Ikegami USA has chosen NAB 2026 in Las Vegas as the launch platform for new additions to its range of broadcast-quality television production equipment. These will include a refinement to the UHK-X700 and UHK-X750 3-CMOS -inch UHD cameras in the UNICAM XE series plus two new 7-inch viewfinders.Celebrating 80 years of success, Ikegami continues to lead the media industry in terms of innovation and excellence, comments Alan Keil, Senior Engineering Fellow. A key strength of Ikegami products is the ease with which they combine into a fully integrated system delivering high signal quality along with unsurpassed creativity, flexibility and easy expandability. That includes IP connectivity for equipment room infrastructure, as well as long distance REMI applications. Visitors to Ikegami NAB Show booth C3819 in the Central Hall will be able to gain hands-on experience with our latest-generation cameras, viewfinders, and camera control units. Production specialists should check out our sample Variable ND function which opens a new vista of imaging versatility. We will also show examples of our broadcast quality HDR monitors which range in size from the 9-inch HLM-960WR to the 31.1-inch HQLM-3120W.
NEW: VND filter function for UHK-X700 and UHK-X750 UNICAM XE portable and full studio cameras
A Variable Neutral Density filter function planned as an option for the UHK-X700 and UHK-X750 series will be previewed at the show. When used as an alternative to the iris, the VND filter allows the lens F-stop to remain fixed to control video exposure, expanding the creative possibilities of video production.
NEW: VFL-P710AD 7-inch LCD viewfinder
The VFL-P710AD is an HD native 7-inch LCD viewfinder with digital and analog connectivity, designed for use with UNICAM XE or UNICAM HD series cameras, depending on the cable type and mode selected. Ideal for indoor and outdoor operations, it offers clear image quality which makes accurate focusing easy. The VFL-P710AD features Ikegami UniMenu integration with the camera, simplifying setup and on-site operation. Test-related tools include a waveform monitor, vectorscope and audio level meter. The VFL-P710AD has a 3G/HD-SDI input and can be used as a field monitor. Tally indicators on the front of the viewfinder allow the camera status to be seen easily by a presenter. A rear-facing tally is also also included.
NEW: Ikegami VFE-P711AD 7-inch OLED viewfinder
Based on the VFL-P710, the VFE-P711AD offers the additional advantage of a high-quality 7-inch OLED panel with very high quality chroma reproduction, high brightness and high contrast ratio, ensuring clear visibility even in environments with high levels of ambient light. The fast response time of the OLED panel is especially useful when capturing content in high frame rate mode where precise focusing and framing are vital.
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UNICAM XE-series cameras
- No-compromise cameras for the HDR, HFR, IP and UHD era, the UHK-X700 and UHK-X600 incorporate three -inch CMOS 4K sensors with global shutter architecture. An integral AXII video processor enables direct 12G-SDI output from the camera head as well as HFR capture. The UHK-X750 and UHK-X650 are hard-body full studio models sharing the same features.
- The HDK-X500 is a multiformat HD portable camera system with a high sensitivity of F11 and 62 dB signal to noise ratio. Features include 3G connectivity and advanced color management.
- A SMPTE ST 2110 compliant IPX-100 extension unit in a compact and power-efficient half-rack-width 2U. It supports bidirectional optical transmission and camera-head power delivery via a composite opto-electrical cable. Optional software upgrades include JPEG XS support. The IPX-100 serves as an alternative to the BSX-100 base station which offers baseband and optional IP signal interface.
Compact/POV cameras
- The UHL-X40 is designed for PTZ use in studios as well as outdoor applications such as sports close-ups, theatre-stage video capture, weather monitoring and point-of-view imaging. Two-piece construction allows remote control up to six miles between head and CCU using just a duplex fiber cable. The UHL-F4000 variant is designed for use in applications such as aerial video capture across an extremely wide range of night or daytime conditions. Image adjustment capabilities include haze removal and digital zoom.
- The UHL-43 is a box-style multi-purpose camera for applications such as parliamentary television, point-of-view image capture, weather coverage, traffic surveillance and public security monitoring. Available as an HD-HDR model, the UHL-43 can be upgraded via a retrospective software update to deliver 4K-UHD. The camera head can be used on practically any support device such as a shoulder brace, long-reach arm or overhead mount.
Ikegami camera control
- The OCP-500 is a slimline panel which takes up minimal desk space while still offering complete remote control of all Ikegami UNICAM XE and UNICAM HD camera functions, including full setup adjustment via an LCD touchscreen and associated rotary encoders. Each OCP-500 panel is just 82 mm wide, allowing up to five OCP-500 units to fit into the same desktop footprint as four Ikegami OCP-300 remote camera controllers.
- VMP virtual master control panel control allows up to 100 cameras to be managed from a single Windows PC. Based on Ikegamis established MCP-300, it includes complete camera setup and control, file management and transfer, and camera diagnostics. The VMP can be combined with physical Ikegami OCPs and MCPs via a local network.
- XE WebView, a web-based tool designed for the setup, configuration and supervision of its broadcast camera systems, particularly when integrated with IP-based infrastructure such as the IPX-100 IP Extension Unit.
Broadcast monitors
- Newest addition to the Ikegami 60 series space-saving high-quality mu
