Panasonic AK-UC4000GSJ 4K Studio Camera

Overview
This camera offers high-quality video and excellent operability with its large 4.4K sensor, B4 mount, and 2000-TV line resolution. It also supports 3 levels of high-speed output in HD mode and has a future-proof infrastructure in the AK-UCU600 Camera Control Unit (CCU). Additionally, it has features such as high sensitivity and low noise, skew reduction, and Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC). It is also compatible with HDR and ITU-R BT.2020, and has diverse colour correction functions, skin tone detail correction, and servo control ND/CC filters. Other features include focus assist functions, extensive video and data transmission capabilities, and detailed settings optimized for operability.

The AK-UC4000 camera has a newly developed large 4.4K sensor, which allows for ultra-high-definition resolution and high sensitivity. It also supports high-speed output in HD mode and has 12G-SDI and TICO over SDI output. With the AK-UCU600 CCU, uncompressed long-distance transmission of 4K/HD video signals via optical fiber is possible. The camera also has a normal and low skew reading speed, and Chromatic Aberration Compensation technology that minimizes blur. It also supports HDR and has a high dynamic range, allowing for realistic image quality. With its various features and capabilities, this camera is suitable for a wide range of operations in the 4K age.

Summary
Lens Mount: 2/3 Bayonet
Weight: 2-5kg
Included in box
1x AK-UC4000GSJ 4K Studio Camera Lemo Connector Model

About the Panasonic AK-UC4000GSJ 4K Studio Camera
Please Note: Body only is included

This camera offers the high video quality that is only possible with a large sensor, along with a wide range of 4K acquisition with the latest functions such as HDR, BT.2020 and high-speed shooting. The camera keeps up with diversifying systems with features such as 12G-SDI, TICO, over SDI (4K over 3G-SDI) output and MoIP, making it suitable not only for studio production but for a wide range of operations such as sports and events. With high video quality and a system that can be adapted to various situations, this camera provides the level of high-end production that is needed in the 4K age.

This camera has a newly developed large 4.4K sensor. Beyond 4K sampling is used to achieve an ultra-highdefinition resolution of 2000 TV lines. UHD 12G-SDI output (x2) and TICO over SDI output (x1) included as a standard feature. Supports high-speed 2x, 3x or 4x output in HD mode at 1080p, 1080i and 720p simultaneously with standard (1x) output.

With a newly developed 4.4K sensor, it realises ultra-high-definition resolution, high sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic range. The 2/3 lens can be used without an external adapter, and the internal lens is specially designed for large sensors, ensuring high video quality. This new acquisition method maximises the effectiveness of incident light. Beyond 4K sampling achieves a resolution of 2000 TV lines in the horizontal and vertical directions for a richly detailed picture of a wide range of subjects in a variety of settings. High-speed capture at 1080p, 1080i and 720p is available for sports and other active settings. This feature achieves a richly detailed picture even for fast-moving subjects. 2x, 3x or 4x output can be selected for compatibility with various slow-motion servers. This camera supports the uncompressed 12G-SDI output that is needed in the 4K age and enables 4K video to be transferred with one cable. Light compression technology called TICO is also used, enabling 4K video to be sent by 3G-SDI without losing video quality, so that the current HD infrastructure can be used in 4K systems. It is also expected to support the next generation of MoIP (Media Over IP).

With the AK-UCU600 Camera Control Unit (CCU), uncompressed long distance transmission of 4K/HD video signals via optical fibre is supported. The AK-HRP1000GJ/1005GJ Remote Operation Panel (ROP) is equipped with both a colour LCD display that provides excellent visibility and functions for quick response. This system achieves high-quality video and excellent operability. In cases where power is supplied by the CCU, it is possible to transmit at a long distance of up to approx. 2,000 m between the camera and the CCU. The distance can be extended up to 10,000m by providing a local power supply at the camera head and using general-purpose single mode optical fibre. Between the CCU and the ROP, in addition to a dedicated serial line, IP connection via LAN cable is also supported.

The AK-UC4000 is equipped with a newly developed large-format 4.4K MOS sensor. Two shooting modes can be selected. In High Sense Mode, it is possible to obtain an S/N ratio of 62 dB*2 or higher while also achieving F10 high sensitivity. The result is low-noise and high-image-quality video.

This camera’s normal and low skew reading speeds are around 1/2 and 1/3 of those on a standard camera (1/60 of a second) respectively. The skewing characteristic of MOS sensors has been reduced by reading out the MOS sensor signal at high speed.

This exclusive technology utilises communication between the lens and camera to deploy for a sophisticated algorithm that will automatically compensate for the registration error caused by lens chromatic aberration, and minimise the circumjacent blur.

This mode provides rich gradation to render contrast, colour and shadow in dark image areas that could not previously be reproduced due to blackout, thus resulting in more realistic image quality. It supports a variable HDR by adjusting the high dynamic range. In addition, it is possible to configure a system supporting simultaneous HDR/SDR in order to handle production environments with both. SDR image can be adjusted over exposed by offset gain and knee function adjusts bright image as well as HDR.

This camera is compatible with BT.2020, a colour space that can recreate almost every colour in the natural world, enabling a wider range of colour expression. It is possible to smoothly transition the image changes that occur when gain is changed. In addition, with the 0.1 dB step master gain adjustment function, you can fine tune the adjustments to match the scene being shot. For camera head output (HD SDI 1/HD SDI 2), it is possible to select 1080p, 1080i, and 720p.

Power Supply DC 12 V (when using an external power supply)
AC 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (when connecting to an AK-UCU600PJ/
AK-UCU600EJ/AK-UCU600PSJ/AK-UCU600ESJ)
Power Consumption 119 W (maximum for the camera only, when connecting to an external 12 V) 360 W (when connecting to an AKUCU600PJ/AK-UCU600EJ/AK-UCU600PSJ/AK-UCU600ESJ)
Operating Temperature –10 °C to 45 °C (14°F to 113°F)
(Preheating required under a temperature 0 °C (32 °F) or below)
Storage Temperature –20 °C to 60 °C (–4°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 85% or less (relative humidity)
Weight Approx. 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) (body only, excluding the accessories)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Body only 151 mm x 267 mm x 371.5 mm
(5-31/32 inches x 10-17/32 inches x 14-21/32 inches) (excluding protrusions)
Pickup Device 11.14 megapixels, MOS x 1
Optical Filter CC: 3200 K, 4300 K, 6300 K, Cross, Diffusion
ND: CAP, Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Lens mount 2/3-type bayonet
Sensitivity Two shooting modes
[HIGH SENS]: F10 (59.94 Hz)/F11 (50 Hz)
[NORMAL]: F6 (59.94 Hz)/F7 (50 Hz)
2000 lx, 3200 K, when white reflectivity is 89.9%
Horizontal Resolution 4K: 2000 TV lines or above (center)
AK-UCU600PJ/AK-UCU600EJ/AK-UCU600PSJ/
AK-UCU600ESJ output
HD: 1000 TV lines or above (center)
S/N 62 dB or above
Horizontal Modulation 50% or above (27.5 MHz)
Gain switching [NORMAL]: −6, −3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36
[HIGH SENS]: −6, −3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36
Shutter speed
•[59.94i]/[59.94p] mode: 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000
•[29.97p] mode: 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000
•[23.98p] mode: 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000
•[50i]/[50p] mode: 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000
•[25p] mode: 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000
(HD SDI1) terminal BNC x 1
3G/1.5G-SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω
(HD SDI2) terminal BNC x 1
3G/1.5G-SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω
(AUX) terminal BNC x 1
Functions as (HD TRUNK)
terminal/(PROMPTER2) terminal by switching
the setting in the menu
(HD TRUNK): 1.5G-SDI: 0.8 V [p-p], 75Ω
(PROMPTER2): VBS signal 1 V [p-p], 75 Ω
(G/L IN/PROMPTER OUT) terminal BNC x 1
(G/L IN): Tri-level SYNC or BB (black burst)
(PROMPTER OUT): VBS signal 1 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Functions as (G/L IN) when standalone, and as
(PROMPTER OUT) when connecting to an
AK-UCU600PJ/AK-UCU600EJ/AK-UCU600PSJ/
AK-UCU600ESJ
(MIC 1) terminal XLR x 1, 3-pin (female)
(LINE)/(MIC)/(+48 V) switchable For (MIC),
(FRONT)/(REAR) switchable
(LINE): 0 dBu, +4 dBu menu selection available
(MIC): –60 dBu, –40 dBu, or –20 dBu menu can be selected
(MIC 2) terminal XLR x 1, 3-pin (female)
(LINE)/(MIC)/(–48V) switchable
(LINE): 0 dBu, +4 dBu menu selection available
(MIC): –60 dBu, –40 dBu, or –20 dBu menu can be selected
(MIC) terminal (front) XLR x 1, 3-pin (female)
Switchable with (MIC 1) terminal
(INTERCOM1) terminal XLR x 1, 5-pin (female)
(INTERCOM2) terminal XLR x 1, 5-pin (female)
(EARPHONE) terminal Stereo mini jack x 1
(OPT FIBER) terminal Optical composite connector x 1, Tajimi/LEMO
(LENS) terminal 12-pin x 1
(VF) terminal 20-pin x 1
(VF) terminal (rear) 29-pin x 1
(DC IN) terminal XLR x 1, 4-pin, DC 12 V
(DC OUT 12 V 1 A)terminal 4-pin x 1
(RET CTRL) terminal 6-pin x 1
(EXT I/O) terminal 20-pin x 1, DC 12 V 0.5 A
(REMOTE) terminal 10-pin x 1
(TRUNK) terminal 12-pin x
(DC OUT) terminal 2-pin x 1, DC 12 V 2.5 A
(LAN) terminal RJ-45 x 1
(USB2.0) terminal (host) Type A connector, DC 5 V 0.5 A
Build-up terminal 20-pin x 1

Large 4.4K sensor
B4 mount
2000-TV line resolution
Supports 3 levels of high-speed output in HD mode
Future proof infrastructure in AK-UCU600 (CCU)
High-quality video and excellent operability
High sensitivity and low noise
Skew reduction realised through high-speed scans
Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)
HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatibility
ITU-R BT.2020
Diverse colour correction functions
Skin Tone Detail Correction
Servo control ND / CC filters
Focus assist functions
Extensive video and data transmission (TRUNK) functions
Detailed settings and functions optimised for operability
Intercom connection
Camera standalone output formats