For the last time, everyone keeps saying that the issue isn’t the creators. The issue is the fact that it clearly has features removed and then the creators played them down because they received the trip. It’s fine to receive the trip if you give the criticism of which they are clearly not.

When trying (and failing) to understand Lumix S9 pricing, almost everyone misses open gate. What’s the cheapest open gate camera in Sony’s lineup for instance? It costs 20x as much. And until Blackmagic collapsed the price of their full frame offering, even they were $1000 more with no IBIS, no phase detect, and no Lumix Lab option. For those who cross-crop their video for verticals and horizontals, this camera is ridiculously cheap given the feature set. Add a decent wireless receiver (so cheap these days) and you’re golden. For some it’s a hell of a good value, especially based on what’s being said about the app. Seems like we finally have quick and reliable integration with cellphones, which makes instant sharing of photos and videos with editable LUT support off a full frame sensor…a thing…for $1500. It’s not a bad deal as far as I’m concerned.

Wow

KEEP THE LUMIX S9 OUT YOUR F***ING MOUTH!!!

Daaaaaaaaaamn!!! :D

PotatoJet could really use some inspiration from your camera reviews. On a side note, I think I need to take the rest of the day as a mental health day.

I've watched this three times

I am fucking crying

This turned out so well! Love how campy F13 is and I love how you still leaned into the campiness with this!

This was awesome! Love your setup

I learned so much about lighting horror music videos ❤

What a very informative video! Thank you! I watched til the end. You deserve more subscribers!

had to sub this is beautiful🤣🤣🤣

That priest is so hot with that beard!

Lmfao

This was the best review ever!!! Loved it. Thank you. You saved me 3K. :)

audio in the left channel, but good video

To be fair, every reason why I sold my Komodo X came out the next day after this (as did the live stream I did with the design team) None of those reasons had much to do with one being better than the other, unique workflow and use case paired with living near 6-7 rental shops that have one ✌🏾 I’ll be firm but fair, if you’re going to call out KZbinrs on being clickbaity, I’d hope at the least, leaving a comment on the video you’re posting for more information would be considered, would of been easy to clear that up for you before the video Blessed ✌🏾

When did it become okay to saw Holy $#!& in a review?

Hey, Eric. Interesting perspectives on the camera, although I think you might have stumbled past the answer to your own question at the end - "what's the value of the Pyxis compared to a mirrorless camera with or without an external monitor"? The FF sensors found in mirrorless cams that can capture raw aren't better than the BMD offerings, they're just tuned to do different things... and for different workflows. For those that favor the BMD approach to image processing (do everything in Resolve), the combination of color science, image pipeline and sensor is a big part of the value (of this camera). That's why Resolve ships with BMD cameras, it's part of the package. If you agree with them or not, a LOT of people LOVE the full frame look of the Cinema Camera 6k (and other BMD models) and many have been BEGGING Blackmagic for a box camera for years. Another thing that "everyone" seems to overlook is that Pyxis is also an all-metal build with (presumably) better cooling, similar to what you find in the Ursa models, so it's possible that you'll get slightly better noise performance. But don't hold me to that. 🙂 So, the answer to your question is: what you will not find in a different camera brand is a sensor tuned for the BMD color pipeline in Resolve (which ships with the camera). Every other feature (12bit SDI output, mobile device tethering, SDI T/C input, etc.) might be found in other cameras, but there is no substitute for those who prefer the BMD look. I can see why others might not find the total package worth $3k, but as you pointed out, there are great options for them too. 🙂

Why does the content creator World always have to be so fruity 🤔🤷‍♂

Appreciated your neutral position on this review

The "stupid Face" always gets a "dont recommend channel" from me.

that's the video a diged for haha

Nah this camera wasn't made for you. It'a like assuming every single product made is targeted for you and when you don't like it you shit on it. It's completely asinine. Where else can you get 6K RAW for $3k?

Why internal NDs vs like rear ND's?

Most of the haters want a high end camera for cheap they see the pxyis make up excuses because the don't have the 3k plus

I want it. I don't care what people say.

They dropped the ND filters when the switched from EF mount to L mount because of the shorter flange distance. It the wanted to add back the ND to say the EF box they would have to build out the front of the box like they did on the Pro pocket model. This changes the design totally.

I think black magic should hire the alt cine guys. This is inexcusable design.

I just simply cannot get why they put only ONE MINI xlr in this camera, they do have the space, and I find no reason to have two... so strange.

People are mad about the screen being non-articulating, when box cameras usually don't have one at all. Mad about the lack of ND filters, when no similar camera (ZCAM, Komodo) has them. Sounds a lot like nitpicking for a camera that is half the price of a Komodo and is made with budget in mind.

