Blackmagic’s Affordable Pyxis 6K Full-Frame Camera Shines in Test Footage [Video]

Cinematographer Patrick O’Sullivan put the upcoming Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera through the paces for a commercial shoot, showing that the camera, which Blackmagic Design calls “the world’s most riggable full frame digital film camera,” is capable of remarkable cinema-grade footage.

The Blackmagic Pyxis 6K, announced in April at NAB 2024, is designed to be a versatile solution for filmmakers and small production teams on relatively tight budgets. The Pyxis 6K cinema box camera is priced at just $2,995 for its Canon EF and Leica L versions, making it one of the more affordable full-frame 6K cinema cameras on the market. The Arri PL version costs $200 more, by the way.

A big reason why the Pyxis 6K is so competitively priced is that the camera is essentially just a box, ready to be rigged and expanded upon depending on a user’s needs and restrictions. With multiple mounting points and accessory side plates, it’s straightforward for cinematographers to configure the …