Panasonic UE80 4K PTZ Camera – Black

Overview
The AW-UE80 is a versatile camera that supports a wide range of IP transmission protocols, including NDI, NDI|HX, and SRT. It also offers 4K 50p/60p shooting and comes with a wide-angle lens and 24x optical zoom. Additionally, it supports FreeD for building AR/VR systems and has a new Direct Drive System for improved responsiveness and quietness. The camera can be controlled through a Web GUI and has a compact and quiet design that blends in smoothly with its surroundings.

The UE80 is suitable for various video shooting situations, such as large-scale shooting. It has a 4K resolution, wide angle, and high-magnification zoom, making it ideal for live streaming events. The camera also has a single controller that can control up to 200 units and supports FreeD for low-cost AR/VR shooting. It offers high-quality videos with low latency and features a newly-designed and compact body with a single-cable solution. With its upgraded 4K sensor, wide-angle lens, and optical zoom and image stabilisation, the AW-UE80 is a powerful and reliable camera for a variety of markets, including broadcast, rental and staging, and corporate installs.

Summary
Focal Length: 4.12mm – 98.9mm
Max Aperture: f/4.0
Lens Zoom: 24x Optical Zoom
Resolution and Frame Rate: 4K
Sensor: MOS
Video Outputs: HDMI
Weight: 2-5kg
Included in box
1x Panasonic 4K PTZ Camera – Black

About the Panasonic UE80 4K PTZ Camera – Black
Free Auto Tracking Software available here

Key Features:

Maintain framing in a variety of situations
Stable shooting even inside shots
No connection to external equipment is required, allowing easy installation in classrooms and auditoriums
The UE80 has a newly-designed and compact body with aweight of only 2.0kg, which makes it very easy to handle and to install in any kind of setting, especially when positioning the camera on trusses or ceilings.

The UE80 has been designed to support the followingmarkets:

Fixed-rig/factual programming
Rental and staging
Esports
Broadcast and mixed reality studio environments
Parliaments and theatres
Higher education
Corporate installs

Single-cable solution

The UE80 offers PoE++ support for camera power, control and video transmission over a single cable.

Direct drive system

The UE80 features the direct drive system based on Panasonic’s own technology for quiet and smooth vertical and horizontal direction, with a reduced operating sound of NC25 or lower. Direct drive also opens up more opportunities for PTZ operation including faster, precise movement and with higher accuracy in preset positioning – making it Panasonic’s fastest, quietest and most accurate PTZ yet.

Upgraded 4K sensor

The UE80 features a new 1/2.5-type 4K MOS sensor that produces stunning UHD video with true 4K resolution of 1,500 TV lines in UHD. The UE80 supports 3G SDI, HDMI and IP which makes it an ideal option for using within existing HD or 4K workflows thanks to its simultaneous video output feature.

Wide-Angle Lens

The AW-UE80 introduces a new wide-angle lens with a 74.1° field of view and a 24x optical zoom, enabling a wide area to be shot from a limited installation space, in addition to maintaining high image quality at high zoom ratios. This allows shooting in large indoor spaces. Intelligent zoom extends its capabilities to 28x in UHD and 36x in Full-HD.

Optical Zoom and Image Stabilisation

Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) have been added to the unit to ensure smooth pan-tilt movement when in busier environments or moving or be placed onto a robotic system for example.

New Processor

The AW-UE80 includes the powerful Venus engine processor, making the PTZ incredibly responsive and capable of increased video processing tasks for higher image quality and lower latency output.

4K & HD Analogue Outputs

The AW-UE80 supports up to 4K 60p/50p video at 3840 x 2160 to provide professional and high-quality shooting of moving images, as well as a wide variety of output interfaces such as 3G-SDI, HDMI, and IP – which can be activated simultaneously for HD and 4K workflows.

New NDI, SRT & IP Outputs

There is also a wide variety of IP transmission protocols available out of the box, including NDI, NDI|HX version 2, and SRT. High bandwidth NDI can transmit full HD video up to 100 Mbps.

The AW-UE80 also offers high-efficiency, low bandwidth NDI|HX version 2 to enable video transmission at low bitrates. In both cases, only one single LAN cable is needed.

Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) is also supported to maintain stability while transmitting high-quality video, even in unstable network environments and allows video distribution over public internet in a secure and reliable way. SRT offers encryption and as lost packets are automatically detected and resent.

RTMP/RTMPS provides direct streaming to live broadcasting services such as YouTube Live and Facebook Live from the camera directly.

FreeD Support for Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications

Like the AW-UE150 and AW-UE100, the AW-UE80 includes FreeD support to enable connection with AR/VR systems. FreeD allows the camera tracking information (pan/tilt/zoom/focus/iris) to be output together with a synchronisation signal to easily build systems without an encoder.

New Web Interface & Simplified Workflows

A brand new web interface has been introduced for professional operators working within darker environments to easily navigate the advanced GUI for operators.

Panasonic offers an entire ecosystem of solutions to enable the new PTZ cameras to be smoothly introduced into existing camera systems. This includes use with its remote camera controllers, PTZ Control Center centralised control software, and its automatic tracking software for presentations and lectures, enabled by face recognition and human body detection.

Models to respond to a wide range of video production needs, such as recording of reality shows and events

The AW-UE80W/K is PTZ camera suitable for capturing the natural facial expressions of actors/performers and for recording events without spoiling the ambience.

The dome-shape design minimises “the feeling of being recorded on video” while the new direct-drive motor produces a very quiet operating sound so it won’t disturb the production activities or spoil the ambience. The camera offers high-image-quality 4K/60p resolution, wide 74.1° angle and optical zoom with up to 24x magnification to achieve superb video image quality. The AW-UE80W/K also offers excellent stability and security during video streaming so it can be used for any type of video production. From production of a reality show to recording of an internal business or educational event, the top-of-the-line standard model, AW-UE80W/K, can be used in a diversity of applications.

Compact & quiet design blends in smoothly with the surroundings.

The compact size and gentle dome shape make the camera movements unnoticeable. The new direct-drive motorhas reduced the operating sound to NC25 or lower. Quiet operation makes the performers less conscious of thepresence of the camera during the shooting.

Flexibility adapt to various video shooting situations such as large-scale shooting.

The UE80 supports 4K/60p to render smooth high-resolution video images. With its wide 74.1° angle and optical 24xzoom, the camera captures details clearly even from a distance as well as the entire area from a limited space. It isequipped with many features and functions for professional use, including FreeD compatibility, to realise thereduction of required manpower at the shooting site and achieving high-quality video images.

High-image-quality videos resistant to interruption and with a low latency.

The UE80 supports High Bandwidth NDI®*1,2 for IP transmission of high-image-quality videos with a low latency andNDI®|HX*3,4 for efficient video transmission even with a limited bandwidth, thus realising stable video streaming.The UE80 offers high security, so it can be used safely in any video shooting.

