • Audio Cable 3-Pin Mini XLR Male to 3-Pin
  • Wooden Camera A-Box for RED RED DSMC2
  • Prograde Digital CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SDXC Dual-Slot USB 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader
  • USB-C to USB-C Cable
  • (2) x SanDisk PRO-CINEMA CFexpress Type-B Memory Card 640GB
  • (4) x Core SWX NANOX 98Wh 14.8V 6600mAh Micro Smart Battery Pack, Gold Mount
  • Core SWX VoltBridge Enabled Fleet Micro 3A Digital Quad Charger for Gold Mount Batteries
  • Power Cable IEC 60320 110/250VAC
  • Tilta 10" Standard Lightweight Dovetail Plate
  • (2) x Element Technica 15mm Ultra Rods, 15" Length
  • Teradek 18" 2-Pin Lemo to PowerTap Adapter Cable
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RENT Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera, PL Mount Features

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K PL 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 12,288 x 8040 full frame RGBW sensor with built in optical low pass filter, 16 stops of dynamic range, dual CFexpress media slots, all in a customizable body with flexible mounting options and side plates.

The World's Most Riggable - Full Frame Digital Film Camera!
Introducing the next generation customizable cinema camera! Blackmagic PYXIS 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 12K sensor with wide dynamic range with a built in optical low pass filter that's been designed to perfectly match the sensor. Plus there are 3 models available in either EF, PL or L-Mount. You also get 2 x CFexpress media recorders and Ethernet for sharing media to Blackmagic Cloud! It even records both 12-bit Blackmagic RAW and extremely small H.264 proxies files at the same time!

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K
Advanced digital film camera with a revolutionary full frame 36 x 24mm RGBW sensor up to 12288 x 8040 resolution, 16 stops dynamic range and choice of EF, PL or L Mount. Records Blackmagic RAW with proxies to CFexpress.

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 with Digital Film!
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 models feature a large full frame sensor with a native resolution of 6048 x 4032 or a massive 12288 x 8040! That's almost three times larger than a Super 35 sensor and lets you shoot with a shallow depth of field or use anamorphic lenses uncropped for a true cinematic look. Whether you're shooting in bright light or in almost no light at all, the massive dynamic range with high performance sensor provides stunning low noise images in all lighting conditions. Plus, PYXIS lets you shoot up to 112 fps on the PYXIS 12K. This amazing sensor combined with Blackmagic color science gives you the same quality as the most 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!

Choose from Three Lens Mounts!
You can choose between L-Mount, EF or PL lenses, making Blackmagic PYXIS compatible with the largest range of cinema and photographic lenses in the world! The L-Mount model works with the latest full frame lenses from Leica, Panasonic and Sigma but can also accommodate lens adapters, allowing you to use a wide variety of new and vintage lenses. The EF model lets you use high quality photographic lenses you already own from DSLRs or even Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras. Or the PL model lets you work with professional cinema lenses from Zeiss, ARRI, Cooke and more without needing an adapter. With Blackmagic PYXIS, you get a choice of lens mounts for unlimited creative choice!

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 12K a massive 16 stops of dynamic range, which means they preserve 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. 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!

Exceptional Low Light Performance
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 models feature ISO up to 25,600, which means they're optimized to minimize noise in images, while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. PYXIS 12K has an ISO of 200 to 3200 and is optimized for 800. This makes it easy to capture great images when you don't have time to set up lights.

Multiple Resolutions and Frame Rates
Blackmagic PYXIS models can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD up to DCI 4K, 6K, 8K and even 12K. Blackmagic PYXIS 12K features a multi scale sensor with that lets you 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 8192 x 3408 8K. You can even work in true anamorphic 6:5 at much higher resolutions than other cameras using anamorphic lenses in 9.6K at 9648 x 8040.

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.

Record into DaVinci Resolve
Log into Blackmagic Cloud and select a DaVinci Resolve project before recording. After each individual recording the media will automatically upload and sync to all DaVinci users on that project.

