How I Built the ULTIMATE Pyxis 6K Cinema Camera Rig

[@guguemichaels]

That is a very sexy set up, I have to admit. As for me, at my age (50s), I've been doing this since 1995..almost 30 years, with over 8 feature films under my belt and heavy duty camera rigs...I want my Pyxis (whenever it arrives) to be as simple and light as possible. I'm trying to stay away from heavy duty rigging on any of my cameras (lately). My back is not what it use to be. 😆😆😆 Cool video brethren. Love the set up. Happy filming on your new film project.

[@GC-zh2fp]

@@guguemichaels I think the build he has is alright . It’s good for a tripod type shooting but for on the go - no. The weight alone wouldn’t fit a good ronin 2 build . I’ve been doing this for a very long time and one thing I know is less weight is so much better . If I were you I would shell out the funds and go with a ronin 4d 6k for 9 thousand . Over the Pyxis . Especially because it’s basically a one stop shop for your needs !

[@PDM702]

Hands down, the best build I’ve seen thus far! Watching this video actually inspired me to purchase this camera. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@marklholloway]

Nice build👌 Clever use of the Kondor Blue accessories especially for placing the lidar mount ❤ Quick lock system is great. Definitely going to pick up the lidar cage!

[@davidsfilmmaking]

This is such a satisfying video. Great Job Armando!

[@xmartyxcorex]

Sheeeesh, it's been a couple of years since I've updated my rigged out blackmagic cams, love to see all of these awesome modular options available! Sick video!

[@mmlewis1030]

Great video. This rig uses a lot of the parts I had tentatively sketched out to use on my Pyxis build once it arrives. I shoot mostly narrative and seeing you put this rig together is tops! 🔥🔥🔥

[@perspectivestudioscaribbea5899]

Totally awesome rig dude ! Can't wait to see all the beautiful things you're gonna create with this powerhouse camera 🎥

[@thesuccessbags]

I was holding my breath waiting for the "Top handle" and monitor! good job!

[@GwenPark]

Love the rig, Armando! Best of luck with the film!

[@DarkFableMedia]

I’ve literally just bought as much of this as I can afford for my Pyxis! Love this setup!!

[@PrashantRasaily]

Looks great. Good luck for your feature Armando & team.

[@sujanhariharanr22]

Love this setup, grt insight into differnt parts that make this setup. NATO rails coming in handy bigtime. looking forward to seeing more such videos about rigging as well as the Pyxis.

[@zygote8888]

Wow so much things you can play add and adjust wonderful system Armando 👍🏼

[@OfTwoLands]

Nice one, mate! Such a great cam to rig out ☺️🎥 I keep going between full rig and minimal!

[@mondobytes]

@@OfTwoLands that’s the beauty of this camera, similar to FX3 I own I can go super light or full cinema depending on what I’m doing and it has plenty of mounting options to support each build setup

[@egnogra]

Amazing setup bro!! Can’t wait to see what you make with it

[@AlanCWL1989]

Need more reference besides this rig , for example cinema rig with steadicam system , gimbal or even other car mounting solution. It's cool to see for now. Awesome.

[@yarinsheiman7789]

Such an amazing build! I got the irix 45 t1.5 and the pyxis monitor with mine, maybe a focus pro in the future too…

[@earnieboy54]

Damn. I may get this rig. Waiting to see what tilta brings and then I’ll go from there but this is such a great rig!

[@mmlewis1030]

Tilta has already shown a preview of its Pyxis 6K cage. I've emailed them to nail down the release date, and I hope to hear back from them within the next day or two. Its very close to the same system they have for the Sony FX6.

[@louissouvestre2277]

@@mmlewis1030 hey man ! Any news on the tilta cage?

[@MilesBKamara]

Great setup. After watching this giving me the urge to go in for the Camera 😊.

[@maleksomai9795]

Im salivating from this rig 😂

[@pumpum000]

you make me wanna sell my FX6 to get the Pyxis just to play around with the rigging from Kondor Blue, amazing camera rig!

[@andersistbesser]

This rig looks like a deadly weapon 😁

[@JUSTINRYANPRODUCTION]

Great video thanks for the walk-through of the new camera. I’m thinking about picking one up. I might have to sell my Ursa.

[@phil_helix1191]

Incredible video thank you. Could you also make a video like this rigging up the exact same rig you had on the day of shooting? That video was awesome too btw.

[@p0ggles]

LOVE THIS!

