Blackmagic PYXIS First Impressions VS BMCC6K | Is it Better?!

[@tw06le1]

I found it weird people were complaining about the side screen when monitors are all the rage. Then the new complaints are that they don't want a camera to rig out, then they get the FX3 or Mirror-less, attach a cineback/cage then basically build out the same footprint.😂

[@robertdouble559]

people are dumb.

[@Bast6]

The thing is not about rigging a camera. Every camera has to be rigged. Well, not "has to" but we always do because we all have different uses and workflows and stuff. The problem IMO with this screen is hte fact it is a proper screen in a mostly useless position. If they copied what's on a Venice or Kinefinity or Arri (so a screen with just the menus in a minimal way) would have been awesome but this way it just feels like a waste. (plus it's a pretty large screen and I wonder how much it would be a risk for damage)

[@AndyLSB]

Komodo X and Pyxis, needs to happen...

[@ChadAltDelete]

Asap!

[@BrendonKPadjasek]

I really hope BM brings that desqueeze function to the BMCC6k through firmware

[@OwoyemiMichael]

My Blackmagic Pocket 4K still have a special place in my heart despite owning a Lumix S5IIX. There's something sweet about BRAW. Blackmagic has really come a long way and I'm happy with their journey.

[@Siimkristjanpariis]

I still use BMPCC4k daily basis on corporate video shoots. I dont really need 6k footage but I probably will upgrade to Pyxis (or maybe future Pyxis Pro) at some point.

[@OwoyemiMichael]

@@Siimkristjanpariis I've had the BMPCC4K since 2021 and the need to upgrade to 6K didn't occur to me cause that camera is freaking amazing. Viltrox speedbooster has helped me to make it more valuable. I got the Lumix S5IIX for most of my run and gun gigs and I'm enjoying it as well. If I'm to upgrade my BMPCC4K, it'll be to the Blackmagic Full Frame 6K and not the Pyxis and that's because of the kind of project I do tend more towards that camera body.

[@rikkiekhrist6823]

Thank you so much for your comments on the screen. I always saw that as a weird criticism of this camera. Especially since the screen is actually usable unlike many other cinema cameras 3x the cost save for canons cinema line.

[@MarekHallon]

who else clicked just to see some juicy Cato footage? 😆

[@JoshGloverMedia]

Guilty.

[@cammackey]

Sorry not much juicy footage this time. Tune in tomorrow ;)

[@earnieboy54]

I’m just happy for the increased anamorphic desqueeze shooting options. And I knew that it wasn’t going to be a 1:1 from the bmcc 6K. The small increases and items they addressed is very much so appreciated

[@jarodparkerdirector]

I've been looking everywhere online for an answer regarding the anamorphic options at 6:5 and you're the only one who's actually answered that question so thank you!

[@RPMusicStudios]

This definitely on my list. I’m going to wait until the BM monitor is shipping to pick this up. I love my 6k full frame but it’s limited in rigging options. It would be nice to do a shoulder rig without hdmi cables in my ear lol.

[@aumon]

I wish they bring x1.5 desquezze option for the BMCC6k on an update😢

[@geoffreybassett6741]

Thank you so much for showing that it can do anamorphic in open gate and send it over the SDI at the proper desqueeze. The 6K was a great image but it was limited to 1080p out so in open gate it was a nightmare to pull focus in open gate.

[@Framesbyfrisby]

Beautiful video as always!

[@cammackey]

Bro you’ve been crushing it

[@Sethmotley]

Being the owner of the 6K I’m sitting this one out. I’ll wait for the Pyxis Pro and hopefully it’ll have better dynamic range and internal NDs

[@andynonimuss6298]

It's been said that BM tweaked the sensor on the Pyxis. Great common sense review! ... subscribed

[@cammackey]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@welchworks]

Was looking forward to seeing what the Cam-Man had to say about this! ✨👀

[@alexgrant311]

Thanks for doing this. This is an amazing camera. I don't understand the initial hate it got. I'm excited for my order to arrive

[@Alminox]

Great stuff as always. One question: what is the latency on the SDI output? I love my S5IIX, but the latency on HDMI is a crime. I hope this more professional port is better.

[@cammackey]

I’ll add this to my list!!

[@geoffreybassett6741]

@@cammackeyplease do, all other L mount cameras are unusable in this regard. Really want to see what the SDI delay is on this.

[@BootStrapTurnerVideography]

Would be interesting to see what the performance is of the older BSH1 in comparison, after rigged up similar.

[@BorrachoTarot]

Your style of filming/recording is nice man. Very original. The Pyxis will be my first camera and I have 0 lenses, but plan on getting a PL lens. Is the wise choice the L mount and use a PL adapter for versatility? or will PL to L mount adapter introduce any image issues? Anyone in the chat can help me out?

[@cammackey]

Personally, I would do l mount to PL adapters. The Pl adapter I was using has a built in VND and I can also slap my L mount lenses on there

[@POW.CREEPER]

I remember your bmpcc 4k videos, and the Canon R ones, you should bring those cameras back sometimes to show amateurs what they can get with a $500 camera.

