Panasonic’s camera introductions at IBC included the new shoulder-mounted AVCCAM AG-AC8, which records 1080p HD to dual SD card slots, aimed at “pro and semi-pro” users, as well as the new panoramic Ultra Wide Angle Camera, which combines four AW-HE120 cameras assembled in a single rig to create 180-degree (64×9) panoramic images capturing the entire field during a sporting event. Built to order, the UWAC is scheduled to ship before the end of 2013 at a suggested price yet to be determined.
If you were expecting a big 4K announcement, you were probably disappointed. The company promised “prioritised development” of the 4K Varicam, which it trotted out first as a “concept camera” back at NAB 2012, and said it will be released at some point in 2014. Built to take advantage of Panasonic’s AVC-Ultra codecs, the 4K Varicam is intended to capture 4K footage at frame rates ranging from 24p all the way up to 120p, the company said. The camera will have a newly developed 4K image sensor in a Super 35mm form factor with support for extended color space and log recording. Also new with the 4K Varicam launch next year will be 256 GB Ultra P2 cards, which take the same form factor as traditional P2 cards but with a new high-speed PCIe interface.
Source: Studiodaily.com