[@zoneVgroup]

Love it. Looks incredible. I have the DJI focus pro as well. I am curious on why you don’t want the lidar to be closer to lens? I always find it frustrating when the lidar system had some parallel error during auto focus when it’s a close up. Love the tech but I do see the issue sometimes. Going to grab that lidar accessories.

[@mondobytes]

I can move it closer to the lens by sliding it forward on the rods, it really depends on the focal length but I've had good success having it placed where I put it, that's usually where I run it on my other rigs.

[@quiztasiarocks]

You sir are going to bankrupt me on things I don’t need.

[@mondobytes]

😂

[@marcspencertejada]

such a beautiful build

[@MatthewDangyou]

sheesh! This is so clean!! Gotta get my hands on that DJI Lidar focus soon. I did a similar set up with my S5iiX + Cine Rig from RIGID Pro recently 😅

[@CREATEBEYONDBOUNDARIES]

I know I’m late, but Jesus that is a sexy rig the best one out there right now I’m looking at my Pyxis barebones, 😢. Yeah, I can’t wait to rig. Mines out. This is nuts.

[@viktorchigozirim]

It looks beautiful and solid. But, does it not defeat the portability? Why add so many accessories?

[@rezaVfx]

You didn't mention the anti twist rod system and rod clamp for the kondor blue cube . Amazing rig tho

[@Creative.visionzz]

omg so cleannnn

[@orcapodmedia]

Hopefully you show us some BTS of the film you are working on. That would be fun to watch.

[@mondobytes]

@@orcapodmedia Yup it will be part of my Pyxis Review

[@orcapodmedia]

@@mondobytes Looking forward to it! Keep up the great fun work!

[@AndresHernandezFilms]

thank you for this in depth look at the rig! side note, with the shadows lifted on your color grading some of the detail gets lost when turning parts away from the light

[@ShazammtheProducer]

Now thats fire sir

[@MrAlifarrukh]

Armando , u made an epic rig.

[@I_like_science]

I seriously don't know why I am even watching this video. I couldn't even afford the lens cap right now Hahaha

[@thesuccessbags]

Would have loved to see you take it off the Sticks, do a hand held demo(pulling focus) and then shift to a shoulder rig set up, that way you have the "Trifecta"!

[@mondobytes]

Stay tuned 😉

[@8KHDRVideoBySittipong]

Nice rig for the PYXIS.

[@DigitalCreations2012]

My therapist recommended this video to me..... I came from the darkside ( Canon ) to the BMPCC 4K, Ursa Mini G2 , and if I can get my wife to dig into her purse, then maybe this setup

[@mondobytes]

@@DigitalCreations2012 You have the best therapist. 😂

[@Abdi_Mohamed_]

Excluding the monitor, batter and camera. Would love to know the total cost for all the accessories

[@JobyLenovo]

Bro How much total cost including everything? It's awesome 🎉

[@bhanukanimsara8711]

this is awesome can you please make a video of the gimble setup of the piyxis?

[@colemowery]

I gotta say... the mid49 cage still looks the best. It's really unfortunate that the kb top plate almost forces you to use a nato rail handle.

[@brandonpetersen10]

There is an ARRI 3/8 mount on top of the nato rail. You still got options.

[@michaelfrymus]

I'm curious if you've used the the kInfinity 6k, as I am curious about their new 6K LF and how it might compare to the black magic 6K camera

[@pasegers]

great video ! you put the power while the sdi was already connected , is the sdi protocole less sensitive with the Pyxis ?

[@mondobytes]

@@pasegers I don’t follow protocols, been doing this for years and never blown an SDI cable. My theory is cheap cables blow SDI Ports, don’t use cheap cables

[@rossjohnson3337]

@@mondobytes Do you recommend any cables? im terrified of blowing my port on my OG Komodo

[@mondobytes]

@@rossjohnson3337 I use the ones from Teradek and Mutiny. I’ve been doing this for years, C200, C500, FX6, Komodo X, Raptor never had any issues.

[@NoahHirschy]

Great video! Quick question, have you tested any of the Blazar anamorphics on the Mofage pl adapter? I only ask as I have used a similar pl adapter with filters and anytime there was a filter behind the lens it drastically threw off the focus.

[@HezJP]

12:39 tilta make a double ARRI rosette piece that you could mount to get the grip away from the 15mm rod piece

[@fullbars]

Looks sexy AF, would be curious to see how it transitions to a gimbal / ring setup especially with the DJI focus pro. I used to place the nucleus nano wheel by my thumb there I held the ring on my Crane 3S

[@JoshFronduti]

Got a few dopamine hits watching this video. LOL. Very nice!

