Hard-working cameras designed for the daily realities of live media production

Adapting to new circumstances is a constant in live production. In addition to the pace of the action in the event, the camera must rapidly adjust to shooting positions, lighting and weather. Just as critical is the ability quickly reconfigure production formats, picture resolution and frame rates with a minimum of effort and downtime. Designed specifically for these demanding conditions, Grass Valley LDX cameras set the standard for combining picture quality with ease of use in capturing live images.

To ensure highest quality image capture, Grass Valley develops camera imagers that specifically meet the requirements of live events. All of the LDX 90 series cameras capture fast-paced action without image smear. The cameras adapt easily to a wide range of lighting conditions across all of the different acquisition speeds. Even for 3X and 6X speed slow-motion under artificial lighting, the LDX 90 series ensures pristine images with the AnyLightXtreme live flicker reduction system.

In addition to the LDX 90 series’ high sensitivity for image detail and contrast, many of today’s live productions require image capture in High Dynamic Range. Audiences readily appreciate the uniquely differentiated picture when watching in HDR with much greater brightness, contrast, and better color accuracy than was possible in the past. To simplify matching production formats, the LDX 90 series cameras support all three main formats of HDR: HLG, PQ and S-Log3.

Supports DirectIP: In addition to triax or fiber connections with base stations that remember previous settings, LDX 90 series cameras also support DirectIP, a direct interface of the complete transmission protocol between the cameras and XCUs over IP networks.

• Superb image quality in either HD or UHD
• À la carte options optimize utilization with “pay per use”
• High sensitivity and image performance across all of the different acquisition speeds
• AnyLightXtreme flicker reduction system
• Native HDR for PQ/HLG/S-Log3
• Wide Color Gamut supporting the ITU-R BT.2020 standard
• DirectIP complete transmission protocol over IP networks
• Creative Grading
• Extensive (analog/digital) audio connectivity with embedded audio
• Unique cradle connectivity to support dockable XCU (eXchangeable Control Unit)
• XCU cradle stores settings in built-in memory
• Full integration with LDX 80, 82, 86 series cameras allows use of the same camera accessories and control system, including full support with the C2IP for the best possible integration into external control systems memory for easy exchange
• All accessories fit the whole range

LDX 92 or LDX C92

The LDX 92 is the entry-level model for the LDX 90 series. Supporting the features you need for shooting under challenging live conditions, LDX 92 also offers upgrade options for 4K UHD and HDR which allow the camera to add new formats and easily mix with other cameras in the LDX 90 series.

Key features

• 4K upgradable (XF transmission only — not for Compact)

LDX 96 or LDX C96

The LDX 96 offers two software-enabled feature sets: high frame-rate HD/3G cameras or single-speed HD/3G/4K UHD acquisition. This advanced multiformat (HD/3G/4K UHD) and multispeed (1X/3X/6X) content acquisition system is combined with outstanding image performance, excellent light sensitivity and the ability to use standard HD lenses.

Key features

• Native HD and 4K upgradable (XF transmission only — not for Compact)
• 3X and 6X speed option for Super Slo-motion operation
• Standard Native HDR and Wide Color Gamut supporting the ITU-R BT.2020 standard

LDX 98 or LDX C98

The LDX 98 supports even greater image clarity with native support of 4K UHD as well as native 3G/HD image capture. Whether it’s HD or 3X super slow-motion today, 3G or 6X super slow-motion tomorrow, or 4K UHD down the road, you’ll be ready for whatever your productions demand.

Key features

• Native 4K
• Standard Native HDR and Wide Color Gamut supporting the ITU-R BT.2020 standard
• 3X and 6X speed option for Super Slo-motion operation
• 1X standard-speed live output in addition to the high-speed output

* Not available in compact model

À la carte Temporary Software Options

The LDX 90 series allows you to upgrade feature by feature, perpetually or just for one day using an à la carte model. Daily (or multiple day) options can be created in the customer’s secured B.O.W.L. web portal. A section dedicated to the LDX 90 series are available from the portal.


Any available option can be easily activated in the LDX 90 section of the B.O.W.L. web portal using Option Credit Points as described in the table below:

*1 Compact cameras support 6x speed in 720p and 1080i

*2 Compact cameras don’t support 4K/UHD upconversion

Please contact your authorized Grass Valley representative.