At STMEDIA we love film, and technology. So when the Blackmagic Pyxis 6K was released we were immediately excited. This 6K cinema camera has a full frame sensor. Together with our new Meike Full Frame Cine lenses, this gives a beautiful cinematic image. While I usually walk around factories and technology-labs, I wanted to see how this combination performed in nature. Here’s a small impression of some test-shots. Enjoy!
Author:
Steven van de Staak
That’s a wrap! As we bid farewell to an incredible 2024, we’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued customers and partners.
Your continued support has been nothing short of amazing, and we’re excited to continue this cinematic journey with you in 2025. Cheers to more memorable moments, creative endeavours, and a year full of exciting new projects!
Author:
Steven van de Staak
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is still an incredible camera. It’s HD CCD sensor shoots incredibly soft and pleasant shots. This is just me getting to know it. 🙂 Various lenses, 8mm fisheye, an old 23mm Pentacon lens, and the Sigma 18-35 1.8 ART with Viltrox Speedbooster.
Author:
Steven van de Staak
In the world of video production, creativity often meets a simple problem: how do you mount the camera exactly where you want it? Whether you’re chasing a dramatic low-angle shot inside a machine, or mounting a GoPro in a tight space, standard rigs don’t always fit the vision. That’s where 3D printing comes in.
With a proper 3D printer and some design know-how, filmmakers can now produce custom mounting parts tailored for unique shooting situations. Need a bracket to attach a large camera right above your set, or even a piece of industrial equipment? You can design it in a few hours, print it overnight, and be shooting by morning.
The best part? These parts aren’t just prototypes. They’re functional — they can be strong, lightweight, and perfectly fit for your setup. With modern materials like PETG or carbon-reinforced filament, your custom mount can handle real production stress.
In short, 3D printing turns the “what if” shot into “let’s do it.” It gives video creators the freedom to experiment, customize, and adapt — without waiting for the next accessory to hit the market.
Author:
Steven van de Staak
The Blackmagic Pyxis 6K is an incredible camera. Fullframe, boxed shape and perfect for customization. To make it more “run and gun” I wanted to use a hand grip like oldschool camera’s.
And what better grip to use than DJI’s Focus Pro grip. This grip contains a battery and focus wheel. Using that you can control a focus motor which can be mounted to the lens. However, mounting the grip to the camera needed a mount that doesn’t exist. Yet.
And that’s the nice thing about 3D printing. You can simply measure some of the key dimensions, model it out on the computer, start the printer and test the idea in a matter of hours. And using 2 colours, grey and orange, actually looked quite cool too. I tried this setup and I have to say it’s really nice. It certainly opens doors for a specific type of film shooting.
Author:
Steven van de Staak
