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Panasonic VariCam 35 – 4K Broadcast Camcorder

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VariCam 35 4K Broadcast Camcorder
Revolutionising the Way Emotion is Created

The Panasonic Varicam 35 4K broadcast camcorder includes newly-developed super 35mm MOS image sensor and AVC-ULTRA family of video codecs.

Outstanding image handling in multiple formats including 4K, UHD, 2K and HD make it an exceptional tool for high-end filmmaking and commercials as well as live 4K events.

Stunning Image Quality

thanks to the VariCam 35 imager , which would allow you to achieve the cinematic VariCam look.
Equipped with the super 35mm single-chip MOS sensor which offers 4K (4096 x 2160) and UHD (3840 x 2160) resolutions.

Dynamic range of 14+ stops

with wide dynamic range VariCam 35 assures authentic image rendering over the entire image and provides low-noise images without any compromise in picture quality.

Dual native ISO 800/5000

Thanks to native ISO 5000 this camera can achieve noise levels nearly identical to that seen at 800 ISO. This allows camera to record in low natural light without need for artificial light.

Panasonic VariCam LT , more cost effective version of VariCam 35.

General (Combination of AU-V35C1G and AU-VREC1G)

PowerDC 12 V(11.0 V – 17.0 V)
Power Consumption69 W (Body only)
99 W(with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal)
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Storage Temperature−20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Weight:Approx. 5.0kg (11.02 lb) (excluding accessories)
Dimensions (W x H x D)179 mm x 230.5 mm x 347 mm
(7-1/16 inches x 9-3/32 inches x 13-21/32 inches)
(body only, excluding protrusions and accessories)
Ensure that the total current from the DC OUT terminal, VF terminal, and LENS terminal of the camera module, and the DC OUT/RS terminal and USB HOST terminal of the recording module does not exceed 30 W.

Camera Module (AU-V35C1G)

Pickup Devicesuper35 mm, MOS, 8.9 megapixels
Number of PixelsTotal pixels: Approx.10.3 million pixels,
Effective pixels: Approx. 8.9 million pixels
Lens Mount35 mm PL mount
Optical FilterND filter: 1: CLEAR, 2: 0.6 ND 3: 1.2 ND, 4: 1.8 ND
EI SettingsNative ISO: 800, 5000
800 Base: 200 to 4000
5000 Base: 1250 to 12800
Shutter speed[deg] mode: 1.0 deg to 358 deg (0.5 deg step)
[sec] mode: 1/24 sec to 1/250 sec (for 24p mode)

Recording Module (AU-VREC1G) When used with AU-V35C1G

Memory Card Recorder

Recording MediaexpressP2 card, P2 card, microP2 card
Recording Resolution4096×2160, 3840×2160, 2048×1080, 1920×1080
Recording Framerate4K/UHD: Maximum 100p/120p
2K/HD: Maximum 100p/120p
System Frequency59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i
Recording Format
(Main Recorder)
AVC-Intra4K444, AVC-Intra4K422, AVC-Intra4K-LT, AVC-Intra2K444,
AVC-Intra2K422, AVC-Intra444, AVC-Intra200, AVC-Intra422,
AVC-Intra100, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444 *1
Recording Format
(Sub Recorder)
AVC-Intra2K422, AVC-Intra422, AVC-Intra100,
AVC-LongG50, AVC-LongG25
Recording Video Signal4096×2160 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
3840×2160 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
2048×1080 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
1920×1080 / 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i
Recording Time *2
(Main Codec)
When using 256 GB expressP2 card
AVC-Intra4K444 (24p): Approx. 45 min.
AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR ON, 50fps/60fps): Approx. 36 min.
AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR OFF, 24p): Approx. 90 min.
AVC-Intra4K-LT (VFR ON, 100fps/120fps): Approx. 32 min.
AVC-Intra100 (VFR ON, 100fps/120fps): Approx. 64 min.
ProRes 422 HQ *1 (VFR ON, 60fps): Approx. 60 min.
Recording Time *2
(Sub Codec)
When using 64 GB microP2 card
AVC-Intra2K422 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 64 min.
AVC-Intra100 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 64 min.
AVC-LongG50 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 128 min.
AVC-LongG25 (25p/29.97p): Approx. 256 min.

Digital Video

QuantizingAVC-Intra4K444, AVC-Intra2K444,
AVC-Intra444: 12 bit, others: 10 bit
Video Compression FormatAVC-Intra4K444, AVC-Intra4K422, AVC-Intra4K-LT, AVC-Intra2K444,
AVC-Intra2K422, AVC-Intra444, AVC-Intra200, AVC-Intra422,
AVC-Intra100: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile AVC-LongG50,
AVC-LongG25: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444: Apple ProRes *1

Digital Audio

Recording Audio Signal48 kHz/24 bit, 4ch
Head room18 dB/20 dB switchable menu

Proxy

File FormatMOV
Video Compression FormatH.264/AVC High Profile
Audio Compression FormatLPCM
Recording Time (1 GB)*2Approx.25 min.

