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HD Camera Head LDK 8000
General
Power TriaxorDC12V;44Wincl.2"viewfinder&TriaxHDadapter
Temperaturerange Operating:-20°Cto45°C(-4°Fto113°F);Storage:-20°Cto60°C(-4°Fto140°F)
Weight 5.5kg(11lbs.)incl.2"viewfinderandTriaxHDadapter
Dimensions 241(H)x164(W)x373(L)withTriaxHDadapter
Camera
Opticalsystem F1.4Prism
Opticalfilterwheels 2xmotorizedwheels
Opticalfiltersonfirstwheel Clear,1/4ND,1/16ND,1/64ND
Opticalfiltersonsecondwheel Clear,four-pointstar,six-pointstar,softfocus
Color-correctionfilters(digitalprocess) Electronic:3200°K,5600°K,7500°K,FL,2AWBpresets,continuousautowhite
Pickupdevice 3x2/3"16:9HD-DPM+CCDs
Pictureelements 9.2millionpixels1920(H)x4320(V)effective
Smear Noverticalsmear
Temporal Frequencies LDK 8000/60 Standard LDK 8000/61 WorldCam
720pmode 50/59.94Hz 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94Hz
1080pmode RequiresWorldCamversion 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/60Hz
1080imode 50/59.94Hz 50/59.94Hz
Sensitivity2000lux F8.0typical(1080imode)
S/NratioinYsignal 56dBtypical
Modulationdepth 55%@27MHz(typical720p59.94)
Digitalquantization/DSPprocessing 14bitsA/D,with>22bitsDSPresolution
Gain -6dBto12dBin3dBsteps(user-definablepresets)
Exposurecontrol Downto1/1000s
Cleanscanning 50.8to125Hz(at50Hztemporalfrequency);61to150Hz(at59.94Hztemporalfrequency);V-shift
Frontmicrophoneinput XLR-3female,balanced+48Vselectable
Lensconnector 12-pin
Controlinput 9-pinRS-232Ccompatible
Viewfinderconnector 20-pin,and,HDMIconnector
Suppliedaccessories Operatorsmanual;cameraraincover;1xownercard;2xusercards;shoulderstrap
Options
2"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK5302 CRT>600TVlines(center)
5"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK5305 CRT>650TVlines(center)
7"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK4020 CRT>800TVlines(center).Requiresadditionalmountinghardware
LDK 5860 TriaxHD Adapter
Inputconnectors Frontmicin:XLR-3-31type(femalex1)balanced,+48V,ch1
Audioin:XLR-3-31type(femalex2),selectablephantom+48V,selectableattenuator
Videorefin,BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω
DC12Vin:XLR-4pintype(malex1)
Outputconnectors VFout,BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω,switchabletoexternal(SD+HD)
2xBNC,SMPTE292M,HD-SDIout:1.5Gb/s,0.8Vp-p,75Ω
Prompterout:BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω
ScriptlightDC-out:3-pin,0.25A/12VDC
DC-out:4-pinHirose,1.5A/12VDCandtallyindicators
Input/outputconnectors CCU:triaxconnector
Lens:12-pin
Viewfinderconnector:20-pinandHDMIconnector
Auxiliary/data11pprivatedata
9-pinRS-232
Tracker:11-pin
SmartCard
Intercom:XLR5-pin(femalex1)
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LDK 8000
GrassValley™productsfromThomsonofferthemostcomprehensive,multi-formatsolutionsforacquisition,production,storageandplayback—withastrongfoundationforcentralized,proactivestatusandactivitymonitoring.Thesesolutionsincludeoneofthebroadestselectionsofstandard-andhigh-definition(SDandHD)digitalvideocameras.WithoneofthebestknownimagingdesignteamsintheworldandsixtechnicalEmmy®awards,GrassValleycameraproductscontinuetobreakgroundwithinnovationandcreativeideas.
TheLDK8000cameracontinuesandextendsthisrecordofexceptionalperformance.Leveragingourextensiveexperienceindigitalcinematography,wedesignedthisHDcameraspecificallytosampleachosenscenesothatitfaithfullyreproduceswhatyousee.Itscolor-spacetechnologiesensureaccuratecolorreproductionevenindifficultapplications,suchasmobileproductionsiteswherelightingistypicallydifficulttocontrol.
Withthreenext-generation9.2-millionpixelHD-DPM+™CCDs,theLDK8000istheonlycameraavailablethatcancapturetrueprogressiveHDimages,natively,andswitchinstantlybetweenmultipleformatsandframerates.Coupledwithanextensivefeatureset,formatflexibility,andexcellentperformance,it’saperfectmatchfortheintensedemandsoftoday’sproductions.
ThisflexibilitymakesLDK8000asuperbchoiceforliveproductionwherecontentwillbeusedforHDDVDdistribution.Withits1080porigination,selectableinframeratesupto1080p60,yourfinishedmaterialcancloselyresemblematerialfinishedonfilm.
Withanupdatedergonomicdesign,theLDK8000speedsproductionworkflowswithfocus-assisttoolsandsmartcardsthatstoreimageandoperationalsettings.ItstransmissionsysteminterfacesincludethoseforstandardHDtriax-and
fiber-basedinfrastructuresformaximumflexibility.Anditsopticaldesign,coupledwithanewDSPchipset,givesyouevengreaterconfidenceindeliveringexcellentfinishedprogrammaterial.
TheLDK8000systemfeaturesacompact,robust,andlightweightbasestationthatcanoutputSDandHDsignalssimultaneously.AndbyusingaGrassValleySuperXpanderlargelensadapterkit,completewithanHDhigh-resolutionviewfinder,theLDK8000becomesafullyfeatured,full-sizedstudiocamerareadyforeitherstudioormobileapplications.
CCDs Ensure Exceptional Output
Threenext-generationCCDsinsidetheLDK8000ensureexceptionalimagequality.Theyarebasedonframe-transfertechnologytoguaranteethereisnolagorsmeartocompromisetheimagesyoucreate.Thesesensorsalsodeliveroutstandingsignal-to-noiseratioandsensitivity,usingon-chipamplifierstofurtherreducethenoisefloor.
TheLDK8000alsofeaturestheon-sensorblacksamplingusedsosuccessfullyinpreviouscameradesigns.Withit,youdon’tneedtosetablackbalanceorblacklevelforeachsceneandthenhopethingsturnoutcorrectly.Theselectedon-sensorareasaremaskedfromincominglight,andarethereforealwayssamplingacorrectabsoluteblacklevel.Thecamerasamplesblacklevelscontinuously,perframe,ensuringthattheblacklevelisalwayscorrectasdefinedatthesensorsurface.Its14-bitanalog-to-digitalconverterspreservethissampledimageasitistransferredfromthesensorstothedigitalprocessingdomain.
