Grass Valley LDX Accessories: Building a Studio and OB Position

Last updated: 3 October 2026. Specifications are from Grass Valley's published LDX 100 Series information. Prices are indicative, check the linked product pages for live Australian pricing and stock.

Grass Valley's LDX 100 Series cameras are built for live production, from studio floors to stadium OB positions, so the accessories that matter are pedestals and OB supports, prompting, monitoring, and power and light for the kit around the camera. Here is how to build out an LDX position from the Black Flag Distribution range.

The LDX 100 Series in brief

The LDX 100 Series includes the LDX 110, LDX 135 and LDX 150, which use 2/3-inch Xenios global shutter imagers, and the LDX 180, which uses a Grass Valley Super 35 global shutter imager with a PL mount for cinematic depth of field in live production. Compact versions (LDX C110, C135 and C150) suit tighter and specialty positions, and the LDX 135 RF covers wireless work. The series supports HDR (PQ, HLG and S-Log3), native IP over SMPTE ST 2110, and SDI through Grass Valley's XCU base stations, so mixed LDX 135, 150 and 180 cameras can be matched in one production.

Studio and OB support: Sachtler pedestals and tripods

A full-size LDX with a box lens and large viewfinder is a heavy, front-loaded build. For studio and OB pedestal positions, the Sachtler Vario pedestals give smooth on-shot height moves: the System 25 Vario 1-70 and System 25 Vario 2-80, and the heavier System 60 Vario 1-70 and System 60 Vario 2-80. For tripod positions, the Video 25 EFP 2 and Cine 30 EFP systems handle heavier lens packages. Size the support to your exact camera, lens, viewfinder and prompter, and see our Sachtler OB systems guide for payloads and strokes.

For the LDX 180 with cine glass, or a compact LDX on a lighter lens, a 100mm head such as the aktiv18T flowtech100 or Video 18 flowtech100 system is a good fit. For heavier cine builds, the OConnor Ultimate 2560 is the reference choice.

Prompting: Autocue

For news and presentation studios, Autocue's 19" Pioneer Studio Teleprompter and 19" Explorer Teleprompter mount to the camera on the pedestal, and the 22" Talent Monitor and Mounting Package adds a talent return. Allow for the prompter's weight when you size the pedestal.

Monitoring and wireless: SmallHD and Teradek

SmallHD production monitors suit directors, floor managers and engineering positions, with PageOS tools for HDR and SDR checking. For a wireless feed to a floor or director's monitor, the Teradek Bolt 7 takes 12G-SDI and delivers zero-delay video.

Power: Anton Bauer

Cabled LDX cameras are powered from the base station, so batteries mostly serve the kit around the camera: field monitors, wireless receivers, location prompters and battery lighting, plus positions where the camera itself runs on battery. The Anton Bauer Dionic XT range and QUAD 6A chargers are the broadcast standard. See our Anton Bauer battery guide.

Lighting: Litepanels and Quasar Science

Litepanels Gemini panels give soft, full-colour key and fill for studio sets, the weather-resistant Astra IP 1x1 handles outdoor presentation positions, and Quasar Science Rainbow 2 tubes add background colour. See the Litepanels guide.

Crew and transport: Setwear, OpenMoon and Bagside

Setwear gloves for rig and de-rig, the OpenMoon Crew Gear Box for cables and consumables, and a Bagside Bagstation XL cart for moving lenses and accessories around the venue.

An LDX position at a glance

Frequently asked questions

Which LDX model needs a different support setup?

The LDX 180 uses a Super 35 sensor and PL mount, so it often carries cine lenses rather than broadcast box lenses. That usually means a 100mm or cine head rather than a heavy box lens pedestal configuration.

Can the LDX 180 be mixed with LDX 135 and 150 cameras?

Yes. Grass Valley designed it to match colorimetry and share transmission with other LDX 100 Series cameras, so it can provide cinematic close-ups alongside 2/3-inch cameras.

Which Sachtler pedestal should I choose?

It depends on the full payload of camera, lens, viewfinder and prompter. Our Sachtler OB systems guide lists payloads and strokes, and we are happy to help you size it.

Where to buy in Australia

Black Flag Distribution is the official Australian distributor of the professional film, television and production brands featured in this guide. We support our valued specialist retail partners and prefer that you purchase through them wherever possible: use the store finder to locate your nearest authorised dealer. If you would rather buy direct, we can also facilitate your order.