you should read correctly the link to comb filtering effect, like this part : Here are situations where you will commonly encounter comb filtering. Using two mics at different distances from the same source. Note: If the distance between the mics is large, then the dips will be small enough to be unnoticeable. Having a hard surface near a microphone. The reflections off the hard surface can cause an audible delay perceived as comb filtering, similar to the way that light reflects off a mirror. Having a hard surface reflecting a speaker sound. If you have a hard surface that is creating a dual path (speaker to ear plus speaker to surface to ear), then it can create comb filtering in your monitoring. Using two speakers projecting into the same space. In live settings, using multiple cabinets whose coverage overlap can create comb filtering in that overlap.
1. More routing options. 2. More physical outs. 3. Ability to use comms straight into the mixer. 4. Overall bigger screen 5. DUAL SD CARD SLOT + INTERNAL SSD (This one is a must on a professional set). 6. Ability to add SL2 in the future and remote control A20TX/RX + Remote Control of Antennas. Sound wise they are close. Want to even say the same to be honest. But all of the above mentioned features were becoming a must for me.
Alexa has a display built in on the AC side (not operator side) for basic camera controls, not picture preview. Alexa Mini & Mini LF has a viewfinder that has an ARTICULATING display FYI. BM has historically been using its screen for camera control AND picture preview. Hence the problem is 2 fold: 1. Screen is on the wrong side for camera control (it should be on the AC side). That however can be mitigated by the BT app but it’s nevertheless a design flaw. 2. It’s difficult (to say the least) to preview the shot with the camera being on the side. I’m pointing out problems so that they can be addressed on the future editions of the product. People can buy whatever they want.
@@dimediaatl A 4" 1500 nit monitor is a flaw? I see it as a gift. There is no particular side of the camera for an AC. I was a 1st AC for 5 years, and I never once pulled focus on a specific side, let alone used a monitor to pull focus. As for Arri cameras, you need an EVF or external monitor for all of them. I have been in the filmmaking business for 28 years, and some videos I watch on RU-vid have me wishing that these companies should make cameras at the 20k margin to weed some of these so-called filmmakers out of business.
Your title is wrong! It should be "Don't use shotgun mics for ...". There are a lot of setups (e.g. outdoor) where a shotgun mic is perfect. So, please, be fair!
It's a funny thing how people were yapping for ages demanding a box camera from Blackmagic and saying how the Komodo is great, yadda, yadda. Then, when the box camera is released, they don't understand its purpose. I understand and agree that the battery life and the fixed monitor on the first BMPCCs are indeed caveats, problems - among many others. But it's not the case here. It's actually what the community was asking for. I have never seen anywhere people asking for "a BM box camera with a great flippable monitor that makes it not a fully riggable box camera". Again, I also don't see anyone complaining about the Komodo not having a monitor.
The specs are not the same as the as the 6K Pro, but the 6K FF. As for the display being where you preview the shot... I think you're widely missing the point here. This camera is a box camera to people who want to rig it. It's not the idea. It IS for people who is use a monitor or a EVF. Plus, 99% of professionals already have a monitor. The purpose of this monitr is not the cinematographer. Honestly, this doesn't make sense, this simply was not the idea.
With all the respect, shotguns in filming are great choice but you have to really operate the boom, not just stay there daydreaming with somehow raised hands. If you can't afford real boom operator, go for Sanken cos-11 under clothes. But pencils... maybe for press conferences in controlled environment where everything would work including PZM.
Quality boom operator is everything. I don't hate on shotgun microphones at all. I use them all the time IN THE CORRECT ENVIRONMENT for the CORRECT job. . I also have no problem about using them indoors either provided that the space has been treated well. However all that being said, the number one choice of mics for indoors are always either Schoeps 641 or Sennheiser MKH50 both of which are pencil mics. Some people even use them for drum overheads. For conferences Shotguns are actually IDEAL because of room rejection since there is a lot of noise from people and you cant always get close to the people that you are trying to interview (news etc). For Lavs COS11's are being phased out by DPA 6060/6061 as the industry standard microphone or 4060/4061. But COS11 is still robust as hell and delivers the goods. I have a ton of them. Thank you for a polite comment!
I mean if you are working all the time and need something that can withstand the pressure of everyday use then it makes sense. However, when starting out 3K is a lot of money for people to spend on a cart.
Why bother getting a box camera if you're not ready to rig it? If people can't afford additional rig cost for box camera, maybe just get a normal form factor. Left side control is pretty good for shoulder rig except for left-handed folks, you're out of luck. What bothers me is lack of internal ND for its size. It's deal breaker.
The Pyxis wasn't made for entry level run-n-gun users. The Pyxis is designed for sticks and shoulder work like a RED or an ARRI. If people want a flip-out screen and HDMI, they should buy a handycam. Even if the 4" screen flipped-out, I wouldn't use it. I'll be using the EVF and the 7" external. There's no need for built-in NDs, as most cinematographers already have screw-on NDs or a Matte Box with NDs. NiSi ATHENA PRIMEs even have a drop-in ND blade option. Built-in NDs would be too limiting or not used. The people complaining about the side screen and no built-in NDs are just painting themselves as handycam hobbyists not cinematographers making films.