Wireless Bluetooth Camera Remote Control
If you're positioning the camera on the end of a boom, or in another hard to reach location, you can get full control via Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. You can download the Blackmagic Camera Control app for your iPad or use third party apps such as Bluetooth+ or trigger on your iOS and Android devices. There's even a free developer SDK with sample code available from the Blackmagic Design developer website, so you can create your own remote camera control and digital slate solutions! Imagine building an app that can jam sync timecode and trigger all cameras to record at the same time. The possibilities are endless!

Power from Batteries or 12-18V DC!
Blackmagic PYXIS uses high capacity BP-U series batteries. These popular batteries come in a variety of capacities and are commonly available around the world. The highest capacity BP-U series battery lets you shoot for over 3 hours on a single charge! Plus there are a wide range of battery adapters and charger plates available from third parties so never have a flat battery. When using DC power, a locking connector is used so you won't have to worry about losing power during a shoot, perfect for when your camera is out of reach on a mount or jib! You also get a set of international socket adapters for worldwide use.

Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio
Blackmagic PYXIS includes a full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio, which is the same software used in Hollywood for creating high end feature films, episodic television shows, commercials and more. DaVinci Resolve features the new cut page with intelligent editing tools and innovative new features designed to help you quickly find the footage you want, edit it together and output it fast. In addition to the new cut page, you also get DaVinci's legendary professional editing, advanced color correction, audio post and visual effects tools, all in a single software application! Now you can use the same high end software that professional editors and colorists use!

Camera FeaturesJump to...

Effective Sensor Size
35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
Pixel Pitch
2.9 microns
Lens Mount
PL Mount
Lens Control
Iris and focus on supported lenses
Dynamic Range
16 Stops
Native ISO
800
Shooting Resolutions
12,288 x 8040 (12K 3:2 open gate)
12,288 x 6912 (12K 16:9)
12,288 x 6480 (12K 17:9)
12,288 x 5112 (12K 2.4:1)
9648 x 8040 (12K 6:5)

9408 x 6264 (9K 3:2)
8688 x 4896 (9K 16:9)
9312 x 4896 (9K 17:9)
9312 x 3864 (9K 2.4:1)
7680 x 6408 (9K 6:5)

Shooting Resolutions (Contd.)
8192 x 5360 (8K 3:2 open gate)
8192 x 4608 (8K 16:9)
8192 x 4320 (8K 17:9)
8192 x 3408 (8K 2.4:1)
6432 x 5360 (8K 6:5)

4096 x 2680 (4K 3:2 open gate)
4096 x 2304 (4K 16:9)
4096 x 2160 (4K 17:9)
4096 x 1704 (4K 2.4:1)
3216 x 2680 (4K 6:5)
Frame Rates
Project frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported. Maximum sensor frame rate dependent on resolution selected
High Frame Rates
12K (3:2 open gate) up to 40 fps
12K (16:9) up to 45 fps
12K (17:9) up to 50 fps
12K (2.4:1) up to 60 fps
12K (6:5) up to 40 fps
9K (3:2 Super 35) up to 50 fps
9K (16:9 Super 35) up to 65 fps
9K (17:9 Super 35) up to 65 fps
9K (2.4:1 Super 35) up to 80 fps
9K (6:5 Super 35) up to 50 fps
8K/4K (3:2 open gate) up to 72 fps
8K/4K (16:9) up to 84 fps
8K/4K (17:9) up to 90 fps
High Frame Rates (Contd.)
8K/4K (2.4:1) up to 112 fps
8K/4K (6:5) up to 72 fps
Focus
Auto focus available using compatible lenses
Iris Control
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings using compatible lenses
Screen Size
4" (10.16cm) 1920 x 1080
Screen Brightness
1500 nits
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
Metadata Support
Automatically populated lens data from electronic L-Mount lenses. Automatic recording of camera settings, motion sensor data plus slate data such as project, scene number, take and special notes. A 3D LUT can also be embedded in metadata of Blackmagic RAW files
Controls
Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut keys
Timecode Clock
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours

ConnectionsJump to...

