The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K can capture incredible footage, but specs mean nothing in a real-world environment if the hardware cannot withstand the elements. Knowing that I’m going to shoot in a cold environment, there are certain things I always factor in: myself, the equipment, and time. While testing some extreme shooting scenarios in Iceland and Norway, temperatures dropped to -32°C.
As well as working in sub-zero temperatures, we were also challenged with shooting from moving vehicles. From a modified Icelandic Jeep, designed for mountainous terrain, through to a modified Suzuki Swift that could tackle ice driving on frozen lakes, every setup came with its own demands. With the support of Uncharted Iceland Expeditions, Safari Quads, and Peter Gwynn Motorsports, we pushed the crew and kit harder with every setup.
