PYXIS and Panasonic BS1H

Except for the monitor these two cameras basically have the same specs though the bs1 is cheaper.
But the bs1 is much smaller than the PYXSIS so what is filling the PYXSIS body? Why Couldn't it have xlr and ND filters? I could for much less configure the BS1 much cheaper with braw and have a similar capable camera.

The shape is about the same size as the bmc 6k but does not have the dslr look. BMD could have done something like this and it would still be a box. Not knocking the PYXIS which I love But comparing both the BS1 costs less.


Ricardo Marty

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The BS1H is different It even has an la mount and is full frame. Here are some of the specs

24.2MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor
Up to 5.9K H.264/H.265/HEVC Recording
14+ Stops of Dynamic Range, HLG Imaging
Dual-Native ISO, VariCam Look & V-Log
VFR up to 60 in 4K, up to 180 fps in FHD
Ethernet with PoE+, VBR Battery Mount
Anamorphic Video & 3D LUT Support
Durable Magnesium & Aluminum Body
12 VDC Power Adapter Included
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1x HDMI 2.0 Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line Input on Camera Body
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body

I could for much less configure the BS1 much cheaper with braw and have a similar capable camera.

The one thing that made me not get a BS1H (or S1H) back then was that SDI and HDMI outs both have pretty significant latency, more than comparable cameras. With a zero latency transmitter, the AC would still have to pull focus from an image that's around 4-5 frames behind.

Looks like Panasonic never fixed that issue with their hybrids/entry cinema cameras.

The one thing that made me not get a BS1H (or S1H) back then was that SDI and HDMI outs both have pretty significant latency...

It is really bad, even with genlock the lag is ~4 frames. I've both BGH1s and Micro 4KG2s, I prefer the Panasonics in virtually every way save the latency.

Good Luck

The BS1H is different…

Up to 5.9K
H.264/H.265/HEVC Recording
HLG Imaging
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
…

For these reasons I much prefer Pyxis.

The BS1H is different…

Up to 5.9K
H.264/H.265/HEVC Recording
HLG Imaging
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
…

For these reasons I much prefer Pyxis.

I prefer the pyxis but aside personal and profesional preferences its not that different especially for the main market it serves. And its accepted by Netflix for its productions. So it cant be that bad.
Sure Id rather show up to a shoot with the pyxis.


Ricardo Marty


Ricardo Marty

The BS1H is different…

Up to 5.9K
H.264/H.265/HEVC Recording
HLG Imaging
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
…

For these reasons I much prefer Pyxis.

Same here. When I was considering a b-cam to my OG UM4.6k, I looked at a number of cameras including the BS1H. It ticked a lot of boxes for me, but the main drawbacks (for me) were the internal recording formats and the recording media. I've had too many SD cards get stuck in Panasonic cameras - I don't trust that combination anymore. Considering price, image quality, what I needed the camera to do, and every other thing, I eventually settled on the gen 1 BMPCC6k. If I had the same choice to make today, I would probably choose the Pyxis or one of the Pocket 6k cameras to match my UMP12k.

The BS1H is different…

Up to 5.9K
H.264/H.265/HEVC Recording
HLG Imaging
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
…

For these reasons I much prefer Pyxis.

Same here. When I was considering a b-cam to my OG UM4.6k, I looked at a number of cameras including the BS1H. It ticked a lot of boxes for me, but the main drawbacks (for me) were the internal recording formats and the recording media. I've had too many SD cards get stuck in Panasonic cameras - I don't trust that combination anymore. Considering price, image quality, what I needed the camera to do, and every other thing, I eventually settled on the gen 1 BMPCC6k. If I had the same choice to make today, I would probably choose the Pyxis or one of the Pocket 6k cameras to match my UMP12k.

Then why not use a Video Assist or Atomos to record? needs a monitor anyway?



Ricardo Marty

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Same here. When I was considering a b-cam to my OG UM4.6k, I looked at a number of cameras including the BS1H. It ticked a lot of boxes for me, but the main drawbacks (for me) were the internal recording formats and the recording media. I've had too many SD cards get stuck in Panasonic cameras - I don't trust that combination anymore. Considering price, image quality, what I needed the camera to do, and every other thing, I eventually settled on the gen 1 BMPCC6k. If I had the same choice to make today, I would probably choose the Pyxis or one of the Pocket 6k cameras to match my UMP12k.

Then why not use a Video Assist or Atomos to record? needs a monitor anyway?
Ricardo Marty

I prefer to do the primary recording in-camera. I use recording monitors for backup, or to record multiple formats at once (BRAW+DNxHD or Prores).

Shawn