[@leebrandt8597]

Blackmagic Pocket 6k Pro user here. You're using your highlight recovery tab incorrectly. To get the max use of it, you need to lower your ISO, then hit the highlight recovery tab. You can get up to 2.4 additional stops in highlight information using this method. If the blacks are too dark, you can adjust with the HDR wheels if you're grading with wide gamut. Good video btw, seems like they improved the shadows with this one over the full frame 6k

[@cammackey]

I actually didnt use it. There a quick clip that shows I turned it on but I had jsut auditioned it. It was actually off the whole time.

[@leebrandt8597]

@@cammackey Oh ok, I see. I got confused because I saw you click the highlight recovery tab without lowering the ISO

[@Breonnick]

Holy crap. I hope the bm6kff get a firmware update to get all anamorphic options.

[@cammackey]

I spoke to the engineers and they kinda hinted that it would… but that was literally months and months ago…. So idk honestly. I’ve learned that all of these camera companies do little updates throughout the year to their processors and stuff so I would be shocked if the Pyxis had a little mroe juice

[@aumon]

Ask them again plzzzz😅

[@kirimbac]

The iPhone glitching is the Lenses changing to go intro macro or standard. That’s the jitter you are seeing.

[@cammackey]

I was in the blackmagic app tho, usually that doesn’t happen

[@pacinipablo2641]

That's a tough handle grip that ! what's it called like ? couldn't find out

[@alchemymagick]

Thank you! I have the Pocket 4k and love it. I’m liking some of the upgrades on these 6k models (especially the full frame FOV), but issue is I don’t need 6k or the file sizes that go with them. So my question is: any way to utilize the 6k models but with smaller file sizes closer to the P4K? Not sure if it makes sense to shoot windowed on the full frame sensor?

[@cammackey]

If you’re worried about file sizes, then you do need this camera

[@alchemymagick]

@@cammackey thanks, I didn’t quite understand. Are you saying the file sizes on the 6k are low? Would love any further clarification. 🙏

[@Gloryvisuals]

Is the rolling shutter the same as the BMCC6K? Coming from an FX6 user, that may be the dealbreaker to what looks like an otherwise perfect camera in its price point.

[@cammackey]

Stay tuned ;)

[@Gloryvisuals]

@@cammackey okayyyyy, I’m on the edge of my seat! Lol

[@louisalfred3]

Just Curious as to what battery adapter you are using for this. That thing looks huge.

[@Chrysopoeia-XVI]

I love the organic, filmic look that Blackmagic cameras provide, especially with DaVinci Resolve and BRAW included. Would this setup be practical for a solo amateur learning cinematography, particularly while traveling and relying on natural light, composition, and angles? My main focus is still images, but occasionally I’d like to include myself in the shot as a still frame. Would using a tripod as a stand-in help ensure proper focus where I’ll be standing? People have recommended Sony, but its more clinical look doesn’t appeal to me.

[@michaelfrymus]

How would you say it compares to the kinfinity Edge 6k?

[@cammackey]

Never tried it

[@ChrisSnowVideo]

Hey Cam, where did you snag that v mount adapter?

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

I do find it strange they didnt add built in ND’s. They could have stretched the price to $3500 and we would have paid it. Been subscribed since you had the 4k👍

[@hivetech4903]

Thanks for the video! I will be looking for a camera that can autofocus debates. I know these cameras don't have AF but I work with Resolve & really want BRAW & BM's awesome menus 😂 So I'm hoping the Pyxis with DJI's focus pro lidar will do the job? 🤞

[@morgan-films]

Hey @cammackey what about VS the S5iiX ? Particularly with 2x anamorphics. Is it purely situational and if so what situations?

[@sergsteam]

Great video. Please contact black magic at and ask to add all desqueeze options to the Cinema 6k camera. I also have a question for you. I own a 45mm Remus and plan to buy a second lens, what would you recommend? 65 or 85 mm? Thank you

[@levon-atkinson]

Interesting fact: Cam's glasses are anamorphic and he wears de-squeeze contact lenses!

[@cammackey]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@CraigMarshall_HDvideo4K]

What! No built in NDs?

[@cammackey]

For $3k, no

[@simon_sky]

Not sure about the IPhone 😂, but the Pixys is such a solid camera, it will last long, specially with that sensor and connectivity options. Only thing to maybe consider is that for the same price you can get a used URSA 12k, maybe even with the vlock plate.. Hmmm decisions decisions 😂

[@BradyBouren]

What are the frame rate options at 6k and 4k?

[@cammackey]

I’ll have to go over all of that in another video

Batterylife was the big dealbreaker for me, i was with sony from the beginning and the old Sony Batteries were so bad that this traumatised me for life :D so i am suuuuper happy about the pyxis solving that, The only thing i hope for is Opengate with at least 50fps ... so far only kinefinity does that at a low price, and only arri in a proper way since red (raptor and monstro) has an 17:9 Sensor, meaning 4:3 is just a crop and does not give you more vertical space. I hope the ursa 12k cine will fix that

[@chrisjenkins9978]

I was prepared to spend more money on a better camera. Now, I’ll just go with the RED.