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• Supports instant switching between 1080i and 720p formats at 50 and 59.94 Hz for a wide variety of applications
• Supports all 1080p standard formats, including 1080p50 and 1080p60
• Unrivaled video sampling technology: — Three 9.2-million pixel HD-DPM+
CCDs — 14-bit A/D sampling — 22-bit digital signal processing
resolution• Emmy award-winning dual skin contour
circuit makes talent look its best
• Dynamic anti-aliasing-on-sensor processing reduces aliasing artifacts
• Unique viewfinder focus-assist tools: — Crawler, for creating an active
edge around all objects in focus — Instant push-button electronic
zoom for momentarily enlarging a subject to check focusing on small details
• Smart cards store image, operational settings for easy recall
• Flexible HD transmission system — Supports standard triax up to
3,500 ft. (1,200m)
— Supports hybrid fiber SMPTE 311 up to 13,200 ft. (4,000m)
• Small, robust base station with superior HD, SD output
• Lightest weight camera body in its class
• SuperXPander kit support enables configuration with full size studio or OB lenses, and accessories
• Outputs high-quality SD images simultaneously to the HD output
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Easy, Native HD Format Switching
TheLDK8000continuestheeasyHDformatswitchingsosuccessfullyintroducedwithearliercameramodels.Thecamera’sCCDsswitchthepixelsonthesensorstocreatethecorrectnumberofvideolinesnecessaryforachosenformat,minimizingtheneedforanyfurtherelectronicprocessing.
Theresult?Noqualitydegradationwhenswitchingformats.
TheimageformatsavailableusingtheLDK8000include1080iand720pformatsat50and59.94Hz,aswellasall1080pstandardformats,including1080p50and1080p60tofuture-proofyourinvestment.
Digital Signal Processing Chipsets
TheLDK8000includesanall-newDSPchipsetandanupdatedsoftwarebasethatperformsallcameraimage-managementfunctionssuchasknee,gamma,contours,andvariablematrix,with22-bitdigitalprecision.
Amongthefunctionsofthenewchipsetiscolor-temperaturecorrection.Awidechoiceofcolortemperaturesettingsisavailableandensuresrepeatableaccuracyateachcolortemperaturepoint.ThisisoneofthekeydifferencesbetweenLDKcameraarchitectureandothercameras:itdoesnotuseopticalcolor-correctionfilters.
Inadditiontoprovidingextracolor-temperaturestepsatstandardpoints,thechipsetletsyouapplyacontinuouscorrectionbetweenstandardcolortemperaturepoints.Thiscapabilityensuresthatcolorswillalwaysappearnatural,astheyarecorrectedaccordingtotheactualambientcolortemperaturesampledatthescene—andnotlimitedbythepresetvaluesofasmallnumberofopticalfiltersinafilterwheel.Comparedtotraditionalopticalfiltering,thisapproachprovidesmuchbetterspeed,flexibility,andcoloraccuracy;itisparticularlyvaluableforthedifficultlightingtypicallyencounteredinmobileapplications,butisalsoveryusefulwhenyouneedtoaccuratelyreproducethevibrantcolorsofastudiofromdifficultcameraangles.
Thenewchipsetcontainsadditionalpowerfulfeatures,suchasdigitalcosmeticswithindependent,Emmyaward-winningdualskincontour
circuitstoimprovefacialtones,aswellasextensivecolorimetryandcolor-matchingcapabilities.Youcanalsochoosewhetheryouprefertoperformmatrixprocessingbeforeoraftergamma;theselectionprocessissoeasythatyoucanexperimenteitherwaywithminimumdifficulty.
Two Versions Available
TheLDK8000cameraheadisavailableintwoversions:StandardandWorldCam.TheStandardversionsupports1080i/720pHDformatsin50and59.94Hz,andsimultaneouslyprovideshigh-qualitySDoutputineither50or59.94Hz.
TheWorldCamversionprovidesallthefunctionsoftheStandardversionaswellassupportfordigitalcinematographyformatsin1080pand720p.Theseformatsprovideanimpressionofmotion(motionportrayal)comparabletothatoffilmcamerasrunningatthesamespeeds.
TheWorldCamversionoftheLDK8000alsoprovidesconvenientbuilt-inframe-rateconversionforeasyconnectiontoexistingHDperipherals.Asaresult,yougetcost-effectivemonitoringandrecordingcombinedwiththemotionportrayaloffilmcameras.The1080pformatat23.98Hz,forexample,canbeconvertedusing3:2pull-downto1080iat59.94Hzrightinsidethecamera.
Convenient Assist Tools to Speed Production
TheLDK8000includesanumberoffeaturestospeedtheproductionprocess,fromfocus-assisttoolstosmartcards.
Forprecisefocusing,whichisespeciallycrucialinahigh-resolutionHDenvironment,thecameraincludesapatented“crawler”thatcreatesamotioneffectontheedgesofanobjectinsharpfocus;thecontrastingmotionhelpsacameraoperatorquicklyfinetunethatfocus.
Thecameraalsofeaturesauniqueelectronicviewfinderzoomfunctionthatinstantlyenlargesanimagewithasimplepressofabutton;it’sidealforfocusingonsmalldetails.
It’salsoeasytopre-configuretheLDK8000foravarietyofdifferentsettings—fromsportsanddramaapplicationstocommercialanddramastudiosettings—bystoringoperationalandimagesettingsonlow-costsmartcards.Notonlycanthesecamerasettingsberecalledquickly,youcanalsowritetothecardsandtransferthembetweencamerasforfastreconfiguration.Settingsestablishedoff-lineinrehearsalscanbequicklyandaccuratelyrepeatedduringaliveshow.
Atamoredetailedlevel,mobilecompaniesregularlydeliveringsportsproductionfromaknownsetofvenues,cansaveandrecallvaluesforeachone,makingsetupextremelyquickandreliable.
Additionally,withitstrueprogressivedigitalcinematographyformats,theLDK8000WorldCamcanaddressapplicationssuchasepisodictelevisionorsitcoms,whichoftenrequirethespecialmotionportrayalofdedicateddigitalcinematographycameras.
Inaworst-casescenario,whenthecamerahasbeenadjustedfarfromanynormalsettings,ittakesjusttwosecondstorecallafactorysetting.Youcanalsosubstituteapreferredstudiosettingforthefactoryrecallsetting.Inthiscase,thefactoryfileisonlydisplaced,notdeleted.
LDK 8000 HD System
LDK 5860Triax HD Adapter
Fiber HD Adapter
LDK 4502Triax HD Base Station
Fiber HD Base Station
LDK 8000HD Camera Head
C2IP Camera ControlEthernet Infrastructure
8995 050 01391 HD Triax Repeater
HD-SDI out AHD-SDI out BViewfinder outHDMI outAudio mic 1 inAudio mic 2 inFront mic inTalkback headset I/OReference inTeleprompter out12V DC inScriplight out 12V DC outUtility 12V DC out 1.5A max.Tracker outAux out
* = according to options fittedHD-SDI out x3CVBS viewing SD outText outTallyPrivate data*Ext in SD *SD-RGB/YUV/SDI out*Audio 1/2 out*Intercom*Monitoring out
LDK 4640/10OCP
LDK 4630Master Control Panel
Triax CableMax. 1200m (3,500 ft.)Doubled with repeater
HD Camera Family
Max. 4000m(13,124 ft.)
