Blackmagic PYXIS 6K | In-Depth Review & Test Footage

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Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Context - 00:20
Sensor - 01:06
Recording Formats - 02:52
S&F - 04:53
Detail - 05:53
Colour - 06:19
Noise - 06:56
Rolling Shutter - 07:59
Latitude (PYXIS 6K vs BMCC 6K) - 08:59
IR Pollution - 10:51
Body Design - 11:24
Front / Audio - 12:26
Lens Mount - 14:53
Bottom - 16:07
Top - 16:28
Left - 16:56
Right - 18:23
Back / IO - 20:44
SDI - 21:35
Recording Media - 23:06
Power - 25:07
Menu - 26:34
Workflow / Connectivity - 27:22
PYXIS Monitor - 28:56
URSA CINE EVF - 30:57
3rd Party Accessories - 33:27
Comparison - 34:15
Conclusion - 35:23

#Blackmagic #PYXIS6K #pyxis

[RobinParmar]

Brilliant detailed overview as always. Incredible that a retail site does all this work.

[ronineditor]

I love that you are actually objective and treat cameras like the tools they are, always fair and balanced, no 'fan boys' of any one brand.

[OfTwoLands]

Great review as always guys! They really nailed the form factor and build quality on this one :).

[zechenwei]

The “spamming button” autofocus is hilarious 😂

[mrdamiansingh]

The rolling shutter shutters everyone that reviewed forget to mention that but the colors are so good black magic is doing great things for us

[ff]

My god, the amount of work you're putting into your reviews.... MADNESS!!! Thank you so much!
I believe what we'd all like to see is a comparison with the Komodo and your thoughts on whether the gap might get closed over time. If to some degree it isn't already for some shooters.

[disco.jellyfish]

EDIT: A comparison to the latest and greatest C80 and C400 would be great.

Thank you so much for this review. All of these other youtubers out there tell us how they liked the camera but barely compare any synthetic info. But in a review this is (against of the opinion of many of yall out there) incredibly important because thats the only way I can judge wether or not a camera can fulfill MY specific usecase. It may work great for yours, but maybe it doesnt for mine. Especially thanks for that rolling shutter comparison, I realised that the 3:2 Open gate and 6:5 anamorphic mode may be nice for anamorphic recording even up to 2x squeezes you'd get from Atlas Orion Lenses but panning with a 200mm 2x squeeze will give you extremely messed up results. But that'd probably apply even to an FX3 since 200mm 2x squeeze is a rolling shutter worst case scenario. But such slow rolling shutter definitely limits the PYXIS' anamorphic any other super fast pace capabilities despite its 3:2 open gate recording. Its probably better suited for less super fast pace camera movements. Its not a bad camera - its incredible. I'd definitely look at it as a B-Cam for now.

[TerenceKearns]

Amazing review. You really went the extra mile rigging it up with lots of extra possibilities like with the DJI stuff just to test it out. Magnificent work. Excellence in camera reviews.

[iammattdv]

By far the most informative review on the Pyxis, as always. Cheers!

[twowheelslife]

Great review, probably the best and more balanced I've watched so far, thanks!
A list of things I think they really have to addressed however are: 48p but NOT 50p in 6K16:9 (guess the same for 17:9), only one codec available, sensor performances and readout not terrible but certainly could be improved, just ONE mini XLR (hope at least would be able to record simultaneously multiple tracks from the single xlr and the 3.5 jack), not rotating screen layout, it can't (as far as I know) record on both Cfe cards at the same time, NO tally lights (leds are expensive those days) and commands only on the operator side, moreover with a rec button that got locked as well if you lock the other keys.
Definitely also need extra handle with rs functions and the bm external monitor (wish they could introduce also a slightly bigger 7 inches version with reduced bezels) to change the menu while operating the camera (even this you may not be able to use the bm viewfinder at that point.
Glad your mentioned that despite the competitive price of this camera, it can't just be used as it is out of the box (somehow similarly as with Red cameras), those added cost to me putts pyxis more in line with other offerings from Canon or Sony.

[ConnorRayArt]

The best review of the PYXIS with a bunch of information I never heard before.

[phil_helix]

I'm new to all things camera and recording because I'm only a video editor but I'd love to learn how to use this piece of equipment. This video seriously opened my eyes, thank you so much

[InventiveImagery]

Such a good camera. And the BMCC 6K FF is an insane value! Didn’t think I would enjoy the form factor but the screen on the back is amazing.

[rdframe]

your intro frame is such a flex at your skills. damn it looks nice! always a pleasure to listen to your reviews while i work on 3d modeling (wishing i was out filming haha)

[voyager.x]

Thanks for the review. Internal NDs and A-grade autofocus would make this camera a no-brainer. The menus and accessories are so well thought out compared to the mirrorless competition.

[luisalbertocamaraDP]

Finally a serious review CVP is the best

[BryenOlakproductions]

The review that I've been eagerly waiting for 😅

[bennybbergeron]

I'd love to see this compared to the Lumix BS1H. As the two box camera options for L-Mount, I think they'd make for an interesting comparison.

[MtZionMediaPro]

Can't wait to see the Ursa Cine 12K review!

[BrianArtka]

Great review, thanks for taking the time to go over everything, ESPECIALLY that the USB-C port will work for run/stop with some handles and cables. Really wanted to know that one.

update: I can confirm that the Tilta cable mentioned does not work with two different Smallrig RS handles with USB-C connections i just tested. Ordered the power advanced Tilta now.