NAB 2017: Ikegami To Intro 1080i/720p Unicam HD, 8K Portable Camera

Ikegami is introducing the HDK-73 ⅔-in. CMOS Unicam HD camera for pragmatic 1080i and 720p content creators and its ⅔-in. 8K portable camera for those looking to the future at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Ikegami’s HDK-73 is designed for 1080i or 720p production.

Featuring F12 high-sensitivity ⅔-in. CMOS sensors, according to the company, the HDK-73 provides exceptional picture quality in either 1080i or 720p in a cost-effective camera system, making it ideal for an extensive range of applications both in the studio and in the field.

The HDK-73’s docking-style construction allows studio configuration with fiber or triax base stations, as well as self-contained operation for wireless or onsite recording applications. Fiber configurations include a choice of SMPTE or OpticalCon connectors.

The camera cable distance with SMPTE cable and connectors is 3,300 ft., with power provided from the base station. The OpticalCon solution reduces cost, although the maximum cable distance with OpticalCon is reduced to 1,000 ft. Both fiber solutions support long-distance transmission (more than 5 miles) using a pair of SM fibers, with power provided locally for the camera head. The HDK-73’s digital triax system features extremely low latency over a distance up to 3,300 ft. on ½-in. triax. In addition, all three base stations are compact (1.5RU) and lightweight.

The video-processing DSP includes the anticipated functions from Ikegami to optimize color reproduction and detail in the picture. Included with the HDK-73 are key new features, such as Ikegami’s Quick EZ Focus assist and CAC chromatic-aberration correction. Also included is HLG hybrid log gamma for HDR picture origination. And control of the HDK-73 is provided via a range of control panels from the simple joystick OCP-10 to the sophisticated touchscreen OCP-300. Control panels can be connected directly to the base stations, and assignable Ethernet connection is also available on Ikegami’s newest camera system.

The ⅔-in. 8K portable camera, meanwhile, builds on Ikegami’s history as a pioneer in 8K with excellent depth-of-focus in a system that provides both 4K and 8K production capabilities. Equipped with a ⅔-in. lens mount for compatibility with a wide range of ⅔-in.–format lenses, it is flexible for both studio and field applications.

Ikegami’s 8K expertise has been sought by content creators worldwide, with its 8K camera systems onsite for many globally viewed events. These include Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, 2015 and 2016 SUMO Tournaments, MLB Baseball, FIFA World Cup 2014, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015, and Wimbledon 2015.