A new digital film camera that features a revolutionary 12K RGBW sensor in the versatile PYXIS camera design. This new model uses the same sensor as the URSA Cine 12K LF with a stunning 16-foot dynamic range, a pair of CFexpress media recorders, 10G Ethernet and Blackmagic Cloud global sync, all in a customizable body. PL Mount model. Availability is expected for July 2025.

Blackmagic PYXIS models can shoot in all standard resolutions and frame rates from HD to DCI 4K, 6K, 8K and even 12K. The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K offers a sensor that allows you to shoot at 12K, 8K or 4K resolutions at full sensor size. You can shoot up to 40 frames per second at 12288 x 8040 3:2 open gate, 60 frames per second at 12288 x 5112 2.4:1 and 112 frames per second at 4096 x 2160 4K.

Blackmagic PYXIS models feature a large full-frame sensor with a native resolution of 6048 x 4032 or a massive 12288 x 8040. This is nearly three times larger than the Super 35 sensor and allows customers to shoot with shallow depth of field or use anamorphic lenses without cropping for a true cinematic look. Whether shooting in bright light or almost no light, the huge dynamic range with the high-performance sensor delivers stunning low-noise images in all lighting conditions. In addition, PYXIS allows customers to shoot up to 112 frames per second. This amazing sensor gives customers the quality that the most expensive digital film cameras have.

Using the entire sensor area gives customers a unique 3:2 open gate image, which also allows them to reformat the footage in post-production. The large sensor also allows them to work in true 6:5 anamorphic format without cropping, making wide-angle film shots more detailed and higher resolution than before.

The Blackmagic PYXIS has a built-in 4″ high-resolution HDR touchscreen display, which is ideal for monitoring and controlling footage on set. Its full HD resolution allows customers to properly frame and focus shots without having to carry a bulky external monitor. Alternatively, the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor can be attached to the camera - a versatile 5″ HDR touchscreen monitor with full camera control that can be mounted almost anywhere.

Innovative side plates further expand the camera's mounting options. The standard plate that comes with the Blackmagic PYXIS is made from the same aircraft aluminum as the camera body and includes 2 1/4″ and one 3/8″ threads, allowing customers to add microphones, mounts or other accessories. Or users can attach the included SSD plate, which provides a convenient place to securely connect a USB-C drive for recording or even a mobile phone for live streaming.

Blackmagic PYXIS records in Blackmagic RAW to maintain control over detail, exposure and color during post-production. It also records HD H.264 proxies in real-time, making it easy to share media around the world in minutes. This means images retain unprecedented resolution and quality for color, keying, compositing, reformatting, stabilization and tracking in HD, 4K, 6K, 8K or even 12K.

Blackmagic PYXIS includes two built-in CFexpress card slots for recording and a USB-C expansion port for recording directly to external flash media or SSDs. CFexpress media is more durable and faster than legacy media, making it ideal for recording full resolution 12-bit Blackmagic RAW files.

Blackmagic PYXIS records HD proxies in H.264. A small proxy file can be uploaded to the Blackmagic Cloud in seconds, even while the camera is still recording, making their media available back in the studio in real time. When uploading to Blackmagic Cloud, customers can use an Apple or Android phone to connect to the internet via mobile data. Customers can also connect via wired Ethernet using the camera's Ethernet port. This allows customers to transfer media while filming so that post-production teams around the world can begin working in real time.

Blackmagic PYXIS offers a wide range of connectors for audio, monitoring, power and more. The camera includes a 12G-SDI output for monitoring with support for HDR and Ultra HD output. This means customers can connect an SDI display for on-set monitoring of images. SDI allows for longer cable runs than HDMI, making it easier to reach monitors that are further away from the camera.

Blackmagic PYXIS includes a built-in hardware streaming engine that supports RTMP and SRT streaming to YouTube, Facebook, X and more. For Internet access, users have two options - connect via Ethernet or connect a 4G or 5G phone for mobile data. Because streaming is integrated directly into the camera, customers can monitor the streaming status and data stream in the viewfinder and on the LCD display.

Customers can choose between L-Mount, EF or PL lenses, making the Blackmagic PYXIS compatible with the world's widest range of film and photography lenses. The PL model allows it to work with professional film lenses from Zeiss, ARRI, Cooke and others without the need for an adapter.

Camera Features
Effective Sensor Size: 35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
Pixel Pitch: 2.9 microns
Lens Mount: PL mount with /i Technology.
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)

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
8K/4K (2.4:1) up to 112 fps
8K/4K (6:5) up to 72 fps

Focus: Focus control possible 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 Dimensions: 4” 1920 x 1080.
Screen Brightness: 1500 nits
Screen Type: LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Metadata Support: Automatically populated lens data from /i Technology PL 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.

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

Standards
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.

Audio
Microphone: Integrated stereo microphone.
Built in Speaker: 1 x mono speaker.

Media
Media: 2 x 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 Codecs
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

Control
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 Management
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 Features
Storage Type: 2 x CFexpress Type B, 1 x 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 - 299 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 199 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 398 to 1,433 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 326 to 796 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 179 to 448 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 120 to 358 MB/s

9K - 9408 x 6264
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 714 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 268 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 179 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 119 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 238 to 857 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 195 to 476 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 107 to 268 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 72 to 214 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 - 320 to 639 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 228 to 533 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 133 to 400 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 100 to 266 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 - 202 to 336 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 135 to 311 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 101 to 238 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 81 to 202 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Software
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

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

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

What's Included
Blackmagic PYXIS 12K PL
Lens turret dust cap
PYXIS Standard Plate
PYXIS SSD Plate
90W power supply with locking connector and international adapters
Welcome booklet
DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key

Warranty
Product Warranty: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty.