Sharp 8C-B60A: an 8K camcorder with 33 million pixels and a Super 35 CMOS 60p sensor

Designed for recording and live performances, the new 8C-B60A is capable of capturing 8K and 10-bit videos at 60 fps (7,680 x 4,320, around 33 megapixels) thanks to its Super 35mm sensor.

With our sights set on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Sharp has surprised the professional broadcast market (from which it had been away for years) with the launch of an 8K camera. The new 8C-B60A is capable of capturing 8K, 10-bit video at 60 fps (7,680 x 4,320, or around 33 megapixels) thanks to its Super 35mm sensor, similar in size to RED's popular Helio Weapon 8K.

In camcorder mode, the camera is capable of recording up to 40 minutes of video at 8K resolution thanks to a 2TB SSD unit developed in collaboration with Astrodesign.

The new Sharp camera stands out for its versatility for shooting both in the studio and on location or ENG (its design is reminiscent of the typical shoulder camcorder) in very different productions from direct to fiction. Its PL mount allows you to use lenses from Zeiss, Leica and other manufacturers whose lenses open up new creative possibilities.

To handle the torrent of images generated by the sensor, Sharp offers the possibility of working with a Grass Valley HQX codec (using uncompressed 4:2:2 subsampling) that reduces file sizes while requiring minimal processing, facilitating storage, transmission and editing tasks.

This compression also does not overload the computer's CPU, allowing continuous recording for up to 40 minutes.

On the other hand, its real-time output for uncompressed 8K (60p) images allows you to record the material on external units or route the signal to a studio broadcast (while recording) or have “clean” 8K (60p) material that will improve efficiency in image editing at 8K (60p) resolutions.

Specs
Sensor	Super 35mm (approx. 33 million pixels)
Neutral density filters	Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, 1/64ND
Lens mount	PL mount
electronic shutter	1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/240, 1/480, 1/960, 1/1920
	Variable shutter (1/24 sec. to 1/10000 sec.)
Frame rate	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
Curva de gamma	HLG (dynamic range 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2000%)
	Log gamma
Color gamut	ITU-R BT.2020
Input/Output
Salida SDI	BNC×4 Switchable 4K and 8K output En 4K: quad-link 3G-SDI, 4:2:2 2SI En 8K: quad-link 12G-SDI, 4:2:2 2SI
	BNC×1 For HD WFM (with spotlight assist function) 1.5G-SDI 4:2:2 (Gamma HLG/Log Gamma compatible)
Analog audio input	AUDIO IN 3-pin XLR (concave) × 2 (phantom compatible)
microphone input	MIC IN XLR type 5-pin (estéreo) (concave) × 1 (compatible con phantom)
	MADI audio input, TC IN / OUT, genlock, optical remote, headphone output, speaker, 10 GbE (for file transfer)
Recording
SD card	SDHC × 1
Storage	SSD pack (MM-210)
Number of slots	×1
Duration	Approx. 40 min. (when using 2TB SSD)
Coding	Grass Valley HQX Codec (7680×4320 4:2:2 10-bit)
video compression	6 Gbps (8K 60p: approx. 1/7 compression)
Audio format	Linear PCM 24-bit 48kHz 32 ch
General
Feeding	DC 12V to 17V
Weight	Approx. 5kg (body)
Dimensions	155 × 188 × 312 mm
Consumption	Approx. 80W (without recording)
Accessories
AC/DC adapter	130W 13V DC output AC/DC adapter XLR 4-pin (concave)
MM-210 SSD pack	2TB x 1
User manual	CD-ROM x 1
File transfer	CD-ROM: 10GbE Data transfer software via transfer BOX Compatible con Win y Mac