User manual GRASS VALLEY LDK BROCHURE

[. . . ] Each LDK camera is expertly and painstakingly assembled by hand--a process unheard of in today's mechanized world--in a facility that has been responsible for the development of some of the most important camera and optical revolutions used in almost every broadcast camera in the world today. from imager development to optical front-end assembly and calibration in a special clean room environment, Grass Valley guarantees full quality control of all camera systems with absolute attention to ergonomic excellence. finally, the full camera system is subjected to a 24 hour burn-in with extensive heat testing at 45°c (113°f) and vibration tests. at final assembly, full camera system specifications are verified for the entire camera system: the camera head, adapter back, base station, viewfinder, and operational control panel (ocP), all working together to insure that you are getting the best camera in the world. QuaLiTy you can reLy on. in addition to extensive and rigorous quality and reliability testing during development, all critical components are selected on an individual, one-on-one basis and carefully matched to each other for each camera during the assembly process. TecHnoLoGy for ToDay & TomorroW. our unique 9. 2 million pixel fT ccD imagers in combination with our 14-bit a/D converters and 34 bits of digital signal processing (DsP) power offers outstanding image quality combined with extremely high levels of production flexibility, giving you the LDK look demanded the world over. [. . . ] The decision to use system cameras was two-fold: first, the style of the show requires that action move quickly from interior to exterior shots and the system cameras deliver excellent control of iris and color temperature. The second reason is that the defining characteristic of the show is that it tells the story from the viewpoint of the police. That means often shooting inside a small british police car without the room for a top quality HD camcorder. These inside car shots are an integral part of the program, so using a lower quality smaller camcorder is not an option. "Producing an hour of high-quality television drama each week is a challenge, and the five LDK 8000 Elite cameras are used either singly or as two camera units. Most importantly, the Grass Valley cameras create excellent image quality at the start of the process, as well as giving us the control and flexibility we need. " martin Williams Technical operations manager, Talkback Thames LDk 8000 eLiTe series THaT LDK LOOK THaT seTs you aParT from THe comPeTiTion. elite. The word itself means something special. and that is exactly what you get with the LDk 8000 elite series--the best possible performance with the most flexibility and most comprehensive feature set available today. based on next-generation HD-DPm+ sensors, 14-bit a/D sampling, and 34-bit DsP resolution, LDk 8000 elite cameras are the only cameras available that can capture true progressive HD images natively, and instantly switch formats and frame rates. and the LDk 8000 elite Worldcam is the first camera in the world with 1080p50/60 from the base station, which means you're not only ready for today, you're ready for tomorrow. Set-up It's easy to pre-configure the LDK 8000 Elite for a variety of different settings--from sports and drama applications to commercial and drama studio settings--by storing operational and image settings on low-cost smart cards. Not only can these camera settings be recalled quickly, you can also write to the cards and transfer them between cameras for fast reconfiguration. Settings established off-line in rehearsals can be quickly and accurately repeated during a live show. You can also have dedicated set-ups saved for a variety of venues and camera positions making set-up quick and easy when you return to a venue. WITH THE LDK 8000 ELITE SERIES, YOU GET: · Grass Valley's Emmy® Award-winning dual skin contour circuitry makes talent look their best, and now we've added new negative contours for a wider control range of skin detail · Our secondary "store-and-recall" color corrector enables precise color rendition, with 16 vector selection and control, with up to six corrections per scene · Quickly move from portable hand-held applications to full featured studio use with SuperXpander WORLDCAM eVeryTHinG you neeD. . . anD more The WorldCam version of the LDK 8000 Elite gives you the ultimate in format flexibility with traditional 1080i/720p HD formats in both 50 and 59. 94 Hz and 1080p50/60 acquisition for the highest quality HD imaging, with selectable support for film-like formats in 1080p and 720p. WorldCam also provides convenient built-in frame-rate conversion for easy connection to existing HD peripherals. As a result, you get cost-effective monitoring and recording combined with the motion portrayal of film cameras. The 1080p format at 23. 98 Hz, for example, can be converted using 3:2 pulldown to 1080i at 59. 94 Hz right inside the camera. LDk 4000 eLiTe THAT LDK LOOK oPTimiZeD for sinGLe-formaT use. if you know what format you need, why should you pay for formats you don't? ENTERPRISE THe uLTimaTe in TraDiTionaL HD acQuisiTion The Enterprise version of the LDK 8000 Elite supports 1080i/720p HD formats in both 50 and 59. 94 Hz. And when you need more, you can update your Enterprise camera to the WorldCam version at any time. The LDK 4000 Elite has been specifically designed for situations where you have selected a single HD format for your HD productions. based on the same superior technologies found in the LDk 8000 series--including HD-DPm+ sensors, 14-bit a/D sampling, and 34-bit DsP resolution--the LDk 4000 elite supports 1080i or 720p and is switchable between 50 and 59. 94 Hz, all with that sought after LDk look. case sTuDy application: Sports Programming client: Fox Sports+ Mexico Popular programming for the fox sports+ mexico network originates from a new, HD production facility in mexico city, which includes numerous Grass Valley file-based production and distribution equipment and systems. at the heart of the facility is a totally tapeless workflow that features 12 LDk 3000 HD cameras that support in-studio and remote production. one reason fox sports+ mexico selected the LDk 3000 is that it contains powerful colorimetry and color-matching capabilities, including two independent skin-contour circuits. [. . . ] The superXpander kit features a camera-control panel at its rear, putting fine operational adjustments in the hands of the operator. secure connectors for intercom, teleprompter feed, and other accessories are located on the base. The kit also provides secure mounting and balancing for the largest teleprompter heads. LDk VieWfinDers DesiGneD To meeT your eXacTinG reQuiremenTs Grass Valley offers a complete range of high-definition LDk viewfinders from 2-inch black and white crTs to large 16:9 color flat panels, for stand-alone efP use and large lens superXpander use. all Grass Valley viewfinders are designed to provide precision focussing and operator convenience, because your viewfinder is more than just a monitor. eVeryTHinG your LDk neeDs sometimes it's the littlest things that make the biggest impact. [. . . ]