LDX 82 Elite
HDR-capable Advanced Imaging Camera Platform
LDX 82 Elite is the ultimate workhorse for live HD production — from live sports to scripted productions. LDX 82 Elite can switch between 1080i, 720p and 1080PsF, and features PowerCurves for shooting under challenging conditions, and Color Protect to help correct lighting issues. This includes extended color gamut supporting ITU-R BT.2020. With the LDX 82 Elite, you can upgrade, when needed, to the LDX 82 WorldCam adding 3G production formats for acquisition. XDR — Extended Dynamic Range — operation (HDR with full 15 F-stops or >800% of regular cameras) is available for all 50/59.94 Hz formats offering a new level of viewer experience.
FEATURES
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LDX 82 Première |
LDX 82 Elite can be upgraded to LDX 82 WorldCam |
LDX 82 WorldCam (available as a software upgrade license only) | |
| Imager | Next-generation Xensium-FT | ||
| Sensitivity @ 2000 lux | F12 typical (all 50 Hz modes) / F11 typical (all 59.94 Hz modes) | ||
| S/N ratio | 62 dB (typical) | ||
| Increased sensitivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Improved digital noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TrueTexture: texture is preserved throughout all processing parameters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Switchable video formats: 1080i50/59.94 and 720p50/59.94 | ✓ | ||
| Switchable video formats: 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97 (artistic), 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94 | ✓ | ||
| Switchable video formats: 1080p50/59.94 (3G), 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97 (artistic), 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94 | ✓ | ||
| Effortless 1080p50/59.94 acquisition with no increased lighting requirement | ✓ | ||
| Support of BT.2020 wide color gamut | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native HDR support using SMPTE ST 2084, HLG and S-Log3 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Suitability for 3D productions | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ArtTouch: smart coupling of video control functions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfect picture matching across the complete LDX Series as well as the LDK installed base | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomically designed camera head with easy access to control buttons, including the new PickMe button | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLASS: basic electronic lens error correction | ✓ | ||
| CLASS: advanced electronic lens error correction | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Standard secondary color corrector (two-color) |
✓ | ||
| Advanced secondary color corrector (up to six sets for color hue, saturation, and luminance adjustment) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fully compatible with 3G fiber/triax transmission systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fully compatible with XF fiber transmission systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compatible with C2IP control systems and RefleX SuperXpander | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Second motorized optical filter wheel with 4P-star and soft focus | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Dynamic aperture correction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic contour equalizer | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Power curve gamma control | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Depth of field indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Side grip | ✓ | ✓ | |
* Licenses may be purchased to upgrade more than one level (e.g., LDX 82 Première to LDX 82 WorldCam), on a perpetual or 7-day term basis.
The B.O.W.L. (bunch of weekly licenses) licensing option allows users to preorder any number of 7-day licenses and activate them as needed.
The license for HDR providing true 15 F-stop operation in all formats for all LDX 82 Series camera heads is available only as a perpetual license.
SPECIFICATIONS
LDX 82 Camera Series Common Specifications
(Common to all LDX 82 Series Cameras unless otherwise stated)
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: 3x2/3" Xensium-FT CMOS
- Picture elements: 1920x1080
- 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
Video modes
- Switchable: 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)
- 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
- 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
- 4 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 82 Camera Series Video Modes Specifications
LDX 82 Elite
Video Modes
Switchable: 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97, 1080i50/59.94 & 720p50/59.94
Note: LDX 82 Elite can be upgraded to LDX 82 WorldCam. Available as a software upgrade license only.
MEDIA GALLERY
ORDERING INFORMATION
Camera Heads
LDX 82 Elite
LDX 82 camera head, supporting switchable 1080i, 720p and PsF formats
Adapters
LDX 3G Triax Adapter
LDX camera head adapter for triax transmission
LDX 3G Fiber Adapter
LDX camera head adapter for fiber transmission
Transmission Systems
XCU WorldCam Triax
XCU 3G dockable base station—triax only
XCU WorldCam Fiber
XCU 3G dockable base station—fiber only
XCU Cradle
Additional XCU cradle for all XCU 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
DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS
DATASHEETS
LDX Series: 2020 Cameras, Transmission and Accessories Catalog/Datasheet
LDX 82 Series (HD/3G with optional HDR)
A unique line of advanced imaging cameras built around Xensium-FT CMOS imagers. These cameras have the highest sensitivity and image performance across different video formats, while offering a new level of business flexibility by using one hardware platform with a flexible GV-eLicense software upgrade implementation.
With the addition of BT.2020 wide color gamut support and optional HDR support, these cameras provide an outstanding solution for all HD/3G applications.
A unique line of advanced imaging cameras built around Xensium-FT CMOS imagers. These cameras have the highest sensitivity and image performance across different video formats, while offering a new level of business flexibility by using one hardware platform with a flexible GV-eLicense software upgrade implementation.
With the addition of BT.2020 wide color gamut support and optional HDR support, these cameras provide an outstanding solution for all HD/3G applications.