[@michaelfrymus]

wouldnt it be easier to have longer 15mm rods on the top so you can mount the lidar AND the follow focus motor? ? Also, with the v-mount plate, cant you flip the 15mm rods so the battery is a little lower and more flush than being so high up?

[@mondobytes]

Can't mount the Lidar and FF in the same rod because the FF will block the Lidar unit. Also lowering the V-Mount plate will block the 2 pin power limo connection so it wouldn't work. The only reason it "looks big" is because of the Caleb pike battery that is really tall. Putting any other normal size V-Mount makes the rig look flush.

[@DenmasUlin]

Set up killer... 🤤🤤🤤

[@analogpunk-7743]

😮 when will it be available?!

[@matthewblakejohnston]

I love watching ppl building up cameras with rigging that cost more than the camera its self. haha

[@andynonimuss6298]

Very nice!

[@valarts2774]

You didnt speak on the base plates, would have liked to know which ones that was.

[@JoshFronduti]

Armando, can you explain the CABLES you use to power your monitor and camera into the battery plate? Does the plate have two Dtaps? I'm thinking you are using the 2pin Lemo to power the camera (using up a d-tap), but what cable are you using to power the monitor? Thanks!

[@mondobytes]

@@JoshFronduti the plate has 2 dtaps and yes I’m using a lemo for camera and dtap for monitor

[@TEN27]

Can you use the record button on the handle with the Pyxis? I can’t find a way to

[@HugoWill]

Great setup

[@mjgfromDDD]

A follow focus system on a tripod for narrative work, is there a reason for this? Other than composing the shot and doing the follow focus yourself. I'm use to seeing follow focus systems on run and gun set ups and with narrative work, having a separate person pull focus.

[@mondobytes]

Most of the stuff we're doing with this setup is action, stay tuned for BTS. We're running 3 cameras and this is the only one with LiDAR the rest will have focus pullers.

[@mjgfromDDD]

@@mondobytes oh wow tight, definitely will stay tuned!

[@cedjew]

I just bought a S5IIX, should I switch😂😂

[@olakunlesmith1092]

Wow, wow, wow, Armando...what a rig. This an awesome rig, indeed i dear say it's the ultimate Pyxis 6k rig. Armando, since you have a relationship with Kondor Blue, please is it possible for you to have a discussion with Kondor Blue to offer a "Armando/Kondor Blue Pyxis 6K Cinema Rig Kit" comprising all the part of their part you used in this rig as a bundle offer on their site. By the way great video as always. Look forward to your reply, Cheers.

[@mondobytes]

Thanks I appreciate it! All the parts I used are linked in the description, but definitely will talk to them about making 1 link with everything I put on.

[@olakunlesmith1092]

Thanks a bunch. When is your next video on the Pyxis dropping as you said we should be on the lookout.

[@mondobytes]

@@olakunlesmith1092 in a week or two, will be on set and real world examples

[@olakunlesmith1092]

I look forward to it. Cheers.

[@TheTechnoPilot]

I would absolutely love to see Kondor Blue join the Core PD standard and get those onto their battery plate versus normal PD power.

[@ChasingPhotography]

Armando, what’s the multitool you’re rocking? I have a few SmallRig ones but need a different setup of bits etc

[@roccos13]

No hate! Is there a reason you connected your SDI cables and then plugged in your v-mount? That is incredibly dangerous. It should be power power then sdi lead sdi lead. Or do you have something that is preventing possible surges?

[@mondobytes]

@@roccos13 I’ve been doing it this way for almost 10 years on many different cameras from Canon C200, C500 MKII to Sony cameras like FX6, FX9, to RED cameras. Never had an issue, I only use cables from Teradek and Mutiny.

[@ChimeThinker]

Other than BRAW, why wouldn't you choose a Ronin 4D-6K instead? I feel it does everything you're looking to do, but without needing to mount so many accessories, minus the internal BRAW?

[@mondobytes]

Lens support, that’s been my biggest gripe with 4D. Amazing camera but limited to lens options

[@charlestcrepps]

Blackmagic really said, “alright my minions… release the content!!!” 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@mondobytes]

😂

[@lenstestchannel5486]

that's cool ! just add a matte box

[@oscarstegland]

That baseplate looks very tall. It's that really standardized height?

