Grass Valley LDX 180 Camera

The Grass Valley LDX 180 (along with the compact LDX C180) is a large-format, live-production broadcast camera that brings a shallow depth-of-field cinematic look to fast-paced live events like sports, concerts, and entertainment.

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The LDX 180 is the only large imager camera that delivers cinematic storytelling without compromising speed, connectivity, or workflow integration,” explains Paul de Bresser, Product Manager for Cameras at Grass Valley. “This is not just another retrofitted cinematic camera, the LDX 180 has been purpose-built for the realities of live workflows, bringing greater emotional depth to live productions and enabling broadcasters to unlock new capabilities in cinematic storytelling for sports, concerts, and drama productions

The camera incorporates Grass Valley’s in-house developed Xenios CMOS imager which offers oversampled UHD resolution for cinematic depth of field, while integration with Creative Grading allows for the impact of every shading adjustment to be seen in real time with graphical controls. Built on Grass Valley’s Emmy-award winning technology innovation and purpose-built for live production environments, the LDX 180 is ideal for full cinematic productions using multiple LDX 180 cameras, or within hybrid productions utilizing a mix of LDX 135, 150, and 180 systems for a seamless combination of cinematic and broadcast visuals.

For hybrid productions such as live sports and concerts, the combination of LDX cameras allows for a blend of wide shots for tactics or crowd coverage using the LDX 110/135/150, with the LDX 180 providing the filmic emotional player reactions or singer close-ups. For full cinematic environments such as drama productions, deploying multiple LDX 180s uniquely enables big-screen depth of field quality while maintaining fast live production workflows.

“Live productions can now capture depth, intensity, and connection in a way that was previously impossible,” de Bresser adds. “The LDX 180 continues Grass Valley’s legacy of propelling the industry forward with award-winning innovations that are redefining visual storytelling, and at NAB Show we are showcasing how our game-changing solutions are leading the media revolution, and redefining what’s possible in live production.”

Visitors to NAB Show will have the exclusive opportunity to experience the new LDX 180 and the latest LDX Series advancements on booth N506, April 6-9, and discover how the products and solutions of the GV Media Universe are pushing the boundaries of live media production.

Key Specifications & Features

• Sensor: Proprietary Super35 (S35) 51.8MP 10K global shutter Xenios CMOS sensor (Bayer pattern).

• Lens Mount: PL mount (designed for cinematic glass).

• Resolution & Oversampling: 10K oversampled sensor output scaled down to 4K/UHD and HD live broadcast workflows.

• Global Shutter: Eliminates rolling-shutter artifacts and syncs cleanly with LED walls, AR, and VR environments.

• Workflow & Integration: Seamlessly integrates alongside traditional 2/3" multi-camera setups (such as the LDX 135 and LDX 150) using shared colorimetry, XCU base stations, and NativeIP / SMPTE ST 2110 infrastructure.

• Real-Time Control: Features Grass Valley's Creative Grading for real-time graphical shading adjustments, on-board JPEG XS compression, NFC status display, and daily/perpetual licensing options via the B.O.W.L. portal.