Ikegami to Showcase UHL-X40 Compact 4K-UHD HDR Camera at IBC 2025 Event
Introducing the Ikegami UHL-X40: A Compact and Versatile 4K-UHD HDR Camera
The Ikegami UHL-X40 is a groundbreaking 4K-UHD HDR broadcast camera, designed to offer exceptional performance in a compact and lightweight form factor.
At the heart of the UHL-X40 lies three high-quality ⅔-inch CMOS UHD sensors with a global shutter architecture. This innovative design minimizes geometric distortion and artifacts, making it ideal for LED screen shooting and strobe-lit environments. The camera boasts an impressive F11 sensitivity at 2160p50, a signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB, and supports HDR (ITU-R BT.2100) and BT.2020 color reproduction as standard.
The UHL-X40 features the industry-standard B4 lens mount and includes dual optical filter wheels for neutral density and color correction, optical vignetting correction, and remote back focus. Precise focus-assist is achieved by placing the edge components of the 4K image on a separate HD monitor.
The camera's control unit is compact and lightweight (2.6 kg), making it easy to handle and transport. It supports control signals like pan/tilt/zoom and teleprompter feeds via a Gigabit Ethernet trunk. The UHL-X40 can output full 4K UHD plus simultaneous HD downconversion, including a native 1080p central cutout, for flexible production workflows.
Compared to the Ikegami UHL-F4000, the UHL-X40 is a more compact and lightweight alternative, with similar core image quality features, including HDR and wide color gamut support. The UHL-X40 aims to deliver comparable image performance with the advantage of an ultra-compact form factor and enhanced handling, making it ideal for multi-camera setups, OB vans, and live event production where space and weight are at a premium.
The UHL-X40 will make its debut at the IBC in Amsterdam RAI Centre from Sept. 12-15. For more information about the UHL-X40, visit www.ikegami.de.
[1] Source: Ikegami press release, August 2021.
- The Ikegami UHL-X40, a 4K-UHD HDR camera, offers exceptional performance, compact design, and lightweight form factor, making it suitable for various media content productions like television, streaming, and digital video.
- With three high-quality ⅔-inch CMOS UHD sensors, the UHL-X40 provides excellent image quality, minimizing geometric distortion and artifacts, and is ideal for LED screen shooting and strobe-lit environments.
- Boasting an impressive F11 sensitivity at 2160p50 and a signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB, the UHL-X40 supports HDR (ITU-R BT.2100) and BT.2020 color reproduction, ensuring high-quality data and cloud-computing transmissions.
- Featuring the industry-standard B4 lens mount, the UHL-X40 offers dual optical filter wheels for neutral density, color correction, optical vignetting correction, and remote back focus, enhancing the camera's overall performance.
- The compact and lightweight control unit of the UHL-X40 supports control signals like pan/tilt/zoom and teleprompter feeds via a Gigabit Ethernet trunk, catering to various production workflows and live event setups.
- The UHL-X40 can output full 4K UHD plus simultaneous HD downconversion, including a native 1080p central cutout, offering flexibility in production environments and catering to diverse media content needs.
- As a more compact and lightweight alternative to the Ikegami UHL-F4000, the UHL-X40 delivers comparable image performance while offering the advantage of an ultra-compact form factor and enhanced handling, making it ideal for multi-camera setups, OB vans, and live event production where space and weight are at a premium.
- The UHL-X40 will showcase its innovative features and capabilities at the IBC in Amsterdam RAI Centre from Sept. 12-15, inviting media professionals to explore its potential for enhancing 4K-UHD HDR content production and television broadcasting.
