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Blackmagic Design has introduced two groundbreaking cinema cameras to the evolving digital cinematography landscape. The new cameras are the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K and the Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K. These cameras aim to set new benchmarks in cinematic quality and versatility for professional filmmakers and content creators.
The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K – A Compact Powerhouse
The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera’s debut signifies a major innovation in digital film. This box camera offers the exceptional performance of the Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K. Its engineering allows for a more versatile, box-style format. With a native Leica L lens mount and customizable side plates, the PYXIS 6K provides image quality with filmmakers’ flexibility.
The PYXIS 6K’s full-frame sensor boasts 6K capture with rich colors, precise skin tones, and a notable 13-stop dynamic range. The expanded 36 x 24mm sensor packs every frame with exquisite detail and depth. Filmmakers can choose from various resolutions like 6K Open Gate 3:2 at 36fps or 6K Anamorphic 6:5 at 60fps to suit their creative vision.
One of the most notable features of the PYXIS 6K is its advanced connectivity options. Filmmakers can easily record Blackmagic RAW and H.265 proxy files to the cloud. They can also live stream content to social media using Ethernet or 4G/5G technology. The PYXIS 6K’s integration of recording and broadcasting makes it ideal for dynamic shoots and live events.
The price for PYXIS 6K starts at $2995 for Canon RF and Leica L mount, while the model with PL mount is slightly more expensive at $3195. You can pre-order it from the Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com online stores.
The URSA Cine 12K – Redefining High-Resolution Cinematography
The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K features a new 12K full-frame sensor, revamping its predecessors. This sensor offers a wide 12 stops of dynamic range, ensuring balanced highlights and shadows in footage.
Boasting a colossal resolution, the URSA Cine 12K can capture Blackmagic raw footage up to 12K 3:2 open gate, offering filmmakers an unprecedented level of detail and color precision. This immense capability allows the creators to explore a broad array of post-production aspects such as cropping, stabilization, and reframing while preserving the image’s original quality.
Additionally, designers crafted the URSA Cine 12K to always keep filmmakers production-ready. The built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters allow filmmakers to quickly adjust exposure and depth of field without any additional hardware, highly beneficial when shooting in varied lighting conditions.
What makes the URSA Cine 12K stand out, even more, are the high-speed networking features for cloud storage and M.2 SSD media. This state-of-the-art specification reassures filmmakers that they can focus more on creativity and less on storage logistics.
The Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 12K with a PL mount is available for $14,995. For additional utility, the model with the included EVF Top Handle Kit costs $16,495. Both options are currently open for pre-order at reputable online retailers, Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com.
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