LDX 86 4K
The LDX 86 4K gives you traditional HD/3G acquisition, as well as 4K UHD (3840x2160p50/59.94) capture. Plus you get the ability to upgrade to LDX 86 Universe functionality with 6X HD and 3X HD/3G high frame rate capture on a 1-day, 7-day or perpetual basis. You also get extended color gamut supporting ITU-R BT.2020 and the option to software upgrade to enable 15 F-stops of high dynamic range (HDR).

FEATURES
HD/3G/4K
- The LDX 86 Series is the first camera family to have both a spatial and temporal upgrade path, culminating in the LDX 86 Universe for switchable 1X/3X/6X HD, 1X/6X 3G and 1X 4K
- The LDX 86 WorldCam lets you buy HD/3G acquisition today, and upgrade to 4K and high-speed acquisition when you need to, either for 7-days or with a perpetual license
- The LDX 86 4K and LDX 86 Universe are specifically designed for live broadcast UHD/4K, especially sports productions, where the use of traditional B4 mount HD lenses instead of PL lenses enhances the producer’s and director’s ability to tell compelling and engaging stories, without any loss of sensitivity
- The LDX 86 4K and LDK 86 Universe camera systems offers the highest sensitivity and dynamic range performance of all currently available 4K cameras
- The LDX 86 Series cameras are the first cameras offering an upgrade to true 15 F-stop HDR operation for live applications
- The LDX 86 Series now delivers wide color gamut supporting the ITU-R BT.2020 standard
- The full power of 15 F-stops of dynamic range is available from the Xensium-FT imagers in all single speed formats with a 7-days or with a perpetual HDR GV-eLicense. This makes the LDX 86 Series the first HDR acquisition solution available for even the most challenging live applications
- LDX 86 4K and LDX 86 Universe cameras are fully integrated with all the LDX 80 Series, LDX 82 Series and LDX 86 Series of cameras, so they share the same camera accessories and use the same camera control system, including full support with the C2IP for the best possible integration into external control systems
- Unique cradle connectivity to support dockable XCU (eXchangeable control unit)
- Built-in memory in XCU cradle stores settings
- Standard HD outputs for monitoring or any full performance live usage
- Extensive (analog/digital) audio connectivity
- Embedded audio
- Compact (2 RU), robust base station
High-Speed/HD/3G/4K
- The LDX 86 HiSpeed is the newest generation camera for 3X speed applications with improved performance. It is also the first 3X speed camera system to offer an upgrade path to a 6X super slow-motion and 4K camera system via GV-eLicenses
- The LDX 86 XtremeSpeed 6X camera system sets a new standard for super slow-motion image acquisition by introducing a workflow with instant time-to-air without a cumbersome double-action memory buffer in the camera — so that not a single moment of the action will be missed or lost
- All high-speed cameras offer a live 1X standard-speed output in addition to the high-speed output
- All high-speed cameras offer the highest sensitivity and image performance across all of the different acquisition speeds, and the unique AnyLightXtreme flicker reduction system assure that no more irritating light flickering occurs in the replays
- The LDX 86 Series now delivers an extended color gamut supporting the ITU-R BT.2020 standard
- Grass Valley high-speed cameras are fully integrated with all the LDX 80 Series, LDX 82 Series and LDX 86 Series of cameras, so they share the same camera accessories and use the same camera control system, including full support with the C2IP for the best possible integration into external control systems
- Unique cradle connectivity to support dockable XCU (eXchangeable control unit)
- Built-in memory in XCU cradle stores settings
- Standard HD outputs for monitoring or any full performance live usage
- Extensive (analog/digital) audio connectivity
- Embedded audio
