Blackmagic PYXIS 6KFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 25 mentions across 7 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment40%
PROS 40%
CONS 60%

Rank based on 25 mentions across 7 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want BRAW color science and DaVinci Resolve Studio bundled at a strong price
  • You shoot deliberate cinema, documentary, or wedding work rather than fast-moving subjects
  • You're already in the Blackmagic ecosystem and want dual CFexpress slots and good battery life

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You rely heavily on autofocus for fast-paced fashion or run-and-gun shoots
  • You need internal ND filters or don't want to add a rear ND/monitor/handle system
  • You need multiple audio inputs, tally lights, or a second SDI/HDMI port

What users complain about

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Strong high-ISO performance
Dragon sensor regarded as RED's best
Heavy lighting requirements for low light
Heavy post-production demands
Long-term reliability concerns
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Exceptional image quality and dynamic rangeBeloved by long-term and repeat ownersStrong value on the used marketDemanding low-light lighting requirementsFan and audio noise concernsMisleading '16-bit' marketing claims
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Exceptional image quality and dynamic range
Beloved by long-term and repeat owners
Strong value on the used market
Demanding low-light lighting requirements
Fan and audio noise concerns
Misleading '16-bit' marketing claims
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Distinctive RED Color Science and Filmic Look
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Frame Rate Limitations vs Competitors
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Sony FX9
Superior image quality vs FX6Professional build and IOStandout autofocusAging platform and uncertain futureClunky menu and interfaceNo native internal RAW output
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Superior image quality vs FX6
Professional build and IO
Standout autofocus
Aging platform and uncertain future
Clunky menu and interface
No native internal RAW output
6Premium
Sony FX3
Long-term satisfaction and durabilityVideo-focused ergonomicsGood value bundled with accessoriesHigh price relative to competitorsNo built-in ND filtersPerceived lack of new features vs competitors
Sony FX3
Long-term satisfaction and durability
Video-focused ergonomics
Good value bundled with accessories
High price relative to competitors
No built-in ND filters
Perceived lack of new features vs competitors
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Panasonic S1H
Exceptional Dynamic Range & ColorFully Articulating Flip ScreenCinema Performance at a Relative BargainWeak AutofocusHigh PriceNo Internal RAW Recording
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Exceptional Dynamic Range & Color
Fully Articulating Flip Screen
Cinema Performance at a Relative Bargain
Weak Autofocus
High Price
No Internal RAW Recording
8Premium
Sony Venice 2
Balanced, film-like color scienceAttainable pricing for used Venice 1Best-in-class internal ND systemHeavy body for solo operatorsMissing high-frame-rate optionsVery high price relative to alternatives
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Balanced, film-like color science
Attainable pricing for used Venice 1
Best-in-class internal ND system
Heavy body for solo operators
Missing high-frame-rate options
Very high price relative to alternatives
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Canon EOS C70
Strong image quality and color scienceBuilt-in ND filterReliable professional workhorseHigh price versus competitorsNo built-in EVFLimited to 4K, no RAW
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Strong image quality and color science
Built-in ND filter
Reliable professional workhorse
High price versus competitors
No built-in EVF
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10Mid
Nikon ZR
Outstanding value for image qualityLarge, bright 4-inch screen32-bit float internal audioMicro HDMI and port placementLarge RAW file sizes and no external SSD recordingCard slot placement and Micro SD choice
Nikon ZR
Outstanding value for image quality
Large, bright 4-inch screen
32-bit float internal audio
Micro HDMI and port placement
Large RAW file sizes and no external SSD recording
Card slot placement and Micro SD choice
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Blackmagic PYXIS 6K
BRAW color scienceNo internal ND filtersNo reliable autofocusExtra accessory costs add up
Blackmagic PYXIS 6K
BRAW color science
No internal ND filters
No reliable autofocus
Extra accessory costs add up

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

The color science and BRAW workflow win users over. Commenters repeatedly praise the PYXIS 6K's colors and highlight rolloff as more pleasing than competitors like the FX3, with several calling the skin tones and overall image 'exquisite.' The bundled DaVinci Resolve Studio license (worth $300) sweetens the deal. Owners upgrading from the Pocket 6K Pro or 6K FF report no regrets, citing better battery life and dual media slots as key improvements alongside the familiar BRAW color pipeline they already loved.

Autofocus and internal ND are the camera's biggest gaps. Multiple users confirm the PYXIS 6K has no reliable autofocus, making it unsuitable for one-man-band shooters working with models or fast-paced fashion/retail work. Others lament the missing internal ND filters, a feature they had on the Pocket 6K Pro or Ursa Mini Pro, calling it a hard sacrifice. Some hold out hope for a future revision or V2 adding these features, while one commenter notes basic autofocus support is in development.

Low-light performance and rolling shutter draw mixed reactions. Several users warn against pushing ISO too high, describing nasty CMOS streaking and calling the second ISO circuit 'terrible' compared to modern cameras, recommending exposing near base ISO instead for the best results. Rolling shutter is called a fair trade-off by some given the price, while others find it a dealbreaker versus cameras like the RED Komodo. Despite these caveats, many still consider results 'beautiful' when exposure is handled correctly.

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