[@mondobytes]

@@oscarstegland yup standard size, it probably looks tall because there’s no rods or accessories underneath

[@oscarstegland]

@@mondobytes You sure it's standard when you have the bottom plate on as well? Looks very tall compared to the mid 49 solution

[@mondobytes]

@@oscarstegland the plate is adjustable and can be configured to the correct height, watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaC3mn-te9ONbs0si=SYTT0FcZRUDJbvJr

[@cineguyfilms]

doesn't the SDI in breaks if you plug everything in and power on all at once?

[@mondobytes]

@@cineguyfilms no

[@punkattitude8702]

Very neat !

[@kekoavan]

Amazing build. I’m definitely going to buy it now. Question?? What edc tool you are using?

[@mondobytes]

Kondor Blue

[@kekoavan]

@@mondobytes thanks

[@GianniVaccafilmmaker]

I wanna buy it every single pieces of this rig! Can you please make a list on a pdf !! Please ❤

[@mondobytes]

@@GianniVaccafilmmaker all in the description of the video

[@seanfrancis7101]

Hey man, question. 🙋🏻‍♂️ I’ve really been disappointed with my lidar. I rig it up exactly like in the instructions, but It always ends up sucking with AF when I’m not behind the camera. Here’s my question: How can you select yourself with the Lidar if you are a solo operator? I don’t have the $900 hand wheel, and flipping the handle backwards and hitting the trigger with my arm stretched all the way out always leads me muddy in the image. I can view myself on Red control or “creator app” on my Sony, as well as a montor to view, but I can’t select myself for AF ! Are there any options you could think of? I’ve been having more luck with measuring tape, and nano II on my B cam. I’m sure I’m not the only one with this issue either! Can you help?

[@jamesbridges1107]

Nice job on this...

[@samueljwalter]

Such a sweet camera. Do the side ribs block the poco filter from coming out?

[@KONDORBLUE]

Nope! We were very intentional with the rib shape to make sure that drop-in filters could still slide out.

[@samueljwalter]

@@KONDORBLUE wow thank u 🥹 just copped the poco so definitely picking up the full cage once my Pyxis arrives!

[@RacksmileSalek]

is it safe now to power everything from 1 source? SDI's are kinda weak with voltage situations =O

[@ericsandler8930]

Are you able to pop out the Poco filters without unbolting that side section of the cage?

[@mondobytes]

@@ericsandler8930 yup!

[@ericsandler8930]

@@mondobytes Nice brother! keep poppin'

[@JoshFronduti]

The battery plate has a 3 pin d-tap rather than the traditional 2 pin. What's the difference? Is it better to get a 3 pin? I looked around and can't seem to find one. Or is the 3 pin for extra grounding?

[@mondobytes]

@@JoshFronduti 3 pin means its reversal, you can connect it either way.

[@JoshFronduti]

@@mondobytes ah that makes sense! Thanks for all your help and patience! :)

[@guptageneralstores5243]

gotta say, the matallic body pyxis looks sexy as hell

[@AdamLangdon]

what about lens or lens mount support? all that weight of the PL to L adapter plus lens on the L Mount seems a lot.

[@mondobytes]

I've ran bigger lens setups and not have lens support. It's not bad to have it but rarely do it.

[@RhythumBoyMusic40]

Nice!

[@lukasmizerovsky]

hey armando, great video! quick question, is the pyxis able to record on both card slots simultaneously?

[@phrasalsyntax]

It seems that it doesn't. But you can always record a proxy of the raw footage simultaneously.

[@LonzosStudios]

I think that's a bit much, how does the the bright tangerine cage compare?

[@mondobytes]

Every component is usable and will be used on set

[@ColectivoAguacateAudiovisual]

Podrian hacer un paquete de compra con todos los accesorios de kondor blue, tal cual como el video para esa pyxis y no estarlos buscando individualmente. GRACIAS!!!

[@mondobytes]

@@ColectivoAguacateAudiovisual Todas las partes están en la descripción del video

[@ColectivoAguacateAudiovisual]

@@mondobytes Seria bueno que sea un paquete con todo en la pagina de kondor blue.

[@drewllicious]

@@mondobytes Could you also add the monitor link to the description!? & Anything else that may or may not be missing ( Looking to purchase everything to replicate this exact rig 1:1 )

[@MightyMigi]

Are you going to get the new Pyxis Monitor?

[@mondobytes]

No, I got the new Portkeys instead and works better IMO.

[@ghospod]

Any problems with the camera misinterpreting the battery capacity while using Smallrig VB212? I've read about the cameras shutting down while still having many % of the battery left.

[@mondobytes]

@@ghospod nope, I’ve used it extensively where I haven’t had any issues

[@ghospod]

@@mondobytes thanks

[@ghospod]

Are you sure internal battery allows the hotswap? I'm not sure it does actually.