This is an incredible camera for the price. The bitching and moaning appears to be nothing but a false hype led zeitgeist for KZbinrs to get clicks. Again, price for performance is insane. Fully rig -able, Blackmagic colour science/RAW, best edit/colour software-Resolve Studio for Free, 6K open gate, 12GSDI, Cloud backup etc etc etc. This is a legitimate B-Cam for Big Budget and an A Cam for everything else for $3000. If you can't handle popping a filter on your lens, or spending 1.5 minutes mounting a monitor-then perhaps another career path should be considered...

Really enjoy your natural comedic evaluation/breakdown videos. Regarding the Pyxis and the Braw only issue, do you think it’s possible that one of the reasons they dropped the price of their Video assist is that buyers can pair it with the Pyxis and get ProRes (not ProRes raw) as another codec option via the video assist. That’s a question I have not seen anyone ask yet. Anyways, keep up the good work. Subscribed.

Awesome style, bro. Earned a sub in about one minute 🙂

I already ordered it... I want that sweet open gate... and the full frame sensor. :). Thanks for the video.

I'm pre-ordering the Pyxis L-mount. I'm all about the Cyberpunk motto, "Style over substance!".

I will not buy this version. When BM decides to make a real pro camera then I will buy it. I like the looks and buttons that light up. SDI is great. Fix everything else please.

Right on point!!!

Amazing informative and funny vid! New sub!

I think the value is pairing with the 6k pro opposed to replacing for a 2 cam setup. If you have a 6kpro, you likely have extra handles, attachments and the software (250 resale value). The 3hr battery is actually around $350. Only attachment needed would really be the side attachment and monitor. I always use my 6k pro an a gimbal or sticks so a flip out screen wouldn'tbe that useful. I can see people using these for more corporate work, interviews, etc. Definitely not better than a red or c70 but its on the right track.

Is there like a screen lock or something? I think its easy to accidentsly touch and change settings and record by touching the screen on the side when holding it handheld

Recuerdo que todos se quejaron de los nds internos por que modificaban el color, incluso usaban externos... Con el modelo pro

I think your audio is only coming out of one side

BMPCC (also Jewish BTW) user here, really liked your review! 🙏

Regarding internal NDs: The 3:2 sensor in the Pyxis is literally twice as tall and about a cm wider when measured against the S35 sensor in either the 6k Pro or the C70, which means the slice of glass needed to cover a full frame sensor is huge in comparison to S35 NDs. And even electronic NDs need to be moved out of the way of the sensor for full light transmission. So I do not expect there will ever be an internal ND system for this body design. Given the height and width of the camera, basic geometry says no, especially with the bayonet positioned in the center. Sony parks the lens up high on the body to create a space below big enough to drop the filter out of the way and the E-mount takes up a bit less space as well. It will be a redesigned Ursa which will have enough vertical room (it’s not a flange distance thing) for NDs to slide out of the way. * Anyway, if you run multiple cameras and/or a sound bag and rely on timecode, then the Pyxis is a significant improvement over the BMCC for very reasonable money. Freeing up the 3.5mm mic jack means you have lost a balanced audio input, but picked up two unbalanced channels (three audio inputs instead of two). I’m good with that. Dual CFExpress is a great improvement which even allows for hot swapping if you’re recording a long event. The SDI output is faster and much more physically robust than HDMI, total win there. No one talks about it, but BM have added a standard 2-pin Lemo connector for power (again much more robust than the current solution). The side screen is an interesting design choice which in many ways comes from their broadcast roots where camera ops work from the shoulder. Mount the Pyxis to a Tilta Lightweight Shoulder Rig and you’ll find that the screen and buttons are in the perfect spot. But I realize, a lot of people don’t work that way and the screen will be a bit of a pain in the beginning. Though I expect BM will have some sort of mountable control screen running off the USB-C port before long, or you can pick up a Bluetooth monitor like what Portkeys makes and use that for basic control. It’s a brand new ecosystem, so they definitely have more work to do. For me, it’s perfect for downsizing out of an Ursa Broadcast 6k which is a lot to lug around most of the time.

The comparison with the S5iiX & video assist is pertinent. I own the S5iiX & video assist. It's BRAW has many limits the Pyxis doesn't have. E.G. It has no 24fps (only 23.98), and only the 16 by 9 aspect ratio is supported (though at full sensor width). That said its BRAW does behave just like a Blackmagic camera's BRAW in Resolve. Of course the S5iiX does have IBIS and tracking autofocus. So perhaps the comparison should be with a Pyxis and a DJI Focus Pro, together with the effort of applying gyro stabilisation in post.

I love the blackmagic cameras but no one really looks for them when hiring so i had to go down the Sony FX9 route and tbh i dont really like sony because everything is ginped to protect their higher end cameras and the after sale care is kinda awful. Panasonic turned an S1 that when i bought it could only do UHD into a 6k camera with firmware updates

Awesome insights Eric. Subbed!

I dont hate the camera - i love competition...i hope this lights up a fire under Sony to drop a sick FX4 👀