LDK 40207" HD Viewfinder
LDK 53055" HD Viewfinder
LDK 6985Script Board
LDK 8111Headset
LDK 4488SuperXpander
Large Lens Adapter
LDK 53022" HD Viewfinder
LDK 6113Integral Zoom Control
LDK 5860TriaxHD Adapter
FiberHD Adapter
LDK 4502Triax HD Base Station
Fiber HD Base Station
C2IP Camera ControlEthernet Infrastructure
LDK 4640/10OCP
LDK 4630Master Control Panel
LDK 8000 StandardHD Camera Head
LDK 8000 WorldCamHD Camera Head
LDK 5031Tripod Adapter
LDK 5210Smart Cards
LDK 5020Transport Case
Triax Cable Each Max. 1200m (3500 ft.)
8995 050 01391 HD Triax Repeater
Triax Cable Max. 1200m (3500 ft.)
LDK 5390Wide Angle Adapter
Hybrid Fiber
1920 Pixels
4320Sub-Pixels
1080p When four vertical sub-pixels are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 1080 lines (4320 / 4 = 1080). So, a 1920 x 1080 image is obtained with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
720p When six vertical sub-pixels are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 720 lines (4320 / 6 = 720). So, a 1920 x 720 image is obtained with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The advantage of working with this lower line count is that higher frame rates can be used for creating slo-motion effects in post production.
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Line N+1
Line N+1
Line N+2
1920 Pixels
1440Lines
1080Lines
Cinemascope-Style Aspect Ratio When three vertical sub-pixels
are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 1440 lines (4320 / 3 = 1440).
By using the center 1080 lines, a 2.37:1 aspect ratio is achieved without the need for anamorphic lenses while maintaining full 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Line N
Line N +2Line N +1
Line N +3
Dynamic Pixel Management
By grouping the 4,320 vertical sub-pixels on the CCDs to map to the desired line rate, all popular video formats can be acquired without compromising image quality.
Lightweight, Ergonomic Design Ensures Comfort
TheLDK8000featuresalightweight,balanceddesignformaximumcomfortandfreedomofmovement.Amagnesium-alloybodyprovidesahighdegreeofdurability,yethelpskeepthecamerathelightestinitsclass.Anoptionalzoomcontrolonthetophandlemakesawkwardground-levelshootingeasier,whilearotaryTriaxHDconnectorensuresthatthecableisfreetomovewiththecameraasitfollowstheaction.
Flexible and Future Proof
TheLDK8000isdesignedforflexibilityandcost-effectivecompatibility.Itsdockingconcept,forexample,makesitsuitableforallapplications.Newerapplicationsarebeingdevelopedcontinually.
ThelightweightLDK8000isperfectlysuitableforhand-heldoperations.Alternatively,usingtheoptionalGrassValleySuperXPanderkit,youcanquicklyturntheportablecameraintoafullyfeaturedstudiocameraineithertriaxorfibermode.
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Easy, Native HD Format Switching
TheLDK8000continuestheeasyHDformatswitchingsosuccessfullyintroducedwithearliercameramodels.Thecamera’sCCDsswitchthepixelsonthesensorstocreatethecorrectnumberofvideolinesnecessaryforachosenformat,minimizingtheneedforanyfurtherelectronicprocessing.
Theresult?Noqualitydegradationwhenswitchingformats.
TheimageformatsavailableusingtheLDK8000include1080iand720pformatsat50and59.94Hz,aswellasall1080pstandardformats,including1080p50and1080p60tofuture-proofyourinvestment.
Digital Signal Processing Chipsets
TheLDK8000includesanall-newDSPchipsetandanupdatedsoftwarebasethatperformsallcameraimage-managementfunctionssuchasknee,gamma,contours,andvariablematrix,with22-bitdigitalprecision.
Amongthefunctionsofthenewchipsetiscolor-temperaturecorrection.Awidechoiceofcolortemperaturesettingsisavailableandensuresrepeatableaccuracyateachcolortemperaturepoint.ThisisoneofthekeydifferencesbetweenLDKcameraarchitectureandothercameras:itdoesnotuseopticalcolor-correctionfilters.
Inadditiontoprovidingextracolor-temperaturestepsatstandardpoints,thechipsetletsyouapplyacontinuouscorrectionbetweenstandardcolortemperaturepoints.Thiscapabilityensuresthatcolorswillalwaysappearnatural,astheyarecorrectedaccordingtotheactualambientcolortemperaturesampledatthescene—andnotlimitedbythepresetvaluesofasmallnumberofopticalfiltersinafilterwheel.Comparedtotraditionalopticalfiltering,thisapproachprovidesmuchbetterspeed,flexibility,andcoloraccuracy;itisparticularlyvaluableforthedifficultlightingtypicallyencounteredinmobileapplications,butisalsoveryusefulwhenyouneedtoaccuratelyreproducethevibrantcolorsofastudiofromdifficultcameraangles.
Thenewchipsetcontainsadditionalpowerfulfeatures,suchasdigitalcosmeticswithindependent,Emmyaward-winningdualskincontour
circuitstoimprovefacialtones,aswellasextensivecolorimetryandcolor-matchingcapabilities.Youcanalsochoosewhetheryouprefertoperformmatrixprocessingbeforeoraftergamma;theselectionprocessissoeasythatyoucanexperimenteitherwaywithminimumdifficulty.
Two Versions Available
TheLDK8000cameraheadisavailableintwoversions:StandardandWorldCam.TheStandardversionsupports1080i/720pHDformatsin50and59.94Hz,andsimultaneouslyprovideshigh-qualitySDoutputineither50or59.94Hz.
TheWorldCamversionprovidesallthefunctionsoftheStandardversionaswellassupportfordigitalcinematographyformatsin1080pand720p.Theseformatsprovideanimpressionofmotion(motionportrayal)comparabletothatoffilmcamerasrunningatthesamespeeds.
TheWorldCamversionoftheLDK8000alsoprovidesconvenientbuilt-inframe-rateconversionforeasyconnectiontoexistingHDperipherals.Asaresult,yougetcost-effectivemonitoringandrecordingcombinedwiththemotionportrayaloffilmcameras.The1080pformatat23.98Hz,forexample,canbeconvertedusing3:2pull-downto1080iat59.94Hzrightinsidethecamera.
Convenient Assist Tools to Speed Production
TheLDK8000includesanumberoffeaturestospeedtheproductionprocess,fromfocus-assisttoolstosmartcards.
Forprecisefocusing,whichisespeciallycrucialinahigh-resolutionHDenvironment,thecameraincludesapatented“crawler”thatcreatesamotioneffectontheedgesofanobjectinsharpfocus;thecontrastingmotionhelpsacameraoperatorquicklyfinetunethatfocus.
