LDX 82 Series HD/3G Software Upgradable Camera Platform

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Comparison Guide

LDX Series Cameras Upgrade Paths Comparison Guide

The LDX 82 Series of cameras consists of four models offering varying levels of operational flexibility to match every production need, with the ability to upgrade as production and business needs change. This includes extended color gamut supporting ITU-R BT.2020.

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.

LDX 82 Flex is our entry level model for single format 1080i or 720p acquisition, where limited artistic tweaking is required.
LDX 82 Première can switch between 1080i and 720p, and features the Contour Equalizer which allows for tweaking the crispness in the shadows, mid-tones and highlights independently.
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.
LDX 82 WorldCam is the ideal solution for any production, under any condition, incorporating all the features of the LDX 82 Elite plus 1080p. LDX 82 WorldCam enables 1080p productions that are normally impossible to cover without huge investments in additional lighting or without serious degradation of the image quality. The LDX 82 WorldCam is only available as a 7-day or a perpetual GV-eLicense upgrade from any other LDX 82 Series camera, with single or multiple licenses.

For confined spaces, compact versions of the LDX 82 Première, LDX 82 Elite and LDX 82 WorldCam are available. Please see the LDX C82 Series Compact Cameras webpage for more information.

Key Features

	LDX 82 Flex can be upgraded to LDX 82 Première*	LDX 82 Première can be upgraded to LDX 82 Elite*	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	60 dB (typical)
Increased sensitivity	✓	✓	✓	✓
Improved digital noise reduction	✓	✓	✓	✓
TrueTexture: texture is preserved throughout all processing parameters	✓	✓	✓	✓
Single-format: 1080i50/59.94 or 720p50/59.94	✓
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 in SMPTE ST 2084 and HLG	Optional	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	✓	✓	✓	✓
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		✓	✓	✓

*Multiple licenses may be purchased to upgrade more than one level (e.g., LDX 82 Flex 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 Flex (Common to all LDX 82 Series Cameras unless otherwise stated)
Camera Head
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 (1x motorized wheel on LDX Flex)
Optical filters on first wheel: clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND
Optical filters on second wheel (not available on LDX Flex): 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:

Single-format: 1080i50/59.94 or 720p50/59.94 (selected at time of purchase)
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: 60 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
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

Note: LDX 82 Flex can be upgraded to LDX 82 Première. Upgrades of more than one level may be achieved with multiple licenses.

LDX 82 Première
Video Modes
Switchable: 1080i50/59.94 & 720p50/59.94
Note: LDX 82 Première can be upgraded to LDX 82 Elite. Upgrades of more than one level may be achieved with multiple licenses.

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.

LDX 82 WorldCam
Video Modes
Switchable: 1080p50/59.94, 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97, 1080i50/59.94 & 720p50/59.94
Note: LDX 82 WorldCam available as a software upgrade license only from any other LDX 82 Series camera, with single or multiple licenses.

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Options Information

GV-eLicense Program
Perpetual license: Perpetual upgrade to the next camera in the range

7-day term license: 7-day (weekly) term upgrade to the next camera in the range

HDR weekly or perpetual license: 7-day or perpetual licenses for the addition of true 15 F-stop HDR operation in all single speed formats for all LDX 82 Series camera heads is available. (7-day HDR licenses are not available.)

Multiple licenses may be purchased to upgrade cameras by more than one level (e.g., LDX 82 Flex to LDX 82 WorldCam). Multiple 7-day term licenses may be purchased for extended 7-day term upgrades. The B.O.W.L. licensing system provides a way to preorder any number of 7-day licenses and activate them whenever needed without having to place individual orders. No credit is given for the purchase of 7-day term licenses towards the purchase of a perpetual license.

Ordering Information

Camera Heads
LDX 82 Elite
LDX 82 camera head, supporting switchable 1080i, 720p and PsF formats

LDX 82 Première
LDX 82 camera head, supporting switchable 1080i and 720p formats

LDX 82 Flex 1080i
LDX 82 camera head, supporting 1080i format

LDX 82 Flex 720p
LDX 82 camera head, supporting 720p format

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 WorldCam Twin
XCU 3G dockable base station—triax and single fiber

XCU WorldCam Dual
XCU 3G dockable base station—triax and hybrid fiber

XCU Elite Triax
XCU 1.5G dockable base station—triax only

XCU Elite Fiber
XCU 1.5G dockable base station—fiber only

XCU Elite Twin
XCU 1.5G dockable base station—triax and single fiber

XCU Elite Dual
XCU 1.5G dockable base station—triax and hybrid fiber

XCU Cradle
Additional XCU cradle for all XCU base stations

Camera Control

MCP 450
C2IP camera control system master control PC

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

LDK 5307
7-inch LCD color viewfinder

EyeCatcher 744/15
7.4-inch OLED HD color viewfinder

Product Documents

LDX 2017 Cameras Catalog Datasheet

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The LDX 86^N Series delivers native HD, 3G and 4K images for the highest possible resolution and image clarity. The LDX 86^N Series lets you grow into the formats you need tomorrow while buying only what you need today. With a daily, weekly or perpetual GV-eLicense upgrade path, you can move from any single speed HD/3G format to 4K — from 3X HD speed to 6X HD/3X 3G speed — and even a camera that can switch between higher resolution and higher frame rate. Optional high dynamic range (HDR) for single-speed operation is available via a perpetual GV-eLicense.

LDX 86 Series High Sensitive (HD/3G/4K/High-Speed with optional HDR)

The LDX 86 Series of cameras offer the perfect solution for all format requirements, especially when light sensitivity is of prime importance. Acquiring in native 1920x1080, the LDX 86 4K and LDX 86 Universe cameras use a unique closed-system process for 3840x2160 UHD where all of the processing takes place within the camera system. This delivers a 4K image with the highest light sensitivity available in any system camera, with images almost indistinguishable from native 4K acquisition in most applications.

LDX C86 Compact HiSpeed 3X HD/3G) and LDX C86 Compact XtremeSpeed 6X (HD) Cameras

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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.

LDX C80 Compact Series (HD/3G)

An extension to the LDX Series of cameras with an identical image performance and a comparable feature set but in a smaller mechanical package. They are the perfect companions to the LDX Series cameras and bring a new level of image performance and business flexibility for all applications where cameras with a compact form factor are required.

Posted Oct 19 2017 (GVB-1-0161S-EN-DS) File Size: 7.6 MB

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