Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Rental in San Diego
Rent the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera from San Diego Film Equipment. This compact modular cinema camera features a 12,288 by 8,040 full-frame RGBW sensor, 16 stops of dynamic range and an active Leica L-Mount.
The PYXIS 12K combines Blackmagic Design's advanced 12K image quality with a versatile box-style body that can be configured for handheld, shoulder-mounted, gimbal, studio, vehicle and remote-camera production.
Full-Frame 12K RGBW Sensor
The 35.64mm by 23.32mm sensor supports full-frame 12K, 8K and 4K recording along with Super 35 9K modes. Its multi-scale RGBW sensor allows productions to select different resolutions while retaining the sensor's cinematic color response.
A built-in optical low-pass filter helps reduce moire and aliasing while preserving fine image detail. The camera provides up to 16 stops of dynamic range for holding detail in bright highlights and deep shadows.
Recording Resolutions and Frame Rates
- 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
- 9K Super 35 17:9 up to 65 fps
- 9K Super 35 2.4:1 up to 80 fps
- 8K and 4K 3:2 Open Gate up to 72 fps
- 8K and 4K 17:9 up to 90 fps
- 8K and 4K 2.4:1 up to 112 fps
Active Leica L-Mount
This PYXIS 12K features an active Leica L-Mount with electronic iris and focus control for supported lenses. Its short flange depth also makes the camera adaptable to a wide selection of professional cinema and still-photography lenses.
Compatible adapters may allow the camera to be configured with PL-mount or EF-mount lenses. Contact our camera department to confirm the appropriate lens mount and adapter for your production.
Blackmagic RAW Workflow
The PYXIS 12K records Blackmagic RAW, preserving extensive sensor data while providing efficient files for editing, visual effects and color correction. Blackmagic RAW integrates directly with DaVinci Resolve and is supported by many professional post-production applications.
The camera can also generate proxy files for faster editing and collaborative workflows. Blackmagic Cloud integration can help productions coordinate camera media with remote editors and post-production teams.
Flexible Recording Media
Dual CFexpress Type B card slots support high-resolution and high-frame-rate Blackmagic RAW recording. The camera can also record to compatible external USB-C storage, providing flexible media options for studio and location production.
Modular Production Design
The PYXIS body includes multiple mounting points for cages, handles, monitors, microphones, wireless video systems, lens-control motors and other production accessories. Its compact rectangular design is well suited for:
- Feature films and narrative television
- Commercial cinematography
- Music videos
- Documentary production
- Handheld and shoulder-mounted operation
- Gimbals and stabilized camera systems
- Vehicle and process-trailer mounts
- Drones and remote camera heads
- Studio and live-production configurations
- Visual-effects and green-screen production
Camera and Lens Rentals
Pair the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K with compatible optics from our cinema lens rentals. Additional production equipment is available through our camera accessories, production monitors, camera batteries and tripods and support departments.
Full-Frame Lens Options
Ask San Diego Film Equipment about the appropriate lens-mount adapter when building your Blackmagic PYXIS 12K rental package.
Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Rental in San Diego
San Diego Film Equipment provides the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K for feature films, television, commercials, documentaries, music videos and professional digital-cinema productions throughout San Diego and Southern California.
Add the PYXIS 12K to your rental request or contact our camera department for help configuring a complete package with lenses, media, batteries, monitoring, matte box, follow focus and camera support.