[@mondobytes]

@@ghospod I’ve been doing since I got the camera

[@ghospod]

@@mondobytes great news then !

[@valenciosmall1683]

can you trigger recording from the handle

[@mondobytes]

@@valenciosmall1683 Which handle there’s 3

[@valenciosmall1683]

@@mondobytes this is probably my last week with my Ursa 12k, I love the blackmagic handle that's on that camera and was looking for something similar, I don't see a LANC port on the pyxes

[@DimitarMichaylov]

Doesn't You plug the SDI after monitor and camera boot up? It's known issue wit the RED camera burning the SDI...

[@mondobytes]

I've been doing it this way for 8+ Years and never blown an SDI port, I use good cables only.

[@HezJP]

How you finding that Kondor Blue V-Mount Plate? My old one just smoked my fx30 via the USB C PD output so hoping to get something nice and avoid it happening again.

[@mondobytes]

It’s the best battery plate I’ve used.

[@HezJP]

@@mondobytes just got mine, it's really nice

[@timdanyo898]

Great build. I still can't stand that permanent side monitor. I know they came out with a detachable monitor, but now you have two power drains and the detachable works in a natural cinema work flow. Plus, without a cover, that permanent side monitor is going to get scratched and crunched because of where it's located. Some 3rd party will come out with a cover to protect and forget that monitor.

[@mondobytes]

You can "turn off" the side monitor, I agree it's not the best placement but also doesn't bother me.

[@timdanyo898]

@@mondobytes that’s good to know! First think I’d buy is the detachable touch monitor and a cover plate for that screen!

[@mondobytes]

@@timdanyo898 A good screen protector is probably all you really need

[@Matt.Gillard]

One question, whats the Weight rigged out?

[@SLYCENDYCEmakesaMOVIE]

My kids watches this show where he attaches parts from one toy to other toys.. I just realized where they get it from..

[@ByJ.Francois]

Damn. I got some saving to do. Or I can just return my new 50 lux ahh !

[@TheChaseGarcia]

Do you like this camera more than the Ronin 4D? Ive been offered a traded for a Pyxis package with all sorts of goodies for my Ronin 4D, I'm conflicted

[@mondobytes]

@@TheChaseGarcia I love the Ronin 4D my biggest gripe and the reason I don’t use it is because I don’t always want a gimbal attached to it. I’ve always said if DJI made a standalone camera without the 4 axis it would crush! That being said if you’re always doing movement shots like car commercials, weddings, etc then the 4D is the way to go.

[@directorparisholmes2024]

You couldn’t shoot any footage with it?

[@mondobytes]

This is not a video about footage, but I’m making one and should be out soon.

[@directorparisholmes2024]

@@mondobytes can’t wait !!!

[@robwillmarsh]

You could buy a Lumix BS1H for the past 3 years with the exact same 6K 25ms rolling shutter sensor, why is the Pyxis suddenly so special?

[@mondobytes]

Form Factor, Workflow my friend. Why is a Lotus Elise so much fun to drive when it has a Toyota Celica engine? Because the suspension, aerodynamics and power to weight ratio change which in turn gives the user a whole different experience, same applies here. Nobody wants a photo camera that shoots video and has a terrible menu system.

[@earnieboy54]

Kinda hate that some comments are being deleted that were talking about and sharing links to what seems to be a tilta prototype rig. We as filmmakers are just talking to each other and sharing info. Didn’t know it had to be restricted to Kondor Blue 😒

[@mondobytes]

@@earnieboy54 Nobody is deleting comments, my dude.

[@earnieboy54]

@@mondobytes so what happened to the comment someone posted and that I posted in response to a thread, linking the YT video of the tilta cage?

[@mondobytes]

@@earnieboy54 no idea, for one links automatically get flagged as Spam so not sure how you saw anyone post a link. Secondly Tilta and Kondor Blue are friends of mine and each other, in fact Tilta helped us out this week by letting us use their new unreleased Hydra Alien Pro. You’ll see the BTS in a future video, to think that these brands dislike each other or hiding comments on purpose is BS!

[@earnieboy54]

@@mondobytes oof watch yourself with the last line, it’s not that far fetched to be complete bs. I didn’t come at you or anyone else rudely so return the respect. I never said they didn’t like each other, it’s not a point to make. but I have commented on some videos (not just yours) and seen users remove or hide comments. It’s not that serious, it was a legit comment and inquiry. Now I know and that’s that.

[@pasmac625]

Lovely