Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera (ARRI PL)
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The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera (ARRI PL) is an advanced digital film production camera built for creative freedom and cinematic quality. With a large full-frame RGBW sensor (36 × 24 mm) capable of resolutions up to 12,288 × 8,040, it delivers exceptional detail, rich skin tones and wide dynamic range. Designed with a rugged, modular body and professional connections, it supports dual CFexpress media slots, high-speed Ethernet, USB-C, and a built-in optical low-pass filter for optimal image fidelity. The fixed PL-mount version lets you utilize industry-grade cinema lenses, making this camera ideal for feature films, high-end commercial work and creative rigs on gimbals, drones or studio setups. With the flexibility to record high-resolution open-gate formats and multiple aspect ratios, the PYXIS 12K is positioned to handle demanding workflows and deliver a cinematic look from capture through post-production.
The Key Features of the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera (ARRI PL):
- Full-frame RGBW sensor (36 × 24 mm) with up to 12,288 × 8,040 resolution
- Up to 16 stops of dynamic range for rich highlight and shadow detail
- Professional PL mount for cinema-grade lenses
- Built-in optical low-pass filter (OLPF) to optimise detail and reduce aliasing
- Dual CFexpress Type B media slots for high-speed internal recording
- Supports 12-bit Blackmagic RAW and simultaneous H.264 proxies for efficient workflows
- Multiple aspect ratio support including open-gate 3:2, 16:9, 17:9, 2.4:1, 6:5 anamorphic
- High frame-rate capability — e.g., 12K up to ~40 fps and 8K/4K up to ~112 fps depending on format
- USB-C and 10 GbE Ethernet connectivity for file transfer, streaming and network workflows
- Modular chassis with multiple ¼″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded mounting points and accessory side-plates
- 4″ HDR touchscreen display with HFR button and configurable function buttons for fast on-set control
The Detailed Specifications for the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera (ARRI PL):
- Sensor type: RGBW CMOS, full-frame, 36 × 24 mm (35.64 × 23.32 mm effective)
- Maximum resolution: 12,288 × 8,040 (3:2 open-gate) with other formats down to 4K listed
- Dynamic range: Up to 16 stops
- Native ISO: Optimised at ISO 800 (range approx. ISO 200-3,200, max ~25,600)
- Lens mount: Fixed PL mount with electronic communication for lens metadata
- Media: Dual CFexpress Type B slots (internal); Proxy files stored simultaneously in H.264)
- Connectivity: USB-C, 12G-SDI output, 10 GbE Ethernet (10G HDBase-T), timecode in/out, LEMO power
- Display: 4″ HDR touchscreen (1920×1080) with brightness ~1500 nits
- High frame rates: 12K up to approx. 40 fps (3:2 open gate); 8K/4K up to 112 fps depending on format
- Body: CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminum chassis with multiple mounting threads (¼″-20 and 3/8″-16) and accessory side plates
- Audio: Built-in stereo microphone, mini-XLR and 3.5 mm audio inputs
- Power: Compatible with Sony BP-U series batteries; chassis accepts rigged configurations (top handle, baseplate, etc.)
- Operating temperature: 0–40 °C (typical production environment)
- Included software: Full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio for editing, colour grading and post production
