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.

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
  • Choice in transmission system
    • HD Triax: up to 1,200m (3,900 ft.)
    • 3G Triax: up to 1,500m (4,291 ft.)
    • 3G Fiber: 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 systems:
    • 3G Triax
    • 3G Fiber
    • HD Triax
    • 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)
Dynamic range >600%
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)
7" color viewfinder for EFP Model No. LDK 5307 LCD

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 5418 3G Triax 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 5420 3G 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 RS-232
SmartCard
Lens: 12-pin
Viewfinder connector: 20-pin and HDMI connector
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