Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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#pyxis #blackmagic #indiefilmmaking

Join us for episode two of our Filming a Short Documentary series. In this instalment, Sam rigs up the Blackmagic Pyxis 12K and shares practical insight into building a solid cinema setup that works for your own projects as well as larger productions.

Grab your Allen keys; let’s get building.

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00:00:02 Introduction
00:00:19 Kondor Blue Cage
00:00:50 Kondor Blue Top Handle placement
00:01:26 Kondor Blue V Mount Plate
00:02:16 D Tap Power Cable
00:02:49 D Tap Extension
00:03:07 Magic Arm Placement
00:03:38 Monitor - Shogun Ultra
00:04:19 Power & SDI Protocol
00:05:16 Our Lenses
00:05:22 L to PL adapter & What is PL
00:05:35 XEEN CF 24mm T1.5
00:06:14 Matte Box
00:06:30 Filters and best practice
00:07:15 Other additional accessories you can use
00:07:30 Different rigging options
00:08:09 Final Summary

Read more here: wexphotovideo.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-3242143

⬇️ Kit list for this video: ⬇️
Sony FX3: wexphotovideo.com/sony-fx3a-full-frame-cinema-line-camera-3247889

Sony FE 50mm f1.2 G Master: wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe-50mm-f1-2-g-master-lens-1771803

Sony FE 35mm f1.4 G Master: wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe-35mm-f1-4-g-master-lens-1764151

Sony FE 24mm f1.4 G Master: wexphotovideo.com/sony-fe-24mm-f1-4-g-master-lens-1676437

Pyxis 12k L Mount: wexphotovideo.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-3242143

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