The long-awaited Blackmagic box camera is finally here with the Pyxis. The Kondor Blue PYXIS Cage System C Kit is up to any rigging task. Each plate in this modular cage system is feature-packed to elevate the production experience.
The Top and Bottom Plates take up half of the area front to back. These plates are fully symmetrical from left to right. This is ideal for several use cases—for instance when operating on a gimbal, this cuts the cage weight in half while providing essential mounts. The Top and Bottom Plates can be reversed and mounted under-slug for challenging jib and/or dolly shots. Much like the Sony FX6 and Burano cages, the front ARRI mounts are 60mm apart and work perfectly to mount 15mm rods with the KB M12 Anti-Twist Mounts. For true power freedom, run both the native Sony BP-U battery and a V-Mount or Gold Mount plate off of the back of the Top Plate or with a Baseplate kit.
The Left and Right Side Rosette Ribs have been optimized for multiple operation modes. They include an integrated ARRI style 60-tooth rosette with M6 mounting standard, NATO rail with a safety pin, and multiple ¼”-20 and ⅜”-16 anti-twist mounts. Best of all, they can be used at either end of the camera and even flipped upside down to place the rosette to the bottom—an excellent option for those looking to rig extension arms and grips for shoulder and Easy Rig configurations. The Side Rails are also compatible with Drop-in filter lens adapters such as the MOFAGE Poco and Breakthrough Photography DFM adapters.