Video Input/Output

SDI OUTHD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω (1 set, 4 pieces)
MON OUT1HD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
MON OUT2HD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
VF SDIHD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω

Audio Input/Output

AUDIO IN(CH1/CH2)XLR x 2, 3-pin, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V/AES switchable
MIC INXLR x 1, 5-pin
PHONESStereo mini jack
Speaker20 mm diameter, round x 1

Other Input/Output

GENLOCK INHD (1.5G)/3G SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
TC IN/OUTHead rBNC x 1, Input/Output switching
IN: 0.5 V[p-p] to 8 V[p-p], 10 kΩ
OUT: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V[p-p], low impedanceoom
DC INXLR 4 -pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V)
DC OUT/RS4-pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V),
maximum output current 1.0 A
DC OUT2-pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V),
maximum output current 1.0 A
LENS12-pin x 1, 4-pin x 2
VF14-pin
LAN100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
USB2.0: (device)Type B connector, 4-pin
USB2.0: (host)Type A connector, 4-pin
EXT50-pin, exclusive for external recording only

Control Panel

Display PanelLCD, 3.5-type QHD color monitor, approx. 1.56 million dots

Extension Module (AU-VEXT1G)

PowerDC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)
Power Consumption33 W (Body only)
63 W (With all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal)
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity10% to 85% (Relative humidity)
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
WeightCamera Extension Module: Approx. 0.95 kg (2.09 lb)
Recording Extension Module: Approx. 0.65 kg (1.43 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D)Camera Extension Module: 121 mm x 143 mm x 73 mm
(4-25/32 inches x 5-21/32 inches x 2-7/8 inches)
Recording Extension Module: 106 mm x 143 mm x 61 mm
(4-3/16 inches x 5-21/32 inches x 2-13/32 inches)

Input/Output

DC INXLR 4-pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V)
DC OUT2-pin、DC 12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V), maximum output current 1.0 A
EXT48-pin

Electronic HD Color View Finder (AU-VCVF1G)

Display PanelOLED, 0.7-type, approx. 2.76 million dots
Signal Input1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/60p

* : Specification is as of April 2016. Specification subject to change upon firmware upgrade.
*1: ProRes is licensed from Apple Inc. Apple ProRes codec is under license from Atomos. Atomos is a trademark and copyright of Atomos Global Pty. Ltd.
*2: Figures are for continuous recording as one clip. Depending on the number of clips, the overall recording time may be shorter than the above.

Video FormatCompression Format
Main / SubfpsVFR *1Main RecorderSub Recorder *2
4K / 2K23.98, 24
25,  29.97
AVC-Intra4K444AVC-Intra 2K422AVC-ProxyG3.5
1 – 60AVC-Intra4K422
60 – 120AVC-Intra4K-LT
50
59.94
1 – 60AVC-Intra4K422AVC-Intra2K422
60 – 120AVC-Intra4K-LT
UHD / HD23.98
25,  29.97
AVC-Intra4K444AVC-Intra422
AVC-Intra100
AVC-LongG50/G25
AVC-ProxyG3.5
1 – 60AVC-Intra4K422
60 – 120AVC-Intra4K-LT
50
59.94
1 – 60AVC-Intra4K422AVC-Intra422
AVC-Intra100
AVC-LongG25
60 – 120AVC-Intra4K-LT
2K / 2K23.98, 24
25,  29.97
AVC-Intra2K444AVC-Intra2K422AVC-ProxyG3.5
1 – 120AVC-Intra2K422
1 – 48ProRes 4444 XQ
(1 – 50 at 25 fps)
1 – 60ProRes 4444
1 – 96ProRes 422 HQ
(1 – 100 at 25 fps)
1 – 120ProRes 422
1 – 120ProRes 422 LT
50
59.94
1 – 120AVC-Intra2K422AVC-Intra2K422
1 – 96ProRes 422 HQ
(1 – 100 at 50 fps)
1 – 120ProRes 422
1 – 120ProRes 422 LT
HD / HD23.98
25,  29.97
AVC-Intra444AVC-Intra422
AVC-Intra100
AVC-LongG50/G25
AVC-ProxyG3.5
AVC-Intra200
1 – 120AVC-Intra422
1 – 120AVC-Intra100
1 – 48ProRes 4444 XQ
(1 – 50 at 25 fps)
1 – 60ProRes 4444
1 – 120ProRes 422 HQ
1 – 120ProRes 422
1 – 120ProRes 422 LT
50
59.94
1 – 120AVC-Intra422AVC-Intra422
AVC-Intra100
AVC-LongG25
1 – 120AVC-Intra100
1 – 120ProRes 422 HQ
1 – 120ProRes 422
1 – 120ProRes 422 LT
50i
59.94i
AVC-Intra100AVC-Intra100AVC-ProxyG3.5
ProRes 422 HQ
ProRes 422
ProRes 422 LT

*1: In the case of recording at 25 fps or 50 fps, VFR range will be either 1 – 50 or 1 – 100 unless otherwise specified.
*2: Sub recorder supports Off-speed ( VFR ) recording up to 60p.
ProRes is licensed from Apple Inc. Apple ProRes codec from Atomos under license. Atomos is trademark and copyright of Atomos Global Pty. Ltd.
The use of DCF Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc.