The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera (Leica L) is a high-end camera designed for professional filmmakers. It features a full-frame 6K sensor that can capture stunning images with a wide dynamic range of 13 stops. The camera also supports dual-native ISO for excellent low-light performance. It uses the Leica L lens mount, which is popular for its wide range of high-quality lenses. A built-in 4-inch HDR LCD touchscreen allows you to monitor your shots and make adjustments on the fly. The camera can record in both Blackmagic RAW for maximum quality and H.264 proxies for easier editing. It also features built-in streaming so you can broadcast live over Ethernet or 4G/5G connections. The camera’s modular design allows you to customize it for your specific needs with switchable side plates and various mounting threads. It also includes two CFexpress card slots for storage, a USB-C port, Ethernet, and 12G-SDI connections.
Large-Format Digital Film Sensor
The PYXIS is equipped with a massive 24 x 36mm full-frame sensor with a native 6048 x 4032 resolution, making it 3x larger than a Super35 sensor. This allows you to shoot with a shallow depth of field or use anamorphic lenses without cropping for a truly cinematic look. A 13-stop dynamic range with dual-native ISO up to 25,600 ensures low-noise imagery in all lighting conditions. Shoot up to 36 fps at full sensor resolution or 120 fps windowed.
Flexible Film Formats
Work in a variety of film formats and aspect ratios without sacrificing quality, thanks to the large sensor. At its full area, the sensor provides you with Open Gate 3:2 images for easier framing in post-production. You can also work in true 6:5 anamorphic without needing to crop for widescreen cinematics. Use a Super35-sized window to create a close-up version of your shot.
Multiple Resolutions and Frame Rates
Shoot in standard video resolutions and frame rates from HD to 6K or still images at 24.6 MP using the PYXIS. For higher frame rates, you can window the centre and shoot up to 100 fps at 212 x 1184 Super 16. Other options include 6K Open Gate 3:2 at 36 fps, 4832 x 4032 anamorphic at 24 fps, and 1920 x 1080 at 120 fps, among other resolutions.
HDR Imagery and Dual-Native ISO
A wide 13-stop dynamic range preserves more detail in both the lightest and darkest areas of your image. Set the exposure for an indoor scene while still retaining details in the bright outdoor light coming through a window. An expanded colour range and included DaVinci Resolve Studio code give you creative freedom over the look of your footage. Dual-native ISO up to 25,600 minimizes grain and noise in your images while maintaining the full dynamic range of the sensor. ISO 400 is ideal for on-set lighting configurations, while ISO 3200 is perfect for dimly lit environments. The gain is automatically set as you adjust your ISO for intuitive control.
Customise Your Gear
Mounting threads on the side of the PYXIS allow you to secure additional mounting plates and customize your gear configuration. The standard plate included with the PYXIS secures via M4 threads and adds two 1/4″-20 threads and one 3/8″-16 thread to the camera for microphones, articulating arms, or other accessories. An SSD plate offers two hook-and-loop straps for attaching a USB-C drive or mobile device, allowing you to directly record or live stream on the go. A separately available Rosette plate can be purchased for further expansion.
LCD Monitor and Onboard Controls
- Use the built-in 4″ LCD touchscreen to monitor and review your shots on set. Its full HD resolution allows you to frame and focus without requiring an additional external unit. A maximum brightness of 1500 cd/m² ensures visibility even in bright sunlit conditions. On-screen overlays show status and recording parameters, histograms, levels, frame guides, and 3D LUTS, among other tools.
- Onboard controls allow you to toggle functions like ISO, white balance, and shutter with ease. A scroll wheel makes quick adjustments, and three customizable function buttons can tailor your workflow to your preference. The controls can be locked to avoid accidental pressing during shooting.
Post-Production File Formats
The PYXS records in Blackmagic RAW to preserve control of detail, exposure, and colour during post-production. It also records H.264 proxy files in real time for easy sharing using the Blackmagic Cloud, Ethernet connection, or by connecting 5G/4G mobile phones to the USB-C port for mobile connection. Media files work on all operating systems.
Multiple Recording Options
Two built-in CFExpress Type-B card slots and a USB-C expansion port allow you to record directly to external flash media disks or SSDs.
Built-In SRT and RTMP Live Streaming
Live stream directly from the PYXIS on set to a secondary location via SRT and RTMP protocols. Compatible platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and X can support signals from the PYXIS for live event production. If you want to share internally, use an ATEM Streaming Bridge for a wireless link back to the studio.
