LDX C98
Small Footprint 4K/3G/HD Native Single-speed Camera with 3X (3G/HD) & 6X (HD) High Frame Rate Capture
The LDX C98 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/6X super slow-motion today, 3G or 3X super slow-motion tomorrow, or 4K UHD down the road, you’ll be ready for whatever your productions demand.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Power: Approx. 45W (typical, depends on operational mode)
Temperature range: -20° to +45°C (-4° to 113°F) (operating)
Water protection: Compliant to IPX0
Weight: approx. 2.5 kg (5.1 lbs.)
Dimensions (approx.):
- Width: 113 mm (4.45 in.)
- Depth: 156 mm (6.14 in.)
- Height: 140 mm (5.51 in.)
Camera
Pick-up device: 3 x 2/3” XensiumHAWK CMOS imagers with DPMUltra
Picture elements:
- Total: 4224x2248
- In image: 3840x2160
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
Optical filters on first wheel: clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND
Optical filters on second wheel: clear, 4P-star, 5μ OLPF, cap-filter
Electronic color correction: 3200°K, 5600°K, 7500°K, FL, 2 AWB presets, Var, continuous auto white
Video Modes
- Standard: 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94, 1080p50/59.94
- Optional: 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97, 1080i150/179.82, 720p150/179.82, 1080p150/179.82, 1080i 300/359.64, 720p300/359.64, 3840x2160p50/59.94
Sensitivity at 2000 lux:
- F10.0 (1080i50, 720p50 & 1080p50)
- F9.0 (1080i59.94, 720p59.94 & 1080p59.94)
- F6.0 (1080i150, 720p150 & 1080p150)
- F5.2 (1080i179.82, 720p179.82 & 1080p179.82)
- F4.3 (1080i300 & 720p300)
- F3.7 (1080i359.64 & 720p359.64)
- F14.0 (1080PsF23.98/24/25)
- F13.0 (1080PsF29.97)
- F10.0 to 5.0 (3840x2160p50)*
- F9.0 to 4.5 (3840x2160p59.94)*
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
Digital resolution: Floating point A/D conversion with 16-bit performance and with 34-bit processing in RGB
Horizontal resolution: >1,000 TV lines
Gain selection: -6 dB to +12 dB in 3 dB steps (user-definable presets) or continuous master gain
* Specifications depend on the selected sensitivity mode
Connectivity
Lens iris connector: 12-pin female Hirose (front)
Lens zoom/focus connector: 12-pin male Hirose (front)
USB: GV-eLicense, scene files, service
HDMI: viewing
Ethernet RJ-45: C2IP camera control
Tally control/RS-232/RS-422/Private data: D-connector – 15-pin
4x HD/3G SDI outputs: BNC 0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω, SMPTE ST 292, 424/425
- @ 4K operation they carry 4x 2SI 3G HD-SDI
- @ High-speed operation they carry 3x phases of HD/3G SDI and 1x HD/3G SDI for combined live output
HD-SDI monitoring video output: BNC 0.8 Vp-p, 75Ω, SMPTE ST 292, 424/425
Genlock input: BNC CVBS/BB/tri-level
Power input: XLR-4 male (10.5-17 VDC)
Control Buttons
PickMe
Menu control: menu select, rotary control
Color bar button
Info button
Filter wheel selection
Standard file recall
2 user assignable buttons
2 digit display: Power on, camera number
Tally LEDs: On Air; ISO; Call
MEDIA GALLERY
OPTIONS INFORMATION
A 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:
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Model |
LDX 92 & LDX C92 |
LDX 96 & LDX C96 |
LDX 98 & LDX C98 |
Options | |||||
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Requirement |
Details |
Shutter |
Item Number |
Commercial Reference |
Points |
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720p |
50, 59.94 |
Global |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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1080i |
50, 59.94 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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1080PsF |
23.98, 24, 24, 29.97 |
◯ |
◯ |
◯ |
9-0210000120-9 |
Opt-PsF-LDX 90 Series |
1 |
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1080p |
50, 59.94 |
◯ |
✓ |
✓ |
9-0210000121-9 |
Opt-3G-4-LDX 92 |
2 |
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3x Speed |
720p, 1080i, 1080p |
X |
◯ |
◯ |
9-0210000123-9 |
Opt-3X-4-LDX 90 Series |
4 |
Sports |
|
|
6x Speed |
720p, 1080i, 1080p |
X |
◯*1 |
◯*1 |
9-0210000124-9 |
Opt-6x-4-LDX 90 Series |
6 |
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4K UHD |
Upconverted |
◯*2 |
◯*2 |
X |
9-0210000125-9 |
Opt-UHD-4-LDX 90 Series |
4 |
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4K UHD |
Native |
Rolling |
X |
X |
◯ |
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HDR |
PQ, HLG, S-Log3 |
— |
◯ |
✓ |
✓ |
9-0210000122-9 |
Opt-HDR-4-LDX 92 |
1 |
|
|
WCG |
BT.2020 |
— |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ Standard |
◯ Optional |
X Not supported |
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*1 Compact cameras support 6x speed in 720p and 1080i
*2 Compact cameras don’t support 4K/UHD up conversion
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Contact your authorized Grass Valley representative.
DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS
DATASHEETS
LDX C98
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.
Technical Specifications
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. Even more 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.
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.
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.
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.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS
LDX 100 Scanner App
- The App for the LDX Scanner is now available on both the Apple and Android stores.
