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CAMERAS & LENSES www.postmagazine.com 27 POST MAY/JUNE 2026 BLACKMAGIC DESIGN'S PYXIS 12K RECEIVES NETFLIX APPROVAL FREMONT, CA — Blackmagic Design's Pyxis 12K was recently added to Netflix's list of approved cameras. The "Cameras and Image Capture: Requirements and Best Practices" list highlights the capture requirements necessary to be quali- fied as an approved camera by the streamer. This includes specs for dynamic range, resolution, codec and workflow compatibility. Netflix requires that 90 percent of a program's final total runtime be captured on approved cameras. The Pyxis 12K is a high-end digital film camera that produces precise skin tones and rich organic colors. Its versatile design allows users to build their own custom rig, based on the needs of a production. The Pyxis 12K is avail- able in three models — EF, PL or L-Mount — depending on lens preferences. Customers also get two CFexpress media recorders and Ethernet for sharing media to Blackmagic Cloud. The camera records both 12-bit Blackmagic raw and small H.264 proxies files at the same time. The Pyxis 12K joins Blackmagic's Ursa Cine 17K 65, Ursa Cine 12K LF, Ursa Mini Pro 12K OLPF and Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K G2 on Netflix's list of ap- proved cameras. SONY ANNOUNCES NEXT- GEN ALPHA CAMERA SAN DIEGO, CA — Sony Electronics' (www.sony.com) Alpha 7R VI is the sixth generation in its Alpha 7R series. The full-frame mirrorless camera pairs an approximately 66.8 effective megapixel back-illuminated, fully-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with the new Bionz XR2 engine to deliver high res- olution, accurate color and reliable performance across subjects. The Bionz XR2 engine features an integrated AI processing unit and approximately 5.6x faster sensor readout than the previous model, enabling blackout-free continuous shooting. For video use, the Alpha 7R VI is capable of 8K/30p recording with 8.2K oversampling, and full frame 4K/60p and 120p recording without crop- ping. The new dual gain shooting feature optimizes sensor performance to reduce noise losing shadow detail for smooth gradation and wide latitude. Redesigned in-camera stabilization expands the roll-direction compensation range by 2x. And on the sound side, 32-bit float audio inter- nal recording is possible in-camera when paired with the new XLR-A4 XLR adaptor. The Alpha 7R VI will be released in June for $4.499.99. The XLR-A4 adaptor will also be avail- able in June for $779.99. ARRI INTRODUCES FASTER, LIGHTER LENS MOTOR MUNICH, GERMANY — In April, Arri (www.arri.com) introduced the cForce Max, a high-performance lens motor that enhances its Hi-5 lens control system. Compact and lightweight, the cForce Max is also fast and powerful, offering versatile mounting options, easy setup and reliability in demanding shooting environments. The new cForce Max is twice as fast and just as strong as the cForce Plus motor it replaces, yet is 15 percent smaller and lighter. It is well suited for larger cine primes, zoom lenses, vintage glass and specialty optics that require strength and precision. At the same time, its reduced form factor ensures versatility across handheld, gimbal and studio configurations. The accompanying new Arri Motor Rod Clamp (MRC-1) provides a solid connection to lens gears and easy adjustment on 19mm/15mm rods in multiple positions. The MRC-1 is also compatible with Arri's cForce Mini and cForce Mini RF. With its advanced brushless motor, the cForce Max is quiet, durable and easy to service. Its high speed of up to 400 teeth-per-second and low latency make it suitable for focus-tracking systems that can't estimate movement in front of the camera and must respond in realtime.