The Grass Valley LDX 86N is a 4K-capable camera channel combining outstanding image performance, excellent light sensitivity and the ability to use standard HD/4K lenses such as Canon lenses or Fujinon lenses.
Temporary or permanent software licences allow you to tailor the Grass Valley LDX 86N to your needs, even on a job-by-job basis.
Multiformat Native (HD/3G/4K) & Multispeed (1X/3X/6X) System Camera
The Grass Valley LDX 86N is based around an advanced 4K XensiumHAWK CMOS image sensor. Combined with unique pixel technology DPMUltra (dynamic pixel management) functionality, it provides outstanding native 4K UHD, 3G and HD image performance.
This technology allows the camera to have the highest sensitivity and image performance across a range of different video formats. This includes an extended colour gamut supporting ITU-R BT.2020 and a software upgrade to enable 15 F-stops of high dynamic range (HDR) in single-speed operation.
Upgrade paths for Grass Valley LDX 86N
Grass Valley’s licence-based software upgrades allow you to precisely spec your camera on a job-by-job basis – or permanently if you prefer.
High Frame Rate – This path enables you to use the KDX 86N as a high frame rate HD/3G camera.
4K UHD acquisition – This second path is based on single speed usage, enabling HD/3G/4K UHD acquisition.
You can upgrade the Grass Valley LDX 86N even further to the LDX 86N Universe. With this upgrade option, the camera provides single speed acquisition at HD/3G/4K UHD, as well as 6x HD speed / 3x HD/3G speed. You are able to upgrade via a GV-eLicense on a daily, weekly or permanent basis.
The Grass VAlley LDX 86N is a single camera that meets all your operational needs, from single-speed cutting-edge HD to ultra-clean XtremeSpeed and crisp 4K. Optional HDR for single-speed operation is available via a perpetual GV-eLicense.
Video Modes of LDX 86N WorldCam
1080p50/59.94, 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97, 1080i50/59.94 & 720p50/59.94
Sensitivity at 2000 lux:
- F9.0 (1080i50, 720p50 & 1080p50)
- F8.0 (1080i59.94, 720p59.94 & 1080p59.94)
- F12.0 (1080PsF23.98/24/25)
- F11.0 (1080PsF29.97
* Specifications depend on the selected sensitivity mode.