MID49 has announced the release of fully featured and well-crafted accessory kits for Blackmagic’s latest cameras, the PYXIS and URSA Cine LF.
Base Kit for Blackmagic URSA Cine LF
The Base Kit for Blackmagic URSA Cine LF includes the following components:
- Top Plate (Blackmagic URSA Cine LF): Equipped with 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes with ARRI accessory pins, M4x20mm ARRI standard threaded holes, and ventilation holes for the URSA fan.
- ARCA Top Handle: A sliding camera handle with 1/4-20, 3/8-16 with ARRI locating pins, and M4x20mm threaded holes plus two hot shoe mounts.
- Rod Bracket (15mm LW): Attaches to the front of the Top Handle to provide 15mm LW rod support.
- Baseline 15mm LW (Blackmagic URSA Cine LF): A quick-release 15mm LW baseplate with ARCA Swiss camera dovetail interface on top and ARRI standard dovetail interface on the bottom.
This kit is priced at $895 USD and will start shipping in August.
Mid Kit for Blackmagic URSA Cine LF
The Mid Kit for Blackmagic URSA Cine LF includes:
- Top Plate (Blackmagic URSA Cine LF): Similar to the one in the Base Kit.
- Rainbow Handle Kit (Black): A modular handle system configurable in various ways, including behind the battery, commonly referred to as a Hollywood or Panavision-style handle.
- Multi-Function Rod Bracket (MFRB 15mm LW): Includes lightweight spaced 15mm rod openings running front to back, and a sideways 15mm rod opening for attaching viewfinder mounts or microphone shock mounts. Different colored grips are available.
- 2x Cage NATO Side Arm (ARRI 3/8-16, 135mm): Attaches to the sides of the Top Plate, providing an ARRI Rosette adjustable NATO accessory rail with safety pins on each end.
- Baseline 15mm LW (Blackmagic URSA Cine LF): A quick-release 15mm LW baseplate.
- 2x 15mm Rod (9 inch): Stainless steel iris rods.
This kit is available for pre-order at $1,495 USD, with shipping starting in August.
Base Kit for Blackmagic PYXIS
The Base Kit for Blackmagic PYXIS includes:
- Top Plate (Blackmagic PYXIS): Provides 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes with ARRI accessory pins, M4x20mm ARRI standard threaded holes, and ventilation holes for the PYXIS fan.
- ARCA Top Handle: A sliding camera handle with 1/4-20, 3/8-16 with ARRI locating pins, and M4x20mm threaded holes plus two hot shoe mounts.
- Baseline 15mm LW (Blackmagic PYXIS): A quick-release 15mm LW baseplate.
An optional Breakout Box and Side Plate Bundle for Blackmagic PYXIS includes:
- Side Plate (Blackmagic PYXIS): A mounting plate with 1/4-20, 3/8-16 with ARRI locating pins, an ARRI standard rosette, and M4x20mm threaded holes.
- Audio Breakout AB-9 (Blackmagic PYXIS): A passive adapter converting the camera’s front mini XLR and rear 3.5mm TRS plug into two standard, full-size XLRs.
The Base Kit for Blackmagic PYXIS is priced at $749 USD and is now available for purchase.
Mid Kit for Blackmagic PYXIS
The Mid Kit for Blackmagic PYXIS includes:
- Top Plate (Blackmagic PYXIS): As described in the Base Kit.
- 2x Cage NATO Side Arm (ARRI 3/8-16): Provides an ARRI Rosette adjustable NATO accessory rail with safety pins on each end.
- ARCA Top Handle: Same as in the Base Kit.
- Baseline 15mm LW (Blackmagic PYXIS): A quick-release 15mm LW baseplate.
- 2x 15mm Rod (9 inch): Stainless steel iris rods.
- Side Plate (Blackmagic PYXIS): Same as in the optional bundle of the Base Kit.
- Audio Breakout AB-9 (Blackmagic PYXIS): As described in the optional bundle.
The Mid Kit for Blackmagic PYXIS is available for pre-order at $1,195 USD, with shipping expected to start in late July.
About Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd is an Australian company that specializes in manufacturing creative video technology. Founded in 2001 by Grant Petty, the company is headquartered in Port Melbourne, Australia, and has operations worldwide, including in the USA, UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
News source: MID49
