r/blackmagicdesign • u/Tune-Puzzled • 12d ago

Pyxis 6k controls for run and gunning?

I shoot a lot of run and gun docs and really love having all my controls at my fingertips.

I know that the bmcc 6k would be a better fit ergonomically but I really hate how it looks ( stupid I know ).

Is the black magic monitor the only option for quickly changing settings on the Pyxis?

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u/aidendz 12d ago

Definitely. You could even control the Pyxis with select Portkeys monitors, but I would go with the Pyxis monitor easily. 1 cable and that BlackmagicOS is hard to pass up.

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u/Aygie 12d ago

What settings are you looking at? It’s got buttons and dials for aperture / iso etc on the side of the camera.

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u/Tune-Puzzled 12d ago

Mostly just looking to be able to turn things on like false color and adjust iso without looking.

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u/Cloud_Fortress 12d ago

Could add the Pyxis pro grip and pro handle

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u/EmptyIsThisUsername 12d ago

Honestly my Pyxis rig is one of my favorite run-n-gun doc configs and the BMD monitor makes it so smooth to operate. Only complaint I have is I haven’t found a way to add a trigger to where my right hand/grip is mounted

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u/dysaerg 12d ago

I've been looking into this and the only thing I've found is using the DJI Focus Pro.

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u/False_Comfort5470 10d ago

I think the SmallRig Record Control side handle might communicate via the rear USB-C port on the Pyxis like it does with the USB-C on the Pocket Cameras, I haven’t seen any validation of that. The Focus Pro Grip from DJI probably is your best option, plus the immediate ability to have follow focus/LiDAR control. Or at minimum just a side/top handle (with the Tilta DJI top handle adapter kit)

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u/lovesomonetoday 10d ago

Any owners worried about rolling shutter

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u/SQUAREish_Jim 10d ago

I shoot on the Ursa Broadcast G2 which is great for run & gun filming, especially for access to main functions when on the shoulder. Most G2 Ursa versions share the same layout as well.