HANDS ON with Blackmagic PYXIS 6K First Look!

First hands on with Blackmagic PYXIS 6K!

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[BlueScreenyt]

I think they would be extremely smart to add in control functionality via the video assist.

[JerryHandy]

Is there a start up protocol to connecting the SDI monitor to prevent from burning up the connection port?

[leodorian]

Did they fix the terrible rolling shutter from the 6K full frame?

[jdsmedia]

Awesome! Ask them if there is a possibility in the future for that front usbc to be used with hdmi monitors via an adapter. Or if they have plans ro make a usbc monitor. That would be great!

[tylerstooksbury]

Id be curious to know if they plan on developing better autofocus. I used to scoff at it but since I’ve used the AF in my Komodo a bit, it’s very useful as a solo operator sometimes. Especially for cars and people walking towards the camera. I feel like it’s something they’re going to need to develop sooner or later.

[vdviz]

2:08 Blackmagic has thought of that and has added a little switch at the bottom right of the button interface to lock the screen.

[joshallen]

We can fix the ND w/ a built in ND-mount, but will we ever get Prores on the Pyxis? 99.9% of my clients want prores HQ, not raw and not super compressed h264 either....

[mattgzel]

I have two questions. One is „Can we actually change the mount or not?” I’d love to get a direct yes or no from Blackmagic, as this definitely will affect my decision. Second is „Can we plug an USB-C to HDMI adapter and output an image through front usb-c?” That would be super cool

[jonathanblair]

Would you ask them to please make an EF mount with slide in filters. I bet another company can do it, I just wish they would listen and make one.

[AdamSzarmack]

Ask if it had gyro stabilization like the pockets had.

[timlinke_dop]

3:07 I can really recommend the PortKeys BM5 WR III as a 5“ monitor with wireless camera control options. Pretty sure it will be able to work with the PYXIS as well

[maproductions]

Would really like to know if they improved the rolling shutter!

[nexttvc]

Check with Blackmagic if the mount is interchange able?

[billyoung]

My big curiosity questions are:
1. Are they planning to add usb video tethering to phones in an app? This would be a massive usability solution for people.
2. Are they going to add camera control to the Video Assists so they can finally control not only this camera remotely, but the micro studio camera as well?
3. Will the Ursa Viewfinder be made USB compatible with older Blackmagic cameras with USB ports like the Micro Studio Camera 4k G2? If they can do that it would be potentially game changing for many of the older cameras.

[philippkrebs]

what is your impression of the viewfinder?

[DynamicPhil]

Awesome 1st NAB video! PLEASE ask BM why they couldn't just put an articulating screen on the Pyxis?! If they can do it with the Ursa line, they could do it here. The fixed screen and no camera control from the VA (currently) kind of dooms this camera for me, to be honest...

[tomhagmanns]

My question is about the low light capability of the camera. I own the BMPCC6k pro and I am very happy with it. How ever when the 6k full frame was released, I got one, but the lowlight capability was worse than that of the BMPCC 6k Pro. It was even so bad, that strange blue fragmentations arised, while shooting in lowlight. Even I was in love with the Image of the 6k Fullframe, I sent it back, because the lowlight performance was a dealbreaker for me. I think as an indie filmmaker, a good lowlight performance is very important because in many situations you don’t have the budget to light bigger sets, like in a street scene you shoot at night. So has BM just worked on the body or also on the lowlight performance?

[AllThingsFilm]

To start, I have to say that for $3K it's a heck of a camera out of the gate. Being able to run with two handles was a good point to make. I'm guessing that Tilta and/or Kondor Blue will develop a cage that enables a left side handle to be added. Especially considering how popular I'm anticipating the PYXIS will be, a lot of rig manufacturers will probably jump at creating accessories for it.

That being said, having worked with BRAW before, the PYXIS is a camera I would be excited to own.

[dsdddsdwe]

This is a fantastic foundation. However, there are a few omissions:

1. Top Handle or Side Handle Controls - The FX6 has a recording button at the top handle, left-side, and right-side grip handle.
Holding this camera and operating it may require you to constantly change positions.

2. Internal NDs - Huge for box cameras. Even if it was staged NDs and not electronic, it would have been great. Even at $500-$1000 more.

3. Full Size XLR.

I love what Blackmagic is doing here though.

[Alminox]

“Autofocus on compatible lenses” is that push-to-focus or continuous?