8K Camcorder 8C-B60A
Product ID: 8C-B60A
8K camcorder with integrated camera/recording unit that can capture, record, play back, and line-out 8K 60p images.
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8K camcorder with integrated camera/recording unit that can capture, record, play back, and line-out 8K 60p images.
The 8K recording and recording system, which consists of a camera head (sensor unit), CCUs (Camera Control Unit, signal-processing unit), and a recorder (recording unit), is integrated into one unit to greatly reduce the size.
Grass Valley HQX Codec* also greatly improves the workflow.
It solves the conventional problems of slow, heavy, and enormous time at once, overturn the common sense of 8K video production.
Real-time output during shooting also supports 8K live distribution.
The shoulder-type design improves portability and accommodates a variety of shooting styles.
This camera is a product of Sharp Corporation.
ASTRODESIGN, Inc. is the sole distributor of camcorder sales in Japan.
https://jp.sharp/business/8k-camera/products/8k-camcorder/
Features
High Resolution 8K
Equipped super 35mm CMOS image sensor 33 million pixels
Real-time recording
Uses Grass Valley HQX Codec to achieve 8K 60p YCbCr422 10bit real-time recording.
80 minutes of recording time in a dedicated memory pack (4TB).
Workflow supported by Grass Valley HQX Codec compliant editing system.
Uncompressed video output
8K 60p uncompressed video is output (12G-SDIx4) at the same time as recording, and 8K video production is also possible at live and concert venues, etc.
Supports playback output after recording.
High-speed data transfer
10GbE terminal on the camcorder body or the optional transfer box transfers the recorded material to the editing environment at high speed.
Human-friendly mechanism
Adopted shoulder-type housing design.
V-mount battery provides one-man operation during shooting.
Shooting
Grass Valley HQX Codec *
This is an editing codec used by broadcasting stations around the world that realizes high image quality, high-speed processing, and high-generation immunity (minimal video degradation when compressed and stretched repeatedly).It supports 10bit HD/4K/8K and supports frame sizes/rates, field orders, and pixel aspect ratios that are not captured in broadcasting formats, with the flexibility to be utilized in a variety of applications. A detailed description of Grass Valley HQX Codec can be found in the white paper below.
https://wwwapps.grassvalley.com/docs/WhitePapers/professional/edius/GVB-1-0027A-EN-WP_Intro_HQX.pdf
Camera
Item | Specifications |
Image Sensor | Super 35mm equivalent single plate CMOS image sensor 24.576mm×13.824mm |
Effective Pixels | About 33 million pixels |
ADC bit depth | 14bit |
Built-in ND filter | Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND |
Lens mount | PL mount |
Electronic shutter | 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/240, 1/480, 1/960, 1/1920 Variable Shutter (1/24 sec. to 1/10000 sec.) |
Frame Frequency | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60Hz |
Color filters | 3200K, 4400K, 5900K (equipped with one-push auto white balance) |
Gain | -3.0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18dB |
Gamma curve | HLG(Dynamic Range 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2000%) Log Gamma |
Color gamut | ITU-R BT.2020/709 |
I/O Pin
Item | Specifications |
SDI output | BNC × 4 4K output: Quad link 3G-SDI, 4:2:2 2SI 8K output: Quad-link 12G-SDI, 4:2:2 2SI |
BNC × 1 For HD WFM (with focus assist function) 1.5G-SDI 4:2:2 (gamma HLG/Log gamma compatible) | |
Analog audio input | AUDIO IN XRL 3-pin (concave) × 2 (phantom power available) |
Microphone input | NIC IN XLR 5-pin (concave) × 1 (phantom power available) |
VF output | HIROSE coaxial multi-pole pin (+12V 1A power supply/tally RG compatible) |
MADI Audio | BNC × 1（28CH) |
TC IN/OUT | TC IN/OUT BNC × 1(TC IN/OUT switchable) |
Genlock input | BNC × 1 |
Contact input/output (original specification) | 10-pin × 1 (contact inputs × 4, contact outputs × 2, serial communication input/output × 1 each) |
Lens Remote | 12-pin × 1 (Lens serial interface Rev 1.03 compliant) |
Headphone output | Stereo mini jack × 1 |
Speaker output | Monaural |
10Gb Ethernet | SFP + × 1 |
Recording Unit
Item | Specifications |
SD card | SDHC × 1 (for Proxy recording and firmware update) |
Storage | SSD Pack（MM-210) |
Number of slots | 1 |
Capturing time | 40 minutes per 8K 60p: 100 minutes per 8K 24p (when 2TB SSD is used) |
Video codec | Grass Valley HQX Codec (7680×4320 4:2:2 10bit) |
Video compression rate | 6Gbps@60p (approximately 1/7） |
Audio Format | Linear PCM 24bit 48kHz 32CH |
General Specifications
Item | Specifications |
Power supply voltage | DC12 - 17V |
Battery | V battery compatible |
Weight (camera body only) Weight (standard configuration) | Approx. 5kg Approx. 10kg (Camera body: Approx. 5kg, Standard lens: Approx. 2.9kg) |
Viewfinder: 1kg, Standard Battery: Approx. 1kg | |
External Dimensions | 155(W)×188(H)×312(D)mm(Excluding Protrusions) |
Power Consumption | Approx. 80W (when not recording) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 40℃ |
Storage Temperature | -20 to +60℃ |
Minimum Continuous Operation Time | 40 minutes or more (in standard configuration) |
Item | Specifications |
AC/DC adapter | 130W 13V DC Out XLR4 Pin-Concave |
MM-210 SSD pack | 2TB×1 |
Instruction Manual | CD-ROM×1 |
File Transfer Software | CD-ROM×1 Data-transfer software over 10GbE (when connected to a Pear to Pear) Data transfer software via the transfer box Win/Mac both supported |
Peripheral Equipment (made by Astrodesign)
・MM-210（2TB）/MM-210-1（4TB）
SSD pack for recording
Capable of capturing 40 minutes at 2TB and 80 minutes at 4TB (both 8K60p)
・HB-7517
Transfer box
Connect a MM-210 and transfer files to a computer at high speed (SAS connection)
・DF-3516
Viewfinder dedicated for 8C-B60A
Supports camera control function and HDR shooting
・DM-3417
12-inch 4K LCD monitor
Supports Quadlink 3G-SDI, 12G-SDI input
・VC-8429
A converter for 8K TV connection
8K60p 10bit 4:2:2 Quadlink 12G-SDI converted to HDMI2.0×4
・HR-7518
An 8K recorder compatible with Quadlink 12G-SDI inputs and outputs
Use MM-210 as recording media
Dimensions
In millimeters
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