Total Video Inputs
None
Total Video Outputs
1x 12G-SDI up to 2160p60
1x Viewfinder USB-C with power, data, video and locking connector
Analog Audio Inputs
1x mini XLR analog audio in, switchable between mic with phantom power support and line level (up to +14dBu).
1x 3.5mm Stereo Input
Analog Audio Outputs
1x 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
1x 10Gb/s RJ-45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T

StandardsJump to...

HD Video Standards
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Ultra HD Video Standards
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SDI Compliance
SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081-1, SMPTE 2081-10, SMPTE 2082-1 and SMPTE 2082-10
SDI Audio Sampling
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24-bit

AudioJump to...

Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone
Built in Speaker
1x mono speaker

MediaJump to...

Media
2x CFexpress Type B card slot, 1 x 10 Gbps USB-C 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

Supported CodecsJump to...

Codecs
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 3:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 5:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 8:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 12:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Bitrate 18:1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q0,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q1,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q3,
Blackmagic RAW Constant Quality Q5,
H.264 Proxy in 1920 x 1080, 8-bit 4:2:0

ControlJump to...

External Control
Blackmagic 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. Camera Control REST API over Ethernet

Network ManagementJump to...

NTP
Network 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 Manager
Using a browser connected over Ethernet, web media manager allows you to access, browse, download and delete files from any drive connected to the camera
FTP
Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP
SMB
File sharing using SMB

Storage FeaturesJump to...

Storage Type
2x CFexpress Type B
1x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media
Storage Rates
Storage rates based on 24 frames per second.

12K - 12,288 x 8040:
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 1,194 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 448 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 298MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 199MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 298 to 1,432MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 179 to 716MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 119 to 298 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 90 to 224MB/s

9K - 9408 x 6264:
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 713 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 268MB/s
Storage Rates (Contd.)

Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 119 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 178 to 856 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 107 to 428 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 71 to 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 134 MB/s

8K - 8192 x 5360:
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 533 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 320 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 200 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 133 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 133 to 319 MB/s
Storage Rates (Contd..)

Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 80 to 200 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 53 to 133 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 40 to 100 MB/s

4K - 4096 x 2680:
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 135 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 4:1 - 101 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 - 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 6:1 - 68 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 34 to 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 20 to 50 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 13 to 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 10 to 25 MB/s
Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height resolutions:
12,288 x 8,040, 12,288 x 6,912, 12,288 x 6,480, 12,288 x 5,112 and 9,648 x 8,040

Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at Super 35 windowed sensor resolutions:
9,408 x 6,264, 8,688 x 4,896, 9,312 x 4,896, 9,312 x 3,864 and 7,680 x 6,408
Recording Formats (Contd.)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
8,192 x 5,360, 8,192 x 4,608, 8,192 x 4,320, 8,192 x 3,408 and 6,432 x 5,360

Blackmagic RAW 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at full sensor width or height scaled to:
4,096 x 2,680, 4,096 x 2,304, 4,096 x 2,160, 4,096 x 1,704 and 3,216 x 2,680
Recording Formats (Contd..)
with film, extended video or video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata plus simultaneous recording of H.264 1920 x 1080 Proxies.
Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter

SoftwareJump to...

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 SystemsJump to...

Operating Systems
Mac: Mac 14.0 Sonoma, Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.
Windows: Windows 10 and 11

Power RequirementsJump to...

Power Supply
1x External 18V DC 90 W power supply
External Power Input
1x 2-pin Lemo compatible locking connector
Battery Type
BP-U series
Power
12V - 18V

EnvironmentalJump to...

Operating Temperature
32 Degree to 104 Degree F (0 Degree to 40 Degree C)
Storage Temperature
-4 Degree to 113 Degree F (-20 Degree to 45 Degree C)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing

BatteryJump to...

Battery Info
Optional, not included
Battery Material
Lithium ion
Battery Type
BP-U
Battery Quantity
1

PhysicalJump to...

Dimensions
4.69 x 4.17 x 5.94" (11.91 x 10.5 x 15cm)
Weight
3.5 lbs (1.58kg)