Hands on the new BLACKMAGIC PYXIS MONITOR

My bad, this forum is a lil chunky on a phone.

Good Luck

Looking forward to a response and a patch from Blackmagic.

I shot an even yesterday with a Pyxis and a 6k FF using a Sigma 24-70mm EF lens.
I tried utilizing the Focus Assist on the Pyxis, the Pyxis Monitor, and the SmallHD Cine 7 I have.

Perhaps it was the lens not being overly sharp, but WOW was it hard to nail focus. I've done manual focus all my life and this was the most difficult time I've had with a camera. I don't know why it is so different compared to the 6k FF. With events you don't have many chances to punch in 2x to check focus, you are just going with the action. Again, it was probably the lens, BUT as soon as I swapped to the 6kFF, just using the built-in screen, it seems easier. Maybe it was psychological?

Either way, I had an easier time with an Ursa Mini Pro G2 on days like these. When I'm shooting production stuff with follow focus or the DJI Focus Pro, the Pyxis really does shine. It works well.

I also hooked it up to my macbook and played around in the display settings.

When I select the "rec709 gamma 2.4" colorspace or "P3 D65 gamma 2.4" for instance, I get the same contrast as the usb-c port on the Pyxis, aka flat image and raised black level.
But when I select "P3 display" for example, I get something very close to a calibrated monitor. The standard BMD DP color space is a bit too saturated but at least it displays black levels correctly.

So it's something to do with the signal from the usb-c for sure. Which is good because a firmware fix/adjustment should be possible.

I select the "rec709 gamma 2.4" colorspace or "P3 D65 gamma 2.4" for instance, I get the same contrast as the usb-c port...

Those sound like Resolve settings. I'm guessing those are BMD ICC profiles? My machine doesn't list these profiles.

But when I select "P3 display" for example...

Most Mac output profiles have tweaks to the gamma curve, color, and white point. The truest SDR output is Color LCD. Display and Display P3 were both close if memory serves. Ironically the ITU-R BT.709-5 is not. For example, one of these has the correct XYZ for D65, the other is a mystery.

Good Luck

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There's new firmware but no contrast fix. Is there one coming?

There's new firmware but no contrast fix. Is there one coming?

This was clearly an URSA Cine Firmware Update. Support for the new 17K. And, some updates to the 12K. Plus PYXIS Monitor support for the 17K. So, I'd say patience as they work on that next update. This was probably a scheduled updated.

Anyone hear any update on this? Someone earlier in the thread gave indication that Blackmagic is aware and working on a fix, but anyone have a timeline?

Wondering about the monitor gamma fix for Pyxis. Any updates from anyone? It’s so annoying. Currently using a contrast lut to compensate but it’s still strange to look at. Where’s the communication on this blackmagic? Usually you’re so good at at least acknowledging issues and giving us info.

Also waiting for an indication on this before buying a monitor. Also do the monitors have their own firmware or how would Blackmagic deliver a fix?

If the Video Assist is any indication, the Pyxis monitor will have its own firmware.

XLCS Designs made a nice little adapter foot for using more universal monitor mounts with the PYXIS monitor (for those who bought the basic kit).

https://www.xlcsdesigns.com/products/mo ... is-monitor


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XLCS Designs made a nice little adapter foot for using more universal monitor mounts with the PYXIS monitor (for those who bought the basic kit).
You might as well make a cage for it.
https://www.xlcsdesigns.com/products/mo ... is-monitor


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While we're waiting on a fix from Blackmagic I was wondering if someone would care to share their contrast fix LUT or share instructions on how to generate one myself?

Also any have a recommendation for a good screen protector outside of the XLCS one? They are overcharging by quite a bit for a product that costs 5-7 bucks in the smartphone market.

Received the Pyxis monitor today and connected to a laptop to check panel quality since I am still waiting for the Pyxis to arrive. It seems the backlight on my panel is extremely uneven, with a large light leak on the bottom right. I will try to return this for a different unit, but was wondering if other's here experienced similar issues with their monitors?

Why oh why has BMD not implemented trustworthy quality control on a product that will sell like hotcakes designed for complete integration with their finest cameras, the Pyxis tandem and Cine 12K LF?

To be fair, I don’t know if this problem is the consequence of poor QC or mishandling in shipping? If it’s a shipping issue, look at the robustness of the packaging and handling. With cameras that support 16 stops of dynamic range and a host of features, they’re on the yellow brick road, but let’s hope potholes are very rare.

It's a little silly that the camera this monitor works the least accurately with is the Pyxis still. I thought the low contrast image would be a quicker fix than it has been and they still haven't responded to the issue publicly. I have lots of good will for Blackmagic. It would just be great to hear from them that they are working on it. Anyone out there?

Why oh why has BMD not implemented trustworthy quality control on a product that will sell like hotcakes designed for complete integration with their finest cameras, the Pyxis tandem and Cine 12K LF?

To be fair, I don’t know if this problem is the consequence of poor QC or mishandling in shipping?

I doubt this is a shipping issue as both the Pyxis packaging and the box it came in looked perfectly fine and the monitor was well-padded. I wonder what kind of QC they have implemented that something as drastic as that slips by? Or is it part of their low pricing strategy to let these panels through and hope not too many of them get returned? I mean the pricing for the Pyxis monitor base kit is quite insane all competition considered..

It's a little silly that the camera this monitor works the least accurately with is the Pyxis still. I thought the low contrast image would be a quicker fix than it has been and they still haven't responded to the issue publicly. I have lots of good will for Blackmagic. It would just be great to hear from them that they are working on it. Anyone out there?

Yes I agree - would be great to get an acknowledgement that at least they are working on it. Further up someone mentioned that they were in touch with Blackmagic directly and that they are working on a fix. Truth be told the dev team is probably swamped right now - bringing all those promised features from NAB to the pocket and 6KFF line, getting the bugs of their flagships Cine12K and 17K out as fast as possible, so those can be seen as reliable industry work horses, improving PDAF all while managing a constantly changing supply change and having to optimize for new parts, such as the recent CFexpress issue.. They generally seem to be proactive so I'm hoping this will come sooner rather than later.

Sorry double post, please disregard

You can say that again!

Now that I've got my URSA Cine 12K built up I'm looking at PYXIS Monitor. However, I feel like it does exactly what the 5" LCD on camera already do. So I'm hoping that a 7" PYXIS Monitor comes out for IBC. I guess having 7" On Camera Monitors have spoiled me.

Agree, Tim. I really rely on the spacious and detailed Video Assist 12G 7” that feels like it has twice the area of the 5”.

Has Blackmagic officially announced that they're going to update/fix the monitor? One of the draws to the Pyxis is this monitor and I'm worried that when I get it in with my upcoming Pyxis 12K I'm going to be pretty disappointed.