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Panasonic AK-UC4000 4K/60p Studio Camera Body (LEMO)

This is the next-generation 4K studio camera with world-class broadcast 4K quality for any major sports, music, live or broadcast event. The AK-UC4000 is equipped with a B4 2/3 lens mount and contains a newly developed large 4.4K CMOS sensor. The system is capable of delivering 4K/UHD images up to 50/60p as well as stunning slow-motion up to 4x slower in 1080p (240fps). 

In addition to latest functions such as HDR (HLG), BT.2020 and high-speed shooting. The camera keeps up with diversifying systems with features such as 12G-SDI, TICO, over SDI (4K over 3G-SDI) output and MoIP, 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 modern production environment.

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 maximises the effectiveness of incident light.

Beyond 4K sampling achieves a resolution of 2000 TV lines in the horizontal and vertical directions for a richly detailed picture of a wide range of subjects in a variety of settings.

High Sensitivity and Low Noise

The AK-UC4000 is equipped with a newly developed large-format 4.4K MOS sensor. Two shooting modes can be selected. In High Sense Mode, it is possible to obtain an S/N ratio of 62 dB*2 or higher while also achieving F10 high sensitivity. The result is low-noise and high-image-quality video.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support

This mode provides rich gradation to render contrast, colour and shadow in dark image areas that could not previously be reproduced due to blackout, thus resulting in more realistic image quality. It supports a variable HDR by adjusting the high dynamic range. In addition, it is possible to configure a system supporting simultaneous HDR/SDR in order to handle production environments with both. SDR image can be adjusted over exposed by offset gain and knee function adjusts bright image as well as HDR.

This camera is compatible with BT.2020, a colour space that can recreate almost every colour in the natural world, enabling a wider range of colour expression.

Supports 3 Levels of High-speed Output in HD Mode

High-speed 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.

Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)

This exclusive technology utilises communication between the lens and camera to deploy for a sophisticated algorithm that will automatically compensate for the registration error caused by lens chromatic aberration, and minimise the circumjacent blur.

Skin Tone Details Correction

This feature can tone down wrinkles and blemishes in on air personalities for more pleasing and natural skin tones. While designed to soften skin tones the skin tone detail feature can be applied to any hue phase so it could likewise be used to soften areas of other colours (such as green grass). The skin tone detail feature can define three independent skin tone ranges to manage different light levels or different people on camera. 

Shockless Gain

The feature makes it possible to smoothly transition the image changes that occur when gain is changed. In addition, with the 0.1 dB step master gain adjustment function, you can fine tune the adjustments to match the scene being shot.

Focus Assist Functions

Quick and accurate focusing is possible thanks to the included focus assist functions such as Focus Bar (indicates focus level), Focus-in-Red (uses colour to indicate areas in focus), MAG (magnifies central portion), and Square (shows focus status of screen as a whole). Lenses with auto focus and focus assist capabilities are also supported.

Future Proof Infrastructure in AK-UCU600 (CCU)

This 4K studio camera supports the uncompressed 12G-SDI output that is needed in the modern sports and broadcast landscape and enables 4K video to be transferred with one cable. Light compression technology called TICO is also used, enabling 4K video to be sent by 3G-SDI without losing video quality, so that the current HD infrastructure can be used in 4K systems.

In addition, the camera supports V-Log Gamma output. Furthermore, the IP/12G/3G Interface Kit AK-NP600G (optional accessory) can be equipped for SMPTE ST2110 support.