Blackmagic Camera 9.2 Update Released – Control the PYXIS 6K Remotely with the Blackmagic Camera App

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by Heath McKnight3 days ago

The Blackmagic Camera 9.2 update has been released, and it includes full touchscreen and menu controls of the PYXIS Monitor with the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera. Additionally, users can now control the PYXIS 6K camera with the Blackmagic Camera app. Let’s take a look at the new update!

The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera was unveiled at NAB 2024 and featured a box-style design and a full-frame 6K sensor (36 x 24mm, 6048 x 4032) with 13 stops of dynamic range. It supports filming in open gate 3:2, full height 6:5 anamorphic, and Super 35, plus 6K, DCI 4K, and HD. Supported mounts include Canon EF, L-Mount, or PL.

Blackmagic Camera 9.2 update – New features, enhancements, and improvements 

The Blackmagic Camera 9.2 update allows the new PYXIS 6K full-frame camera to be controlled remotely with the updated Blackmagic Camera app. It also adds support for the PYXIS Monitor with the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera, including touchscreen and menu controls.

The full list of features and improvements includes:

• The Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera can be used with the PYXIS Monitor with full touchscreen support and menu controls.
• Control the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera remotely with the Blackmagic Camera app. Using the app on an iPhone or iPad to control the PYXIS 6K’s  focus, white balance, frame rate, shutter angle and more. Start and stop recording, as well. This is great for multi-camera shoots. 
• Adds lens correction data for L-Mount lenses to Blackmagic RAW files recorded on the PYXIS 6K camera. 
• Improved battery life for the PYXIS 6K.
• Enhanced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro tethering compatibility.
• When the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K’s lock switch is turned on, the built-in touchscreen is locked, but not the buttons below. That support extends to external monitors like the PYXIS monitor.
• Improves the gyro accuracy on the Blackmagic 4K G2. This helps with shot stabilization in DaVinci Resolve.

It wasn’t long ago that Blackmagic Design released the Blackmagic Camera 9.1.2 update. It added support for the PYXIS Monitor with the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF along with other third-party display port USB-C monitors. Get the details of that release here.

Price and availability 

The Blackmagic 9.2 update is available now as a free download. If you own the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K camera, it’s definitely a great update. The camera’s remote control ability while using the Blackmagic Camera app for iOS is a must-have feature. Plus, full touchscreen support of the PYXIS Monitor or a third-party external monitor from the camera is another great feature. Learn more and download here.

Meanwhile, the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K full-frame camera is now shipping and starts at $2,995 (Canon EF, L-Mount, and PL), and the PYXIS Monitor is available for pre-order at $295.

Have you had a chance to shoot with the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K full-frame camera? What are your thoughts on the Blackmagic Camera 9.2 update? Let us know in the comments below!