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The large sensor provides high sensitivity and video quality alongside excellent cost-effectiveness.
This studio camera system is designed for use by broadcasting services and can be upgraded to support 4K.

The AK-HC3900GJ/HC3900GSJ studio camera is designed for use by broadcasting services and is equipped with a large sensor for high sensitivity and video quality. By combining them AK-HCU250PJ/PSJ/HCU250EJ/ESJ Camera Control Units (CCU) and the AK-HRP250GJ Remote Operation Panel (ROP), it is possible to construct a long-distance optical fiber transmission studio camera system at low cost.

With multiple supported formats, including 1080/59.94p and 720/59.94p, the camera can be used for a variety of HD video production purposes. In addition, Native 4K output with horizontal resolution of 2,000 TV lines can be achieved with the 4K upgrade (with the 4K optional accessory equipped on the CCU). IP connection between the CCU and ROP is also supported, in addition to serial connection. It also supports PoE power supply*² and offers a fiexible video production system that supports sports and live events, which require high operability, in addition to studio shooting.

4K PL-mount Studio Camera with Shallow Depth of Field for Live Cinematic Video

As video picture quality continues to be improved, the market is demanding increasingly engaging and captivating coverage of live sports and other events. In response, Panasonic announces an all-new studio camera for live cinematic video-the AK-PLV100GSJ-a 4K PL-mount studio camera equipped with a 5.7K Super 35 mm image sensor for creating diverse video expressions with unprecedented freedom.

For Studio Camera Users

Inspiring cinematic video with shallow depth of field

Panasonic's new PL-mount 4K studio camera with a 5.7K Super 35 mm image sensor is powerfully expressive thanks to its shallow depth of field. It provides the visual beauty of a cinema camera without sacrificing studio-camera operability. What's more, it is fully compatible with Panasonic' s AK-UCU700/HCU250 Camera Control Unit (CCU). Simply replace the camera head of an existing system with the AK-PLV100GSJ and start creating powerful cinematic live video.

For Cinema Camera Users

Simplified System for Live Cinematic Video

Live production with a cinema camera normally requires the addition of many external devices, resulting in time-consuming preparation and increased risk of operational breakdowns due to system complexity. AK-PLV100GSJ is a super35 image sensor camera with studio camera' s capabilities which makes the simplest system and requires no accessories, just like a studio camera.In addition to it, AK-PLV100GSJ outputs 12G/3G directly from its camera head to eliminate the need for a CCU. Forget those large systems-simply show up with your AK-PLV100GSJ for cinematic-level live production!

Overwhelming image quality with a resolution of 2,000 TV lines.

The camera is equipped with a large 11.14-megapixel 4K image sensor and uses oversampling to achieves horizontal and vertical resolution of 2,000 TV lines. An S/N ratio of 62 dB or higher is maintained with a high sensitivity of F10/59.94 Hz, F11/50 Hz enabling shooting of expressive, high-quality video.

A 4K studio camera with high video quality. Compatible with a 2/3 lens mount and contains a newly developed large 4.4K sensor.

This camera offers the 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 not only for studio production but for a wide range of operations such as sports and events. 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 needed in the 4K age.

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4K Studio Camera Equipped for On-site Production to the Future of Video Production

The new AK-UCX100GSJ 4K studio camera is fully equipped to meet the demands for high-quality video and innovative on-sight live production in the IP era, including studio work, sports broadcasting and stage productions.

Panasonic's new camera achieves exceptional high-definition for detailed reproduction with 2,000 TV lines (TVL), both horizontal and vertical. In addition, the rich gradation and colors of stage productions, etc. are achieved with a wide dynamic range and wide color gamut thanks to High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology (incl. HLG format) based on the BT.2020 standard.

The AK-UCX100GSJ can be operated as a standalone camera head, without requiring a Camera Control Unit (CCU), and it supports a variety of IP standards, including SMPTE ST 2110, NDI® High Bandwidth, and SRT, as well as 12G-SDI (x2). SMPTE ST 2110 enables network redundancy and supports JPEG XS for low-latency transmission, ensuring visually lossless video quality and extra- stable IP operation.

Various Interfaces without CCU

The AK-UCX100GSJ can operate independently as a standalone camera head without a CCU, and it supports a variety of IP standards, including 12G-SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI® High Bandwidth, and SRT without a CCU, providing flexible compatibility with both baseband and IP systems. In addition, it is compatible with Panasonic'sAK-UCU700 CCU seriesand the newly developedAK-CFA100 Camera Fiber Adaptor, offering a wide range of options to accommodate different on-sight environments.

Exceptional Resolution

The camera's new MOS sensor uses oversampling to achieve 2,000 TVL resolution, both horizontally and vertically, for detailed high-definition reproduction. With F10 (2000 lux) sensitivity and a signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB or higher, the sensor ensures low-noise, high-quality video even in very low-light conditions

The AK-UC4000 studio camera is yet another Panasonic innovation in broadcast technology. Users can operate the camera in both 4K and HD modes. In HD mode the AK-UC4000 produces HD images with high sensitivity and low noise. In addition to the functions appreciated in previous studio camera series such as DRS and CineGamma, the AK-UC4000 adds new features such as focus assist, flash band compensation, and skew reduction, which is realized through high-speed scan from the MOS sensor. There are additional functions to improve shooting experience including enhanced shock less gain (-6 dB to 36 dB), a user gamma function, black gamma correction according to the pedestal setting, multi-step DNR and easy matrix adjustment. AK-UC4000 Series achieves excellent image quality and operability.

When paired with the AK-UCU600 Camera Control Unit, the UC4000 is capable of 4K image production and uncompressed long-distance transmission. The AK-HRP1000 and HRP1005 Remote Operation Panels are equipped with a color LCD to provide visibility of the display for smooth control. The camera and camera control unit can be connected for approximately 2,000-meter long-distance transmission of video signals when power is supplied from the camera control unit. The remote operation panel and the camera can be connected using a dedicated cable.

The AK-HVF100 230mm LCD color view finder is equipped with a large display and diverse functions. The focus assist functions include Focus Bar (indicates focus level), Focus-in-Red (uses color to indicate areas in focus), Expand (magnifies central portion), and Square (shows focus status of screen as a whole).

Overall, the AK-UC4000 and AW-UCU600 system offers superior cost performance with respect to both operability and ease of use.

The AK-HC3800 is an HD studio camera equipped with three high-sensitivity, high-quality 2/3-type 2.2-megapixel CCDs, a high-precision 16 bit A/D image processing circuit, and the latest generation 38-bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP). Compact and lightweight at only 8 lbs, it offers chromatic aberration compensation (CAC), scene file settings, and a sophisticated implementation of Panasonic's exclusive dynamic range stretch (DRS).

The HC3800 achieves a high sensitivity of F11 at 59.94Hz (2,000 lx) and an S/N ratio of 60dB. High definition formats can be switched to allow worldwide use at 1080/59.94i and 1080/50i. Output of 720/59.94p video will also be supported via a pre-NAB no-charge firmware upgrade. The newly-developed 16-bit A/D and 38-bit DSP utilize Spatial Offset Technology, and an advanced single transfer system to provide a high resolution picture (1,100 lines) with less moiré and a vertical smear level less than -130dB.

The HC3800's DRS function simultaneously reduces blocked detail in shadow areas and blown highlights in scenes where extremely bright and dark objects coexist, and its CAC function can compensate for chromatic aberration at the lens periphery. The low-profile head and low main body design are ergonomically designed for comfortable operation and provide an unobstructed view to the camera operator's right-hand side. The HC3800 is also equipped with a Film Rec Gamma function adapted from Panasonic's renowned VariCam models, and a Scan Reverse function for cinema lens adaptors.