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LDX 150

Global Shutter with Xenios Imager

The LDX 150 is Grass Valley’s highest performing live broadcast camera. The higher sensitivity (F11@2000 lux vs F9@2000 lux) of the LDX 150 with its three new Xenios imagers means that you get

  • Wider dynamic range in HDR mode
  • Improved signal-to-noise ratio by reducing gain for cleaner images
  • JPEG XS high-quality low-latency video compression option
  • Greater depth of field by allowing smaller lens apertures for easier and better focusing

Designed to reveal in detail the intensity and emotion behind fast-paced...

FEATURES

  • New camera platform designed for extension into the future
  • Simple, scalable multiformat image capture and distribution
  • All-in-one camera with no separate base station required thanks to NativeIP
  • Supports SMPTE ST 2110 standard as well as AMWA NMOS
  • Up to five JPEG XS encoders may be enabled, reducing bandwidth requirements by 20 times
  • Backward compatible for SDI connectivity using XCU base stations from the UXF series (Enterprise, Universe, Xpress)
  • Fastest time to deploy and configure

  • Extensive operator training not required
  • At-a-glance settings and diagnostics for immediate status recognition
  • Field-tested rugged and reliable
  • 3D-LUT processing from HDR-to-SDR inside the camera head
  • Suite of inventory management features
  • Quickly align camera configuration to production requirements for superior cost management
  • Field-replaceable SFP/QSFP
  • Save time by managing camera information and licenses from the LDX Scanner app (using NFC technology) without powering up the camera

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Temperature range: -20° to +45°C (-4° to 113°F) (Recommended temperature range when operating in 6x high-speed operation: -20° to +40°C (-4° to 104°F))

Weight: approx. 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs.)

Dimensions (LxWxH): 380 x 167 x 253 mm (15.66 x 6.56 x 9.93 in.)

Power consumption (typ.): 100W

 

Camera

Pick-up device: 3x 2.3” UHD Xenios CMOS imagers with global shutter

Smear: no vertical smear

Shutter: no mechanical shutter

Optical system: F1.4 prism

Lens mount: 2/3” (B4 type) Bayonet lens mount

Optical filter wheels: 2x motorized wheels

Optical filters on first wheel: clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND, Cap

Optical filters on second wheel: clear, 4P-star, soft focus

Electronic color correction: 3200°K, 5600°K, 7500°K, FL, 2 AWB presets, variable, continuous auto white

Sensitivity @2000 lux (typical) + S/N ratio: F11 @ 62 dB S/N ratio (in 2160p50)

Aspect ratio: 16:9

Modulation depth: 60% (typical) at 800 TV lines (27 MHz) in 1080i50/59.94 modes

Digital resolution: 16-bit A/D-conversion with 34-bit processing in RGB

Horizontal resolution: >1,000 TV lines (HD), >2,000 TV lines (4K UHD)

Gain selection: -6 dB to +18 dB in 3 dB steps (user-definable presets) or continuous master gain

Standards compliant:

  • SMPTE ST 2110
  • AMWA NMOS IS-04, -05, -07 and -09

 

Connectivity

Microphone input (front): XLR-3 female, balanced, with switchable +48V phantom power

REF/AES BNC connector: Reference input, output or AES digital audio

BNC A to E connectors: Video BNC baseband connectors, input and output (1.5G, 3G or 12 G)

Camera control network (C2IP): RJ-45 Ethernet connector (1 Gb/s)

Ethernet/IP Trunk: RJ-45 Ethernet connector (1 Gb/s)

Lens connector: 12p Hirose connector

Viewfinder connector: 9p Fischer MiniMax connector

Monitoring video: Micro HDMI (type D) connector

Hybrid Fiber connector: SMPTE ST 304 hybrid fiber connector (swiveling)

Mounting holes: 2x ¼” - 20 UNC + 3x M4 threaded holes (camera thread)

Audio inputs (rear): 2x XLR-3 female, balanced, with switchable +48 V phantom power

Intercom: XLR-5 with Engineering, Production and Program channels

DC Power input: 2V (12 to 17V), XLR-4 male <16A

DC Power output: 13V, XLR-4 female < 4A DC

 

 

Accessories

2” LCD viewfinder

7” LCD viewfinder

 

LDX 100 series

XCU UXF series

IP connectivity

QSFP

100G

1x

SFP+

25G (inc. bidirectional)

2x (Redundancy)

SFP+

10G (inc. bidirectional)

2x (Redundancy)

4x (Redundancy)

Camera Control

C2IP

In-band (vlan) / out-band

yes (via fiber) / yes (via RJ45)

no / yes (via RJ45)

XML

XML-camera control

yes (via CCS-one)

yes (via CCS-one)

SMPTE ST 2110 -10

PTP

1-step / 2-step (inc. redundancy)

yes / yes

yes / yes

 

