The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K is a full-frame cinema box camera with a 24.6 MP CMOS sensor, 6K resolution, 13 stops of dynamic range, dual native ISO (400 and 3200), L-Mount lens compatibility, and CFexpress Type B storage — weighing 1500g and shooting up to 36fps.
Key Specifications
- Sensor: Full-frame 24.6 MP CMOS (36 × 24mm), crop factor 1.0
- Resolution: 6K — up to 36fps
- Dynamic range: 13 stops
- Native ISO: Dual native — 400 (studio/lit sets) and 3200 (low-light)
- Lens mount: Leica L-Mount — compatible with a wide range of L-Mount lenses from Sigma, Panasonic, and Leica
- Storage: CFexpress Type B
- Battery: NP-F570 (Sony-style, widely available)
- IBIS: None — plan for a stabilised lens or rig if handheld work is required
- Weather sealing: None — keep it dry on set
- Weight: 1500g (body only)
What makes the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K special?
The PYXIS 6K is a dedicated cinema box camera with a competitive full-frame 36 × 24mm sensor. The full-frame sensor captures genuinely cinematic images with accurate skin tones and rich colour science straight out of the camera. Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) is the recording format — a compressed RAW codec that keeps file sizes manageable without sacrificing the grading flexibility you'd expect from a raw workflow.
Compare it to the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K, and the tradeoff is straightforward: the 12K version pushes to 16 stops of dynamic range and a much higher resolution, but the 6K model's 13-stop range is already well above what most productions demand, and the file sizes stay far more practical for everyday editorial. If you're not shooting VFX plates or large-format printouts, the 6K sensor is the pragmatic choice.
Against the RED Komodo 6K, the PYXIS 6K scores higher across most image quality criteria. The Komodo has a slight portability edge due to its more compact body, but the PYXIS 6K delivers more sensor size for the money with its true full-frame chip — the Komodo uses a Super 35 sensor. If you're weighing up the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K vs Sony FX3, the key difference is workflow: the FX3 is a hybrid shooter with IBIS and autofocus designed for run-and-gun, while the PYXIS 6K is a pure cinema tool built around raw recording and maximum image quality from a box camera form factor.
The box camera design is intentional — it's built to be rigged, not run-and-gun. There's no built-in ND, no EVF, and no IBIS, so you're expected to add those via your support system. What you do get is a highly configurable platform with a large-format sensor that rewards careful, deliberate shooting.
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