Blackmagic has introduced a new 5-inch HDR touchscreen monitor for its modular PYXIS 6K Cinema Camera at IBC.
This monitor supports full camera control to the PYXIS Cinema Camera and comes with additional monitoring tools. The price tag for this monitor is also very competitive.
The new PYXIS monitor is adjustable and features a super bright 1500-nit display, making it suitable for use as a viewfinder not only for the PYXIS but also for the URSA line of cinema cameras.
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It comes with multiple mounting points for attaching directly to any camera or rig. The monitor has a robust metal design and a bright tally light that’s easy to see from a distance.
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The PYXIS monitor also features three customizable buttons for setting favorite tools, such as zebra stripe, focus assist, false color, or other on-board tools that camera operators like to access quickly.
The tactile design makes it easy to access these buttons by touch, allowing the operator to compose an image or set focus without taking their eye off the viewfinder.
Additionally, the touchscreen OS allows users to access all features and tools quickly and easily without navigating through multiple levels of the camera’s menu system.
There are also settings for metadata transmission and loading of custom 3D LUTs. Furthermore, the monitor has a built-in accelerometer for image orientation.
The monitor is easy to connect to a camera for power and control through a single USB-C cable connection, which is lockable for a secure connection.
Pricing and availability
The Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor is available for a retail price of $295 at Blackmagicdesign.com and authorized retailers. It is also available in kits that include the PYXIS Monitor Mount or EVF Mount for $445 and $645 respectively.
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In other Blackmagic news, the price of the Blackmagic URSA 65 17K Cine Camera has been announced. Previewed last Spring at NAB in Las Vegas, the new digital film camera promises to capture large format 65mm RGBW video from a large format 8192×8040 image sensor with up to 16 stops of dynamic range.
It also supports PL, LPL, and Hasselblad lenses through interchangeable lens mounts. The camera will also support the PYXIS Monitor with multiple mounting points.
Using the Blackmagic 8 TB Media Module, filmmakers can capture up to 4 hours of Blackmagic RAW in 17K at full 65mm plus 12K Open Gate without cropping and at a native ISO of 800, plus 20 hours in 4K using Blackmagic’s Generation 5 Color Science and a new film curve.
It also supports the creation of H.264 proxy files, which get saved along with the higher-resolution original camera files for sending through the camera to Blackmagic Cloud.
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Other Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K Features include:
- Cinematic ultra large format 2.2:1 aspect sensor with a massive 16 stops of dynamic range.
- Lightweight, robust camera body with industry-standard connections.
- Blackmagic RAW for real-time 17K editing.
- Generation 5 Color Science with new film curve.
- High-performance OLPF for reduced moire and aliasing.
- High-performance Blackmagic Media Module 8TB for recording included.
- Recording media compatible with the Blackmagic Media Dock.
- High-speed wifi, 10G Ethernet, or mobile data for network connections.
- Built-in RTMP and SRT live streaming.
- Optional Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF.
- Includes DaVinci Resolve Studio for post-production.
Pricing and availability
The Blackmagic URSA 65 Cinema Camera has a retail price of $29,995 for the body only, or users can opt for the kit, including an electronic viewfinder for $31,495.
There is also an optional URSA EVF extension arm for under $200. All products are available now.
[source: Blackmagic Design]
Order links:
- Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor (B&H)
- Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Kit (B&H)
- Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor EVF Kit (B&H)
- Blackmagic PYXIS Cinema Box Camera (B&H)
- Blackmagic URSA 17K 65 Cinema Camera (B&H)
- Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65 Camera and URSA Cine EVF Kit (B&H)
- Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF Extension Arm (B&H)
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