Tag Archives: Panasonic

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Panasonic Previews Third-Gen HD VariCam at NAB

While the buzz at NAB was 4K, Panasonic is going one more generation with its iconic VariCam. The third-generation VariCam records 1080p at up to 120fps and expands its array of recording codecs to include AVC-Intra Class100, AVC-Intra Class200, and … more »

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NAB 2013 Video: Panasonic

Michael Bergeron talks AVC-Ultra hardware, a new 4K field production display, the 2/3-inch "VariCam 3," and more at the Panasonic booth. (In case you're curious about the 4K prototype he held up last year, Bergeron says, "The VariCam 4K is … more »

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Panasonic’s AJ-PX5000G Is the First AVC-Ultra Camcorder

Panasonic finally inaugurated its AVC Ultra codec family this week by announcing the AJ-PX5000G, a sub-$28,000 shoulder-mounted camcorder slated for release this fall. The 2/3-inch 3-MOS camera is the first P2 camcorder to record full-res 10-bit 1080/60p video using the … more »

Panasonic Announces 2/3-Inch, 3-Chip AJ-PX5000G AVC-Ultra P2 HD Shoulder-Mount with MicroP2 Card Slots, AVC-LongG

SECAUCUS, NJ (March 20, 2013) – Panasonic today announced the AJ-PX5000G, its first P2 HD camcorder with native AVC-ULTRA recording and built-in microP2 card slots. The 2/3-inch, 2.2M 3-MOS camera combines superb image production, light weight and innovative expandability. The … more »

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Review: Panasonic AG-HPX600 P2 Camcorder

The Panasonic AG-HPX600 is not so much a new camera as it is a new way of working. Taking advantage of a LAN or Wi-Fi connection, the new camera-server enables remote screening and collaboration on a level we haven’t experienced … more »

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Panasonic Releases Updated AG-AF100A Camcorder

Panasonic said it released the AG-AF100A, a new version of the micro-four-thirds AG-AF100 camcorder that adds 10-bit 4:2:2 output via HD-SDI for smoother color gradations when recording to external devices. Previously, the AF100 offered only 8-bit 4:2:2 output. Also new … more »

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Panasonic Releases New F Series P2 Cards

Panasonic has begun shipping three sizes of its F series P2 cards, a new series of its solid-state recording media. The new cards can record up to AVC-Intra Class 200, the codec inside the yet-to-be-released AG-HPX600 P2 HD shoulder-mount camera … more »

Joe Facchini Leaves Panasonic for AbelCine

Joe Facchini, until recently Vice President of Media and Production Services at Panasonic, where he worked for 25 years, has been named Executive Director of Sales and Product Marketing at AbelCine in New York. According to a release issued by AbelCine … more »

Panasonic Teams with Aframe to Provide Cloud Video Production Solutions to Content Creators

LAS VEGAS, NV (April 15, 2012) –Panasonic today announced that it is teaming with Aframe to create the Panasonic Production Network (PPN), a cloud video production network that allows professionals to rapidly upload and view their high-quality video from dedicated … more »

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Panasonic Floats Eye-Fi Idea for Wireless Video Transmission

At NAB, Panasonic was seeking feedback on a technology that would allow shooters to wirelessly transfer footage to YouTube while they work.The company's engineers have been looking at building support for Eye-Fi cards into the firmware of the AG-AC160 camcorder. … more »