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The following video presents “RAJASTHAN – India’s Wild West” – Shot on Cinema VariCam LT from Cinema VariCam™ on Vimeo:
The following video presents THE WORLD HERITAGE IN 4K -CROATIA BEHIND THE SCENES from Cinema VariCam™ on Vimeo:
“The bountiful nature and the various expressions of water in Croatia were captured in vivid 4K
using Panasonic’s 4K camera, VariCam 35, and the Codex V-RAW Recorder.
This video introduces behind the scenes highlights during the shooting.
Through the interviews of a VariCam 35 developer and users, you will see the features of VariCam 35.
Panasonic recently released a FREE firmware upgrade for the VariCam 35 and VariCam LT cinema cameras and VariCam HS high-speed 1080P camera that includes additional ProRes codecs and HD-SDI Monitor output improvements.
PRESS RELEASE
New Firmware Upgrades for Panasonic VariCam Cameras Provide Powerful New Features
02/09/2017
Panasonic has announced a free firmware upgrade for the VariCam 35 and LT cinema cameras and VariCam HS high-speed 1080P camera that includes additional ProRes codecs and HD-SDI Monitor output improvements.
The firmware upgrade (Ver. 7.0) for the VariCam 35 and HS and Ver. 5.0 upgrade for VariCam LT can be downloaded now at this URL – http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/varicam/index.html.
“After receiving requests from users on high-end episodic productions, we’re offering broader co-dec support, which will benefit productions during the upcoming pilot season,” said Steve Cooperman, Senior Product Manager, Broadcast, Cinema and Professional Video Systems, Panasonic. “With an expansion of codecs such as ProRes and AVC LongG, production companies and broadcasters will now be able to simplify their preferred workflows.”
In Ver. 7.0 and Ver. 5.0 firmware upgrades, ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT have been added for both 2K and HD for VariCam 35 and LT, and in HD for VariCam HS. The bit depth of Pro Res 4444 has been increased to 12-bit, with 10-bit file playback only in camera. For the VariCam LT, AVC-LongG G50/G25 recording (HD only) is now supported for the majority of frame rates.
For HD-SDI monitor outputs, users can shorten the delay of the outputs to two frames, greatly enhancing onset monitoring applications. For cinema shooters, there’s new support of 23.98PsF output, which provides native frame rate support without introducing 2:3 pulldown artifacts. There’s also new support for “Letter Box” output in 4K/2K in which the image in MON OUT will be automatically set in “Letter Box” mode.
For the iPad, there’s a new remote control app – VariCam ROP – that has a user display similar to VariCam’s menu display. On the app, you can select whether you want Master control in the app or camera, a lock switch to prevent accidental operation, and dial up/down operation by screen swipe on an iOS device.
For production, a 2.0:1 aspect ratio has been added to the framing marker choices. Netflix series like Frontier and A Series of Unfortunate Events have been produced recently in the 2.0:1 aspect ratio.
Additional features the firmware upgrades include:
- Focus status can be selected “Meter” notation, even in V-Log recording (VariCam 35/LT/HS)
- Ability to assign “VFR (ON/OFF)” to USER SW (VariCam 35/LT/HS)
- MON OUT can be selected “ANAMORPHIC DESQUEEZE” in 2K/HD mode (VariCam 35/LTFor VariCam 35 and HS, “Image Invert” and “Surround View” can be selected inde-pendently
- For VariCam 35 and HS, viewfinder display can be selected “EE (Camera through)” even in Playback
- For the VariCam LT, “Audio Level Meter” can be selected to display on SDI OUT
For more information about Panasonic VariCam cinema and high-speed cameras, visit us.panasonic.com/varicam, or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.
About Panasonic Broadcast, Cinema and Professional Video Systems
Panasonic offers leading products to acquire, transmit and view high-quality video, over both video and IP networks. Professional products include VariCam cinema cameras, P2 HD camcorders, 4K and HD handheld cameras, Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras, studio and box cameras, switchers and monitors. These products serve customers in cinema, broadcast, professional sports, higher education, enterprise and other markets.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. 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. Panasonic was featured in Fortune Magazine’s 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing the world and doing well by doing good. Specifically cited were its smart and sustainable technologies, including its con-tributions to smart cities and the electric vehicle revolution. Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.
The following video presents See the VaricamLT in action at NAB 2016!:
“The VariCam LT camcorder inherits the same super 35mm sensor and superb imaging capabilities that distinguish the award-winning VariCam 35, but with significant reductions in size, weight and price.”
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