LDK 8000 Elite Series

Multi-Format High-Definition Production Camera

The LDK 8000 Elite series of cameras is the latest development in the LDK 8000 family and features improved performance and new features. With three next-generation 9.2-million pixel HD-DPM+ sensors, it is the only camera available that can capture true progressive HD images natively, and switch instantly among multiple formats and frame rates. And with its 1080p origination and selectable frame rates up to 1080p60, it's a perfect match for the intense demands of today's productions.

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Key Features

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 (WorldCam version only)
Secondary color corrector
User-selectable noise reducer
Unrivaled video sampling technology:
- Three 9.2-million pixel HD-DPM+ CCDs
- 14-bit A/D sampling
- 34-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
Dynamic Air Control for optimized cooling and silent operation
Flexible HD transmission system
- Supports standard triax up to 1,200m (3,900 ft.) and 2,400m (7,800 ft.) with repeater
- Supports hybrid fiber SMPTE 311 up to 4,000m (13,200 ft.)
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
Unique dockable concept with choice of transmission adapters:
- HD Triax
- HD Fiber
- HD Wireless

Specifications

HD Camera Head	LDK 8000 Elite
General
Power	Triax or DC 12V; 44W incl. 2" viewfinder & Triax HD adapter
Temperature range	Operating: -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F) up to 1080p30 Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Weight	5.5 kg (11 lbs.) incl. 2" viewfinder and Triax HD adapter
Dimension	241 (H) x 164 (W) x 373 (L) with Triax HD adapter
Camera
Optical system	F1.4 Prism
Optical filter wheels	2x motorized wheels
Optical filters on first wheel	Clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND
Optical filters on second wheel	Clear, four-point star, six-point star, soft focus
Color-correction filters (digital process)	Electronic: 3200°K, 5600°K, 7500°K, FL, 2 AWB presets,
Picture elements	3 x 2/3" 16:9 HD-DPM+ CCDs
Smear	No vertical smear
Temporal Frequencies	LDK 8000/70 Enterprise	LDK 8000/71 WorldCam
720p mode	50/59.94 Hz	23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 Hz
1080p mode	Requires WorldCam version	23.98/24/25/29.97/50/60 Hz
1080i mode	50/59.94 Hz	50/59.94 Hz
Sensitivity 2000 lux	F10 typical (1080i mode)
S/N ratio in Y signal	60 dB typical
Modulation depth	55% @ 27 MHz (typical)
Digital quantization/ DSP processing	14 bits A/D, with 34 bits DSP resolution
Gain	-6 dB to +12 dB in 3 dB steps (user-definable presets)
Exposure control	Down to 1/1000s
Clean scanning	50.8 to 125 Hz (at 50 Hz temporal frequency); 61 to 150 Hz
Front microphone input	XLR-3 female, balanced +48V selectable
Lens connector	12-pin
Control input	9-pin RS-232C compatible
Viewfinder connector	20-pin, and, HDMI connector
Supplied accessories	Operators manual, 1x owner card, 2x user cards
Options
2" viewfinder	Model No. LDK 5302	CRT >600 TV lines (center)
5" viewfinder	Model No. LDK 5305	CRT >650 TV lines (center)
7" viewfinder	Model No. LDK 4020	CRT >800 TV lines (center)
8.4" color LCD viewfinder for SXP	Model No. LDK 4025	LCD 1024x576
8.4” color LCD viewfinder for EFP	Model No. LDK 5308	LCD 1024x576
Connectivity Head and LDK 5861 Triax HD Adapter
Input connectors	Front mic in: XLR-3-31 type (female x1) balanced, +48V, ch1
Output connectors	Audio in: XLR-3-31 type (female x2), selectable phantom +48V, selectable attenuator
	Video ref in, BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
	DC 12V in: XLR-4 pin type (male x1)
	VF out, BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, switchable to external (SD+HD)
	2 x BNC, SMPTE 292M, HD-SDI out: 1.5 Gb/s, 0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω
	Prompter out: BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
	Scriptlight DC-out: 3-pin, 0.25A/12V DC
Input/output connectors	DC-out: 4-pin Hirose, 1.5A/12V DC and tally indicators
	CCU: triax connector
	Lens: 12-pin
	Viewfinder connector: 20-pin and HDMI connector
	Auxiliary/data 11p private data
	9-pin RS-232
	Tracker: 11-pin
	SmartCard
	Intercom: XLR 5-pin (female x1)

Connectivity Head and LDK 5880 HD Fiber Adapter
Input connectors	Front mic in: XLR-3-31 type (female x1) balanced, +48V, ch1
	Audio in: XLR-3-31 type (female x2), selectable phantom +48V, selectable attenuator
	Video ref in, BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
	DC 12V in: XLR-4 pin type (male x1)
Output connectors	VF out, BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, switchable to external (SD+HD)
	BNC, SMPTE 292M, HD-SDI out: 1.5 Gb/s, 0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω
	Scriptlight DC-out: 3-pin, 0.25A/12V DC
	DC-out: 4-pin Hirose, 1.5A/12V DC and tally indicators
Input/output connectors	CCU: Fiber communication (2x) + Power connection
	Intercom: XLR 5-pin (Female)
	Video ref (in)/Teleprompter (out): BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
	Auxiliary/data 11p private data
	Tracker: 11-pin
	Serial I/O communication 9 pin RS232
	SmartCard
	Lens: 12-pin
	Viewfinder connector: 20-pin and HDMI connector

Data Sheet

LDK 8000 Elite Series Multi-Format High-Definition Production Camera Data Sheet

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