Comprehensive
Power Requirements 12 V DC (10.8V to 13.2V)(Supplied AC adapter)
PoE+ IEEE802.3bt compliant：DC42-57 V (Camera Input)
Current Consumption 3.0 A (AC adaptor input), 1.0 A (PoE++ power supply)
Mass Approx. 2.0 kg(4.41 lbs) (excluding ceiling mounting bracket)
External dimensions Width 170.0 mm × Height 211.0 mm × Depth 171.0 mm(6.693 inches x 8.307 inches x 6.732 inches)
(Excluding protrusions, cable cover, ceiling mounting bracket)
Camera part
Image Sensors 1/2.5-type MOS×1
Lens Lens Motorised Optical 24x zoom, F1.8 to F4.0
[f=4.12 mm (5/32 inches) to 98.9 mm (3-29/32 inches);
35 mm (1-3/8 inches) equivalent: 25.0 mm (31/32 inches) to 600.0 mm (23-5/8 inches)]
Zoom Magnification Optical zoom: 24 x
i.Zoom UHD 28 x, FHD 3 6x
Digital extender zoom: 1.4 x, 2 x
Angle of View Range Horizontal angle of view: 74.1° (wide) to 3.3° (tele)
Vertical angle of view: 46.0° (wide) to 1.9° (tele)
Diagonal angle of view: 81.8° (wide) to 3.8° (tele)
Horizontal Resolution 1,500 TV Typ (Center area, UHD mode, wide), 1,000 TV Typ (Center area, FHD mode, wide)
Output Format SDI: HD:
1080/59.94p, 50p, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 1080/29.97p(Native), 25p(Native), 23.98p(over59.94i),
1080/29.97psF, 25psF, 23.98psF, 1080/24p(Just), 23.98p(Native), 720/59.94p, 50p
HDMI: 4K:
2160/59.94p, 2160/50p, 2160/29.97p(Native), 2160/25p(Native), 2160/24p(Just), 2160/23.98p(Native)
HDMI: HD:
1080/59.94p, 50p, 1080/59.94i, 50i, 1080/29.97p(Native), 25p(Native), 23.98p(over59.94p),
1080/24p(Just), 23.98p(Native), 720/59.94p, 50p
Output
Video Output HDMI:
HDMI 2.0 connector, 4:2:2/10bit
3G-SDI Out:
SMPTE292M/424M/ 75 Ω(BNC×1)
Input/output
Input/Output Connector LAN: LAN terminal for IP control (RJ-45)
RS-422: CONTROL IN RS422A (RJ-45)
MIC/LINE input: AAC compatibility (compatible with IP only), Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack
During MIC input:
Input level: -40 dBV (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz),
Supply voltage: 2.5 V±0.5 V(plug-in power compatible)
During LINE input: Input level: -10 dBV
Rotating platform part
Pan operating range ±175°
Tilt operating range -30°～90° *1
IP Streaming
Image Streaming Mode JPEG(MJPEG), H.264, H.265, NDI®/HX version 2*2,3,4 (H.264), High Bandwidth NDI®
Image resolution 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360, 320×180
Image Transmission Setting H.264:
Transmission Type: Unicast port(AUTO),
Unicast port(MANUAL), Multicast port
Frame rate: [At 60 Hz] 5 fps/15 fps/30 fps/60 fps
[At 50 Hz] 5 fps/12.5 fps/25 fps/50 fps
H.265:
Transmission Type: Unicast port(AUTO),
Unicast port (MANUAL), Multicast port
Frame rate: [At 60 Hz] 60 fps/30 fps
[At 50 Hz] 50 fps/25 fps
H.264 & H.264:
Max Bit Rate: 512 kbps/768 kbps/
1024 kbps/1536 kbps/2048 kbps/
3072 kbps/ 4096 kbps/6144 kbps/
8192kbps/10240 kbps/12288 kbps/
14336 kbps/16384 kbps/
High Bandwidth NDI®*5:
Transmission Type: TCP/UDP, Unicast/Multicast
Max Bit Rate: 250 Mbps
NDI®/HX version 2
Transmission Type: TCP/UDP, Unicast/Multicast

Supports a wide variety of IP transmission protocols, including high-bandwidth NDI*1, NDI|HX, and SRT*2
Supports 4K 50p/60p shooting
Includes a wide-angle lens with a 74.1° field of view and 24x optical zoom
Supports FreeD for building AR/VR systems
New Direct Drive System for improved responsiveness and quietness
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
RTMP/RTMPS for direct streaming
Use of Web GUI for camera control

Compact & quiet design blends in smoothly with the surroundings.

The inconspicuous, small dome-shape design blends in with the surroundings to minimize “the feeling of being recorded on video.”
Low operating sound for anywhere use.
Original image stabilisers ensure clear and stable video recording.
Can be suspended from the ceiling or mounted on a tripod for shooting from locations too difficult for a person to enter.

Flexibly adapt to various video shooting situations such as large-scale shooting.

4K resolution, wide angle and high-magnification zoom maintains “the lively ambience in the hall” intact in streaming videos.
Single controller can control up to 200 camera units.
Supports FreeD to enable low-cost AR/VR shoo

High-quality videos resistant to interruption and with a low latency.

Smooth playback of high-quality videos.
Secure and stable streaming protocol for reduced risk of communication trouble.

Compact & quiet design blends in smoothly with the surroundings.

Featuring compact design and quiet operating sound, the AW-UE80 can be used effectively in any shooting situations and places. The camera unit is so inconspicuous it helps capture more natural facial expressions and actions of the performers.