Expansive Connectivity
- The front of the PYXIS boasts a USB-C port for the Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF and a mini 3-pin XLR analog audio input with +48V Phantom power for microphone integration.
- The back of the PYXIS has a headphone monitoring jack and an additional 3.5mm microphone input. Use the USB-C port at the back of the camera to connect to recording devices or mobile data. A 12G-SDI output integrates a secondary monitor. A Reference/Timecode input port syncs your sources while an RJ45 Ethernet connection uploads footage to Blackmagic Cloud or controls the camera.
- Power the PYXIS using the locking 2-pin DC power connector or the Sony BP-U battery plate.
Specifications
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 Resolutions
6048 x 4032 (Open Gate 3:2) up to 36 fps
4832 x 4032 (Anamorphic 6:5) up to 36 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 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 of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps supported.
Off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K
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. 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.
ControlsTouchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Record Button, 1 x Stills Button, 1 x Scroll Wheel with push, 1 x ISO Button, 1 x White Balance, 1 x Shutter Button, 3 x software configurable Fn buttons, 1 x Focus Button, 1 x IRIS Button, 1 x High Frame Rate (HFR) Button, 1 x Zoom Button, 1 x Menu Button, 1 x Playback Button, 1 x Next Clip Button, 1 x Previous Clip Button, 1 x Lock Switch.
Timecode ClockHighly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
Connections
Total Video InputsNone
Total Video Outputs1 x 12G-SDI up to 2160p60
Analog Audio Inputs1 x mini XLR analog audio in,
Analog Audio Outputs1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
Reference InputsTri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode.
Computer InterfaceUSB Type-C for external drive recording,
Ethernet1 x 1Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000 BASE-T.
Audio
MicrophoneIntegrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker1 x mono speaker.
Media:
Media2 x CFexpress Type B card slot, 1 x
Media FormatCan format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac) or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
Supported 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 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
Control
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.
Storage FeaturesStorage Type 1 x CFexpress Type B
Recording Formats
Blackmagic RAW3:1, 5:1, 8:1, 12:1, Q0, Q1, Q3 and Q5 at 6048 x 4032, 4832 x 4032, 6048 x 3200, 6048 x 2520, 4096 x 3072, 4096 x 2160, 2112 x 1184 and 1920 x 1080 with film, extended video, video dynamic range or custom 3D LUT embedded in metadata.
Supports recording optional portrait mode metadata for all resolutions in Blackmagic RAW and H.264 Proxies.
Storage RatesStorage rates based on 30 frames per second.
6048 x 4032 (6K Open Gate 3:2)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 370 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 223 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 140 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 94 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 278 to 555 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 186 to 444 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 124 to 318 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 75 to 186 MB/s
4832 x 4032 (Anamorphic 6:5)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 297 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 179 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 112 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 75 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 223 to 445 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 149 to 356 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 100 to 255 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 60 to 149 MB/s
6048 x 3200 (6K DCI 17:9)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 295 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 177 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 111 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 75 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 221 to 441 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 148 to 353 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 99 to 253 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 60 to 148 MB/s
6048 x 2520 (6K 2.4:1)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 233 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 140 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 88 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 59 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 175 to 348 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 117 to 279 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 78 to 199 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 47 to 117 MB/s
4096 x 3072 (Super 35 4:3)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 192 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 116 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 73 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 49 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 145 to 288 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 97 to 231 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 65 to 165 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 39 to 97 MB/s
4096 x 2160 (4K DCI 17:9)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 136 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 82 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 52 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 35 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 102 to 203 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 69 to 163 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 46 to 117 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 28 to 69 MB/s
2112 x 1184 (Super 16 16:9)
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 40 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 24 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 16 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 11 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 30 to 59 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 21 to 48 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 14 to 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 9 to 21 MB/s
1920 x 1080
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 – 33 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 5:1 – 20 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 – 13 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 – 9 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 – 25 to 49 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 – 17 to 40 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 – 12 to 29 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 – 8 to 17 MB/s
Constant Quality storage rates quoted are indicative only.
Actual storage rates are entirely dependent on image subject matter.
Power Requirements
Power Supply1 x External 12V power supply.
External Power Input1 x 2‑pin locking connector.
Battery TypeBP-U
Power11-19.5V
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