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Today we announced Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor, a versatile 5″ HDR touchscreen monitor with full camera control that can be mounted almost anywhere! It provides the same controls and overlays as the built in LCD on the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera, so it’s perfect to use when rigging or when accessories block the internal display. Multiple mounting points make it easy to attach on any camera rig so the monitor is always where you need it to be.

Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor is an adjustable high brightness monitor designed for the Blackmagic PYXIS camera. But it’s more than just a simple external monitor, it’s a powerful extension of the camera with a touchscreen so customers can control all of the camera’s features. Multiple mounting points make it easy to attach directly to the camera as the perfect large screen viewfinder for easier focusing and framing. When recording, the monitor has a bright tally light that’s easy to see from a distance.

The bright 1500 nit display and removable sunshade ensure visibility, even in sunlight! The included USB cable can be used to power the monitor from the camera and also allows you to access all the PYXIS 6K camera settings and menus. That means you get power, live video, record controls, menus, metadata and camera settings, all through a single USB connection. Plus, there are 3 customizable buttons for quick access to zebra, focus assist, false color and more.

The Blackmagic PYXIS monitor can also be purchased with the PYXIS Mount which is a clutch based mount that lets you adjust the monitor without unbolting the mount. Plus the mount is very short so the monitor is positioned closer to the camera. There is also a PYXIS EVF Adapter available that lets the monitor mount onto the Blackmagic URSA Cine EVF mounting hardware so you can use it as a very large screen viewfinder. It’s a perfect solution for documentary production where the camera operator spends a lot of time waiting for events to happen.

The Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor also works perfectly with Blackmagic URSA Cine. When mounted on to URSA Cine, Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor can be used as an additional crew monitor or as a large screen viewfinder. Just as with Blackmagic PYXIS, URSA Cine supports the same USB-C connection that carries all video, power and camera control via a single cable.

There will be 3 separate configurations available for the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor depending on how you plan on mounting it. You could just select the PYXIS Monitor with the sunshade for $295, which is good for when you already have mounting hardware or you want to use a custom rig.

Another option is the Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor Kit which includes the PYXIS Monitor with sunshade, a custom USB cable, the PYXIS Monitor Mount and the URSA Cine EVF adapter. The URSA Cine EVF adapter allows you to use the mount if you already own an electronic viewfinder. This kit will be priced at $445.

However, if you want a complete mounting solution, you can select the full Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor EVF Kit. This includes the PYXIS Monitor, a sunshade, 2 different length USB cables, a PYXIS mount, a full URSA Cine top handle, the PYXIS EVF adapter and the full URSA EVF rotatable mount with carbon fiber rods. With this option you get everything you need to use the PYXIS Monitor as an electronic viewfinder and it will be priced at $645.

All Blackmagic PYXIS Monitor configurations will be available later this year from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.

Learn more at http://bmd.link/uzTWr9

A reader (Thanks!) sent me this image from the IBC show in Amsterdam. It’s a posted displaying all six 7Artisans autofocus L-mount lenses.

An update about the new rumored DJI mirrorless system camera. We are still not sure it’s coming but early hints talk about the possibility of a DJI Full Frame L-mount camera. Not sure if it will be cine oriented or more like a hybrid model.

One thing is sure, if they do it they will make it a KILLER camera!

Lexar announced their first 8.0 generation SD card and a new series of super rugged ARMOR card series. They are yet not available for preorder but nearly all current SD cards (Amazon / BHphoto) and CFexpress Type B cards (Amazon / BHphoto) are discounted. Here is the press text:

Lexar memory cards include the CFexpress 4.0, ARMOR series, and SD 8.0.

Lexar presents four new memory cards leveraging the next-gen PCIe 4.0 performance. The lineup includes the TYPE-B DIAMOND, GOLD, SILVER, and the TYPE-A GOLD card, all enabling seamless 8K RAW video shooting. In particular, the Lexar Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card won the ‘TIPA WORLD AWARD 2024’ and boasts industry-leading speeds of up to 3700MB/s read and 3400MB/s write¹.

The Lexar ARMOR series include GOLD SD UHS-II and SILVER PRO SD UHS-II cards, the world’s first memory cards made of 316 stainless steel. They offer IP68 waterproofing, dustproofing, and bend-resistance—ideal for outdoor filming. For the SD8.0 card, Lexar Professional GOLD PRO SDXC Express Card delivers up to 1700MB/s¹ read speeds—over 5x faster than SD4.0 cards.

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Some of the current card discounts:

Last week Peak Design launched their first full adventure-outdoor Backpack and Sling lineup on Kickstarter (Click here). And in less than a week they have raised over 1 million dollars!

Reminder: If you back this project you get up to 25% off MSRP. The campaign ends (as well as that discount) on October 16th, and orders will ship from January 2025. There are so many features about them that you best check out their page to learn them all. And this is a video displaying the full specs and options: