Panasonic AK-UCX100GSJ 4K HDR Studio Camera
The Panasonic AK-UCX100GSJ is a next‑generation 4K studio camera designed for IP‑centric live production, combining 2,000 TV‑line resolution, HDR/HLG (BT.2020) color, uncompressed ST 2110 and NDI® High Bandwidth IP streaming, dual 12G‑SDI outputs, and standalone operation without a CCU for premium studio, sports, and event workflows.
Key Features
- 4K studio camera with up to 2,000 TV lines horizontal and vertical resolution using an oversampling MOS sensor for highly detailed images.
- Standalone operation without requiring a Camera Control Unit (CCU) while still supporting system expansion with AK‑UCU700 CCUs and AK‑CFA100 Camera Fiber Adaptor.
- Extensive baseband and IP I/O, including dual 12G‑SDI outputs, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI® High Bandwidth, SRT, and 4K redundant connections via dual SFP28 slots.
- SMPTE ST 2110 with network redundancy and JPEG XS support for uncompressed or visually lossless, low‑latency 4K video over IP networks.
- Simultaneous HDR/HLG (BT.2020) and SDR (BT.709) output for high dynamic range, wide color gamut, and parallel HDR/SDR production.
- High sensitivity of F10 (2000 lux) and 62 dB or higher S/N ratio for clean low‑noise images in low‑light environments.
- Optional HD low‑pass filter to reduce luminance and color moiré when shooting LED walls.
- Integration with Panasonic PTZ cameras using a common ROP for seamless color matching in multi‑camera systems.
- High‑precision focus assist with phase‑detection distance measurement, focus indicator, focus guide icons, and VF Boost for enhanced viewfinder contrast in dark scenes.
- 4K and HD high‑speed modes, supporting up to 120p in 4K and 120p/180p/240p in HD for richly expressive slow‑motion sports and action coverage.
- Video and data TRUNK transmission via optical fiber between camera and CCU/CFA, including dual 3G‑SDI paths with frame synchronizers for prompter, return, and studio‑floor monitoring.
- Additional production‑ready features including Genlock input, reference output, TSL 5.0 tally over IP, Dante® network audio, and multi‑position ND filter wheel (Clear, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64).
4K studio camera built for the IP era
The Panasonic AK‑UCX100GSJ is a 4K HDR studio camera engineered to meet the evolving demands of IP‑based live production across studios, sports venues, and live event spaces. Its newly developed MOS sensor delivers up to 2,000 TV lines of resolution both horizontally and vertically, producing exceptionally detailed images that hold up on large displays and LED walls. With F10 sensitivity at 2000 lux and a signal‑to‑noise ratio of 62 dB or higher, the camera maintains low noise and high image fidelity even in challenging lighting environments.
Exceptional HDR imaging and moiré control
Built‑in HDR with Hybrid Log‑Gamma (HLG) and BT.2020 wide color gamut enables rich gradation, deep contrast, and highly accurate color reproduction, capturing the nuance of stage lighting, sports, and broadcast sets. The AK‑UCX100GSJ can simultaneously output HLG (BT.2020) and SDR (BT.709), allowing broadcasters to serve both HDR and legacy SDR workflows from a single camera chain. For LED stage and set environments, an optional HD low‑pass filter reduces luminance and chroma moiré, ensuring clean, artifact‑free images when shooting high‑resolution LED backdrops.
Flexible interfaces with or without a CCU
Designed for flexible deployment, the AK‑UCX100GSJ can operate fully as a standalone camera head without a CCU, outputting directly via dual 12G‑SDI, SMPTE ST 2110, NDI® High Bandwidth, and SRT for a wide range of baseband and IP workflows. For more traditional studio builds, it integrates seamlessly with Panasonic’s AK‑UCU700 CCU series and the AK‑CFA100 Camera Fiber Adaptor, enabling optical fiber connectivity, TRUNK video/data transport, and scalable system expansion. Dual SFP28 slots support 4K redundant IP links, while Genlock, reference out, TSL 5.0 tally over IP, Dante® audio, and an ND filter wheel add the reliability and control demanded by professional broadcast environments.
SMPTE ST 2110 and high‑speed capture
The AK‑UCX100GSJ is built for modern IP infrastructure with SMPTE ST 2110 support, enabling uncompressed 4K video transport, network redundancy, and JPEG XS‑based low‑latency, visually lossless transmission for bandwidth‑constrained networks. High‑speed modes provide up to 2x frame rates in 4K and 2x/3x/4x in HD, delivering smooth slow‑motion playback ideal for sports replays and dynamic event coverage. Combined, these features position the camera as a future‑ready solution that bridges today’s baseband systems with tomorrow’s IP studios.
Advanced focus, PTZ integration, and multi‑angle workflows
To support demanding live production, the AK‑UCX100GSJ includes high‑precision focus assist powered by phase detection, with on‑screen focus indicators, guide icons, and VF Boost to increase contrast in dark areas of the viewfinder. This helps operators maintain critical focus on fast‑moving subjects and in low light. The camera also integrates tightly with Panasonic 4K PTZ cameras, allowing a single remote operation panel to manage color matching and control across both studio and PTZ units, making multi‑angle, multi‑format productions easier to deploy and operate. With robust TRUNK video/data transmission over optical fiber and comprehensive slow‑motion, HDR, and IP capabilities, the AK‑UCX100GSJ is built as a versatile hub for next‑generation live production systems.