The purpose of any design is ease of use and clarity. With that in mind. If its designed for shoulder work than the display should be on the 1st AC side not on the operator side LIKE IT IS ON THE ARRI FYI. Considering that its a touch display it would be super easy to bump it with your ear or side of the face when shoulder mounted and change settings (which as I said is not ideal). For sticks it would still make sense to have a flip out or top display for easier control (not factoring in picture preview). Try leveling a camera on a tripod standing on the side. I don't care about HDMI necessarily but even Sony FX6 & FX9 have it and those are fully professional broadcast cameras used by professionals all the time. Hell even Sony Venice has an HDMI out and that is a fully professional cinema camera. Blackmagic is in the business of mainly Broadcast NOT cinema cameras FYI. As far as built in ND's I have yet to meet a cinematographer who complaints about having them built in. Yet, I know a ton of people who complain about cameras that DONT have them built in. Those built in ND's come in very handy in a pinch and even Alexa Mini, ARRI Amira, Sony Venice 2 and many other have them built in. ND's are expensive and most people who are looking at this camera probably don't have those laying around. A full set of Firecrest ND's which are very high quality will set you back $6500.00. The quality of built in ND's on an FX6 & FX9 is far better than Tiffen or Schneider by a MILE. Also, having variable electronic ND's comes with a ton of benefits especially when you need to go from outside to inside without changing your T-Stop. My 2 Cents.
@@dimediaatl Incorrect; there is a touch LOCK switch below the screen to keep from bumping it. Traditionally, the 1st AC worked on the left side of the camera. Blackmagic already explained in detail why they did not have a flip-out screen and built-in NDs. First off, they wanted to keep the price point down to 3K. Second, they said adding built-in NDs might not be used by cinematographers who already have matte boxes, screw-on NDs, and lenses with ND blades. Not having the built-in NDs allows for more choice and flexibility. Third, they said the EVF and 7" monitor were already viewing options over the 4" screen. They have also hinted at developing a control monitor. Fourth, they wanted to keep the form factor small, light and streamlined. Fifth, Dan May already hinted at more Pyxis models coming in 2025. Maybe they will do a flip-out screen and ND version in a future model, but that option would add to the cost. Overall, Blackmagic has stated the Pyxis is for those who want a solid starting point for getting into the world of cinematography. I already have a Pyxis L-mount on preorder through B&H.
thx for the upload, love me a good audio bag walk-through. :-) Would you say it's strictly necessary to have a true audio bag like this when doing corporate interviews and similar?
It’s not necessary, but it does look a lot better to producers & other crew when you walk in like that (a lot of this business is how you present yourself). It will also make your life easier in many ways having everything organized and easily accessible.
I'm 100% with you on this. That hateful camera crippling that made Canon hated by many ppl back in the days (C70 aside, really great little camera with actually little caviats). My list of wishes for a future Pro model are the same as most of ppl let down by this first version (and I guess for a reason): - Tiltable screen - Faster sensor without that huge crop at only 50p - Double XLR - HDMI out (maybe this could have a walk around tho using the viewfinder port in the future) - More codecs codec codec! It's insane to think that you have to shoot everything and solely in Braw. Despite how great it can be is not the solution for every situation. And please don't tell me that this camera can't have other recording options because is though for filmmakers shooting indie movie or music videos.. That sounds like saying, my car has only last two gears because it's thought to be used on highways.
Canon has some of the weirdest limitations I have ever seen. On C200 you can do 4K 8bit or 12bit RAW. Why they could not make it be able to do 10bit 4K is beyond me.
@@dimediaatl Indeed, and that's the reason I didn't end up buying one despite I really liked the form factor and the usability (that and the lack of SDI however..). It's sad that BM went a similar route as it could be otherwise an amazing, versatile piece of gear for lot of us.
I disagree. This video, like a few others, presumes that the purpose od the display is as a display, but given the interface it is an interface display that ALSO has preview ability. Lets face it if the display had only been for operating the Blackmagic OS UI that is praised be almost everyone as one ofthe best UI's around then people would have griped that it doesn't include a display for this price, and that would have been the negative argument. So instead they offed preview, because they can, and still people miss that this is the OS interface screen and NOT meant to be the primary display. The issue that I will agree with is that the ONLY two first party screen options are either the new $1695 viewfinder, which jacks the price up significantly, or the Video Assists at a much more reasonable $325-$795; however don't have camera control capability. Thus one is stuck with a third party SDI Portkeys monitor with camera control for $499 to $899. Now if one wants to go ultra budget Viltrox offers a relatively low resolution SDI monitor that would be compatible for only $160; however it would be really nice if Blackmagic made a USB or even SDI compatible High Bright screen without all the additional Video assist features, but that offered camera control for say under $300, but with that said the idea that this UI screen was a mistake in my opinion is a massive over reaction. This camera is an insane value for the style of camera it is, and for that target audience. The fact one CAN view the video on the side, to me, is just a bonus.