- Compact (2 RU) robust base station
SPECIFICATIONS
LDX 86 Camera Series Common Specifications
(Common to all LDX 86 cameras — see below for Video Modes specifications for individual LDX 86 camera series models)
General
Temperature range: -20° to +45°C (-4° to 113°F) (operating)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) (including handgrip and shoulder pad)
Dimensions: width: 170 mm, depth: 200 mm, height: 180 mm (6.7 x 7.9 x 7.1 in.) Power: Supplied through the transmission adapter Camera
Pick-up device: 3x 2/3” Xensium-FT CMOS
Smear: no vertical smear
Shutter: no mechanical shutter
Optical system: F1.4 prism
Lens mount: 2/3” Bayonet type
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, 4P-star, soft focus
Electronic color correction: 3200°K, 5600°K, 7500°K, FL, 2 AWB presets, Var, continuous auto white
Exposure: electronic exposure down to 1/1000 sec (depending on video mode)
Video Modes (switchable)
S/N ratio: 62 dB typical
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Modulation depth: 60% (typical) at 800 TV lines (27 MHz) in 1080i50/59.94 & 720p50/59.94 modes
Digital resolution: Floating point A/D-conversion with 16-bit performance and with 34-bit processing in RGB
Horizontal resolution: >1,000 TV lines
Gain selection: -6 dB to +18 dB in 3 dB steps (user-definable presets) or continuous master gain
Connectivity
- Front microphone input: XLR-3 female, balanced, phantom +48V selectable
- USB
- Ethernet RJ-45
- Lens connector: Hirose 12-pin
- Viewfinder connector: 20-pin and HDMI
Control Buttons
- PickMe
- Info
- Menu control
- Intercom production/engineering
- Return A / Return B
- Filter wheel selection
- Standard file recall
- 4x user assignable
Control Switches
- On/off
- Color bar
- Gain selection
- Color temperature
- Exposure time
- White balance
Accessories
- 2” LCD viewfinder
- 7” LCD viewfinder
- 7.4” OLED viewfinder
LDX 86 Camera Series Video Modes Specifications
LDX 86 4K
3840x2160p50/59.94 Sensitivity at 2000 lux:
- F12.0 (50 Hz)
- F11.0 (59.94 Hz)
1080p50/59.94, 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97, 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94 Sensitivity at 2000 lux:
- F12.0 (1080i50, 720p50 and 1080p50)
- F11.0 (1080i59.94, 720p59.94 and 1080p59.94)
- F18.0 (1080PsF23.98/24/25)
- F16.0 (1080PsF29.97)
LDX 86 Camera Series Video Formats
LDX 86 HiSpeed | LDX 86 XtremeSpeed | LDX 86 Universe | LDX 86 4K | LDX 86 WorldCam | ||
1X Speed HD/3G | 720p50/59.94 | X | X | X | X | X |
1080i50/59.94 | X | X | X | X | X | |
1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97 | X | X | X | X | X | |
1080p50/59.94 | X | X | X | X | X | |
High-Speed | 720p150/179.82 | X | X | X | — | — |
1080i150/179.82 | X | X | X | — | — | |
1080p150/359.64 | — | X | X | — | — | |
720p300/359.64 | — | X | X | — | — | |
1080i300/359.64 | — | X | X | — | — | |
4K | 3840x2180p50/59.94 | — | — | X | X | — |
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Camera Heads
LDX 86 4K
LDX 86 camera head, supporting switchable 1080i, 720p, PsF and 1080p formats
Adapters
LDX XF Universe Adapter
LDX camera head adapter for XCU Universe XF transmission
Transmission Systems
XCU Universe XF
XCU with XF Fiber support for all LDX 86 Series cameras
XCU Universe UXF XF Fiber
XCU 4K UHD/3G/HD/high-speed dockable base station with baseband and IP I/Os
XCU Enterprise UXF XF Fiber
XCU 4K UHD/3G/HD dockable base station with baseband and IP I/Os
XCU UXF Cradle
Additional XCU UXF cradle for all XCU UXF base stations
Camera Control
CGP 500
Creative Grading Control Panel
CCS One
Camera Control Server
CGA
Creative Grading App
OCP 400
C2IP camera control system control panel with joystick
Accessories
RefleX SuperXpander
Adapter for studio camera use
EyeCatcher EC 200
2-inch LCD color ocular viewfinder
VF 700-H
7-inch IPS LCD color viewfinder
VFR 600-H
7-inch economic LCD color viewfinder
EyeCatcher 744/15
7.4-inch OLED HD color viewfinder