Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Large-Format Digital Film Camera (L-Mount)
Availability:
In stock 3-5 days
Original price
$10,498.00
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Original price
$10,498.00
Original price
$10,498.00
$10,498.00
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$10,498.00
Current price
$10,498.00
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The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K (L-Mount version), is a cutting-edge digital film camera designed for high-end cinematography. It features a large-format (36 × 24 mm) full-frame RGBW sensor capable of up to 12,288 × 8,040 resolution, delivering the kind of image quality often reserved for big-budget feature films. The sensor offers up to 16 stops of dynamic range, allowing rich detail in highlights and shadows alike, while the built-in optical low-pass filter ensures optimal sharpness and moiré control. The camera supports the L-Mount lens standard, giving access to high quality full-frame photography and cinema lenses. Its compact, lightweight aluminum body is modular and rig-friendly—ideal for gimbals, drones, or traditional cinema setups. On the media side, dual CFexpress Type B slots and USB-C expansion make it flexible for high‐bandwidth capture and real-time workflows, including proxy H.264 recordings alongside full-resolution Blackmagic RAW. With top-tier specifications and professional features, the PYXIS 12K L-Mount is positioned for cinematographers, filmmakers, and content creators who demand premium image quality and versatility in production.
The Key Features of the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K (L-Mount version):
- 36 × 24 mm large-format RGBW sensor (full-frame) with 12,288 × 8,040 maximum resolution
- 16-stop dynamic range for exceptional highlight and shadow detail
- Built-in optical low-pass filter matched to the sensor for high image fidelity
- Active L-Mount (full-frame) compatibility, with iris and focus control on supported lenses
- Dual CFexpress Type B card slots + USB-C expansion for high-speed media and direct recording
- Records 12-bit Blackmagic RAW (various compression ratios) plus simultaneous H.264 proxy files
- Large variety of high-resolution formats and frame rates (12K, 9K, 8K, 4K) with open-gate or standard aspect ratios
- Lightweight CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminum body with multiple 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 mounting threads and accessory side-plates
- 4″ 1920 × 1080 touchscreen monitor with 1,500 nits brightness for outdoor visibility
- Professional connectivity including 12 G-SDI output, reference/timecode input, Ethernet for media/cloud workflow
The Detailed Specifications for the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K (L-Mount version):
- Sensor Size: 35.64 mm × 23.32 mm (Large Format Full-Frame) – pixel pitch ~2.9 µm
- Sensor Type: RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, White) large photo-sites
- Maximum Resolution: 12,288 × 8,040 (12K, 3:2 open-gate) – additional modes: 12,288 × 6,912 (16:9), 12,288 × 6,480 (17:9), 12,288 × 5,112 (2.4:1), 9,648 × 8,040 (12K 6:5) etc.
- Frame Rates: Up to ~40 fps at 12K 3:2; ~45 fps at 12K 16:9; ~50 fps at 12K 17:9; ~60 fps at 12K 2.4:1; higher frame-rates in 9K/8K/4K modes (8K/4K up to ~112 fps)
- Dynamic Range: 16 stops
- Native ISO: 800
- Lens Mount: Active L-Mount (full-frame); iris & focus control supported
- Media: Dual CFexpress Type B card slots + USB-C expansion port for external SSD / flash media
- Recording Format: Blackmagic RAW (3:1, 8:1, 12:1, 18:1, Q0, Q1, Q3, Q5) at full sensor width or height; simultaneous H.264 1920 × 1080 proxy recording
- Monitor: 4″ 1920×1080 capacitive touchscreen, 1,500 nits brightness
- Connections: 12 G-SDI output, USB-C expansion, 10-GbE Ethernet (in certain models) for media upload/cloud workflow, headphone jack, microphone inputs, reference/timecode input
- Power: External 18 V DC 90 W supply; locking 2-pin Lemo connector; battery plate BP-U series; input voltage 12-18 V
- Physical Body: CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum; multiple accessory mounting threads (top/bottom & side plates) – designed for gimbal, drone, handheld and studio rig setups
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F); Storage: –20 °C to 45 °C (–4 °F to 113 °F); Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
- Included: Camera body (L-Mount version), lens mount cap, standard mounting plate, SSD mounting plate, power supply with international adapters, software activation key (e.g., DaVinci Resolve Studio) and limited 1-year manufacturer warranty
