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Cameras remain one of the defining technologies of the broadcast industry, and their evolution continues to shape live production. This special reviews a selection of current camera systems from leading manufacturers, offering an overview of the latest developments across the market.

The products featured have either been selected by their respective manufacturers for inclusion in this special or chosen by the TM BROADCAST editorial team according to editorial criteria. Manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order.

ARRI

ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme

Introduced in July 2026, the ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme has been selected for this special as the latest addition to ARRI’s live production camera range. It extends the ALEXA 35 Live platform with high-frame-rate output for traditional SDI-based workflows and comes with the ALEXA 35 High Speed License and the High Frame Rate SDI License permanently installed.

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Blackmagic Design

URSA Cine 12K LF 100G

The URSA Cine 12K LF 100G brings the large format image and production features of URSA Cine into live production. Designed for cinematic multicamera work, it combines a 36 x 24mm RGBW sensor, 16 stops of dynamic range, Blackmagic RAW recording and Generation 6 Color Science with high bandwidth SMPTE ST 2110 connectivity.

URSA Cine Immersive 100G

The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive 100G is an immersive cinema camera designed for live production with Apple Immersive Video. It features dual custom lenses, dual 8K x 8K RGBW sensors with 16 stops of dynamic range, and 100G Ethernet for live immersive video output.

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Grass Valley

LDX 100 Series

The Grass Valley LDX 100 Series combines image quality, operational flexibility, and a software-upgradable design for live production environments. Featuring imaging sensors with an always-active global shutter, the cameras deliver detailed images, color reproduction, and low-light performance. Support for simultaneous HDR, 4K, and HD production, along with integrated LUT-based HDR-to-SDR conversion, enables multi-format workflows. Connectivity supports integration into broadcast infrastructures, while controls, customizable settings, and an integrated handgrip lens zoom are designed to support camera operation. A software-upgradable architecture offering permanent or daily feature licensing allows the LDX 100 Series to adapt to different production requirements. The entire LDX 100 Series supports Creative Grading, enabling operators to achieve a consistent visual style across the Grass Valley camera chain. The interface allows camera operators and shader teams to adjust key parameters and fine-tune the look of each shot.

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LDX 110 Series – Entry-Level Broadcast Cameras

The Grass Valley LDX 110 Series brings broadcast imaging to an entry-level platform for live sports, entertainment, and studio productions. Comprising the LDX 110, LDX C110, and LDX 110 RF, the series incorporates a range of capabilities derived from the LDX 100 Series.

LDX 150 & LDX 135 – Live Production Cameras

The Grass Valley LDX 150 and LDX 135 cameras are designed for live sports, entertainment, and broadcast production, supporting NativeIP and SDI connectivity without external conversion. The cameras support HD, UHD, HDR, and IP-based production environments.

LDX 180 – Cinematic Storytelling for Live Production

The Grass Valley LDX 180 is designed for live production requiring a cinematic look. As part of the LDX 100 Series, the LDX 180 shares accessories, transmission systems, and production workflows with other cameras in the range.

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Ikegami

HDK-X500 3-CMOS HD HDR portable camera

Designed for use across a wide spectrum of applications, the HDK-X500 can be configured easily for pedestal-mounted studio operation, tripod-based sports coverage and shoulder-mounted location production. The HDK-X500 has three latest-generation 2/3-inch CMOS sensors with a global shutter architecture which enables the camera to capture natural images even in challenging situations. Still-frame replay of fast-moving objects, for example, is completely free from geometric distortion and there are no flash bands when the camera is capturing a strobe-illuminated stage or flash lighting from still cameras.

UHK-X700RF wireless 3-CMOS 4K-UHD HDR camera

A recent addition to Ikegami’s UNICAM-XE series, the UHK-X700RF wireless portable camera has the same feature set, operational ergonomics, compact size and light weight as its wired sister model UHK-X700. The UHK-X700RF is intended for applications such as news, OB sports and coverage of stage events. Even in fully rehearsed studio projects, it allows producers to introduce unusual-angle shots at short notice.

