Panasonic Connect has announced its latest 4K PL-mount studio camera, AK-PLV100GSJ, that features a 5.7K Super 35 mm sensor, offering shallow depth of field, and the 4K PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) Camera, AW-UE160W/K, offering the functionality of a System Camera.
The new AK-PLV100GSJ is compatible with the AK-HCU250 and AK-UCU600 camera control units, while AW-UE160W/K is the industry-first SMPTE ST2110 compatible PTZ camera. The company has mentioned that it will offer an optional software key, the AW-SFU60, to activate SMPTE ST2110 for the AW-UE160 series.
Furthermore, the AK-PLV100GSJ leverages IP-based live production without CCU. The users can also create cinematic videos with the existing CCU (AK-UCU600 or AK-HCU250) by replacing the existing camera head with the AK-PLV100GSJ. The AW-UE160W/K delivers unique video effects and the latest functions, including immersive images.
Scroll down to find the main specifications of the new PTZ camera, AW-UE160W/K:
| Product Name | 4K Integrated Camera |
| Product No. | AW-UE160W/K |
| Finish | Pearl White(W) /Black(K) |
| Image Sensor | 1-type (1") 4K MOS×1 |
| Optical Zoom | 20x |
| Horizontal Angle of View Range | 75.1° |
| Standard Sensitivity | F14/2,000 lx |
| Minimum Illumination | 2 lx |
| HDR | HLG/BT.2020 support |
| Image Stabilization | Hybrid method of 2- axis Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) and roll direction Electrical Image Stabilization (E.I.S.) |
| Supported Protocols | SMPTE ST2110, SRT, High bandwidth NDI®, NDI®| HX, FreeD, RTMP/RTMPS etc. |
| Output | 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI x 2, HDMI, Optical Fiber, USB3.0 HOST (5G mobile router with USB tethering) |
| Input | G/L IN, XLR pins x 2 |
| Input/Output | LAN terminal (RJ-45), RS-422, SFP+ |
| V-log | Supported |
| Controller Supported | AW-RP150, AW-RP60, AW-RM50AG |
| Remote Operation Panel Supported | AK-HRP1010, AK-HRP1015, AK-HRP250 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 213.0 mm x 277.0 mm x 240.0 mm (8.39 inches × 10.91 inches × 9.45 inches) |
| Mass | Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.14lbs) |
The latest addition to its AK studio camera lineup and the new flagship model in the AW-UE160 series is set to hit the market in the first quarter of 2023 to aid production teams across industries in enhancing their content.