Thecameraalsofeaturesauniqueelectronicviewfinderzoomfunctionthatinstantlyenlargesanimagewithasimplepressofabutton;it’sidealforfocusingonsmalldetails.
It’salsoeasytopre-configuretheLDK8000foravarietyofdifferentsettings—fromsportsanddramaapplicationstocommercialanddramastudiosettings—bystoringoperationalandimagesettingsonlow-costsmartcards.Notonlycanthesecamerasettingsberecalledquickly,youcanalsowritetothecardsandtransferthembetweencamerasforfastreconfiguration.Settingsestablishedoff-lineinrehearsalscanbequicklyandaccuratelyrepeatedduringaliveshow.
Atamoredetailedlevel,mobilecompaniesregularlydeliveringsportsproductionfromaknownsetofvenues,cansaveandrecallvaluesforeachone,makingsetupextremelyquickandreliable.
Additionally,withitstrueprogressivedigitalcinematographyformats,theLDK8000WorldCamcanaddressapplicationssuchasepisodictelevisionorsitcoms,whichoftenrequirethespecialmotionportrayalofdedicateddigitalcinematographycameras.
Inaworst-casescenario,whenthecamerahasbeenadjustedfarfromanynormalsettings,ittakesjusttwosecondstorecallafactorysetting.Youcanalsosubstituteapreferredstudiosettingforthefactoryrecallsetting.Inthiscase,thefactoryfileisonlydisplaced,notdeleted.
LDK 8000 HD System
LDK 5860Triax HD Adapter
Fiber HD Adapter
LDK 4502Triax HD Base Station
Fiber HD Base Station
LDK 8000HD Camera Head
C2IP Camera ControlEthernet Infrastructure
8995 050 01391 HD Triax Repeater
HD-SDI out AHD-SDI out BViewfinder outHDMI outAudio mic 1 inAudio mic 2 inFront mic inTalkback headset I/OReference inTeleprompter out12V DC inScriplight out 12V DC outUtility 12V DC out 1.5A max.Tracker outAux out
* = according to options fittedHD-SDI out x3CVBS viewing SD outText outTallyPrivate data*Ext in SD *SD-RGB/YUV/SDI out*Audio 1/2 out*Intercom*Monitoring out
LDK 4640/10OCP
LDK 4630Master Control Panel
Triax CableMax. 1200m (3,500 ft.)Doubled with repeater
HD Camera Family
Max. 4000m(13,124 ft.)
LDK 40207" HD Viewfinder
LDK 53055" HD Viewfinder
LDK 6985Script Board
LDK 8111Headset
LDK 4488SuperXpander
Large Lens Adapter
LDK 53022" HD Viewfinder
LDK 6113Integral Zoom Control
LDK 5860TriaxHD Adapter
FiberHD Adapter
LDK 4502Triax HD Base Station
Fiber HD Base Station
C2IP Camera ControlEthernet Infrastructure
LDK 4640/10OCP
LDK 4630Master Control Panel
LDK 8000 StandardHD Camera Head
LDK 8000 WorldCamHD Camera Head
LDK 5031Tripod Adapter
LDK 5210Smart Cards
LDK 5020Transport Case
Triax Cable Each Max. 1200m (3500 ft.)
8995 050 01391 HD Triax Repeater
Triax Cable Max. 1200m (3500 ft.)
LDK 5390Wide Angle Adapter
Hybrid Fiber
1920 Pixels
4320Sub-Pixels
1080p When four vertical sub-pixels are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 1080 lines (4320 / 4 = 1080). So, a 1920 x 1080 image is obtained with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
720p When six vertical sub-pixels are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 720 lines (4320 / 6 = 720). So, a 1920 x 720 image is obtained with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The advantage of working with this lower line count is that higher frame rates can be used for creating slo-motion effects in post production.
Line N
Line N
Line N+1
Line N+1
Line N+2
1920 Pixels
1440Lines
1080Lines
Cinemascope-Style Aspect Ratio When three vertical sub-pixels
are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 1440 lines (4320 / 3 = 1440).
By using the center 1080 lines, a 2.37:1 aspect ratio is achieved without the need for anamorphic lenses while maintaining full 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Line N
Line N +2Line N +1
Line N +3
Dynamic Pixel Management
By grouping the 4,320 vertical sub-pixels on the CCDs to map to the desired line rate, all popular video formats can be acquired without compromising image quality.
Lightweight, Ergonomic Design Ensures Comfort
TheLDK8000featuresalightweight,balanceddesignformaximumcomfortandfreedomofmovement.Amagnesium-alloybodyprovidesahighdegreeofdurability,yethelpskeepthecamerathelightestinitsclass.Anoptionalzoomcontrolonthetophandlemakesawkwardground-levelshootingeasier,whilearotaryTriaxHDconnectorensuresthatthecableisfreetomovewiththecameraasitfollowstheaction.
Flexible and Future Proof
TheLDK8000isdesignedforflexibilityandcost-effectivecompatibility.Itsdockingconcept,forexample,makesitsuitableforallapplications.Newerapplicationsarebeingdevelopedcontinually.
ThelightweightLDK8000isperfectlysuitableforhand-heldoperations.Alternatively,usingtheoptionalGrassValleySuperXPanderkit,youcanquicklyturntheportablecameraintoafullyfeaturedstudiocameraineithertriaxorfibermode.
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Easy, Native HD Format Switching
TheLDK8000continuestheeasyHDformatswitchingsosuccessfullyintroducedwithearliercameramodels.Thecamera’sCCDsswitchthepixelsonthesensorstocreatethecorrectnumberofvideolinesnecessaryforachosenformat,minimizingtheneedforanyfurtherelectronicprocessing.
Theresult?Noqualitydegradationwhenswitchingformats.
TheimageformatsavailableusingtheLDK8000include1080iand720pformatsat50and59.94Hz,aswellasall1080pstandardformats,including1080p50and1080p60tofuture-proofyourinvestment.
Digital Signal Processing Chipsets
TheLDK8000includesanall-newDSPchipsetandanupdatedsoftwarebasethatperformsallcameraimage-managementfunctionssuchasknee,gamma,contours,andvariablematrix,with22-bitdigitalprecision.
Amongthefunctionsofthenewchipsetiscolor-temperaturecorrection.Awidechoiceofcolortemperaturesettingsisavailableandensuresrepeatableaccuracyateachcolortemperaturepoint.ThisisoneofthekeydifferencesbetweenLDKcameraarchitectureandothercameras:itdoesnotuseopticalcolor-correctionfilters.
