Blackmagic PYXIS 12K PL

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K PL is a digital film camera with a 12,288 × 8040 full frame RGBW sensor, optical low pass filter, 16 stops of dynamic range and a fixed PL mount with /i Technology. It records Blackmagic RAW and H.264 proxies to two CFexpress Type B cards or to an external disk via USB-C, outputs video over 12G-SDI and uses 10G Ethernet for Blackmagic Cloud, streaming and network control.

PYXIS 12K with a fixed PL mount

A box-style body with mounting points on every side that you build exactly to your production – from studio rig and gimbal to drone.

Full frame RGBW 12,288 × 8040PL with /i Technology16 stops · ISO 800Blackmagic RAW + H.264 proxy2× CFexpress Type B12G-SDI · 10G Ethernet

Generation 5 Color Science

The same Color Science as URSA Cine: accurate skin tones, a dynamic 12-bit gamma curve and images with a natural, film-like response to grading in DaVinci Resolve.

Blackmagic Cloud

Small H.264 proxies upload to Blackmagic Cloud while you shoot – over Ethernet or a 4G/5G phone connected to USB-C – and editors have them in DaVinci Resolve within seconds.

Network and remote control

10 Gb/s Ethernet provides camera control via REST API, a web media manager in your browser, file download over FTP and SMB and time sync via NTP.

A camera you build yourself

The compact body is CNC machined from aerospace aluminum, so it is lightweight yet very strong. Multiple 1/4″ and 3/8″ threads on the top and bottom let you rig it on a crane, gimbal or drone, and side plates extend mounting options for handles, microphones and even SSD drives.

Large format sensor for a cinematic look

The 35.64 × 23.32 mm full frame RGBW sensor with a native 12,288 × 8040 resolution and built-in optical low pass filter is almost three times larger than Super 35. It allows shallow depth of field and uncropped anamorphic lenses; the sensor records 12K, 8K or 4K from its full width.

16 stops of dynamic range

With 16 stops of dynamic range, highlights and shadows keep their detail – the bright exterior through a window and the café interior in one shot. ISO from 200 to 3200 is optimized for ISO 800, so the camera handles scenes without extra lighting.

Formats and frame rates

12K 3:2 open gate up to 40 fps, 12K 2.4:1 up to 60 fps and 8K or 4K from the full sensor width up to 112 fps. True 6:5 anamorphic can be shot in 9.6K (9648 × 8040) and the Super 35 window in 9K up to 80 fps.

Three lens mounts, one body

PYXIS is available with an L-Mount, locking EF or PL mount. This model has a fixed PL mount with /i Technology for professional cinema lenses from Zeiss, ARRI, Cooke and more without an adapter.

Large 4″ touchscreen

The built-in 4″ Full HD HDR touchscreen with 1500 nits is used for framing, focusing and reviewing shots without an external monitor, even in direct sunlight. It shows status and record parameters, histogram, audio levels, frame guides and 3D LUTs for monitoring.

Controls at your fingertips

ISO, white balance and shutter have their own buttons as well as touch control, next to a scroll wheel for quick changes. Three assignable buttons and the record, still, high frame rate, zoom and menu buttons are where you expect them; the controls can be locked against accidental changes.

Side plates for accessories

The standard side plate made of aerospace aluminum has two 1/4″ threads and one 3/8″ thread for a microphone or bracket. The SSD side plate securely holds a USB-C disk for recording or a phone for live streaming. The optional Rosette Plate adds five 1/4″ threads, four 3/8″ threads and a rosette for handgrips.

Dual CFexpress slots

Two CFexpress Type B slots record full resolution 12-bit Blackmagic RAW; a full card can be swapped without stopping the recording. The USB-C expansion port (10 Gb/s) allows direct recording to an external disk that you then edit straight from in DaVinci Resolve.

Pre-record up to 10 minutes

The camera continuously records to a cache and, when you press record, adds the selected duration from 5 seconds to 10 minutes to the start of the file. Unexpected moments in documentaries, news or live events are not missed, and only what is needed is saved.

BP-U batteries and locking DC input

The camera uses common BP-U series batteries; the highest capacity ones give you over 3 hours of shooting. For mains power it has a locking 2-pin Lemo compatible input (12–18 V) that will not pull out even on a crane; the 90W power supply is included.

USB-C, Ethernet and Blackmagic Cloud

USB-C connects a flash disk, SSD or a 4G/5G phone for mobile data. 10 Gb/s Ethernet uploads proxies to Blackmagic Cloud, controls the camera via REST API and lets you copy files over the network; mobile data and Ethernet also serve the built-in RTMP and SRT streaming to YouTube, Facebook or X.

Timecode and multi camera sync

The accurate timecode clock drifts less than one frame every 8 hours. The BNC input accepts external timecode as well as reference (tri-sync / black burst), so several cameras shoot with matching timecode and DaVinci Resolve syncs the shots automatically.

Professional audio

The mini XLR input with 48V phantom power switches between mic and line level (up to +14 dBu), and the 3.5 mm input accepts a video camera microphone. The built-in low noise stereo microphone records guide tracks, with a speaker and a 3.5 mm headphone output for monitoring.

Blackmagic RAW and DaVinci Resolve Studio

Blackmagic RAW saves camera settings as metadata, so ISO, white balance and exposure can be changed during grading without loss of quality. The camera loads 17 and 33 point 3D LUTs, and the full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio is included.

Optional viewfinder and monitor

For handheld and outdoor work, the optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF with a 1920 × 1080 OLED display connects with a single USB-C cable to the viewfinder port. Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor adds a 5″ HDR touchscreen with full camera control wherever the built-in screen is hidden on the rig.

Connections, controls and mounting points

The front carries the viewfinder port, the mini XLR input and the PL mount; the side has the BP-U battery port, two CFexpress slots, 12G-SDI output up to 2160p60, REF / timecode input, Ethernet, USB-C and the locking DC input. The bottom has two 3/8″ and seven 1/4″ tripod threads.

Dimensions and weight

The body measures 119 × 106 × 190 mm and weighs 1.84 kg without lens and battery.

More information

Cinema image and connected workflow

PYXIS 12K uses a 35.64 × 23.32 mm RGBW sensor with a native 12,288 × 8,040 resolution. Open-gate 3:2 helps reframing in post, while 6:5 supports anamorphic lenses. Its 16 stops of dynamic range preserve highlight and shadow detail; native ISO is 800.

PL mount with /i Technology
This variant has a fixed PL mount with /i Technology – its sibling models come with an L-Mount or a locking EF mount. It enables iris and focus control on supported lenses and works with high quality professional cinema lenses from Zeiss, ARRI, Cooke and more without an adapter.

Recording, cloud and connectivity
Two CFexpress slots support fast Blackmagic RAW recording and USB-C accepts external media. Simultaneous H.264 proxies speed Blackmagic Cloud transfer. The camera includes 12G-SDI monitoring, mini XLR with 48V phantom power, 10G Ethernet and internal RTMP/SRT streaming.

Power and accessories
The camera uses BP-U batteries. Suitable optional accessories include PYXIS Monitor, PYXIS Pro Grip, PYXIS Pro Handle, a cage for PYXIS 6K/12K and CFexpress Type B media.