At NAB 2025 in Las Vegas, Blackmagic Design announced the PYXIS 12K, a full-frame digital cinema camera with a 12K RGBW sensor, modular build, and cloud-based workflow tools. It’s priced at $4,995 and will be available in July 2025.
Sensor and Resolution
The PYXIS 12K uses a 36 x 24mm full-frame RGBW sensor—the same one in the URSA Cine 12K LF. It captures 16 stops of dynamic range with low noise and records up to 12,288 x 8,040 resolution. Frame rates include 12K at 40 fps, 8K at 60 fps, and 4K at 112 fps. It supports full-frame 3:2 open-gate recording, uncropped 6:5 anamorphic, and Super 35mm modes. The RGBW layout improves color accuracy and low-light performance.
Build and Lens Options
Made from aerospace aluminum, the PYXIS 12K weighs under 3 pounds. It has multiple 1/4″ and 3/8″ mounting points and works with drones, gimbals, and handheld rigs. Lens mounts include L-Mount, PL, and locking EF, giving support for a wide range of lenses—from Leica L-glass to ARRI primes. A 5” HDR touchscreen monitor ($995) and the URSA Cine EVF are optional. A built-in 4” 1500-nit HDR LCD is included.
Storage and Cloud Features
The camera has dual CFexpress slots for 12-bit Blackmagic RAW recording. A USB-C port supports external SSDs. It can generate real-time H.264 proxies for upload to Blackmagic Cloud using 10G Ethernet or 5G smartphones. Footage can be edited remotely in DaVinci Resolve. A built-in streaming engine supports RTMP and SRT for direct live streaming.
Connectivity and Power
Connections include 12G-SDI out (HDR), mini XLR with 48V phantom power, 10G Ethernet, and support for Sony BP-U batteries. An optional SSD plate allows secure mounting for SSDs or phones during live streaming.
Availability
The PYXIS 12K will ship in July 2025 with L-Mount, PL, and EF options. Accessories like the HDR monitor and EVF are sold separately.
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