Inadditiontoprovidingextracolor-temperaturestepsatstandardpoints,thechipsetletsyouapplyacontinuouscorrectionbetweenstandardcolortemperaturepoints.Thiscapabilityensuresthatcolorswillalwaysappearnatural,astheyarecorrectedaccordingtotheactualambientcolortemperaturesampledatthescene—andnotlimitedbythepresetvaluesofasmallnumberofopticalfiltersinafilterwheel.Comparedtotraditionalopticalfiltering,thisapproachprovidesmuchbetterspeed,flexibility,andcoloraccuracy;itisparticularlyvaluableforthedifficultlightingtypicallyencounteredinmobileapplications,butisalsoveryusefulwhenyouneedtoaccuratelyreproducethevibrantcolorsofastudiofromdifficultcameraangles.
Thenewchipsetcontainsadditionalpowerfulfeatures,suchasdigitalcosmeticswithindependent,Emmyaward-winningdualskincontour
circuitstoimprovefacialtones,aswellasextensivecolorimetryandcolor-matchingcapabilities.Youcanalsochoosewhetheryouprefertoperformmatrixprocessingbeforeoraftergamma;theselectionprocessissoeasythatyoucanexperimenteitherwaywithminimumdifficulty.
Two Versions Available
TheLDK8000cameraheadisavailableintwoversions:StandardandWorldCam.TheStandardversionsupports1080i/720pHDformatsin50and59.94Hz,andsimultaneouslyprovideshigh-qualitySDoutputineither50or59.94Hz.
TheWorldCamversionprovidesallthefunctionsoftheStandardversionaswellassupportfordigitalcinematographyformatsin1080pand720p.Theseformatsprovideanimpressionofmotion(motionportrayal)comparabletothatoffilmcamerasrunningatthesamespeeds.
TheWorldCamversionoftheLDK8000alsoprovidesconvenientbuilt-inframe-rateconversionforeasyconnectiontoexistingHDperipherals.Asaresult,yougetcost-effectivemonitoringandrecordingcombinedwiththemotionportrayaloffilmcameras.The1080pformatat23.98Hz,forexample,canbeconvertedusing3:2pull-downto1080iat59.94Hzrightinsidethecamera.
Convenient Assist Tools to Speed Production
TheLDK8000includesanumberoffeaturestospeedtheproductionprocess,fromfocus-assisttoolstosmartcards.
Forprecisefocusing,whichisespeciallycrucialinahigh-resolutionHDenvironment,thecameraincludesapatented“crawler”thatcreatesamotioneffectontheedgesofanobjectinsharpfocus;thecontrastingmotionhelpsacameraoperatorquicklyfinetunethatfocus.
Thecameraalsofeaturesauniqueelectronicviewfinderzoomfunctionthatinstantlyenlargesanimagewithasimplepressofabutton;it’sidealforfocusingonsmalldetails.
It’salsoeasytopre-configuretheLDK8000foravarietyofdifferentsettings—fromsportsanddramaapplicationstocommercialanddramastudiosettings—bystoringoperationalandimagesettingsonlow-costsmartcards.Notonlycanthesecamerasettingsberecalledquickly,youcanalsowritetothecardsandtransferthembetweencamerasforfastreconfiguration.Settingsestablishedoff-lineinrehearsalscanbequicklyandaccuratelyrepeatedduringaliveshow.
Atamoredetailedlevel,mobilecompaniesregularlydeliveringsportsproductionfromaknownsetofvenues,cansaveandrecallvaluesforeachone,makingsetupextremelyquickandreliable.
Additionally,withitstrueprogressivedigitalcinematographyformats,theLDK8000WorldCamcanaddressapplicationssuchasepisodictelevisionorsitcoms,whichoftenrequirethespecialmotionportrayalofdedicateddigitalcinematographycameras.
Inaworst-casescenario,whenthecamerahasbeenadjustedfarfromanynormalsettings,ittakesjusttwosecondstorecallafactorysetting.Youcanalsosubstituteapreferredstudiosettingforthefactoryrecallsetting.Inthiscase,thefactoryfileisonlydisplaced,notdeleted.
LDK 8000 HD System
LDK 5860Triax HD Adapter
Fiber HD Adapter
LDK 4502Triax HD Base Station
Fiber HD Base Station
LDK 8000HD Camera Head
C2IP Camera ControlEthernet Infrastructure
8995 050 01391 HD Triax Repeater
HD-SDI out AHD-SDI out BViewfinder outHDMI outAudio mic 1 inAudio mic 2 inFront mic inTalkback headset I/OReference inTeleprompter out12V DC inScriplight out 12V DC outUtility 12V DC out 1.5A max.Tracker outAux out
* = according to options fittedHD-SDI out x3CVBS viewing SD outText outTallyPrivate data*Ext in SD *SD-RGB/YUV/SDI out*Audio 1/2 out*Intercom*Monitoring out
LDK 4640/10OCP
LDK 4630Master Control Panel
Triax CableMax. 1200m (3,500 ft.)Doubled with repeater
HD Camera Family
Max. 4000m(13,124 ft.)
LDK 40207" HD Viewfinder
LDK 53055" HD Viewfinder
LDK 6985Script Board
LDK 8111Headset
LDK 4488SuperXpander
Large Lens Adapter
LDK 53022" HD Viewfinder
LDK 6113Integral Zoom Control
LDK 5860TriaxHD Adapter
FiberHD Adapter
LDK 4502Triax HD Base Station
Fiber HD Base Station
C2IP Camera ControlEthernet Infrastructure
LDK 4640/10OCP
LDK 4630Master Control Panel
LDK 8000 StandardHD Camera Head
LDK 8000 WorldCamHD Camera Head
LDK 5031Tripod Adapter
LDK 5210Smart Cards
LDK 5020Transport Case
Triax Cable Each Max. 1200m (3500 ft.)
8995 050 01391 HD Triax Repeater
Triax Cable Max. 1200m (3500 ft.)
LDK 5390Wide Angle Adapter
Hybrid Fiber
1920 Pixels
4320Sub-Pixels
1080p When four vertical sub-pixels are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 1080 lines (4320 / 4 = 1080). So, a 1920 x 1080 image is obtained with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
720p When six vertical sub-pixels are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 720 lines (4320 / 6 = 720). So, a 1920 x 720 image is obtained with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The advantage of working with this lower line count is that higher frame rates can be used for creating slo-motion effects in post production.
Line N
Line N
Line N+1
Line N+1
Line N+2
1920 Pixels
1440Lines
1080Lines
Cinemascope-Style Aspect Ratio When three vertical sub-pixels
are combined per scanning line, the total line count becomes 1440 lines (4320 / 3 = 1440).
By using the center 1080 lines, a 2.37:1 aspect ratio is achieved without the need for anamorphic lenses while maintaining full 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Line N
Line N +2Line N +1
Line N +3
Dynamic Pixel Management
By grouping the 4,320 vertical sub-pixels on the CCDs to map to the desired line rate, all popular video formats can be acquired without compromising image quality.
