Viper FilmStream Camera (LDK 7500)

Digital Cinematography Camera

Our Viper FilmStream™ Camera has no equal. With three 9.2-million pixel Frame Transfer CCDs, it delivers an RGB 4:4:4 10-bit log output which has not been compromised by electronic camera signal processing. When your digital cinematography project demands the highest quality, this compact and versatile camera is the only one to use.

Key Features

Captures raw data directly from CCDs
Unique 4:4:4 RGB Dual Link FilmStream output
Native 16:9 or 2.37:1 aspect ratios without resolution loss using Dynamic Pixel Management™ technology
Patented Frame Transfer (FT) CCD technology
Mechanical shutter guarantees no vertical smear
Multiple format support:
- 1080p @ 23.98-, 24-, 25-, and 29.97 frames per second (fps)
- 1080i @ 50 and 59.94 Hz
- 720p @ 23.98-, 24-, 25-, 29.97-, 50-, and 59.94 fps
Electronic viewfinder focus assist tools: crawler and zoom

Specifications

FilmStream Camera Head	VIPER – Model No. LDK 7500
General
Power	DC 12V; 44W incl. 2" viewfinder & FilmStream/HD Compact adapter
Temperature range	Operating: -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F); Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Weight	4.3 kg (9.6 lbs.) incl. 2" viewfinder and FilmStream/CompactHD adapter
Dimensions	214 (H) x 125 (W) x 241 mm (L) with FilmStream/CompactHD 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
Pickup device	3 x 2/3" 16:9 HD-DPM+ CCDs
Picture elements	9.2 million pixels 1920 (H) x 4320 (V) effective
Smear	No vertical smear
Digital quantization	12-bit A/D
S/N ratio in Y signal	54 dB typical (video mode, 1080i/59.94)
Shutter	Variable shutter 90° to 310°; electronic exposure down to 1/200s
Mode
	HD Video – YCrCb	HD Video – RGB	HD Stream	FilmStream
Video outputs	Single HD SDI	Dual HD SDI	Single HD SDI	Dual HD SDI
Video sampling	4:2:2	4:4:4	4:2:2 10-bit log	4:4:4 10-bit log
Video processing	Full video processing >22 bits	Full video processing >22 bits	Limited processing (white balance only)	Not active
Color balance for video outputs	3200K, 4700K, 5600K, 7200K, auto white	3200K, 4700K, 5600K, 7200K, auto white	3200K, 5600K, native (no correction)	No correction
Color balance for viewing channel	3200K, 4700K, 5600K, 7200K, auto white	3200K, 4700K, 5600K, 7200K, auto white	3200K,5600K, native	3200K, 4700K, 5600K, 7200K, native
Aspect ratio	16:9 and 2.37:1	16:9 and 2.37:1	16:9 and 2.37:1	16:9 and 2.37:1
Sensitivity	2000 lux (186 ft. cd) at F9.0 (typical, 1080p24 video mode)	2000 lux (186 ft. cd) at F9.0 (typical, 1080p24 video mode)	Effective ASA 320 in 16:9 and ASA 400 in 2.37:1	Effective ASA 320 in 16:9 and ASA 400 in 2.37:1
Gain	-3 dB to 12 dB in 3 dB steps	-3 dB to 12 dB in 3 dB steps	-6 dB to +12 dB in 6 dB steps in the viewing channel	-6 dB to +12 dB in 6 dB steps in the viewing channel
Temporal Frequencies
720p (with 2:3 frame repeat to give 50/59.94 Hz)	23.98 fps
720p (with 2x frame repeat to give 50/59.94 Hz)	25/29.97 fps
720p	50/59.94 fps
1080p (with 3:2 pull down to give 1080i 59.94 Hz)	23.98 fps
1080p (segmented frame output)	23.98/24/25/29.97 fps
1080i	50/59.94 Hz
Camera Connectors
Front microphone input	XLR-3 female, balanced +48V selectable
Lens connector	12-pin
Control input	9-pin RS-232C compatible
Viewfinder connector	20-pin
Supplied accessories	Operator's manual
Options
2" HD viewfinder	Model No. LDK 5302
Display	HD B/W CRT
Resolution	>600 TV lines (center)
FilmStream/CompactHD adapter	Model No. LDK 5490
Multi-core connector	23 + 3 pole-record start, return video (SD) in, genlock, DC in, camera control, tally, viewing out, audio out, HD-SDI out, dual link HD SDI out
Dual-link HD-SDI	2 x BNC, SMPTE 372M, 0.8 Vp-p, 1.5 Gb/s, 75Ω (FilmStream or 10-bit 4:4:4 RGB)
HD-SDI out	1 x BNC, SMPTE 292M, 0.8 Vp-p, 1.5 Gb/s, 75Ω
CVBS out	1x BNC. 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, NTSC or PAL viewing quality only
Viewfinder out	1x BNC, Y component of viewfinder or external, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
DC 12V in	XLR-4 male
DC 12V out	4-pin Fischer, 12V 1.5A
LCP connector	12p Hirose for dedicated local control panel
Tripod adapter plate	Model No. LDK 5031/10
Multi-core HD cable	Model No. LDK 8175
	LDK 8175/01		Full function, 10 meter
	LDK 8175/04		Full function, 40 meter
	LDK 8175/11		Standard, 10 meter
	LDK 8175/14		Standard, 10 meter
HD multi-core breakout box	Model LDK 8275/01
DC 12V in	XLR-4 male (active via Select power switch 12/24V)
DC 24V in	2-pin Fischer (active via Select power switch 12/24V)
HD-SDI (A-channel) out	2 x BNC, Dual Link SMPTE 372M or Single Link SMPTE 292M; 0.8 Vp-p, 1.5 Gb/s, 75Ω
HD-SDI (B-channel) out	2 x BNC, Dual Link SMPTE 372M or Single Link SMPTE 292M; 0.8 Vp-p, 1.5 Gb/s, 75Ω
Viewing HD-SDI out	2 x BNC, SMPTE 292M, 0.8 Vp-p, 1.5 Gb/s, 75Ω
CVBS out	1x BNC. 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, NTSC or PAL viewing quality only
Audio out	1 x XLR3, -24 dBu to -64 dBu (sensitivity control in camera)
Playback input	1x BNC. 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, NTSC or PAL
Sync input	1 x BNC, HD Tri-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75Ω
Control	1 x 9p sub D for VTR start/stop; control

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