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Features
LDK 20(S)
• 3 x 2/3-inch Thomson Frame Transfer CCD sensors
ensure no vertical smear.
• 12-bit HiRes Digital processing with unique software
programmable video path.
• Superior all digital highlight handling with a dynamic
range of up to 600%.
• Unique circuitry for pivoting knee and True Colour
Knee.
• Wide range of presets and variable 6-point digital
matrix assure accurate colour matching.
• Digital gamma with unique standard preset values
and highest accuracy.
• Digital contour with an extensive range of
parameters.
• Advanced contour correction includes two automatic
skin settings.
• Intelligent Continuous Automatics black levels, black
shading and video levels - no set-up time required.
• Digital contrast with standard black stretch and
black press.
• International standard 2/3-inch lens interface.
• 6-position standard filter wheel cassette,
exchangeable.
• Extensive two-wire or four-wire intercom to
international standards including RTS.
Aspect ratio
The two aspect ratios that can be selected are the
conventional 4:3 and the widescreen 16:9. Because
of the dynamic pixel management (DPM) used in the
LDK 20(S) camera, there is no loss of either vertical
or horizontal resolution between these two modes.
Letterbox mode
When the conventional 4:3 mode is selected, there is
the additional choice of a letterbox format providing a
16:9, 16:10, or 16:11 blanked display. In the letterbox
format the number of vertical lines is reduced because
Introduction
• Protected, easy-to-operate controls and switches
• 7-inch viewfinder status read-out of primary camera
• Clean scan feature allows capture of computer and
• Series 9000 Universal Camera Control System
• Optional 4:2:2 serial digital outputs from the Base
• Triax system allows for cable lengths up to 2,400
• Digital Modem channel data transmission over triax
• DPM Frame Transfer sensors with 1000 horizontal
• No change in horizontal viewing angle - so no wide
• Simple no-compromise switching between 4:3 and
• Automatic selection of correct viewfinder mode for
of the blanking. The signal, however, is fully compatible
with the conventional 4:3 standard. The use of the
letterbox mode therefore, is dictated by the requirement
of providing a widescreen shot while remaining
compatible with the present 4:3 standard.
True widescreen mode
The widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio is selected when
there is a need for shots that can take full advantage
of the picture performance of EDTV (extended
definition TV) systems such as PALplus.
Operator's Manual LDK 20(S) - Studio Camera
with read-out of all settings.
functions
other monitor pictures.
from the Base Station.
Station.
meters (7,875 feet).
system for robotics and other applications
pixels in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and the same
number of vertical lines in both formats.
angle convertors required.
16:9 - futureproof concept with no later upgrades
needed for either camera or lenses.
4:3 and 16:9.
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