Panasonic AW-UE80
From conferences to church services, from live-event broadcasts to reality TV shows, the past year has seen a significant increase in productions produced remotely. To meet the professional video industry’s expanding need to produce content online and offline, Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America (Panasonic) is introducing a new line of integrated Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras designed for improved image quality and efficient streaming for home office, corporate, education and live content creation environments.
“It’s important to ensure the right technology exists to support engaging and efficient content creation for audiences regardless of whether they are in person or remote,” says Jim Jensen, senior category manager, remote production systems, Panasonic. “Panasonic is leading the way by offering a new, compact PTZ camera line and a full ecosystem to support end user workflows.”
The company’s new integrated PTZ camera line-up consists of five new models. Three models (AW-UE40, AW-UE50 and AW-UE80) are compact, dome shaped and offer a new direct drive system designed for accurate panning and zooming and quiet operation (NC25 or lower according to Panasonic survey) to be installed in virtually any video shooting situation. The new 4K models also combine a 74.1-degree viewing angle and a 24X optical zoom to capture the entire space from the back of the room. Outputs include 3G-SDI (UE80 and UE50 only), HDMI and IP for the flexibility to integrate with a variety of workflow infrastructures. In addition to RTMP and RTMPS streaming, the UE80/UE50/UE40 also support NDI|HX2 and SRT to assure stable and safe video streaming.
As the top-of-the-line model, the UE80 offers additional features including 4K 60p resolution; high bandwidth 100Mpbs NDI for transmitting high-quality, low latency video; and FreeD protocol support for incorporating realistic virtual studio sets and elements into remote productions.
Remote Work and Education Environments
As professionals continue to work from home and find their web cameras to be insufficient for long-term use, the new AW-HE20 and AW-UE20 PTZ cameras are designed to offer a more affordable solution to high quality streaming. Designed for small offices, huddle rooms, and home offices, the HE20 features Full HD, while the UE20 supports 4K/30p providing users with options for HD or 4K picture quality. Sporting a new design, the HE20 and UE20 feature a wide 71-degree viewing angle, a 12x optical zoom and outputs include SDI, HDMI, USB and IP for increased compatibility in corporate and education environments.
Panasonic AW-UE20
New Accessories Streamline Live Production Workflows
Panasonic also announced the release of the AV-UHS5M6G NDI I/F unit for the compact AV-UHS500 SDI/HDMI live switcher. This new unit will enable the UHS500 12G/3G SDI switcher to support high quality, low latency video transmission of NDI and NDI|HX. It also provides direct IP connectivity to NDI enabled computers and video devices, reducing setup time and facilitating remote production of live video in temporary venues and other event spaces.
Panasonic is also releasing the new AK-HRP1010GJ studio remote operation panel to succeed the AK-HRP1000GJ remote operation panel for its AK- series of studio cameras and select PTZ and camcorders. The AK-HRP1010GJ features key improvements including an LCD touch panel and simplified menu structure for easier navigation and operation, a nine-pin D-sub connector for easier system integration and SDXC SD card slot for increased compatibility.
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1pm ET, Panasonic is hosting a virtual event, “The Future of Remote Production,” which will preview its new line of 4K and HD SRT-enabled PTZ cameras and remote production accessories. To register for the event, visit: https://na.panasonic.com/us/event/2021-future-of-technology-webinar
To learn more about Panasonic’s comprehensive PTZ camera line and software, visit https://na.panasonic.com/us/provideo
