Name: Panasonic AG-UMR20 Memory Card Portable Recorder
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: PCAGUMR20PJ
Price: 2295.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Panasonic AG-UMR20 Memory Card Portable Recorder

Panasonic AG-UMR20

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Panasonic Portable Video Recording

Panasonic AG-UMR20 

Top Rated Gear: Panasonic AG-UMR20 Memory Card Portable Recorder Max Bit Depth: 8 bit, Max Chroma Sampling: 4:2:0, Recording Format: Memory Cards, Resolution: 4K, Stock Capacity: No Internal Storage

Touch-Panel LCD Monitor&#149; High resolution16:9 screen, 3.5-inch, approx. 1.15-megadot panel&#149; Touch panelCompact size and multifunctional operating ease.Menu settings and User buttons can be operated by touch.&#149; 13 User buttonsIn addition to one hard key, 12 User buttons are displayed. Functions can be allocated to each. Four Scene File buttons also allow easy switching of the scene setting.&#149; LCD reverse displayThe image displayed on the LCD monitor can be reversed vertically and horizontally. The camera head can be reversed vertically to match installation conditions.When the image is reversed, the recorded image will remain in its original orientation.&#149; WFM displayWaveform (WFM) and Vector Scope (VECTOR) display supported.&#149; LCD DTLThe contours of the display image are emphasized to aid in focusingEven when the contours are emphasized, the recorded image will not be affected.LAN Terminal for IP Streaming and IP ControlThe LAN terminal supports video and audio streaming distribution to networks, as well as file transfers and external control. Access from PCs and tablets is achieved by web browser, with no special app required. Control is also possible by a Panasonic remote camera system IP controller for integrated system operation. Open IP commands also make it easy for users to design original systems&#149; IP control Remote control from a PC, tablet or IP controller enables Rec Start/Stop, Clip Delete, and compact Camera Head control (Zoom, Focus, Iris, and Menu Settings).&#149; IP streamingVideo and Audio IP streaming supported. Signals can be received and monitored by PCs, tablets, and IP decoders.&#149; File transferRecorded clips can be downloaded by a network PC.A REMOTE Terminal that also controls Focus and IrisTwo REMOTE terminals provide fingertip control. In addition to the Rec Start/Stop and Zoom operations a terminal for focus and iris is also provided.Versatile Recording Functions for Professional Use&#149; Producing photos from videoSingle-frame image files can be converted from recorded video images. These can be used for highquality photos.&#149; Last clip deleteThe clip that was recorded immediately before can be deleted with a single touch. This function can also be allocated to a User button.&#149; Time stampDate and time information can be superimposed onto images. Usable for extended research activities and nature observations.&#149; TC/UB recordingAn SMPTE time code generator is built-in.Color bar signal output (with 1-kHz audio test tone).When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50 Hz], a 997-Hz test tone is output.Supported Batteries (Not Included)AG-VBR118G (11800mAh, approx. 280 minutes)AG-VBR89G (8850mAh, approx. 240 minutes)AG-VBR59 (5900mAh, approx. 200 minutes)

Having owned the AG HMR10 / AG UCK10 combo for years and using it for a variety of jobs I never expected a successor would finally come after as this is probably a niche system. Thankfully Panasonic chose to make an updated 4K successor and it addresses most of the shortcomings of the original.


First,
 It uses full size long lasting batteries unlike the old model that only accepted the wimpy small ones unless you bought the adapter and strung a cable to use the bigger ones. And you don't have to buy the expensive new ones as the old CGR-D54 DVX100/HPX170/HPX270 batteries do indeed work with it.


Second.
 It has a better LCD screen and it's touch. 


Third
It can output HDMI and SDI simultaneously and also has some network capability


Fourth
It can record 4K UHD.  But only at 50Mb/sec and only at 30P max.


Fifth
You can now set a gain limit which was not possible with the old unit. On the old one the only way to limit gain was to be in manual.

There are more pros but I've only used it a few times so I'm still learning. Now for the cons.

It doesn't come with a battery or charger.  That's right. At the price this costs that is not good.

It now allows focus peaking in color but will not allow focus peaking to be turned on when in autofocus mode which would be helpful. I contacted Panasonic about this and they said they forwarded my request to an engineer.  I don't know if anything can or will be done.

It has dual SD card slots but seems to only be able to use them to relay record and not dual record as a backup which is not good.

The accessories just as before (hood, stand, cable) are very expensive. Nonetheless I bought them all for the new unit. If you want to tripod mount the UMR20 you have to have the stand. 

If you happen to still have the old cable for the HMR10/HCK10 it still works as it's the same as the new cable.

The new unit has a LOT of fan vents which concerns me.  It's like it is really pushing the limit and needs help cooling.

Overall I am pleased with the worthy successor of the useful old POVCAM system and grateful Panasonic made it.  It is much better than the old one.

The HMR10 Successor is worth the wait

High Quality Recordings and easy to use interface. A great upgrade from the AG-UMR10