Panasonic AK-HC3500 2/3" HD Studio Camera, 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i Video Recording, 14-bit A/D Converter, HD-SDI Connections

Panasonic AK-HC3500 2/3" HD Studio Camera
If you’re looking for a studio camera with the flexibility to be adapted for field use, look to the Panasonic AK-HC3500. The HC3500 is a native high-definition studio camera system for studio/direct-to-air switcher facilities and is light enough to be used as a shoulder-mount camera for electronic field production. The HC3500 features an advanced single-channel transfer system and spatial offset processing that reduces aliasing and provides an outstanding 1,100 horizontal lines of resolution and 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio. The HC3500 also features a 12-axis color matrix to offer camera operators control over hue and saturation of skin tones and individual colors.

Key Features

• Full 2/3" 3-CCDs with 2.2-million-pixel resolution
• Advanced picture enhancing features
• High sensitivity (F10 at 2000 lx) for low-light shooting; low vertical smear (less than -130dB)
• Dual optical filters (ND; CAP, 100%, 25%, 6.3%, 1.6% and CC; 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, Cross and Diffusion)
• Wide range of auto-setup functions
• Compatible for teleprompter and program video use
• Equipped with HD-SDI connections as well as HD monitor, teleprompter and AUX outputs; microphone, intercom and Gen-lock (BB/Tri-level Sync) inputs
• Data trunk function with two RS422 links for control of pan-tilt systems, lens, or robotic studios
• External frame synchronizer for asynchronous video source not required
• SD memory card slot
• Ergonomic design with adjustable shoulder pad and rear panel backlight for dark settings
• Low power consumption (30W without viewfinder)
• System options include: build-up unit, down-converter board, camera control unit, remote operation panel and master setup unit
• Studio-style lenses can be mounted on the build-up unit

For one of the most flexible studio camera systems available look no further than the Panasonic AK-HC3500 studio camera; offering a wealth of image controls and versatility to be used either in-studio or out in the field, the HC3500 will fulfill all the demands from the broadcast booth.

From the Manufacturer

The AK-HC3500 HD studio camera is a native high-definition studio camera system for studio/direct-to-air switcher facilities and electronic field production. Incorporating three high-performing 2/3" 2.2-megapixel IT CCDs, a newly developed 38-bit digital signal processor and a 14-bit A/D converter, the HC3500 delivers exceptional HD images in 1080/59.94i and 1080/50i.

The HC3500 features an advanced single-channel transfer system and spatial offset processing that reduces aliasing and provides an outstanding 1,100 horizontal lines of resolution and 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio. The camera is equipped with a 12-axis color matrix to permit precise hue and saturation adjustment of individual colors. Other functions that allow precise HD image control include: skin-tone detail; versatile gamma settings including real-time Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) that varies the gamma correction to match the contrast within the image; cine gamma to produce warm film-like images; and a new hue protection circuit which enables rich color reproduction even in high light areas, as in a brightly lit scene.

When configured for studio use, the 10.4-pound AK-HC3500 can also be mounted onto an optional build-up unit with a "one touch," cable-free setup. The camera can also be used shoulder-mount for EFP applications. Advanced picture enhancing features including: dynamic detail, programmable gamma, real-time contrast correction gamma, CineGamma, an EBU color matrix preset that ensures similar color response in between HD and SD video for seamless intermixing and more.