Lightweight, Ergonomic Design Ensures Comfort
TheLDK8000featuresalightweight,balanceddesignformaximumcomfortandfreedomofmovement.Amagnesium-alloybodyprovidesahighdegreeofdurability,yethelpskeepthecamerathelightestinitsclass.Anoptionalzoomcontrolonthetophandlemakesawkwardground-levelshootingeasier,whilearotaryTriaxHDconnectorensuresthatthecableisfreetomovewiththecameraasitfollowstheaction.
Flexible and Future Proof
TheLDK8000isdesignedforflexibilityandcost-effectivecompatibility.Itsdockingconcept,forexample,makesitsuitableforallapplications.Newerapplicationsarebeingdevelopedcontinually.
ThelightweightLDK8000isperfectlysuitableforhand-heldoperations.Alternatively,usingtheoptionalGrassValleySuperXPanderkit,youcanquicklyturntheportablecameraintoafullyfeaturedstudiocameraineithertriaxorfibermode.
key features
Headquarters Sales and Technical Support Numbers
North AmericaSales/Support +18005478949 +15304784148Fax +15304783347
Latin AmericaSales +13054775488Support +15304784148Fax +13054775385
PacificSales +85225313000Support +85225313056Fax +85228022996
Rest of the WorldSales +33(0)134207000Support +80080802020 (West/NorthEuropeonly) +33(0)148252020 (EastEurope,MiddleEast,Africa)Fax +33(0)134207047
www.thomsongrassva l ley.com
Thomson Worldwide Headquarters17rueduPetitAlbi–BP824495801CergyPontoiseCedexFRANCE
p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
© Copyright 2007 Grass Valley, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Grass Valley and HD-DPM+ are trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice.
CAM-1033D-2
p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
TheGrassValleySupportServices&TrainingteamdeliverscompleteservicesolutionsthatenhanceyourreturnonGrassValleyproductsandglobalsystemssolutions.Advancedtrainingandproactivesupport,byreducingdowntime,keepsyourequipmentandstaffperformingatoptimumproductivityandquality.
Ourpre-packagedsuiteofSupportPROServicesprovidessupportthroughthewholeprocess:
•StartPROCommissioningSupport•Factory,On-SiteandWebTrainingClasses•TechPROOn-SiteandComprehensiveSoftwareandHardwareSupport•ServicePROComprehensiveSoftwareandHardwareSupport•PartsPROAdvancedExchangeHardwareSupport•CriticalSparesKitsforMostProducts
Forspecificrequests,ourworldwideexperiencedSupportServices&Trainingexpertscanbuildandassistyouwithcustomizedsolutions.
FormoreinformationcontactyourauthorizedGrassValleyrepresentativeorvisitusonlineatwww.thomsongrassvalley.com/support.
Specifications
p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
Ordering Information
PleasecontactyourauthorizedGrassValleyrepresentative.
HD Camera Head LDK 8000
General
Power TriaxorDC12V;44Wincl.2"viewfinder&TriaxHDadapter
Temperaturerange Operating:-20°Cto45°C(-4°Fto113°F);Storage:-20°Cto60°C(-4°Fto140°F)
Weight 5.5kg(11lbs.)incl.2"viewfinderandTriaxHDadapter
Dimensions 241(H)x164(W)x373(L)withTriaxHDadapter
Camera
Opticalsystem F1.4Prism
Opticalfilterwheels 2xmotorizedwheels
Opticalfiltersonfirstwheel Clear,1/4ND,1/16ND,1/64ND
Opticalfiltersonsecondwheel Clear,four-pointstar,six-pointstar,softfocus
Color-correctionfilters(digitalprocess) Electronic:3200°K,5600°K,7500°K,FL,2AWBpresets,continuousautowhite
Pickupdevice 3x2/3"16:9HD-DPM+CCDs
Pictureelements 9.2millionpixels1920(H)x4320(V)effective
Smear Noverticalsmear
Temporal Frequencies LDK 8000/60 Standard LDK 8000/61 WorldCam
720pmode 50/59.94Hz 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94Hz
1080pmode RequiresWorldCamversion 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/60Hz
1080imode 50/59.94Hz 50/59.94Hz
Sensitivity2000lux F8.0typical(1080imode)
S/NratioinYsignal 56dBtypical
Modulationdepth 55%@27MHz(typical720p59.94)
Digitalquantization/DSPprocessing 14bitsA/D,with>22bitsDSPresolution
Gain -6dBto12dBin3dBsteps(user-definablepresets)
Exposurecontrol Downto1/1000s
Cleanscanning 50.8to125Hz(at50Hztemporalfrequency);61to150Hz(at59.94Hztemporalfrequency);V-shift
Frontmicrophoneinput XLR-3female,balanced+48Vselectable
Lensconnector 12-pin
Controlinput 9-pinRS-232Ccompatible
Viewfinderconnector 20-pin,and,HDMIconnector
Suppliedaccessories Operatorsmanual;cameraraincover;1xownercard;2xusercards;shoulderstrap
Options
2"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK5302 CRT>600TVlines(center)
5"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK5305 CRT>650TVlines(center)
7"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK4020 CRT>800TVlines(center).Requiresadditionalmountinghardware
LDK 5860 TriaxHD Adapter
Inputconnectors Frontmicin:XLR-3-31type(femalex1)balanced,+48V,ch1
Audioin:XLR-3-31type(femalex2),selectablephantom+48V,selectableattenuator
Videorefin,BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω
DC12Vin:XLR-4pintype(malex1)
Outputconnectors VFout,BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω,switchabletoexternal(SD+HD)
2xBNC,SMPTE292M,HD-SDIout:1.5Gb/s,0.8Vp-p,75Ω
Prompterout:BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω
ScriptlightDC-out:3-pin,0.25A/12VDC
DC-out:4-pinHirose,1.5A/12VDCandtallyindicators
Input/outputconnectors CCU:triaxconnector
Lens:12-pin
Viewfinderconnector:20-pinandHDMIconnector
Auxiliary/data11pprivatedata
9-pinRS-232
Tracker:11-pin
SmartCard
Intercom:XLR5-pin(femalex1)
M u l t i - F o r m a t H i g h - D e f i n i t i o n P r o d u c t i o n C a m e r a
LDK 8000
GrassValley™productsfromThomsonofferthemostcomprehensive,multi-formatsolutionsforacquisition,production,storageandplayback—withastrongfoundationforcentralized,proactivestatusandactivitymonitoring.Thesesolutionsincludeoneofthebroadestselectionsofstandard-andhigh-definition(SDandHD)digitalvideocameras.WithoneofthebestknownimagingdesignteamsintheworldandsixtechnicalEmmy®awards,GrassValleycameraproductscontinuetobreakgroundwithinnovationandcreativeideas.
TheLDK8000cameracontinuesandextendsthisrecordofexceptionalperformance.Leveragingourextensiveexperienceindigitalcinematography,wedesignedthisHDcameraspecificallytosampleachosenscenesothatitfaithfullyreproduceswhatyousee.Itscolor-spacetechnologiesensureaccuratecolorreproductionevenindifficultapplications,suchasmobileproductionsiteswherelightingistypicallydifficulttocontrol.
Withthreenext-generation9.2-millionpixelHD-DPM+™CCDs,theLDK8000istheonlycameraavailablethatcancapturetrueprogressiveHDimages,natively,andswitchinstantlybetweenmultipleformatsandframerates.Coupledwithanextensivefeatureset,formatflexibility,andexcellentperformance,it’saperfectmatchfortheintensedemandsoftoday’sproductions.
ThisflexibilitymakesLDK8000asuperbchoiceforliveproductionwherecontentwillbeusedforHDDVDdistribution.Withits1080porigination,selectableinframeratesupto1080p60,yourfinishedmaterialcancloselyresemblematerialfinishedonfilm.
Withanupdatedergonomicdesign,theLDK8000speedsproductionworkflowswithfocus-assisttoolsandsmartcardsthatstoreimageandoperationalsettings.ItstransmissionsysteminterfacesincludethoseforstandardHDtriax-and
fiber-basedinfrastructuresformaximumflexibility.Anditsopticaldesign,coupledwithanewDSPchipset,givesyouevengreaterconfidenceindeliveringexcellentfinishedprogrammaterial.
TheLDK8000systemfeaturesacompact,robust,andlightweightbasestationthatcanoutputSDandHDsignalssimultaneously.AndbyusingaGrassValleySuperXpanderlargelensadapterkit,completewithanHDhigh-resolutionviewfinder,theLDK8000becomesafullyfeatured,full-sizedstudiocamerareadyforeitherstudioormobileapplications.
CCDs Ensure Exceptional Output
Threenext-generationCCDsinsidetheLDK8000ensureexceptionalimagequality.Theyarebasedonframe-transfertechnologytoguaranteethereisnolagorsmeartocompromisetheimagesyoucreate.Thesesensorsalsodeliveroutstandingsignal-to-noiseratioandsensitivity,usingon-chipamplifierstofurtherreducethenoisefloor.
TheLDK8000alsofeaturestheon-sensorblacksamplingusedsosuccessfullyinpreviouscameradesigns.Withit,youdon’tneedtosetablackbalanceorblacklevelforeachsceneandthenhopethingsturnoutcorrectly.Theselectedon-sensorareasaremaskedfromincominglight,andarethereforealwayssamplingacorrectabsoluteblacklevel.Thecamerasamplesblacklevelscontinuously,perframe,ensuringthattheblacklevelisalwayscorrectasdefinedatthesensorsurface.Its14-bitanalog-to-digitalconverterspreservethissampledimageasitistransferredfromthesensorstothedigitalprocessingdomain.
Cameras Kapittelweg104827HGBredaP.O.Box901594800RPBredaTheNetherlands
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p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
• Supports instant switching between 1080i and 720p formats at 50 and 59.94 Hz for a wide variety of applications
• Supports all 1080p standard formats, including 1080p50 and 1080p60
• Unrivaled video sampling technology: — Three 9.2-million pixel HD-DPM+
CCDs — 14-bit A/D sampling — 22-bit digital signal processing
resolution• Emmy award-winning dual skin contour
circuit makes talent look its best
• Dynamic anti-aliasing-on-sensor processing reduces aliasing artifacts
• Unique viewfinder focus-assist tools: — Crawler, for creating an active
edge around all objects in focus — Instant push-button electronic
zoom for momentarily enlarging a subject to check focusing on small details
• Smart cards store image, operational settings for easy recall
• Flexible HD transmission system — Supports standard triax up to
3,500 ft. (1,200m)
— Supports hybrid fiber SMPTE 311 up to 13,200 ft. (4,000m)
• Small, robust base station with superior HD, SD output
• Lightest weight camera body in its class
• SuperXPander kit support enables configuration with full size studio or OB lenses, and accessories
• Outputs high-quality SD images simultaneously to the HD output
key features
Headquarters Sales and Technical Support Numbers
North AmericaSales/Support +18005478949 +15304784148Fax +15304783347
Latin AmericaSales +13054775488Support +15304784148Fax +13054775385
PacificSales +85225313000Support +85225313056Fax +85228022996
Rest of the WorldSales +33(0)134207000Support +80080802020 (West/NorthEuropeonly) +33(0)148252020 (EastEurope,MiddleEast,Africa)Fax +33(0)134207047
www.thomsongrassva l ley.com
Thomson Worldwide Headquarters17rueduPetitAlbi–BP824495801CergyPontoiseCedexFRANCE
p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
© Copyright 2007 Grass Valley, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Grass Valley and HD-DPM+ are trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice.
CAM-1033D-2
p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
TheGrassValleySupportServices&TrainingteamdeliverscompleteservicesolutionsthatenhanceyourreturnonGrassValleyproductsandglobalsystemssolutions.Advancedtrainingandproactivesupport,byreducingdowntime,keepsyourequipmentandstaffperformingatoptimumproductivityandquality.
Ourpre-packagedsuiteofSupportPROServicesprovidessupportthroughthewholeprocess:
•StartPROCommissioningSupport•Factory,On-SiteandWebTrainingClasses•TechPROOn-SiteandComprehensiveSoftwareandHardwareSupport•ServicePROComprehensiveSoftwareandHardwareSupport•PartsPROAdvancedExchangeHardwareSupport•CriticalSparesKitsforMostProducts
Forspecificrequests,ourworldwideexperiencedSupportServices&Trainingexpertscanbuildandassistyouwithcustomizedsolutions.
FormoreinformationcontactyourauthorizedGrassValleyrepresentativeorvisitusonlineatwww.thomsongrassvalley.com/support.
Specifications
p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
Ordering Information
PleasecontactyourauthorizedGrassValleyrepresentative.
