Amsterdam, The Netherlands (IBC — Stand 1.D11), September 08, 2011 — Grass Valley™ is launching a new 9" (225 mm) diagonal LCD color viewfinder for its LDK Series of cameras – the LDK 5309/10. Giving the operator a large bright display with supporting functionality, the new 16x10 (16x9 active video with 16x1 on-screen menu) viewfinder will provide access to much of the camera's controls for additional ease of operation.

The new viewfinder provides advanced features to help operators capture the perfect shot. For very fine focus and picture adjustment, the system can zoom to pixel-for-pixel size, with a full frame picture-in-picture simultaneously available. The viewfinder mounts either directly onto the camera or the SuperXpander large lens adaptor. Using the viewfinder's arm for positioning, it can be placed in a broad range of locations to suit the user and the application.

The viewfinder has three rotary controls and four push-buttons, which can be assigned to specific camera control tasks from on-screen menus, easily reachable at the front. User set-ups, such as whether each button is a toggle or momentary switch, can be saved and recalled.

"This new viewfinder is all about making life easier for the operator," said Marcel Koutstaal, Senior Vice President, Cameras for Grass Valley. "In the heat of live production, it can be awkward to move away to look for a control, so we put them where the operator instinctively looks – on the viewfinder.

"The unique arm mounting of the viewfinder is another response to customer requests," Koutstaal added. "Users said that in some applications – like concerts or operas – having a viewfinder in the traditional position on top of the camera was blocking the view of audience members behind. The new mount allows the operator to minimize disruption without losing any operational convenience."

Pricing & Availability
The new LDK 5309/10 9" LCD viewfinder will be available in October 2011 at a price of $21,299 (€14,499).

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