SMPTE ST 2059-2 / Media profile / AES R16 / user

yes / yes / yes / yes

yes / yes / yes / yes

SMPTE ST 2110 -20/21

Video

Multicast, type N

yes

yes

SMPTE ST 2110 -22

Video

JPEG-XS, Multicast, type N

yes

no

SMPTE ST 2110 -30

Audio

Level A / B / C

yes / yes / no*

yes / yes / no*

SMPTE ST 2110 -30

Intercom

Level A / B / C

yes / yes / no*

yes / yes / no*

SMPTE ST 2022-6

Video

 

yes

yes

H.264

Video

Proxy

yes

no

NMOS

IS-04

Static / mDNS / DNS-SD (over C2IP)

yes / yes / yes

yes / yes / yes

NMOS

IS-04

Static / mDNS / DNS-SD (over Media: redundant)

yes / yes / yes

yes / yes / yes (port A1 and B1)

NMOS

IS-04

Version

V1.0 / V1.1 / V1.2 / V1.3

V1.0 / V1.1 / V1.2 / V1.3

IS-05

Over C2IP/Media(redundant)

yes / yes

yes / yes

IS-05

Version

V1.0 / V1.1

V1.0 / V1.1

IS-07

MQTT / Websockets

MQTT / no Websockets

MQTT / no Websockets

IS-07

MQTT over C2IP / MQTT over media (Not Redundant)

yes / yes

yes / no

IS-09

mDNS / DNS-SD (C2IP + Media)

yes / yes

yes / yes

LLDP

   

yes

yes

IGMP V2 / V3

   

yes / yes

yes / yes

DHCP

 

Over C2IP/Media

yes / yes

yes / yes

DNS

 

Only in combination with DHCP

yes

yes

SDP

 

Import*** / Export

yes / yes

yes / yes

IP-Trunk

Access

Up to 1 Gb

yes**

yes

IP-Trunk

VLAN

Multiple VLANs

yes**

yes

Redundancy

2022-7

Video / Audio / Intercom / PTP

yes / yes / yes / yes

yes / yes / yes / yes**

Redundant Control

 

Control (C2IP) / NMOS

yes / yes

no / yes

* 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 channels selectable; only 48 kHz support; packet times 1 ms, 250 µs, 125 µs
** Fail-over is implemented for return video, return audio, return intercom and IP-trunk
*** Import only via IS-05

OPTIONS INFORMATION

A la carte Temporary Software Options

The LDX 100 series allows you to upgrade feature by feature, perpetually or just for one day using an à la carte model. Daily (or multiple days) options can be created in the customer’s secured B.O.W.L. web portal. A section dedicated to the LDX 100 series has been added to the portal.

 

Opt-UHD-4-LDX 100

Perpetual UHD 50/59.94 option for LDX 100 series

Opt-HS-4-LDX 100

Perpetual 3-Speed UHD option for LDX 150 – requires UHD 50/59.94 option and NativeIP option installed

Opt-HD 6speed-4-LDX 100

Perpetual 6x HD option for LDX 150/C150

Opt-HD 3+6speed-4-LDX 100

Perpetual 3+6 speed HD option for LDX 150/C150

Opt-NatIP-4-LDX 100

Perpetual NativeIP option for LDX 100 series

Opt-DirIP-4-LDX 100

Perpetual DirectIP/DirectIP+ option for LDX 100 series

50CredPoint-4-LDX 100

Bundle of 50 LDX 100 series Option Credit Points

500CredPoint-4-LDX 100

Bundle of 500 LDX 100 series Option Credit Points

1000CredPoint-4-LDX 100

Bundle of 1000 LDX 100 series Option Credit Points

GPS Option Perpetual

This unique feature indicates the exact location of the camera as soon as it is connected to the network and Creative Grading system – both graphically on a map and with the coordinates displayed in the Creative Grading App. Ideal for large scale and remote operations. This option is only available as a perpetual option.

UHD Filmic Modes Perpetual

Enables UHD “filmic” acquisition, in broadcast frame rates (25/29.97) and cinema frame rates (23.98/24/60). (For the UHD Filmic option the UHD 50/59.4 Option, 9-0110000105-9, is required.) The UHD Filmic option is also available as a daily option in the B.O.W.L. portal.

LDX 100 Series Audio/Intercom Channel Assignment Option

Enables selection of intercom/audio input and output channel assignment to create complete flexibility for intercom and audio routing inside the camera.

Without this licensed option, customers have the standard available fixed channel assignment for audio and intercom.

JPEG XS Video Compression Perpetual

This high-quality low-latency video compression option creates the compressed video signal in the camera when running in NativeIP, saving external equipment. Extremely beneficial for remote productions to save significant bandwidth. Single-speed HD and UHD signals can be compressed. The JPEG XS compression option is only available as perpetual option.

Any available option can easily be created in the LDX 100 section of the B.O.W.L. web portal against Option Credit Points.

