The Panasonic AK-HC5000 HD Studio Handy Camera with LEMO CCU Connector is a professional, multi-format camera that captures HD and SD video using three 2/3" MOS sensors. It features a B4 mount, which allows you to use virtually any 2/3" format ENG lens. The camera can capture at NTSC or PAL broadcast compatible frame rates. The camera is designed for studio work and does not incorporate a recorder, instead outputting via 3G-SDI outputs or the fiber optic connection. It can also be used in a hand held configuration while retaining the same output capabilities. It captures images at up to 59.94 fps, and features a hi-speed mode that allows you to capture at 239.76 or 200 fps depending on what signal format you are shooting.
A variety of image controls allow you to adjust the image quality, with such high-performance functions as dynamic range stretch, cine gamma curve, skin tone detail correction. Independent servo controlled ND and CC filter wheels provide creative opportunities to handle a wide variety of shooting conditions. A LEMO connector enables an optical fiber cable connection to an optional CCU that increases the camera's flexibility
Note:
This camera does not include a lens or viewfinder, which can be purchased separately.
Dynamic Range Stretch
The DRS function automatically lessens the appearance of blocked shadows and blown highlights when dark and bright areas are mixed in the same scene. This provides a more natural looking image.
Rolling Shutter Reduction and Flash Band Compensation
The rolling shutter artifacts common to MOS sensors has been reduced by reading out the MOS sensor signal at high speed. In addition, using a camera-signal-processing LSI high-precision flash band detection and compensation function, Panasonic was able to eliminate the flash band phenomenon (light and dark areas appearing in the same frame) that occurs when a flash goes off during shooting.
4x High-Speed Shooting in 1080p
The AK-HC5000 camera system is able to record 1080p at up to 239.76 fps when recording in NTSC compatible (60 Hz) mode, or 200 fps when recording in PAL compatible (50 Hz) mode. Depending on your playback frame rate (59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98) this translates into between 4 and 10x slow motion. Please note that additional equipment (not included) is required to record the high-speed video.
Chromatic Aberration Compensation
This feature engages an algorithm to compensate for the chromatic aberration of select lenses, allowing the camera to capture sharper images with reduced chromatic aberration.
Gamma Curves
You can choose from Film Rec (V-Rec or F-Rec), and film-like 1/2/3 to fine tune the image you are capturing.
12-Axis Color Correction
Access to a built-in 12-axis color correction matrix enables fine tuning of the hue and saturation of individual colors, allowing you to tweak the standard EBU or NTSC color correction presets.
Skin Tone Correction
This function allows you to adjust the detail level of skin tones, using two discrete types of correction, so you can soften the appearance of wrinkles and skin textures. Adjustments can be made to the entire hue phase, so you can apply it to skin tones of all kinds. You can also apply the detail correction to specific colors even if it is not a skin tone.
Focus Assist Functions
Focus-in-Red - focus peaking
Expand (magnifies the center of the image)
Square - displays boxes around the parts of the image that are sharpest in frame
Video and Data Transmission Functions (Trunk)
Video and data can be transmitted between camera and a CCU (camera control unit) using an optical fiber cable. This allows you to match system expansion to match operation conditions.
Camera Functions
Servo Controlled ND and CC Filters
Incorporating two independent motorized filter wheels allows you to make in camera adjustments of ND (exposure) as well as color temp/effects/diffusion. The ND filter wheel features a Cap (no light pass through), clear, 1/4, 1/16. and 1/64, while the color correction wheel features cross, diffusion, 3200, 4300, and 6300K.
Intercom
The camera features two independent intercom channels, Intercom 1 and Intercom 2, in addition a mix mode allows you to listen to both intercom channels simultaneously.
Low-Profile Body Design with Adjustable Shoulder Pad
The camera's low-profile design makes it easier to see to the right of the camera, and the shoulder pad features approximately an inch of adjustment for fine tuning the camera's balance.
Image Device | 3 x 2/3" MOS Sensors |
Video Recording System | NTSC/PAL |
Lens Mount | 2/3" Bayonet |
Built-in Filters | Neutral Density: Cap, Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 CC: 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, Cross, Diffusion |
Video Format | Standard 1080p: 59.94/50 1080i: 59.94/50/23.98p (over 59.94i) 1080PsF: 29.97/25/23.98 720p: 59.94/50 480i: 59.94 576i: 50 High Speed 1080p: 239.76/200 (requires optional CCU) |
Sensitivity | HIGH SENS F10 (1080 59.94i)/F11 (1080/50i) @2000 lx, 3200K, 89.9% white NORMAL F8 (59.94 Hz)/F7 (50 Hz) @2000 lx, 3200K, 89.9% white |
Gain | HIGH SENS −6, −3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 NORMAL −6, −3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 |
S/N Ratio | 60 dB |
Shutter Speed | 59.94i/p 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 29.97p 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 23.98p 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 50i/p 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 25p 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 |
Connectors | Video 3G/HD-SDI: 2 x BNC Aux: 1 x BNC (HD Trunk or Prompter 2) CCU: 1 x LEMO Connector Genlock In/Prompter Out: 1 x BNC Audio Mic 1: 1 x 3-pin XLR (line/mic/+48) Mic 2: x 3-pin XLR (line/mic/+48) Front Mic: 3-pin XLR female (x1 Input) Audio L/R: RCAx2 (x1 Output) Earphone: 3.5mm Mini Jack (x1 Output) PROMPT: BNC (x2 Output) GENLOCK: BNC (x1 Input) AUX: BNC (x1 Input/Output) INCOM: 4-pin XLR (x2) Lens: 12-pin |
Power Requirements | 12 VDC (during external power supply operation) 240 VAC (when CCU is connected) |
Power Consumption | 35 W (12 VDC supply/camera body only) |
Environmental | Operating Temperature: 14 to 113°F / -10 to 45°C (preheating required below 32°F / 0°C) Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C Storage Humidity: Less than 85 % |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.9 x 10.5 x 14.6" / 151.0 x 267.0 x 371.5 mm (excluding protrusions) |
Weight | 9.9 lb / 4.5 kg |