Grass Valley LDX 150 UHD HDR High-Speed Broadcast Camera

Grass Valley LDX 150 UHD HDR High-Speed Broadcast Camera

The Grass Valley LDX 150 broadcast camera uses three 2/3" CMOS imagers with a global shutter for live production. Its base configuration supports single-speed HD, while additional licenses enable UHD and high-speed capture. The platform supports up to 3x UHD and 6x HD operation when equipped with the required options.

Configure a high-speed camera for live sports, build a UHD broadcast camera system, or deploy standard-speed acquisition for studio programming. The B4 lens mount accommodates compatible broadcast optics, and the three-imager prism design captures separate red, green, and blue image information. Select the operating licenses around the production's format and replay requirements, with daily or perpetual options available for supported capabilities.

Grass Valley XCU UXF compatibility supports established camera infrastructure, while optional DirectIP and NativeIP capabilities provide paths into network production. High dynamic range, or HDR, support and integrated lookup-table processing help teams manage different delivery formats. Optional JPEG XS compression supports bandwidth-conscious IP deployments. Specify the lens, viewfinder, transport modules, control equipment, and licenses together to establish the complete camera system configuration.

Key Features

• Expandable capture modes: Begin with single-speed HD and enable additional formats through software licensing.
• High-speed capability: Configure up to triple-speed UHD or six-speed HD capture for compatible replay workflows.
• Global shutter: Capture moving subjects without rolling-shutter skew.
• Three-imager design: Separate red, green, and blue capture through a prism beam splitter.
• Broadcast lens interface: Use compatible 2/3" B4 lenses for the required framing and zoom range.
• HDR conversion: Integrated lookup-table processing supports HDR-to-SDR conversion.
• Configurable transport: Choose compatible XCU infrastructure or specify optional IP and JPEG XS capabilities.

Technical Specifications

• Model: LDX 150
• Product Type: Live production broadcast camera
• Imaging System: Three 2/3" CMOS imagers with prism beam splitter
• Shutter: Global
• Total Pixel Count: 24,883,200
• Lens Mount: B4 bayonet
• Base Configuration: Single-speed HD
• Licensed UHD Operation: Up to 3x speed
• Licensed HD Operation: Up to 6x speed
• UHD and High-Speed Licensing: Perpetual or daily options
• HDR Processing: Integrated HDR-to-SDR lookup-table conversion
• Sensitivity: F11 at 2000 lux
• Typical Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 62dB in 2160p50
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Optical System: F1.4 prism
• Filter Wheels: Two motorized wheels
• Camera Infrastructure: XCU UXF series compatibility
• Optional Network Capabilities: DirectIP, NativeIP, JPEG XS
• SDI Interfaces: BNC video connections supporting 1.5G, 3G, or 12G as configured
• Monitoring Output: Micro HDMI Type D
• Control and Trunk Connections: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• Lens Connector: 12-pin Hirose
• Viewfinder Connector: 9-pin Fischer MiniMax
• Hybrid Fiber Connector: Swiveling SMPTE ST 304
• Audio: Balanced XLR microphone inputs with switchable 48V phantom power
• Intercom: XLR-5
• DC Input: 12-17VDC through XLR-4 male
• DC Output: 13VDC through XLR-4 female, less than 4A
• Typical Power Consumption: 100W in single-speed operation
• Operating Temperature: -4 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit; recommended maximum 104 degrees Fahrenheit during 6x operation
• Approximate Camera Weight: 12.1 lb