Camera Versions; Ldk 8000 Elite Enterprise Version (Ldk 8000/70); Ldk 8000 Elite Worldcam Version (Ldk 8000/71); Ldk 4000 Elite - GRASS VALLEY LDK 8000 Elite User Manual

1.3 Camera versions

1.3.1 LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version (LDK 8000/70)

The LDK 8000 Elite Enterprise version supports both 720p and 1080iHD acquisition
formats in 50 and 59.94 Hz and simultaneously provides high-quality SD outputs in either
50 Hz or 59.94 Hz (optional feature).
The following acquisition formats are available for the Enterprise version:
– 720p at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz
– 1080i at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz

1.3.2 LDK 8000 Elite Worldcam version (LDK 8000/71)

The Worldcam version provides, in addition to the Enterprise version formats, 1080p50/
59.94 format. This future-proof acquisition format is very suitable for high-quality drama
and cinematography productions.
Additionally, digital cinematography formats in 1080p and 720p are available, which give an
impression of motion comparable to film cameras running at identical speeds.
The Worldcam also provides convenient built-in frame-rate conversions for easy
connection to existing HD peripherals, offering possibilities for 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 pull-down to 1080i at 59.94 Hz right
inside the camera.
The following acquisition formats are available for the Worldcam version:
– 720p at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz
– 720p at 23.98 Hz, 25 Hz and 29.97 Hz
– 1080i at 59.94 Hz and 50 Hz
– 1080p at 50 Hz and 59.94 Hz
– 1080p at 23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz and 29.97 Hz

1.3.3 LDK 4000 Elite

The LDK 4000 Elite camera head is available in two versions. The LDK 4000/70 supports 720p
formats while the LDK 4000/71 supports 1080i formats, both in 50 Hz and 59.94 Hz. You
decide when ordering which version you require.
LDK 8000 Elite/4000 Elite System camera User's Guide (v1.01)
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