RESOLVED: Pyxis power connector

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RESOLVED: Pyxis power connector

PostSat Sep 14, 2024 10:03 am

Is this Pyxis external power connector the same as the Blackmagic Pocket range, or different?

(Sorry for all the Pyxis questions, I have planned to buy a BMCC 6K full frame but with the release of the new monitor, Pyxis has become a lot more attractive to me).
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Re: Pyxis power connector

PostSat Sep 14, 2024 11:59 am

No, it’s different. It uses the 2 pin Leno style connector for power.
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Re: Pyxis power connector

PostSat Sep 14, 2024 12:06 pm

Thanks for such a quick reply :-)
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Re: RESOLVED: Pyxis power connector

PostSat Sep 14, 2024 3:51 pm

BMD is moving toward more industry standards in their new cameras so the 2-pin lemo connector is welcome.
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Re: RESOLVED: Pyxis power connector

PostMon Sep 16, 2024 3:28 pm

I was confused as I thought the Pocket camera power connector was also a 2-pin Lemo plug.
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Re: RESOLVED: Pyxis power connector

PostMon Sep 16, 2024 3:43 pm

I think the Pockets use a 2-pin Weipo. Not sure about the latest 6Ks.
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Re: RESOLVED: Pyxis power connector

PostTue Sep 17, 2024 11:35 pm

Thanks again Rick :-)
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