Blackmagic PYXIS 6K PL

The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera reimagines the power of the Cinema Camera 6K into a versatile, box-style body featuring a native Leica L lens mount and customizable side plates for professional rigging. At its core is a massive 24 x 36mm full-frame sensor with a native 6048 x 4032 resolution—three times larger than Super35—delivering a true cinematic look with shallow depth of field and uncropped anamorphic support. This sensor provides 13 stops of dynamic range and Dual-Native ISO up to 25,600, ensuring rich colors and low-noise imagery in any lighting. Users can capture everything from 6K Open Gate at 36 fps to windowed HD at 120 fps, all while monitoring via a built-in 4" HDR touchscreen that boasts a sunlight-visible 1500 nits of brightness.

Designed for modern workflows, the PYXIS 6K offers expansive connectivity and recording options, including dual CFexpress Type-B slots and a USB-C expansion port for external SSDs. It records high-quality Blackmagic RAW alongside real-time H.264 or H.265 proxy files, which can be synced instantly to the Blackmagic Cloud for remote editing. The camera is also a powerhouse for live production, featuring built-in SRT and RTMP streaming via Ethernet or a 4G/5G mobile connection. With a rugged aerospace-grade aluminum chassis, professional 12G-SDI output, and mini-XLR audio inputs, the PYXIS 6K provides a modular and highly riggable solution for everything from social media streaming to high-end cinematic production.

Product Features in Detail

High-Resolution Full-Frame 6K Sensor

The PYXIS 6K features a massive 24 x 36mm full-frame sensor with a native resolution of 6048 x 4032. This sensor is three times larger than a Super35, allowing for a cinematic shallow depth of field and the use of anamorphic lenses without cropping for a true widescreen look.

Exceptional Dynamic Range and Dual-Native ISO

With 13 stops of dynamic range, this camera preserves intricate details in both highlight and shadow areas.4 The Dual-Native ISO up to 25,600 minimizes noise and grain across all lighting conditions, with ISO 400 optimized for studio lighting and ISO 3200 ideal for low-light environments.

Versatile Frame Rates and Film Formats

The camera supports a wide array of formats, including 6K Open Gate 3:2 at 36 fps and 6K Anamorphic 6:5 at 60 fps.5 For high-speed action, you can window the sensor to achieve up to 120 fps in 1080p HD, providing incredible flexibility for both cinematic and slow-motion sequences.

Built-in HDR Touchscreen and Intuitive Controls

Monitoring is handled by a built-in 4" Full HD LCD touchscreen boasting 1500 cd/m² of brightness for clear visibility in direct sunlight. The interface includes professional on-screen overlays and dedicated hardware controls for ISO, white balance, and shutter, along with three customizable function buttons.

Advanced Connectivity and Live Streaming

Equipped for modern workflows, the PYXIS supports built-in SRT and RTMP streaming via Ethernet or 4G/5G mobile tethering. It features a 12G-SDI output, Mini 3-pin XLR with +48V phantom power, and an RJ45 10GbE Ethernet port for high-speed file uploads to Blackmagic Cloud.

Modular Box Design and Custom Rigging

The durable box-style body is designed for maximum customization. It includes switchable side plates (Standard, SSD, or Rosette) and multiple 1/4" - 20 and 3/8" - 16 mounting threads, allowing you to easily attach accessories like microphones, SSD recorders, or articulating arms to suit your specific production needs.