HD Camera Head LDK 8000
General
Power TriaxorDC12V;44Wincl.2"viewfinder&TriaxHDadapter
Temperaturerange Operating:-20°Cto45°C(-4°Fto113°F);Storage:-20°Cto60°C(-4°Fto140°F)
Weight 5.5kg(11lbs.)incl.2"viewfinderandTriaxHDadapter
Dimensions 241(H)x164(W)x373(L)withTriaxHDadapter
Camera
Opticalsystem F1.4Prism
Opticalfilterwheels 2xmotorizedwheels
Opticalfiltersonfirstwheel Clear,1/4ND,1/16ND,1/64ND
Opticalfiltersonsecondwheel Clear,four-pointstar,six-pointstar,softfocus
Color-correctionfilters(digitalprocess) Electronic:3200°K,5600°K,7500°K,FL,2AWBpresets,continuousautowhite
Pickupdevice 3x2/3"16:9HD-DPM+CCDs
Pictureelements 9.2millionpixels1920(H)x4320(V)effective
Smear Noverticalsmear
Temporal Frequencies LDK 8000/60 Standard LDK 8000/61 WorldCam
720pmode 50/59.94Hz 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94Hz
1080pmode RequiresWorldCamversion 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/60Hz
1080imode 50/59.94Hz 50/59.94Hz
Sensitivity2000lux F8.0typical(1080imode)
S/NratioinYsignal 56dBtypical
Modulationdepth 55%@27MHz(typical720p59.94)
Digitalquantization/DSPprocessing 14bitsA/D,with>22bitsDSPresolution
Gain -6dBto12dBin3dBsteps(user-definablepresets)
Exposurecontrol Downto1/1000s
Cleanscanning 50.8to125Hz(at50Hztemporalfrequency);61to150Hz(at59.94Hztemporalfrequency);V-shift
Frontmicrophoneinput XLR-3female,balanced+48Vselectable
Lensconnector 12-pin
Controlinput 9-pinRS-232Ccompatible
Viewfinderconnector 20-pin,and,HDMIconnector
Suppliedaccessories Operatorsmanual;cameraraincover;1xownercard;2xusercards;shoulderstrap
Options
2"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK5302 CRT>600TVlines(center)
5"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK5305 CRT>650TVlines(center)
7"viewfinder ModelNo.LDK4020 CRT>800TVlines(center).Requiresadditionalmountinghardware
LDK 5860 TriaxHD Adapter
Inputconnectors Frontmicin:XLR-3-31type(femalex1)balanced,+48V,ch1
Audioin:XLR-3-31type(femalex2),selectablephantom+48V,selectableattenuator
Videorefin,BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω
DC12Vin:XLR-4pintype(malex1)
Outputconnectors VFout,BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω,switchabletoexternal(SD+HD)
2xBNC,SMPTE292M,HD-SDIout:1.5Gb/s,0.8Vp-p,75Ω
Prompterout:BNCtype,1.0Vp-p,75Ω
ScriptlightDC-out:3-pin,0.25A/12VDC
DC-out:4-pinHirose,1.5A/12VDCandtallyindicators
Input/outputconnectors CCU:triaxconnector
Lens:12-pin
Viewfinderconnector:20-pinandHDMIconnector
Auxiliary/data11pprivatedata
9-pinRS-232
Tracker:11-pin
SmartCard
Intercom:XLR5-pin(femalex1)
M u l t i - F o r m a t H i g h - D e f i n i t i o n P r o d u c t i o n C a m e r a
LDK 8000
GrassValley™productsfromThomsonofferthemostcomprehensive,multi-formatsolutionsforacquisition,production,storageandplayback—withastrongfoundationforcentralized,proactivestatusandactivitymonitoring.Thesesolutionsincludeoneofthebroadestselectionsofstandard-andhigh-definition(SDandHD)digitalvideocameras.WithoneofthebestknownimagingdesignteamsintheworldandsixtechnicalEmmy®awards,GrassValleycameraproductscontinuetobreakgroundwithinnovationandcreativeideas.
TheLDK8000cameracontinuesandextendsthisrecordofexceptionalperformance.Leveragingourextensiveexperienceindigitalcinematography,wedesignedthisHDcameraspecificallytosampleachosenscenesothatitfaithfullyreproduceswhatyousee.Itscolor-spacetechnologiesensureaccuratecolorreproductionevenindifficultapplications,suchasmobileproductionsiteswherelightingistypicallydifficulttocontrol.
Withthreenext-generation9.2-millionpixelHD-DPM+™CCDs,theLDK8000istheonlycameraavailablethatcancapturetrueprogressiveHDimages,natively,andswitchinstantlybetweenmultipleformatsandframerates.Coupledwithanextensivefeatureset,formatflexibility,andexcellentperformance,it’saperfectmatchfortheintensedemandsoftoday’sproductions.
ThisflexibilitymakesLDK8000asuperbchoiceforliveproductionwherecontentwillbeusedforHDDVDdistribution.Withits1080porigination,selectableinframeratesupto1080p60,yourfinishedmaterialcancloselyresemblematerialfinishedonfilm.
Withanupdatedergonomicdesign,theLDK8000speedsproductionworkflowswithfocus-assisttoolsandsmartcardsthatstoreimageandoperationalsettings.ItstransmissionsysteminterfacesincludethoseforstandardHDtriax-and
fiber-basedinfrastructuresformaximumflexibility.Anditsopticaldesign,coupledwithanewDSPchipset,givesyouevengreaterconfidenceindeliveringexcellentfinishedprogrammaterial.
TheLDK8000systemfeaturesacompact,robust,andlightweightbasestationthatcanoutputSDandHDsignalssimultaneously.AndbyusingaGrassValleySuperXpanderlargelensadapterkit,completewithanHDhigh-resolutionviewfinder,theLDK8000becomesafullyfeatured,full-sizedstudiocamerareadyforeitherstudioormobileapplications.
CCDs Ensure Exceptional Output
Threenext-generationCCDsinsidetheLDK8000ensureexceptionalimagequality.Theyarebasedonframe-transfertechnologytoguaranteethereisnolagorsmeartocompromisetheimagesyoucreate.Thesesensorsalsodeliveroutstandingsignal-to-noiseratioandsensitivity,usingon-chipamplifierstofurtherreducethenoisefloor.
TheLDK8000alsofeaturestheon-sensorblacksamplingusedsosuccessfullyinpreviouscameradesigns.Withit,youdon’tneedtosetablackbalanceorblacklevelforeachsceneandthenhopethingsturnoutcorrectly.Theselectedon-sensorareasaremaskedfromincominglight,andarethereforealwayssamplingacorrectabsoluteblacklevel.Thecamerasamplesblacklevelscontinuously,perframe,ensuringthattheblacklevelisalwayscorrectasdefinedatthesensorsurface.Its14-bitanalog-to-digitalconverterspreservethissampledimageasitistransferredfromthesensorstothedigitalprocessingdomain.
Cameras Kapittelweg104827HGBredaP.O.Box901594800RPBredaTheNetherlands
Support Services & Training
p r o d u c t d a t a s h e e t
• Supports instant switching between 1080i and 720p formats at 50 and 59.94 Hz for a wide variety of applications
• Supports all 1080p standard formats, including 1080p50 and 1080p60
• Unrivaled video sampling technology: — Three 9.2-million pixel HD-DPM+
CCDs — 14-bit A/D sampling — 22-bit digital signal processing
resolution• Emmy award-winning dual skin contour
circuit makes talent look its best
• Dynamic anti-aliasing-on-sensor processing reduces aliasing artifacts
• Unique viewfinder focus-assist tools: — Crawler, for creating an active
edge around all objects in focus — Instant push-button electronic
zoom for momentarily enlarging a subject to check focusing on small details
• Smart cards store image, operational settings for easy recall
• Flexible HD transmission system — Supports standard triax up to
3,500 ft. (1,200m)
— Supports hybrid fiber SMPTE 311 up to 13,200 ft. (4,000m)
• Small, robust base station with superior HD, SD output
• Lightest weight camera body in its class
• SuperXPander kit support enables configuration with full size studio or OB lenses, and accessories
• Outputs high-quality SD images simultaneously to the HD output