The new Blackmagic PYXIS monitor features a 5-inch HDR touchscreen panel and offers full camera control with the same overlays as the built-in LCD on the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera. It includes multiple mounting points along with a USB-C connector. Today, Blackmagic Design announced a new monitor designed specifically for the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera, which was announced back in April 2024 at the NAB show (but sadly is still not shipping). Let’s take a quick look at the details. The monitor’s features The new monitor features a 12.7cm/5 in HDR 1080p touchscreen display with up to 1500 nits of brightness. It has a removable sunshade for better visibility in bright conditions and multiple mounting points for more flexibility. When recording, the monitor has a bright tally light that’s easy to see from a distance. The monitor offers three customizable buttons for quick access to zebra, focus assist, false color, and more. Source: Blackmagic Design I like that the monitor supports a one-cable solution with USB-C. In addition to displaying an image, the included locking USB-C cable can be used to power the monitor from the camera and provide access to all of the PYXIS 6K camera settings and menus. This means you get power, live video, record controls, menus, metadata, and camera settings all through a single USB connection. The Blackmagic PYXIS monitor can be purchased with the PYXIS Mount, a clutch-based mount that lets you adjust the monitor without unbolting the mount. The mount is very short, so...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 12 September, 2024