Panasonic AK-HC3800 Studio Camera Body with 3x2/3" CCDs, LEMO Connector

This cost-effective HD camera system with optical fiber transmission capability meets the high-end TV program production needs of broadcast studios. The developed AK-HC3800 Studio Handy Camera is equipped with a high-sensitivity, high-quality 2/3 type 2.2 megapixel 3CCD and a high-precision 16 bit A/D image processing circuit. The advanced digital functions such as Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Digital Extender, Film Rec Gamma, Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) and etc.

Realize high image quality and versatile operations. By using the AK-HC3800 together with the AK-HCU200 Camera Control Unit, AK-HRP200G Remote Operation Panel and AK-HVF70G 17.8 cm (7 inches) LCD Color Viewfinder, an optical fiber transmission studio camera system that achieves high image quality, uncompressed and long-distance transmission, can be configured at a low cost. The camera and camera control unit can be connected for long-distance transmission of video signals over approximately 1,200 m (1,312 yards) when power is supplied from the camera control unit. The camera control unit and remote operation panel are connected either by a dedicated cable or an IP connection.

AK-HC3800 Studio Handy Camera:
High Quality images achieved by a Highly developed DSP. Advanced digital technology allows compact, lightweight lenses to meet studio production needs

3CCD with High Sensitivity, Low Noise and Low Smear
The 2/3 type 2.2 megapixel 3CCD enables the standard sensitivity of F11 (2,000 lx/59.94 Hz) which is one of the highest sensitivity in this range of cameras. A high S/N ratio of 60 dB (at 59.94 Hz) produces high quality images with low noise and low smear. Panasonic's single-channel transfer system and spatial-offset processing technologies also improve signal modulation depth and reduce more.

High-Performance DSP Provides 16 bit A/D, 38 bit Processing
HD images are digitized with 74 MHz sampling and 16 bit A/D conversion. Full 38 bit processing within the DSP produces highly detailed, high quality images.

Multi Video Format
For HD, supporting 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 1080/23.98p, 25p and 1080/29.97p video format are supported as standard. In addition, 720/59.94p, 720/50p and 1080/23.98PsF video format can also be supported when selected on CCU.

Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)
This exclusive technology sets up a conversation between lens and camera which allows for a highly sophisticated algorithm to be deployed that will automatically compensate the registration error that is caused mainly by lens chromatic aberration and minimize the circumjacent blur.

Film Rec Gamma and Scan Reverse Functions
Selectable gamma curves are included in the DSP circuit. The Film Rec mode produces the kind of film tone that you get with Panasonic VARICAM models. The Scan Reverse function is mounted by standard functions that cancels the image inversion that happens when using a HD lens adaptor or shooting with special effects such as 3D rig.

Digital Extender (2x)
This function expands the image by 2x in the digital signal processing circuit, allowing powerful shooting even with a low-magnification lens. HD images retain their superior resolution even with zooming and - unlike when a lens extender is used - brightness is not reduced.

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
The DRS function automatically suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope are estimated to match the contrast of each pixel and applied in real time. When dark, bright and intermediate shades are all contained in the same scene, this produces excellent gradation for each shade. The images that result are enhanced by a visually wide dynamic range.

Advanced Digital Functions
• 12-axis color correction, linear matrix and other color correction functions
• Selectable EBU or NTSC preset matrix
• A skin tone detail function with two skin tone settings
• A lens file function (for up to 32 files) to save flare and shading Values
• Camera settings, such as VF settings, can be saved on an SD memory card. SD memory cards can also be used for firmware upgrades
• Various information, including the color temperature setting, is displayed in the viewfinder