[@d2suarez]

Good video. The pixis seems like a pretty great camera. However, I was disappointed with the iPhone footage

[@abooateeq]

My hero we need more info’s about drone ,Hover air x1 pro max

[@rawcam16mm57]

More cato content plz !!!!

[@cammackey]

Come back in 7 hours ;)

[@rawcam16mm57]

@@cammackey can I buy the preproduction lenses from you?

[@leeaki9531]

It's a shame that you didn't show ISO-3200 in your video. Many are wondering if ISO-3200 is just as bad as on the BMCC-6K.

[@cammackey]

All of the tests were at 3200 iso…. Might want to rewatch again lol

[@ChadAltDelete]

Need your help Cam! Red komodo x or this. I shoot product commercials. Just want the best image quality, that's it.

[@cammackey]

That’s tough man. You gotta try them both and see. I wanna say the Komodo X has more information in the raw files.. but the PYXIS has full frame open gate…. So really tough. I would say if you’re happy with your KX and your lens coverage, no reason to switch.

[@chrisabruce]

Don't they both use exact same sensor?

[@PyxisCinema]

The Pocket 4k is better in low light, I nshould've keep it after I got my Cinema 6k.

[@cammackey]

I don’t believe that

[@CINENIMUS]

lol what image difference its the same internals

[@cammackey]

Exactly haha

[@jamesalexanderbarnettdp9479]

The batteries for the 6k are fine if you buy official or decent ones, I bought cheap off brand ones and it put me off using the camera, I bought decent batteries and it makes me pick up the camera and use it again.

[@MacabrePictures]

I'd second that. If you are using the camera grip it's worth buying the official batteries

[@Bobsmithabc]

Can’t see anything with that anamorphic lens on the iPhone 😂

[@cammackey]

Hahahaha I know sorry. Half way through I was like… this was a bad idea. It’s great for style choice but not for important information haha

[@pdcorlis]

@@cammackeyEspecially when working close… FWIW, the Freewell Anamorphic is pretty terrible. At least my copy was.

[@darrenorange2982]

Most all BPU batteries are 99 watt hour...I'm not sure but that V mount looks like 99 watt hour battery. a BPU effectively for most is just a V mount voltage wise in a smaller form factor. There is little reason to add this v-mount when the bpu are cheaper and smaller. Not that you can use it but NPF batteries also while 7.4 volts are also often can be had with 99 watt hour. Anywho, just annoying. V-mounts are soo over priced.

[@cammackey]

No one says you have too… the vmount I was using has two USBC ports btw.. and a dtap.. so I can power other things off of it. And also.. they’re are higher power vmount too. No need to feel some type of way of tools man

[@darrenorange2982]

@@cammackey Yea not exactly my point, I'm sorry, let me correct it I'm not commenting on yours setup in a negative way. I'm just saying this because I think the actual battery capacity gets confused by people way too often. I know your not doing that. Just noting that the capacity is about the same or is the same in reality. People will spend 150-200 bucks on a v mount when it has the same capacity as a $25 NPF or about $50 BPU, man BPUs have gotten cheaper. The BPUs I have even have a Dtap.

[@JeremiahBostwick]

Looking forward to a lowlight/night test. I’m still more likely to make the FX6 move because I’m a doc/reportage shooter, but I admit your working with Pyxis intrigues me.

[@cammackey]

Yeah man that’s super tough!!!! I wish I could combine those two cameras haha. The FX6 has a few annoying quirks that made me get rid of it. Like the weird selective codecs.. the little screen that always got in the way and still had to rock n external monitor

[@josefsaelzledop]

Sony is like: good specs, shitty ergonomics and not fun to use. but for documentary it is better

[@TLFILMS]

Interessant

[@MegaMaster04]

Would you trade that BM PYxys for the red komodo x?

[@cammackey]

Like a fair trade? No added cash???? God that’s hard hahaha. As an anamorphic full frame shooter… no 😭. If it wasn’t for that, 100% yes.

[@apocryphal_man]

I always love at least the look of your videos and the amount of work and love you put into them. But that iPhone footage... is only functional ;). You spoiled us, your fault 🙃

[@cammackey]

Hahaha I tried. iPhone can look amazing!!! But for this…. Nah hahaha

[@kolecava]

I mean, image wise, no.

[@p.m1777]

man im not trying to be that guy but the audio quality is not it

[@ancientburner]

You are that guy. This looks like a quick impromptu vid, it's not unlistenable audio lol. You comment this on all videos with what you consider is subpar audio?

[@cammackey]

Apologies. As the gentlemen above me stated, this was a quick one and tried some new things out

[@Xavier_Sc]

With all the kindness and peace (I swear), watching the video shot on an iPhone was a real pain. Jitters, artefacts and burnt whites all over the place. We can't even see what you're showing sometimes. I mean I get the "hype", but don't tell me you couldn't get a barebone FX3 in your hands.

[@cammackey]

Hahahaha agreed brother. I didn’t chose the right tool for the job. I chose an artistic choice over information haha.