Panasonic AG-CX10 4K 60p Camcorder

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Panasonic has announced a new professional camcorder in the CX Series, the AG-CX10 Memory Card Camera Recorder, the industry’s smallest and lightest 4K 50p/60p camcorder.

Packed into a compact body and offering the mobility and portability demanded by professionals, the new camcorder is the first to include built-in Wi-Fi for remote control.

The new AG-CX10 features high-spec optical performance. The integrated LEICA Dicomar Lens offers a powerful, optical 24x zoom that ranges from a 25mm wide angle to 600mm tele. i.ZOOM achieves 32x at 4K resolution, and 48x at FHD. The 4-Drive Lens System drives the four lens groups independently to achieve the optical 24x zoom in a compact body size.

Panasonic’s exclusive high-precision Auto Focus (AF) provides high-speed, accurate face detection and focusing for both 4K and FullHD shooting. The AG-CX10 has two manual rings, selectable 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 ND filter, a built-in and adjustable LED video light, and 24-bit linear PCM audio recording.

Handheld work during difficult low-angle and high-angle shooting is simple using the AG-CX10. In addition to Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilisation operates to detect and correct handshake in 5 axes, including rotational blurring.

When set for 10-bit recording, the camcorder delivers 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, enabling high-quality image capture with an external recorder. New, highly-efficient HEVC recording (LongGOP/10-bit 4:2:0/MOV) is also supported for recording 50p/60p at a high bit rate of 200 Mbps. As for file formats, in addition to MOV, MP4, and AVCHD, the AG-CX10 also supports the AVC Ultra codec family with P2 MXF file format for use in broadcast applications including support for AVC-Intra100/50.

As well as Wi-Fi capability, the AG-CX10 has a 3G-SDI output for connection to an external recorder, Ethernet output via the USB 2.0 host, and a NDI|HX compatible IP connection function with connectivity provided for use as a live camera to provide the ultimate flexibility for shooting. The 3.5-type LCD monitor is clear to view, even in bright sunlight, and the touch pane can be operated with ease to select menu items. To improve work efficiency, the tiltable viewfinder and LCD output simultaneously enabling the image being recorded to be seen in the LCD monitor while also viewed on the Electronic View Finder.

1* For a camcorder with an integrated lens capable of 4K 50p/60p recording (as of January 6, 2020, according to Panasonic research).

2* 35mm camera equivalent.

3* AVC-Intra100/50 codec support is planned for the future. Recording by all P2 formats requires a microP2 card.

4* An activation key code from NewTek Company is required for use. NDI stands for “Network Device Interface” technology from NewTek Company.

Industry’s Smallest and Lightest 4K 60p Director’s Camcorder

While excelling in mobility and portability, the compact body considers the weight balance of the advanced functions when shooting.

Wide 25mm* and Optical 24x Zoom Lens

The lens covers the range from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom. i.ZOOM achieves 32x zoom with 4K resolution, and 48x zoom with FHD.

* 35mm camera equivalent.

4K High-Precision AF

Face Detection precisely captures subjects on-site free from out of focus problems and insufficient exposure. Also, by adding color recognition, tracking subjects is improved, without interruption, when the face moves to either side.

HYBRID O.I.S.

In both UHD/FHD modes, in addition to Optical Image Stabilisation, Electronic Image Stabilisation detects and corrects handshake in the 5-axis direction. The Ball O.I.S. System reduces friction in the drive section, especially improving the correction of small-amplitude blurring.

Heat-Dispersing Design

A new ultrathin fan disperses heat in a camcorder with integrated lens and 4K 60p recording. It is the industry’s smallest and lightest unit with low power consumption.

Built-in LED Video Light

The video light is extremely bright (70 lx at 1 meter) for reliable shooting in dimly lit places. The Dimming Dial on the handle can be used to easily dim the brightness from 30%-100%.