Compact dome-shape design blends in with any ambiences to minimize the performers’ “feeling of being recorded on video.”

The dome-shape unit with the recessed lens makes the movement of the camera unnoticeable. It allows capturing of the performers’ natural expressions without causing oppressive feelings. The camera unit weighs about 2.2 kg for easy portability.

Quiet operating sound for anywhere use.

The operating sound is quiet so there is no need to worry about the camera sound spoiling the ambience even when producing a reality show or recording an event. The new direct-drive motor operates quietly during panning (horizontal movement) and tilting (vertical movement) so it does not disturb the recording of crucial scenes.What’s more, the new direct-drive motor stops precisely at a desired position, returns exactly to a preset position when the preset function is used for accurate camerawork, moves smoothly to accurately follow subjects moving at different speeds and allows speed setting. Combined with the quietness of operations, these features and functions can play an active part in a diversity of video production.

Original image stabilisers for stable video shooting.

Even when the camera unit is mounted on an unstable place such as a crane or rail, the two types of image stabiliser functions ensure sharp and clear images. The Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) makes adjustment by ensuring smooth movement of the camera in the roll direction while the Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) makes fine adjustment of the lens. Together, they assure stable recording of high-quality images.

Can be suspended from the ceiling or mounted on a tripod for shooting from locations too difficult for a person to enter.

The AW-UE80 can be flexibly mounted at a place where it is too difficult for a person to enter, so it can be utilised in a diversity of recording situations.

Flexibly adapt to various video shooting situations such as large-scale shooting.

The wealth of functions to meet diverse shooting needs, such as reduction of required manpower at the shooting site without causing any quality degradation.

4K resolution, wide angle and high-magnification zoom maintain “the ambience of hall” intact in streaming videos.

The combination of the high 4K resolution, wide angle and high-magnification zoom enables capturing of the ambiences of events and concerts as well as the facial expressions of actors/performers so that the realism and atmosphere can be conveyed in online video streaming videos. The zoom function allows the enlargement of a desired area precisely so the streaming video becomes more attractive to watch. By utilising the wide 74.1° angle and up to 24x optical zoom, missing of important scenes at an event can be prevented with a minimal number of camera units. This makes the AW-UE80 suitable for use in a broad range of applications regardless of the size of the hall.

Single controller*1 can control up to 200 camera units.

A single controller unit can be used to control multiple camera units. When equipment compatible with PoE++*2 is used to connect to the network, a single LAN cable can transmit the video, audio and control signals as well as the power supply. The reduced number of cables used means decreased cable connection trouble, such as cable disconnection that causes interruption of recording. It also eliminates the need for the wiring of power supply cables. Furthermore, in outdoor recording using a temporary platform, the time and effort for setting up and removing the platform can be reduced.

*1: When using Remote Camera Controller AW-RP150GJ or AW-RP60GJ.*2: Abbreviation for Power over Ethernet Plus Xu. It refers to the technology for supplying power through a LAN cable.

Perfect for starting AR/VR video shooting at a low cost.

The AW-UE80 can output commands in compliance with FreeD*1 so it can be connected to an AR/VR system. The use of the AR/VR*2 feature enables the creation of a new type of videos totally different from before.

*1: FreeD: A protocol which outputs camera tracking data for use by an AR/VR system. The AW-UE80W/K outputs the camera’s pan, tilt, zoom and focus information that is necessary for creating AR/VR images.*2: AR and VR stand for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, respectively.

High-image-quality videos resistant to interruption and with a low latency.

The AW-UE80 realises streaming of high-image-quality videos with a low latency even when the communication is unstable. Furthermore, it ensures excellent stability and security during streaming, so it can be used safely for any applications.

Smooth playback of high-image-quality videos.

The AW-UE80 comes standard with High Bandwidth NDI®*1,2 and NDI®|HX version 2*3,4 for IP transmission of high-image-quality videos. High Bandwidth NDI® enables IP transmission of high-image-quality videos with a low latency, while NDI®|HX version 2 achieves efficient video transmission with a limited bandwidth. Since the video source is accessible from any device on the same network, even unknown IP addresses are automatically recognised. This allows for a flexible video production flow at the shooting site.