 

 

 

Model

Options

Requirement

Details

LDX 135/LDX C135

LDX 150/C150

Item Number

Commercial Reference

Points

1080i

50, 59.94

     

1080PsF

23.98, 24, 24, 29.97

O

O

9-0110000103-9

HD Filmic – Broadcast (25/29.97) Cinema (23.98/24/60)

1

1080p

50, 59.94

     

3x Speed

1080i, 1080p

X

O

9-0110000101-9

LDX 100 Series 3-speed HD Option

4

6x Speed

1080i, 1080p

X

O

9-0110000136-9

Opt-HD 6speed-4-LDX 100 series

5

3x/6x Speed

1080i, 1080p

X

O

9-0110000137-9

Opt-HD 3+6speed-4-LDX 100 series

6

4K UHD

23.98, 24, 25, 29.97

O

O

9-0110000108-9

Perpetual UHD Filmic Option for LDX 100 Series – Requires UHD 50/59.94 option

2

4K UHD

50, 59.94

O

9-0110000105-9

Perpetual UHD 50/59.94 option for LDX 100 Series

4

3x Speed

4K UHD

X

O

9-0110000106-9

Perpetual 3-speed UHD option for LDX 150 – Requires UHD 50/59.94 option and NativeIP option installed

6

NativeIP

 

O

O

9-0110000110-9

Perpetual NativeIP option for LDX 100 Series

4

JPEG XS

For NativeIP

O O

9-0110000114-9

Perpetual JPEG XS video compression option for LDX 100 Series

N/A

GPS

For NativeIP

O O

9-0110000112-9

Perpetual GPS option for LDX 100 Series

N/A

DirectIP(+)

For XF transmission

O O

9-0110000111-9

Perpetual DirectIP/DirectIP+ option for LDX 100 Series

3

Audio/I-comm

For NativeIP

O

O

9-0110000128-9 Opt-Audio/Intercom Chan. Assign. LDX 100 series N/A

HDR

PQ, HLG, S-Log3

     

WCG

BT.2020

     
   

√ Standard

O Optional

X Not supported

   

ORDERING INFORMATION

Camera Head and Accessories

LDX 150

LDX 150 camera head

EC 2-100

2-inch Ocular Viewfinder for LDX 100 series

VF 8-100-H

7-inch native HD VF for LDX 100 series

10GSFP-EOPT

10G Eoptolink SFP for LDX 100 series used with XCU

 

Options

3-speed UHD option for LDX 150/C150

3-speed HD option for LDX 150/C150

6-speed HD option for LDX 150/C150

NativeIP option for LDX 100 series

UHD 50/59.94 option for LDX 100 series

JPEG XS option for LDX 100 series

DirectIP/IP+ option for LDX 100 series

HD Filmic modes for LDX 100 series

UHD Filmic modes for LDX 100 series

Perpetual GPS Option for LDX 100 Series

Perpetual Audio/Intercom channel assignment for LDX 100 Series

 

 

Power Supply Options

HPE-300-2AC 

Hybrid power extender, 300W, dual AC input with auto-failover. UFP required

15 VDC power supply LDX 100 Series

Camera Control

CGP 500 

Creative Grading Control Panel

CCS One 

Camera Control Server

CGA 

Creative Grading App

DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS

DATASHEETS

LDX 100 Camera Series Datasheet

The LDX 150 is Grass Valley’s highest performing live broadcast camera. Its base model is a single-speed HD camera that can connect to an XCU Universe UXF and can slide right into any existing baseband configuration. With additional software licenses, the LDX 150 offers triple-speed UHD, streaming directly into your IP infrastructure by using its NativeIP capabilities.

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Creative Grading Datasheet

The capture of high-quality camera images during live conditions can be very demanding. Whether indoors or out, the difficulties of adapting to the limitations of natural or artificial lighting and responding to rapid lighting changes are compounded by the artistic choices of a camera look, matching ambient or branded coloring, producing in multiple video formats, and of course satisfying unpredictable customer expectations — all under high-pressure time constraints.

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JPEG XS Technical Brief

A Grass Valley JPEG XS solution is a true end-to-end ecosystem allowing a broadcaster to reap the full benefits of scalability, flexibility and efficiency of JPEG XS in an IP infrastructure. Broadcasters looking for a simple, standards-compliant, end-to-end solution will find that Grass Valley is the only vendor to address the complete workflow. Broadcasters who require multivendor systems will benefit from Grass Valley's adherence to standardized technologies and the fact that all Grass Valley solutions are fully NMOS compliant and are extensively tested for interoperability.

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Comparing High-speed Camera Solutions for Live Broadcast Applications Whitepaper

Slow-motion and super slow-motion replays have been an important part of media storytelling in nearly all live sports productions for many years. But, more and more often they are also used in other entertainment productions such as game or dance shows to deliver a new level of emotional connection to these types of studio productions.

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LDX Cameras Accessories

Complete your camera system with hand-held or tripod-mounted options to fit all live production needs. LDX cameras offer a variety of viewfinder options for different resolutions, brightnesses, and viewing conditions. Accessories may be interchanged within a camera series to match production needs.

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SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS

LDX 100 Scanner App
  • The App for the LDX Scanner is now available on both the Apple and Android stores.
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WHITEPAPERS

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