UHL-X40 ultra-compact 3-CMOS 4K-UHD HDR camera

Based on Ikegami’s UHL-F4000 which was developed for aerial applications such as helicopter platforms, the UHL-X40 is designed for integration into a wide range of broadcast production environments. An Ethernet trunk line is available between the camera head and CCU as a standard feature. Using this line enables a distant CCU operator to send commands to a peripheral device such as a pan/tilt head or a teleprompter.

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Panasonic

AW-UE160 PTZ Camera

The AW-UE160 is Panasonic’s flagship 4K PTZ camera, engineered for broadcast, live production, and studio applications. It features a large 1-inch MOS sensor, delivering 4K/60p video with HDR (HLG) and BT.2020 for accurate color reproduction. With low-light performance of F9/2000lx and a 20x optical zoom, it is designed for applications ranging from stadiums to studios.

AK-UBX100 Multipurpose Camera

The AK-UBX100 is Panasonic’s new 4K multi-purpose camera, designed for production environments. It combines a lightweight box-style design with imaging performance, connectivity, and interoperability with Panasonic’s broadcast ecosystem. Built on the same 2/3-type bayonet lens mount sensor and processing platform as the UCX100 studio camera, the UBX100 ensures consistent operation, color matching, and integration with devices such as the AW-UE160 PTZ. Its 1.9 kg body makes it suitable for robotic mounting and flexible lens setups. It also incorporates the Auto Focus functionality introduced on the UCX100.

AG-CX370 Camcorder

The Panasonic AG-CX370 is a compact, shoulder-mounted 4K camcorder built for news, events, and live streaming. Featuring a 1-inch MOS sensor, it captures UHD 4K/60p video with 10-bit HEVC recording. It records in HEVC, AVC-Intra, or MOV/MP4 formats to dual SDXC card slots, allowing relay or simultaneous recording. Features include 5G mobile streaming via USB-C, face detection autofocus, GPS metadata tagging, and wireless timecode synchronization for multicamera productions. The CX370 supports HDR recording (HLG/PQ) and advanced LUTs for color workflows. A 12G-SDI output enables uncompressed 4K delivery to broadcast switchers.

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RED

V-RAPTOR XE

Introduced in September 2025, the RED V-RAPTOR XE has been selected for this special as the latest addition to RED’s Z Cinema lineup. Presented as a streamlined version of the V-RAPTOR [X], the camera is designed around what the company describes as the essential tools for cinematic storytelling while retaining RED’s 8K large-format imaging platform.

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Sony

Colour science. At the heart of cinematic live

Sony’s colour science is designed to provide consistent colour reproduction across its camera portfolio. From VENICE and BURANO to Cinema Line and live system cameras, colour matching across multi-camera productions helps deliver consistent skin tones, accurate colour reproduction and SDR/HDR integration. This enables a unified cinematic look across productions while simplifying multi-camera workflows in live environments.

VENICE 2

• Interchangeable sensor: this allows the image sensor to be removed and replaced, switching between the 8.6K sensor and the original 6K sensor as required.
• Dual base ISO: the 8.6K sensor offers a base ISO of 3200 in addition to a base ISO of 800, whilst the 6K sensor features base ISOs of 500 and 2500.

BURANO

• Sensor: full-frame 8.6K sensor (8632 x 4856), offering the same dual base ISO of 800 and 3200 as the VENICE 2, with a dynamic range of 16 stops.
• Colour space: utilises the S-Gamut/S-Gamut.Cine colour space, which covers a gamut exceeding BT.2020 and DCI-P3, sharing the colour accuracy of the VENICE 2.

BRC-AM7

• Sensor and zoom: delivers high-resolution 4K HDR imagery with a wide dynamic range and wide colour gamut, recording up to 4K 120p.
• Optics: features a 20x optical zoom, extendable via Clear Image Zoom to 30x in 4K (720 mm) and 40x in Full HD (940 mm).

HDC-F5500

• Sensor: features a 4K Super 35 mm CMOS sensor
• Global shutter: prevents rolling shutter distortion and flash-banding, making it suitable for laser lighting and LED panels on stage.

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