Grass Valley LDX 135 UHD HDR Broadcast Production Camera

Grass Valley LDX 135 UHD HDR Broadcast Production Camera

The Grass Valley LDX 135 broadcast camera captures single-speed UHD and HD video using three 2/3" imagers with a global shutter. Designed for studio and live production, it combines a B4 lens mount with SDI connectivity and optional IP capabilities. Native UHD operation comes standard, while network features depend on configuration.

Build a UHD camera system for studio production, configure a broadcast camera for live events, or equip camera positions that require standard-speed capture. The three-imager design separates red, green, and blue image capture through a prism optical system. Compatibility with broadcast B4 lenses gives production teams flexibility when selecting focal ranges and operating styles for sports, entertainment, and multicamera programming.

The platform supports Grass Valley XCU connectivity and offers DirectIP, NativeIP, and JPEG XS options for installations with different transport requirements. High dynamic range, or HDR, support serves productions that need a wider tonal range. Global shutter capture supports moving subjects without rolling-shutter skew. Confirm the required licenses, optical modules, lens, viewfinder, and control equipment when specifying a complete camera chain.

Key Features

• Single-speed UHD and HD: Capture standard-speed production formats with native UHD operation included.
• Three-imager capture: Use separate red, green, and blue image paths for broadcast acquisition.
• Global shutter: Capture the image simultaneously across the sensor to avoid rolling-shutter distortion.
• B4 lens compatibility: Select compatible 2/3" broadcast lenses for the production's framing requirements.
• SDI and configurable IP: Integrate into baseband systems or specify optional IP capabilities for network workflows.
• XCU support: Connect with compatible Grass Valley camera infrastructure for system deployment.
• HDR production: Support workflows that require extended highlight and shadow representation.

Technical Specifications

• Model: LDX 135
• Camera Type: Broadcast live production camera
• Imagers: Three 2/3" UHD CMOS sensors
• Shutter: Global
• Total Pixel Count: 24,883,200
• Speed Support: 1x UHD and 1x HD
• Lens Mount: 2/3" B4 bayonet
• Optical System: F1.4 prism
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Sensitivity: F11 at 2000 lux
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 62dB, typical, in 2160p50
• Processing: 16-bit analog-to-digital conversion; 34-bit RGB processing
• Gain: -6 to +18dB; 3dB steps or continuous adjustment
• Filter Wheels: Two motorized wheels
• SDI Connections: Five BNC video connections supporting 1.5G, 3G, or 12G operation as configured
• Monitoring: Micro HDMI, Type D
• Control/Trunk: Two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 connections
• Lens Connector: 12-pin Hirose
• Viewfinder Connector: 9-pin Fischer MiniMax
• Hybrid Fiber: Swiveling SMPTE ST 304 connector
• Microphone Connections: Front and rear balanced XLR inputs with switchable 48V phantom power
• Intercom: XLR-5
• DC Input: 12-17VDC, XLR-4 male
• DC Output: 13VDC, XLR-4 female, less than 4A
• Typical Consumption: 100W
• Operating Temperature: -4 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit
• Approximate Camera Weight: 12.1 lb
• XCU Connectivity: Supported
• Optional Capabilities: DirectIP, NativeIP, JPEG XS