Blackmagic PYXIS 6K - can it take on the RED Komodo? (long-term review)
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I've been shooting on the Blackmagic PYXIS for over 4 months now - I've shot client work, docs, lens reviews and YouTube content - so here's everything I think about this camera from the perspective of a long term RED Komodo owner. 🎵 Get 70% off an Audiio Pro Plan (first year) with code: Prosser70 Sign up here: https://audiio.com/edprosser Purchase the BMD Pyxis on B&H: https://bhpho.to/3ZfRG2N My PYXIS RIG Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uB-kBkKIAE Full run down on the PYXIS in my first impressions video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jJ7lulRZBE Ed's gear picks: Vlog Camera - https://amzn.to/46jbNSo Travel camera - https://amzn.to/46gLADU Small light - https://amzn.to/41AtKt3 Big light - https://amzn.to/3UVUDDW Vlog Lens 1 - https://amzn.to/4g9wiV8 Vlog Lens 2 - https://amzn.to/45KT2an Cine lens - https://amzn.to/4p8HyVU Editing SSD - https://amzn.to/4d00YGn Kit for my Pyxis Rig: XLCS Cage - https://www.xlcsdesigns.com/products/full-metal-jacket-for-pyxis-6k LiDAR cage - https://dotechne.com/dji-lidar-range-finder-cage/ Small Rig V-mount plate - https://amzn.to/42I066n D-tap to 2-pin lemo power cable - https://amzn.to/42FcaW3 Small rig monitor mount - https://amzn.to/4jIeD8b Small Rig top handle - https://amzn.to/4aLHcha iFootage magic arm - https://amzn.to/3Q2UlJ8 7" Atomos Shinobi monitor - https://amzn.to/4grbRBw 5" Portkeys monitor - https://amzn.to/4jGCc1a Small Rig Sony BPU Batteries - https://amzn.to/3ElF7fC FX LION Nano Two V-Mount battery - https://amzn.to/4aMqONo Sigma MC-21 EF to L adapter - https://amzn.to/3Q0Wzsj 512GB CF Express Memory - https://amzn.to/4hjBx4g DJI Focus Pro - https://amzn.to/3X7OF4z DEITY Wireless audio system - https://bhpho.to/40hJy3L DJI Focus Pro (B&H) - https://bhpho.to/4jVsgBh Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom - https://bhpho.to/4hFK8xN DZO Vespids - https://bhpho.to/410ixlH BMD URSA EVF - https://bhpho.to/4jCWZTf BMD URSA top handle - https://bhpho.to/4gnSOYE Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/prossered/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prossered Portfolio: https://www.edprosser.com Purchase Phantom LUTS - https://bit.ly/3ELsAPE GET 15% off with code "prosser" Some of these are affiliate links so I make a small commission when you buy from these links - no extra cost to you! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - I was skeptical about the BlackMagic PYXIS 03:37 - Thoughts on working with the BMD PYXIS 6K image 04:45 - BMD PYXIS 6K low light performance 07:04 - Fixed pattern noise on the PYXIS 6K 09:03 - Image comparison: PYXIS vs RED Komodo vs LUMIX S5 IIX 10:16 - Pushing the PYXIS to breaking point: under and over exposure tests 13:31 - Comparing low light performance PYXIS vs Komodo 14:54 - 6K Open Gate: shooting anamorphic on the PYXIS 17:39 - The hidden costs when buying a PYXIS 19:50 - What's the deal with the PYXIS side monitor? 21:16 - Who should buy a BMD Pyxis 6k? 24:28 - The PYXIS Pro - the improvements it should have 26:56 - What I think of the BMD PYXIS 6K as a Komodo owner #blackmagicdesign #pyxis
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