SK-UHD4000 Ultra High Definition Studio and Field Camera

 

Economical 4K Production

The SK-UHD4000 is the world’s first UHD camera to employ industry-standard B4 bayonet lenses. Broadcasters, rental houses and mobile sports trucks have huge investments in existing B4-mount HD television lenses. A 4-port prism design with 4) 2/3 inch sensors, delivers the deep depth of field, high sensitivity and low noise needed for demanding studio and live production.

Maximizing workflow options, the CU-UHD4000 incorporates 12G SDI output with HDR and Wide Color Gamut. Simultaneous HDR and SDR outputs have individual adjustments. The CCU can also output UHD HDR and simultaneous SD SDR.

Features & Functions

  • Employs B4 [BTA S-1005A] 2/3-inch industry standard lenses.
  • B4 lenses have a standardized image size, flange-back distance and electrical interface.
  • Compatible with existing and future HDTV broadcast, bayonet mount lenses from all manufacturers.
  • Allows 4K productions using HD B4 mount optics without any sort of attenuating adapter.
  • Unique Hitachi 4 port prism best preserves the lens MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) that provides the maximum contrast in 4K images.
  • The camera's optical block employs 'dual-green' and 'pixel offset' technologies to dramatically increase resolution in the Y (luminance) channel.
  • See details of Hitachi’s unique 4 port imager system.
  • Hitachi's advanced digital signal processing (DSP) creates ultra-high resolution images.
  • Provides independent cut-out of HD SDI image from 4K raster that can be re-framed in real-time.
  • Functions as a normal HD (1920x1080/60p) camera while recording 4K in real time.
  • Employs the NEW HITACHI RLAC (Mutli-dimensional Real-time Lens Aberration Correction) system that eliminates most lenses’ lateral chromatic aberrations.
  • Employs the latest generation of CMOS sensors.
  • High Signal to Noise Ratio of 62dB (HDTV).
  • High sensitivity of F8.0 is achieved in full UHD [3840 × 2160/59.94p] progressively scanned image.
  • Super-sampled 1920x1080 HD-SDI outputs (down-converted from 4K) offers superb picture quality.
  • Retains a faithful 4:2:2 color space at 10-bits/sample.
  • Camera head power consumption: <38W.
  • Employs existing SMPTE-304/311 Hybrid fiber cable and connectivity.
  • Two HD (2K) progressive outputs directly from the camera head.
  • Production/Engineering intercom and Returns’ embedded audio can be mixed L/R in headset
  • AC Power + Digital and analog teleprompter outputs at the camera head

Configuration

  • Available Studio Adapter for use with all broadcast long box, compact studio and hand-held 2/3-inch bayonet lenses.
  • Cable-less Studio Adapter interface allows maintenance and trouble free operation and reliability.
  • Maintains backwards compatibility with existing HITACHI HDTV control panels, cables, and viewfinders.
  • The SK-UHD4000 is a perfect drop-in replacement for existing HD studio and field production cameras.
  • Ethernet control and assignment of control panels and CCUs [camera control units].
  • Ross Dashboard™ networked camera control
  • Operates over lower-cost, single-mode, fiber cable without additional external hardware or cable adapters.

Camera System Accessories

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Camera Control Units


CU-UHD4000 4K/UHD CCU

NEW CU-UHD4000-S7. Outputs include 3840x2160 Quad Link (Square Division or 2 SI) and 12G SDI Single Link with 2 outputs. Delivers full 4K/UHD on a single BNC. Simultaneous 1080p/1080i/720p HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs. Simultaneous HDR and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) outputs with separate video shading adjustments for optimizing both HDR and SDR output pictures. Available on all new 4K/ UHD CCUs.

 
 
 

Control Panels


SU-1000: Master Setup Unit for 12 cameras, expandable to 128 cameras. Provides access to all camera operation and adjustment parameters.


RU-1500VR/JY: Advanced Remote Unit with color touch-screen and network control for demanding, live production environments.


Free Ross Dashboard Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Connects to all CCUs that have a RJ-45 connection.


RU-1000: Small form-factor, basic remote control panel.

Large Lens Adapter


SA-1100: Heavy-duty, large box lens adapter and system expansion unit for studio and field production. Designed for use with all Hitachi HTDV portable cameras.

 
 
 

Viewfinders


VF-L20HD 2 inch color LCD ENG viewfinder. ENG viewfinder attaches directly to camera body with a locking dovetail slide mount.


VF-PBM307 7 inch HD color LCD viewfinder. Uses AT-90, AT-500 or AT-750 mount.


HDF-700H-S1 7 inch HD color LCD viewfinder. Uses AT-750 mount.


HDF-700H-S2 7 inch HD color LCD viewfinder. Uses AT 951 mount.

Viewfinder Mounts


AT-90 ¼”-20 screw mount (short).


AT-500 ¼”-20 screw mount (long).


AT-750 Adjustable tilt & height mount.


AT-951 Fully adjustable heavy-duty, multi-function mount.

Hitachi’s unique 4 port imager system

Additional System Accessories

KXWell Pan/Tilt Systems for Studio Cameras

 

High Performance, Z and SK Studio Camera Pan/Tilt Package:
KT-PH695A1 Pan/Tilt + KT-RP8910 Advanced Control Panel
For use with Canon KTS or Fujinon BMD full analog servo lenses

 

High Performance Studio and Box Camera Pan/Tilt Package:
KT-PD50BS Pan/Tilt + KT-RP-8810 Basic Control Panel
For use with Canon KTS or Fujinon BMD full analog servo lenses

 
 

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