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Panasonic: 4K Studio Camera AK-UC3000 and HD Broadcast Studio Camera AK-HC5000 are Now Available for Studios & Productions Requiring High-End Functionality at an Affordable Price

Panasonic: 4K Studio Camera System AK-UC3000 and HD Broadcast Studio Camera AK-HC5000

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Panasonic recently expanded its studio camera offerings with the immediate availability of the AK-UC3000 4K system, and the HD Broadcast AK-HC5000, with output of up to 1080p at 239.76p.

 4K Studio Camera AK-UC3000’s Key Features:

Panasonic AK-UC3000 4K

Panasonic AK-UC3000 4K

  • Supports 4K and HD acquisition simultaneously. HD output from camera (3G-SDI): 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97psF, 25psF, 23.98p over 59.94i
  • Delivers high sense sensitivity of F10 (59.94Hz), F11 (50Hz)
  • Equipped with a CAC (Chromatic Aberration Compensation) function capable of correcting even slight chromatic aberration at the lens periphery
  • The DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch) function suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights. Black gamma function for independent color settings in dark areas.
  • The V-REC, F-REC function provides powerful support in digital cinema production.
  • Features an internal digital extender (x2 magnification)
  • 12-axis color correction, detail, skin tone detail (two tone axis) and easy matrix adjustment
  • An SD Memory Card can be used to set up data and firmware version.
  • IP streaming (future option) and IP control is supported
  • Advanced trunk functions such as 3x CCU to camera, plus 1x HD-SDI from Camera to CCU as well as a 1000Base-T LAN-Trunk

HD Broadcast Studio Camera AK-HC5000’s Key Features:

Panasonic AK-HC5000

Panasonic AK-HC5000

  • Sensitivity F12 (2000 lx) and an excellent S/N ratio of 60 dB (without NR)
  • Supported Format (from Camera) HD: 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97psF, 25psF, 23.98p over 59.94i
  • Equipped with a CAC (Chromatic Aberration Compensation) function capable of correcting even slight chromatic aberration at the lens periphery
  • The DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch) function suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights
  • The V-REC, F-REC provides powerful support in digital cinema production
  • Black gamma function for independent color settings in dark areas
  • 12-axis color correction, detail, skin tone detail (plus two axis) and easy matrix adjustment
  • An SD Memory Card can be used to set up data and firmware versions
  • IP streaming (future option) and IP control is supported
  • Advanced trunk functions such as 3x CCU to camera, plus 1x HD-SDI from Camera to CCU as well as a 1000Base-T LAN-Trunk

PRESS RELEASE

Panasonic Delivers New 4K and High-Speed 1080P Studio Cameras

LAS VEGAS, NV 04/18/2016

Panasonic is significantly expanding its studio camera offerings with the immediate availability of the AK-UC3000 4K system, and the AK-HC5000, with output of up to 1080p at 239.76p.

Targeted at studios and productions requiring high-end functionality at an affordable price, the UC3000 is equipped with a large, full-UHD resolution single MOS sensor with an internal conversion lens that outputs a UHD signal up to 3840/2160/59.94p, while also delivering superior picture quality in HD. The camera’s B4 mount accommodates the gamut of existing 2/3-inch lenses to maximize customers’ return on their investment in existing lenses, and allowing a wider and more economical choice of glass for sports, concerts and similar applications. The UC3000 also enables shooting with high sensitivity (F10/2000lx), low noise (S/N 60dB+), high resolution (1800 TV lines/UHD) and a wide dynamic range of 600%(-6dB~36dB).

Panasonic AK-UC3000

Panasonic AK-UC3000

The UC3000 boasts new and innovative functions that enhance the camera’s ease-of-use and flexibility. These include Advanced Focus Assist Functions, shockless Gain (-6~36dB), a User Gamma setting, Black Gamma Correction tracking pedestal, and multi-step Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). The camera reduces skew using a high-speed scan from the MOS sensor. Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS in HD Mode) reduces the blocked shadows and blown highlights in scenes where extremely bright and dark objects coexist, and CAC compensates for chromatic aberration at the lens periphery. High Dynamic Range (HDR) will be supported with a future firmware update.

Output formats of the UC3000 (with UCU500) include HD (3G-SDI): 1080/59.94p,50p,59.94i,50i, 29.97psF, 25psF,23.98psF, 23.98p over 59.94i, 720/59.94p,50p, in 4K outputs include 4K (3G-SDI×4): 3840x2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p and 23.98P, and  in SD, 480/59.94i and 576/50i.

Panasonic AK-UCU500 Camera Control Unit (CCU)

Panasonic AK-UCU500 Camera Control Unit (CCU)

A new Camera Control Unit, the AK-UCU500, provides power up to 6600 feet over hybrid fiber, and outputs 4K signals and HD simultaneously.  Two new remote operation panels, the AK-HRP1000 and AK-HRP1005, both with color LCD readout displays, provide IP controls. A new 9-inch, Full-HD LCD viewfinder is also available.

Panasonic remote operation panels, the AK-HRP1000 and AK-HRP1005

Panasonic remote operation panels, the AK-HRP1000 and AK-HRP1005

 

Panasonic's 9-inch, Full-HD LCD viewfinder: AK-HVF100

Panasonic’s 9-inch, Full-HD LCD viewfinder: AK-HVF100

The fast, high resolution AK-HC5000, capable of high-speed output up 1080/239.76p, becomes Panasonic’s flagship studio model.  The camera incorporates new 2/3” 2.2M 3-CMOS sensors with high sensitivity (F11/2000lx), low noise (S/N 60dB+), and resolution measured at 1100 TV lines.

Panasonic AK-HC5000

Panasonic AK-HC5000

The HC5000 shares many characteristics with the UC3000 including Advanced Focus Assist Functions, shockless Gain (-3~36dB), a User Gamma setting, Black Gamma Correction tracking pedestal, multi-step Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), reduced skew and, DRS and CAC. The HC5000’s Flash Band Compensation corrects for the “flash band” effect that can be experienced by most MOS-based imagers.

When used with the HC5000 camera, the AK-UCU500 CCU provides power up to 6600 feet, and outputs signals up to 1080/239.76p/200p.  The AK-HRP1000 and AK-HRP1005 remote panels provide IP controls. The new 9-inch, Full-HD LCD viewfinder also works with the HC5000.

Panasonic AK-HBU500 build-up kit

Panasonic AK-HBU500 build-up kit

The AK-UC3000 camera, AK-UCU500 CCU, AK-HRP1000/1005 ROPs, and AK-HVF100 viewfinder have suggested list prices of $37,000, $19,000, $6,000 and $8,000, respectively. The AK-HC5000 camera and additional accessories, including the AK-HBU500 build-up kit and the AK-MSU1000 master set-up unit, have suggested list prices of $42,000, $23,000 and $23,000, respectively.

Panasonic AK-MSU1000 master set-up unit

Panasonic AK-MSU1000 master set-up unit

For additional Panasonic NAB news, visit us.panasonic.com/nab2016 and download the press kit at us.panasonic.com/nabpresskit. For more information about Panasonic professional video products, visit www.panasonic.com/broadcast or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and solutions for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In Interbrand’s 2014 annual “Best Global Green Brands” report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ. It is the first newly constructed office tower in Newark to earn both LEED Platinum and Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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