The issues with this class of cameras from BMD are 1) 13 steps dynamic range is too narrow 2) rolling shutter to much visible when swiping 3) low light noise. I'd happily pay a grand more to have better full frame sensor or a S35 global shutter in a boxy form factor. Until then I won't invest in the BMD ecosystem.
Thank you, exactly my thoughts when I saw the monitor fixed on the side! This reminds me of the BMPCC4k and BMPCC6k when first release and had to deal that battery not being enough for such a great camera.
I think Blackmagic lowers the price of the monitor assist for one reason: they will introduce the g2 version which has camera controls from the USB-C port in Ursa Cine and Pyxis 6K.
you know what, Blackmagic doesnt care any of your complaint, like or hate it, BMD will still earn sales from other beloved customers. it is not their lost if you dont buy it. dont think that you know better than them.
Always be sure of what you are saying. The Blackmagic Pyxis monitor is not fixed, please go and find out more. I'm advising you to remove this video from your collection. its so redisclose
Don‘t really understand why you focussing so much on a non movable display. What would be much more important are build in ND filters as you can find them in the 6K Pro.
I don’t think people understand that the design is terrible. That you need to understand that you can’t really do much with the rigging. Yes, you can buy a monitor problem solved!! However, The display side is in the way and you can’t really do much but leave it open and that screen is a touch screen meaning you having the chances of accidental touch on the menu that can ruin your perfect shot. Honestly it’s a fair criticism and black magic needs to address. It doesn’t cost a lot to have a flip screen when the URSA have it and so many different type of cameras have a flip screen. Honestly it think a flip screen is cheap to add onto a feature add in another 5$ for a movable hinge just to have that flip screen feature. Like wtf? Make some sense and have usable features. It’s a massive miss. You can’t change the mount which it look like you can. Screen is in the way. It’s not good enough to be upgraded from a pocket 6k full frame or Pro with built in ND filter. Or from other new users that wants to upgrade to a cinema camera. It’s not good enough to be a new upgrade. It’s good for new users who wants a cine camera box. But you’re better off with different options available like AKA FX30, FX3, LUMIX S5 IIX with BRAW, pocket camera 6k G2/Pro/Full Frame, GH6, Z-Cam, LUMIX BS1H/BGH1, and more options I can think out of my head that I think it’s comparable and maybe even better design than Pyxis. I like the new direction that Black Magic is going but they need to address these design flaws. Buying more stuff isn’t problem solver when you can’t solve a problem that can’t be fixed.
The definition of a cinema camera has nothing to do with the image quality. It’s the integration into a workflow. The placement is perfect for the use as a cine cam. It’s build around small crews. The placement with the Komodo for example is quite annoying. Since most rigging is done primarily on top and button. Car mounts, crane etc. it’s always easier to have it on the side if your cam is fully Mounted. The top is usually only good for minimalist setups. But for this type of shoot the raw body of the pocket is better shaped. A box shape is all about flexibility. I am able to change the mount on a sub 3K$ camera. That’s the most selling feature for me. SDI, Timecode out. Amazing. Of course this cam will be used by influencers, same with the red Komodo but that’s not the marked it was designed for. The pocket was able to attract a higher market than intended. That market is now targeted with This camera.
Wow, this is why i say listening to customers is useless..instead of whining why didnt you come up with a suggestion in the video?? Please tell us where would black magic place a 5inch monitor on a box camera??. The display BM put is a + feature that no one asked for. if you think the box style is aimed at run n gun folks then im honestly questioning your expertise. The BBCC6K FF is there btw
I guess you missed the point where I said “looks like there is nothing you can do now that the cat is out of the bag, but I hope they will fix this in Gen2 of the camera.”
Usually when i film on sticks im always on the left side of the camera with an external monitor on that side plus a wireless system. But most of the time.... im never head on with the camera. I have better control. Some how someone will find a setup for the pyxis. I wouldnt get that just yet. Im still saving up for an ursa g2
There are always compromises when it comes to camera design. In most cases you are correct. When cameras are really small the trade off is having to get an additional display. However in this case they bolted a fairly big display on there and didn’t include a hinge. The point is that it could have been easily done, and they didn’t do it unfortunately! Thank you for a respectful comment!
@@d_FLDE I understand what you're saying but i don't think this camera's side handle connects there, I could be wrong so don't quote me on that but i figure black magic was thinking of a tripod workflow with this camera, i really don't see it as a run and gun (which i guess makes more sense for the people looking for a run and gun box camera from them)
@@dimediaatl unlike the majority of people in here disagreeing with you i genuinely enjoy your content and just trying to understand your perspective on the situation and this really does make sense now you put it that way it was a unnecessary trade-off
