Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Kit

Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Kit

The Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Kit is a professional monitoring and camera control solution designed to add a high-brightness, touchscreen interface to the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K, URSA Cine, and other compatible cameras. Unlike a standard SDI monitor, this kit uses a specialized USB-C connection to provide power, high-definition video, and deep hardware integration through a single cable.

High-Brightness HDR Display

The core of the kit is a 5-inch monitor engineered for visibility in challenging production environments.

• 1500 Nit Brightness: The screen is bright enough for use in direct sunlight, ensuring operators can accurately judge exposure and focus without a bulky hood.

• 10-bit HDR Panel: Supports high dynamic range monitoring, allowing filmmakers to see detail in both deep shadows and bright highlights.

• 1920 x 1080 Resolution: Provides a sharp, full-resolution HD image for precise focus checking.

Full Camera Control and Tally

Because the monitor communicates directly with the camera's internal OS over USB-C, it acts as a secondary control surface.

• Touchscreen Interface: Users can adjust camera settings—such as ISO, shutter angle, white balance, and frame rate—directly from the monitor.

• Physical Function Buttons: Features three customizable buttons (F1, F2, F3) on the rear, which can be mapped to tools like focus peaking, zebras, or false color.

• Integrated Tally Light: A large, bright tally light on the back of the monitor turns red during recording, providing a clear visual cue for talent and crew.

Professional Mounting Hardware

The kit includes a robust set of mechanical accessories to ensure the monitor can be rigged securely to any camera system.

• PYXIS Mount: A specialized bracket designed to mount the monitor to the top or side of the PYXIS or URSA Cine body.

• Clip-on Sunshade: Includes a collapsible sunshade that snaps onto the monitor for added protection and glare reduction in extreme lighting.

• Locking USB-C Cables: Comes with two high-bandwidth USB-C cables (one short, one long) featuring dual-screw locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnects during a shoot.

Intelligent Features

• Auto-Rotation: An internal accelerometer automatically flips the image and user interface if the monitor is mounted upside down.

• Custom 3D LUTs: Allows users to apply creative looks or technical LUTs directly to the monitor feed without affecting the recorded "clean" footage.

• Metadata Display: Shows critical clip information, timecode, and audio levels overlaid on the video feed.

Operational Insight

The PYXIS Monitor Kit is essential for "box" style cameras like the PYXIS 6K, which lacks a built-in screen. By utilizing the USB-C architecture instead of SDI, Blackmagic eliminates the need for a separate power cable (like a D-Tap) or an external control bridge. This results in a much cleaner, lighter rig that is easier to balance on gimbals or shoulder mounts while maintaining the tactile "pro" feel of a traditional cinema camera.

Kit Contents

• Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor

• PYXIS Monitor Sunshade

• PYXIS Monitor Mount

• USB-C Viewfinder Cable (Short)

• USB-C Viewfinder Cable (Long)