That price represents five star value given how the camera handles and what it is capable of for filmmaking.

The setup is highly flexible, with the EVF being easy to position.

So you will want to factor in additional costs, as they can stack up quite quickly.

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera in the studio, mounted to video tripod, with a vibrant magenta background

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Professional features include built-in timecode, streaming capabilities, and cloud workflow integration.

Its a great at-a-glance exposure tool thats been seamlessly integrated into the general display UI.

The improvements introduced with Firmware 9.2 included some handy connectivity features.

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera on set, with optional monitor

A final, positive operating observation is just how quickly the camera powers up.

Within five seconds of switching it on, the camera is up and ready to record.

Low-light performance is good within the cameras limitations, though not class-leading.

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However, Resolve is armed with comprehensive tools for reducing the impact of sensor noise.

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K: testing scorecard

Should I buy the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K?

However, the camera produces an image that is robust and flexible.

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It also shoots 2K at up to 100fps.

Both the Pyxis 6K and EOS C70 put forward unique strengths.

Another cinema camera with modular box design iz Z CAM’S E2-F6 Mark II.

Prime

There’s SDI and full-size HDMI ports, plus a BNC timecode port and genlock.

I performed sound-quality tests in a small studio environment.

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Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera in the studio, mounted to video tripod, with a vibrant magenta background

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera in the studio, mounted to video tripod, with a vibrant magenta background

(Image credit: Jon Devo)

The Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera’s top handle, in the studio with a vibrant magenta background

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Closeup of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera’s I/O options, in the studio with a vibrant magenta background

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Memory card in the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera’s card port

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Rear of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera, in the studio with a vibrant magenta background

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Top view of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera, in the studio with a vibrant magenta background

(Image credit: Jon Devo)

Closeup of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera’s controls, in the studio with a vibrant magenta background

(Image credit: Jon Devo)

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera in the studio, mounted to video tripod, with a vibrant magenta background

(Image credit: Jon Devo)

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera in the studio, mounted to video tripod, with a vibrant magenta background

(Image credit: Jon Devo)

Closeup of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera’s monitor, in the studio with a vibrant magenta background

Closeup of the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera’s LCD monitor, in the studio with a vibrant magenta background

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera in the studio, mounted to video tripod, with a vibrant magenta background

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera on set, with optional monitor