Panasonic AK-UC4000 4K UHD Studio Camera

Description

The new S35mm MOS sensor Panasonic AK-UC4000 4K UHD Studio Camera outputs in both Ultra HD and Full HD. Becoming the company’s flagship studio camera, it is launched alongside a new camera control unit (AK-UCU600). The camera, as well as the camera control unit have the same format as the UC3000 system, but additionally features a 4.4K image sensor in UHD, achieving 2000 TV lines and a S/N of 62dB. 2 x 12G SDI and 4 x 3G (two times 4 x 3G is available as option) are standard. All outputs are capable of supporting HDR (HLG) and SDR independently. A Media over IP interface (MoIP), with SMPTE-2022 and SMPTE-2110 for remote operation configurations, will become available as an option in Autumn 2018. Furthermore, the AK-UC4000 camera system will incorporate switchable 2x, 3x and 4x high speed HD support as standard later this year.

The Panasonic AK-UC4000 4K UHD Studio camera system offers high video quality that is only possible with a large sensor, along with a wide range of 4K acquisition with the latest functions such as HDR (HLG), BT.2020 and high-speed shooting^*1. The camera keeps up with diversifying systems with features such as 12G-SDI, TICO^*2 over SDI (4K over 3G-SDI) output and MoIP^*3, making it suitable for a wide range of operations such as sports broadcasting, concert IMAG, studio production, live events and so much more. With high video quality and a system that can be adapted to various situations, this camera provides the level of high-end production that is expected in the 4K age.

With available V-Log, the AK-UC4000 becomes fully compatible with the CINELIVE workflow of the VariCam LT, as well as the EVA-LIVE workflow of the EVA1. This allows for accurate camera color matching across your production and opens up a world of possibilities. Combined with its recent official approval by the Netflix Post Alliance, the AK-UC4000 joins the list with the already approved Cinema VariCam lineup and the EVA1 cameras as another powerhouse for creating Netflix approved content.

The 2/3 lens can be used without an external adapter, and the internal lens is specially designed for large sensors, ensuring high video quality. This new acquisition method maximizes the effectiveness of incident light. With the exclusive Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) technology, communication between the lens and camera allows for the deployment of a sophisticated algorithm that automatically compensates for the registration error caused by lens chromatic aberration and minimizes the circumjacent blur.

With a newly developed large format 4.4K MOS sensor, the AK-UC4000 realizes ultra-high-definition resolution, high sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic range. Two shooting modes can be selected. In High Sense Mode, it is possible to obtain an S/N ratio of 62 dB or higher while also achieving F10 high sensitivity (in HD mode). The result is low-noise and high-image-quality video. This camera’s normal and low skew reading speeds are around 1/2 and 1/3 of those on a standard camera (1/60 of a second) respectively. The skewing characteristic of MOS sensors has been reduced by reading out the MOS sensor signal at high speed.

High-speed^*1 capture at 1080p, 1080i and 720p is available for sports and other active settings. This feature achieves a richly detailed picture even for fast-moving subjects. 2x, 3x or 4x output can be selected for compatibility with various slow-motion servers, and simultaneously output with standard (1x) output.

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