IO Industries Flare 4KSDI

Rock Solid Flexibility

Introducing the IO Industries Flare™ 4KSDI - the first compact 4K/UHD camera head designed to fit where larger cameras cannot. But despite its size, this small form factor camera has the capability to deliver the high-quality imagery demanded by industry professionals. The extensive feature set makes the 4KSDI easy to deploy in either live event broadcasts or scripted productions.

With the Flare™ 4KSDI, the power of 4K video can truly fit in the palm of your hand.



Introducing the IO Industries 4KSDI

The first compact 4K/UHD camera head designed to fit where larger cameras cannot. But despite its size, this small form factor camera has the capability to deliver the high-quality imagery demanded by industry professionals. The extensive feature set makes the 4KSDI easy to deploy in either live event broadcasts or scripted productions.

The tough aluminum chassis includes rugged mounting points on all sides, proving it really can be placed anywhere. Multiple interchangeable lens mounts are available including Arri PL, Nikon F and Canon EF, allowing a range of familiar lenses to be used. In addition, an integrated Optical Low Pass Filter helps block IR pollution and remove moiré artifacts. At the heart of the camera sits a Super 35mm global shutter CMOS sensor with 12 stops of dynamic range. Four standard 3G/HD-SDI outputs make connecting the 4KSDI to peripheral devices easy. Depending on the output format, either two or four cables are needed to connect the 4KSDI to a growing selection of 4K/UHD-supported field recorders, monitors, and live production switchers. And, for stereoscopic or panoramic configurations, or live-to-air broadcasts, an HD tri-level sync reference is all that’s needed for precise multi-camera synchronization.

4K Global Shutter Camera

The 4KSDI is the perfect small camera for shooting in tight spaces where professional quality is a must. The camera can output in both DCI 4K and UHDTV formats, making it an ideal tool for both live broadcast and production environments.

Applications

  • 4K production
  • UHDTV live broadcast
  • Multiple camera VFX sequencing
  • Drone and vehicle mounted cam

A 4K Camera head for Control Freaks

The 4KSDI camera can be controlled by handheld remote or over RS485 connection. Though it can be used with RCP controllers, the 4KSDI ships with included PC control software.


Sensor Type TypeGlobal Shutter CMOS
Sensor Size Super 35 (22.53 x 11.88mm)
Dynamic Range 12 stops
Integrated Filter IR-Cut and OLPF
Passive Lens Mount
  • Arri PL
  • Canon EF/EF-S
  • 1-Shot Auto
  • Nikon F
Active Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S
Neutral/White Balance
  • Manual
  • Temperature Presets
  • 1-Shot Auto
  • Tracking Auto
Color Correction
  • Matrix Adjustment
  • Saturation
Gamma
  • Full: Rec. 709, Cine Log
  • Black: Positive/Negative functions
Custom LUT
  • (6) RGB LUTs
  • (4) RAW LUTs
Exposure/Shutter Control
  • Manual
  • Automatic
Sensativity Adjustment
  • Selectable IS0
  • Up to 4x digital gain
Level Control
  • Master Pedestal
  • Knee Level and Slope
Quad-Link 10-bit 4:2:2 or RAW
  • UHD - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • 4K - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Quad-Link 10-bit 4:4:4
  • UHD - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
  • 4K - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
Dual-Link 10-bit 4:2:2 or RAW
  • UHD - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
  • 4K - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
Video Output
  • 4x 3G/HD-SDI (4x BNC)
Image Mapping
  • Quadrant (SMPTE 425-5)
  • 2-Sample Interleaved (SMPTE 425-5)
Camera Control
  • Handheld Remote (OSD)
  • RS-485 (open protocol)
Synchronization
  • Tri-level Sync w. user offset (1x BNC)
Dimensions
  • 92.7 x 92.7 x 47.7mm (lens mount not included)
Weight
  • 750g (lens mount not included)
Power
  • 7-19V DC (10W max.)
Temperature
  • ecommended operation: -30°C to 45°C
  • Storage: -30°C to 60°C

The 4KSDI cameras support file-based workflows from many different broadcast and cinema recorders.

This diagram illustrates a typical setup. The DVR is fed the 4KSDI’s output, which can be passed through to an attached monitor. In this case, the KiPro Quad allows the 4K/UHD input to be scaled for monitors which only support 2K/HD inputs.

The table below shows an example of some field recorders which work well with the 4KSDI. Feel free to contact us for recommendations as to which field recorder best fits your application.


SSD Recorder Interface File Formats
AJA KiPro Quad Quad-Link 3G/HD-SDI 422/444 ProRes (30p max)
Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q and 7Q+ Quad-Link HD-SDI 422 ProRes (30p max)

Included with 4KSDI Camera Kits

  • Handheld remote for on-screen menu
  • AC/DC Adapter with Power Tap
  • Power/Control cable with Power Tap and Lemo
  • USB to Lemo cable for RS485 control
  • Your choice of lens mount (see below)
  • Passive PL Mount
  • Passive EF Mount
  • Passive F Mount

Each passive mount includes the following shims

  • 0.0127mm / 0.0005"
  • 0.0254mm / 0.001"
  • 0.0381mm / 0.0015"
  • 0.0508mm / 0.002"
  • 0.0762mm / 0.003"
  • 0.1270mm / 0.005"

Also included is a set of M4 screws and hex wrench.