The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K offers unparalleled image quality and versatility with its 12K full-frame sensor, 16 stops of dynamic range, and customizable design, making it the ultimate tool for filmmakers
The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K is an advanced digital film camera designed to revolutionize your production capabilities. Featuring a 12,288 x 8040 full-frame RGBW sensor with a built-in optical low pass filter, it delivers stunning image quality with 16 stops of dynamic range. The camera supports dual CFexpress media slots, allowing for high-speed recording and storage flexibility. Its customizable body with flexible mounting options and side plates ensures adaptability to various shooting environments. The active L-Mount works seamlessly with the latest full-frame lenses and a wide range of lens adapters. With project frame rates up to 60 fps in 12K resolution and auto-focus capabilities, the PYXIS 12K is perfect for capturing high-resolution footage with precision. The 4-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen provides intuitive control, while the 12G-SDI output and USB-C connections offer robust connectivity options. Metadata support includes automatic recording of camera settings, motion sensor data, and slate data, enhancing your workflow efficiency. The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K is the ultimate tool for filmmakers seeking unparalleled image quality and versatility.
35.64mm x 23.32mm (Large Format)
2.9 microns
Active L-Mount.
Iris and focus on supported lenses.
16 Stops.
800
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)
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.
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
Auto focus available using compatible lenses.
Iris wheel and touchscreen slider for manual iris adjustment on electronically controllable lenses, iris button for instant auto iris settings using compatible lenses.
4” 1920 x 1080.
1500 nits
LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Automatically 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.
Touchscreen menus on 4 inch screen. Push buttons for other controls. 3 assignable shortcut keys.
Highly accurate timecode clock. Less than 1 frame drift every 8 hours.
None
1 x 12G-SDI up to 2160p60
1 x Viewfinder USB-C with power,
data, video and locking connector.
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.
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack.
Tri-Sync/Black Burst and Timecode.
USB Type-C for external drive recording,
PTP camera control and software updates.
1 x 10Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE‑T.
2160p23.98, 2160p24, 2160p25, 2160p29.97, 2160p30, 2160p50, 2160p59.94, 2160p60
SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M level A and B, SMPTE 2081‑1, SMPTE 2081‑10, SMPTE 2082‑1 and SMPTE 2082‑10.
Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24‑bit.
Integrated stereo microphone.
1 x mono speaker.
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.
Can format media to ExFAT (Windows/Mac)or HFS+ (Mac) file systems.
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
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, focus, iris and zoom with compatible lenses. Camera Control REST API over Ethernet.
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.
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.
Download files from any drive attached to your camera using FTP.
File sharing using SMB
2 x CFexpress Type B
1 x high speed USB-C expansion port for external media.
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 - 298 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 199 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 298 to 1,432 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 179 to 716 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 119 to 298 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 90 to 224 MB/s
9K - 9408 x 6264
Blackmagic RAW 3:1 - 713 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 8:1 - 268 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 12:1 - 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW 18:1 - 119 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q0 - 178 to 856 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 107 to 428 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 71 to 178 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 54 to 134 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 - 133 to 319 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 80 to 200 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 53 to 133 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 40 to 100 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 - 34 to 81 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q1 - 20 to 50 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q3 - 13 to 34 MB/s
Blackmagic RAW Q5 - 10 to 25 MB/s
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.
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
Mac 14.0 Sonoma,
Mac 15.0 Sequoia or later.
Windows 10 and 11.
1 x External 18V DC 90 W power supply.
1 x 2‑pin Lemo compatible locking connector.
BP-U series.
12V - 18V
Blackmagic URSA Cine Handle
Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF
Blackmagic PYXIS Rosette Plate
Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor
Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Kit
Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor EVF Kit
0°to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
-20°to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
0% to 90% non-condensing
Blackmagic PYXIS 12K
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
