Panasonic released the new AW-UE160 4K PTZ camera with a 4K 1” MOS sensor, phase detection autofocus, auto tracking, image stabilization, high-speed video, V-LOG, HDR support, and 5G wireless transmission. The camera is available in black or white and can be pre-ordered for $14,495. That is quite a lot for a PTZ camera, so let’s look at the features of the new Panasonic. Panasonic’s new robotic PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera is designed for the multi-camera TV and broadcasting market, and for recording musical stage performances or other live events. To get the full potential of a remote-controlled PTZ camera, it is often used in combination with remote-controlled dolly systems, like ceiling or floor dollies on the stage front, together with camera totems for additional up and downward movements. AW-UE160 4K PTZ – product overview The Panasonic AW-UE160 4K PTZ camera features a 4K 1” MOS sensor with high sensitivity of F14/2000 lx for shooting at a concert venue or in churches with challenging lighting conditions. The camera has a motorized 20x optical zoom lens with F2.8 to F4.5, f=8.8mm to 176.0mm, equivalent to a 35mm focal length of 24,5 mm to 490.0mm. A high-speed frame rate of up to 2160/59.94 fps and 1080/119.88 fps supports sports broadcasters in capturing slow-motion shots in HD for replays. The remote camera supports the SMPTE ST2110 standard and 5G router (USB tethering compatible), the standard for IP transmission in the broadcasting industry. AW-UE160 4K PTZ – Source: Panasonic Image stabilization In addition to the conventional...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 16 March, 2023