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LDK 5309/10 9-inch LCD HD color viewfinder User’s Guide (v1.0) 13
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
The LDK 5309/10 is a high quality, flat panel color viewfinder. Its light-weight
construction, multi-format compatibility and its high brightness performance make
this viewfinder a perfect match for EFP/portable, studio and outside broadcast
applications. The supplied sun hood provides excellent shading fit for outdoor
situations.Its 9-inch diagonal screen size makes fast and accurate focussing easy.
The LDK 5309/10 viewfinder is designed to work with Grass Valley’s LDK 8000
(Elite), LDK 4000 (Elite) and LDK 3000 series HD cameras and accommodates all
required HD frame rates and video modes.
Compact design
The compact design allows for great operator flexibility with much wider panning
and tilting angles compared to CRT based viewfinders.
Camera operation
Due to its advanced user interface and built-in text generator, the viewfinder allows
for easy access to the camera system menu.
Focus bar
Aids focussing by providing a visual indication of the sharpness of the image.
Viewfinder zoom
The viewfinder picture can be zoomed in for precise focussing while the full picture
overview is shown in a small overlay area.
Color adjustment
Without influencing the main video signal the viewfinder color temperature can be
adjusted to suit the operator’s personal preference.
Assignable buttons
Three user buttons are provided that can be assigned to a range of operational
functions, customizing the LDK 5309/10 to your personal preferences.