Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K EF Full Frame Digital Cinema Camera

The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K EF cinema camera captures stunning images at a native 12,288 x 8,040 resolution on a full frame 36 x 24mm RGBW sensor, delivering 16 stops of dynamic range with a built-in optical low pass filter precisely matched to the sensor. Featuring a fixed locking EF mount compatible with Canon photo and cine lenses, the PYXIS 12K EF records 12-bit Blackmagic RAW and simultaneous H.264 proxies — making it a complete production and post-production solution in a single compact body.

For cinematographers evaluating the best full frame cinema camera for indie film, documentary, or commercial production, the PYXIS 12K EF delivers capabilities previously reserved for cameras costing several times the price. Shoot up to 40 fps in full 12K open gate 3:2, 60 fps at 12,288 x 5,112, or 112 fps at 8K — giving directors and operators the frame rate flexibility required for cinematic slow motion, multicam setups, and broadcast deliverables. True anamorphic 6:5 capture at 9.6K makes the PYXIS 12K EF an exceptional digital film camera for anamorphic lens workflows without cropping penalties.

Powered by Blackmagic's generation 5 color science — the same engine found in the URSA Cine — the PYXIS 12K EF produces precise skin tones and faithful organic color through a new 12-bit dynamic gamma curve engineered to preserve highlight and shadow detail. A full version of DaVinci Resolve Studio is included, providing Hollywood-grade editing, color correction, audio post, and VFX in one application. Professional connectivity includes 12G-SDI output with HDR and Ultra HD support, mini XLR with 48V phantom power, timecode I/O, Ethernet for Blackmagic Cloud integration, USB-C expansion at up to 10 Gb/s, and built-in RTMP/SRT hardware streaming. The precision CNC-machined aerospace aluminum body supports 1/4″ and 3/8″ thread mounts, modular side plates, and compatibility with cranes, gimbals, and drone rigs.

Key Features of the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K EF

• Full Frame 12K RGBW Sensor: Captures at 12,288 x 8,040 native resolution with a built-in optical low pass filter, delivering three times the sensor area of Super 35 for shallower depth of field and uncropped anamorphic coverage.
• 16 Stops of Dynamic Range: Preserves detail in the brightest highlights and deepest shadows simultaneously, enabling exposure flexibility in high-contrast scenes that standard video cameras cannot match.
• Generation 5 Color Science: The same advanced color processing found in the URSA Cine produces accurate skin tones and natural film-like color response, with metadata-preserved RAW files that respond beautifully to grading in DaVinci Resolve.
• Dual CFexpress Media Slots: Record full-resolution 12-bit Blackmagic RAW to fast, durable CFexpress cards with hot-swap capability so recording never stops between card changes.
• Simultaneous Blackmagic RAW + H.264 Proxy Recording: Captures camera-original RAW alongside compressed proxy files in real time, enabling instant media sharing to Blackmagic Cloud and remote editorial access from anywhere in the world.
• Fixed Locking EF Mount: Works with a wide range of Canon-compatible photographic and cinema lenses, allowing productions to leverage existing glass investments from DSLRs and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras.
• DaVinci Resolve Studio Included: A full commercial license for the industry-standard post-production suite is bundled with every camera, covering editing, color grading, audio post, and visual effects at no additional cost.
• Modular Aerospace Aluminum Body: CNC-machined construction with multiple 1/4″ and 3/8″ thread mounts plus interchangeable side plates accommodates handles, microphones, SSDs, and rosette-mounted accessories for any production configuration.

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: Full frame 36 x 24mm RGBW
• Resolution: 12,288 x 8,040
• Dynamic Range: 16 stops
• Optical Low Pass Filter: Built-in, matched to sensor
• Lens Mount: Fixed locking EF mount
• Frame Rates: Up to 40 fps at 12K 3:2 open gate; up to 60 fps at 12,288 x 5,112 2.4:1; up to 112 fps at 8,192 x 3,408 (8K)
• Anamorphic: True 6:5 at 9,648 x 8,040 (9.6K)
• Recording Formats: 12-bit Blackmagic RAW; H.264 proxy
• Media: Dual CFexpress card slots; USB-C external SSD expansion
• ISO Range: 200–3,200 (optimized at ISO 800)
• Color Science: Generation 5 (same as URSA Cine)
• Monitor: 4″ full HD HDR touchscreen, 1,500 nits
• Video Output: 12G-SDI (HDR, Ultra HD supported)
• Audio Input: Mini XLR with 48V phantom power; 3.5mm microphone input
• Audio Output: 3.5mm headphone jack; built-in speaker
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet; USB-C (up to 10 Gb/s); Bluetooth (up to 30 ft); Timecode BNC in; Reference input; Locking DC power
• Streaming: Built-in hardware RTMP/SRT (YouTube, Facebook, X)
• LUT Support: 17-point and 33-point 3D LUT files
• Battery: BP-U series
• Body Construction: CNC-machined aerospace aluminum
• Thread Mounts: Multiple 1/4″ and 3/8″ on top and bottom
• Languages Supported: 13 (including English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and more)
• Included Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio (full version)
• SKU: BMD-CINECAMCPYXN12LFEF

What's Included

• Blackmagic PYXIS 12K EF Camera Body
• Standard side plate (aircraft-grade aluminum)
• SSD side plate
• International socket adapters
• DaVinci Resolve Studio (full version license)