The advanced digital processing of the camera is based on 14-bit A/D converters and more than 22-bit internal processing. All major camera functions are processed in the digital domain, including knee, gamma, contour, matrix and colour correction. The intelligent continuous automatics facility provides automatic control of black levels and black shading. Each sensor provides black reference signals that are used to monitor temperature changes. This means that continuous automatic correction is applied without
operator intervention. The digital contour processing uses full amplitude video RGB signals via an extended dynamic range contour circuit. Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6-point digital matrix or via preset matrices. Digital gamma circuits provide a wide range of standardised gamma curves and enable soft contrast in black scenes to be enhanced, together with hard contrast  and saturated colour in bright scenes. The matrix and gamma sequence is software programmable for precise colour matching.

Key features of LDK-8000

• Supports instant switching between 1080i and 720p formats at 50 and 59.94 Hz for a wide variety of applications
• Supports all 1080p standard formats, including 1080p50 and 1080p60 (WorldCam version only)
• Secondary color corrector
• User-selectable noise reducer
• Unmatched video sampling technology:
  — 3x 9.2-million pixel HD-DPM+ CCDs
  — 14-bit A/D sampling
  — 34-bit digital signal processing resolution
• Smart cards store image, operational settings for easy recall
• Dynamic Air Control for optimized cooling and silent operation
• Dynamic anti-aliasing-on-sensor processing reduces aliasing artefacts
• Unique viewfinder focus-assist tools:
  — Crawler, for creating an active edge around all objects in focus
  — Instant push-button electronic zoom for momentarily enlarging a subject to check focusing on small details
• Flexible HD transmission system
  — Supports standard triax up to 1,200m (3,900 ft.) and 2,400m (7,800 ft.) with repeater
  — Supports hybrid fibre SMPTE 311 up to 4,000m (13,200 ft.)
• Small, robust base station with superior HD, SD output
• Lightest weight camera body in its class
• SuperXpander kit support enables configuration with full-size studio or OB lenses, and accessories
• A unique dockable concept with a choice of transmission adapters:
  — HD Triax, HD Fiber, HD Wireless