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Panasonic has announced a new box-style video camera, the Lumix DC-BGH1. Built around a 10.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor, the modular camera, measuring 3.66 inches on a side and 3.07 inches deep, has no viewfinder or display, but a wealth of connectivity and mounting options. Controls include a four-way controller dial and dedicated, custom function buttons.
The BGH1 internally shoots up to 4K / 60p DCI in 4: 2: 0 10-bit color and up to 4K / 30p in 4: 2: 2 10-bit DCI with All-I compression, and up to 4K / 60p DCD in 4: 2 Color : 2 10-bit via HDMI. You can also capture up to 240 fps in Full HD resolution with the help of the variable frame rate (VFR) function. Panasonic claims a dynamic range of 13 stops.
The camera accepts Panasonic professional camcorder batteries, offering capacities up to 11,800 mAh, features two UHS-II SD card slots for storage, and features full-size HDMI and USB-C ports.
Available in December, the Panasonic BGH1 will retail for $ 2000. It remains to be seen if underwater housing manufacturers will be interested in the new camera …
PRESS RELEASE
A new box-style mirrorless camera for live events and cinema LUMIX BGH1
With C4K / 4K 60p 10-bit video recording
Newark, NJ (October 13, 2020) – Panasonic is proud to announce the launch of the brand’s first box-style LUMIX DC-BGH1 single lens mirrorless digital camera. Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the new LUMIX BGH1 takes advantage of high mobility, a wide range of interchangeable lenses and even includes technologies that Panasonic has acquired through the development of professional cinema cameras, camcorders and the LUMIX GH series. In a context of growing broadcast opportunities in addition to traditional broadcasting, Panasonic offers the LUMIX BGH1, an easy-to-install camera with high expandability that enables control of multiple cameras. It can be used in various ways, from drone shooting to IP remote control, live streaming, and more.
1. Professional-grade video quality achieved by high sensitivity and wide dynamic range
The new LUMIX BGH1 integrates a 10.2 megapixel Live MOS sensor with Dual Native ISO technology and Venus Engine. Dual Native ISO is a technology that seamlessly joins two separate native ISO circuits, which is used in Panasonic Varicam professional models. Typically, noise increases as sensitivity increases with a single native ISO image sensor. However, the dual native ISO image sensor minimizes noise generation by choosing an optimal circuit to use according to sensitivity before gain processing. As a result, it enables maximum ISO 51,200 high-sensitivity recording.
The LUMIX BGH1 enables internal 4: 2: 0 10-bit C4K / 4K 60p or 4: 2: 2 10-bit All-I C4k / 4K 30p video recording. The camera can record video with a designated gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100, and users can now choose Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) in Photo Style. A C4K / 4K HEVC / H.265 low bit rate recording mode is also available for HLG. V-Log L now features 13-stop wide dynamic range logging features and is pre-installed. It is also capable of 4K 4: 2: 2 10-bit C4K / 4K 60p output via HDMI.
VFR (Variable Frame Rate) enables users to record overloaded / under-speed video in C4K / 4K (60fps, maximum 2.5 times slower in 24p) and FHD (240fps, maximum 10 times slower in 24p) . * The minimum frame rate for fast motion video is 2 fps.
The LUMIX BGH1 also incorporates advanced deep learning technology that detects specific subjects such as humans and fast-moving animals, including dogs, cats and birds. Especially for humans, in addition to the eye, face and body, the head is separately recognized by real-time detection technology to provide even more accurate focus. The camera continues to follow the subject even if they move quickly, turn their back to the camera, tilt their head, or move away from the camera.
* The angle of view is reduced when the frame rate is set to 201 fps.
2. Great user convenience in the film production scene and scalability with external devices
The LUMIX BGH1 is a compact and lightweight box-type camera. Its body is made of an aluminum-magnesium alloy to guarantee durability and lightness. The LUMIX BGH1 has a new heat dispersion structure for unlimited video recording. It offers Power over Ethernet + (PoE +), which simplifies installations by providing power, signal and control over Ethernet. Control over a maximum of 12 LUMIX BGH1 * 1 cameras is available in the Panasonic LUMIX Tether App for Multicam * 2. A future firmware update will support IP transmission over wired Ethernet (RTP / RTSP).
The included ethernet port or USB 3.1 Type-C, 3G-SDI and HDMI Type-A terminals can be used for simultaneous output. Genlock IN and Timecode IN / OUT functions simplify synchronized video recording from multiple angles and are integrated into a scalable system with external monitors, equipment and gimbals supplied by other manufacturers.
The LUMIX BGH1 is equipped with dual UHS-II SD card slots for backup recording or relay recording.
3. Other practical features
- Support anamorphic lenses (4: 3)
- Compressed anamorphic output via SDI / USB-C / Ethernet
- Indicator lights (front 1 and rear 1), one network connection light
- ΦDMW-XLR1 XLR microphone compatible 3.5mm audio (in / out) jack (sold separately)
- Generic remote control unit φ2.5mm
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE)
- Included accessories include a cable lock band, AC adapter, and AC cord
- Remote control of the camera via application software (LUMIX Tether for Multicam * 2 and LUMIX Sync)
- Shooting with connection with LUMIX Tether software for Multicam * 2
- An SDK * 3 (Software Development Kit) for controlling the camera via USB will be provided free of charge.
The LUMIX BGH1 will be available from valued channel partners in December for $ 1999.99.
A launch event will air live at 12:00 pm EDT on 10/13 at: https://youtu.be/yOqzlMYvOMI
* 1 Operation may be unstable depending on the connection environment and the performance of the connected PC.
* 2 LUMIX Tether for Multicam will be released for Windows and OSX when the BGH1 goes on sale.
* 3 SDK will be released for compatible LUMIX camera owners (BGH1, S1, S1R, S1H, S5, GH5S, GH5, G9) at the following site https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/ tool / sdk.html on October 14, 2020.
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