LAS VEGAS — Grass Valley (www.grassvalley.com), a Belden Brand, has introduced its newest range of successful LDX 86 Series of cameras that enables users to capture content in native 4K — the LDX 86N Series. In fact, the LDX 86N Series complements the LDX 86 Series, providing a versatile approach to satisfying 4K demand without compromising its performance in 3G/HD applications.
Built using Grass Valley’s newest UHD 2/3-inch imagers, the LDX 86N provides native 4K resolution in true 16:9 aspect ratio, using lenses intended for broadcast with no cropping or zooming effects. The cameras are ideally suited for outside as well as live and studio productions, offer the advantage of selecting between the highest image resolution with native 4K or switching to native 3G/HD for all applications where uncompromised 3G/HD performance is required.
“The ability of the LDX 86N to capture either native 4K or native 3G/HD without having to change cameras is unique and a competitive advantage for users,” says Mike Cronk, senior vice president of strategic marketing. “The real key to success today is flexibility—having the option to capture what you need as it changes from job to job with a single solution can make all the difference and increase the number of productions you’re able to accommodate.”
Each camera uses three next-generation native 4K XensiumHAWK CMOS imagers that support full native 3840x2160 4K resolution and offer a unique pixel technology called DPMUltra (dynamic pixel management). With DPMUltra, the camera also provides native 1920x1080 HD acquisition inside the imager without the intrinsic downsides of 4K acquisition, such as rolling shutter and decreased sensitivity.