Panasonic solutions for any professional environment

Panasonic organized an open day this Thursday at the Plató Cenital in Madrid in which we were able to see its proposals in terms of projection, professional display, digital cinematography and 3D adapted to each type of vertical market.

Panasonic has organized an open day this Thursday at the Plató Cenital in Madrid in which we have been able to see its proposals in terms of projection, professional display, digital and 3D cinematography adapted to each type of vertical market. Although most of the equipment presented a few days ago at NAB is not yet available, given the proximity of the date of this event, professionals have been able to see first-hand 100% marketed solutions and learn about the experience that other users are having with these solutions.

In the area of ​​Presentation and Digital Signage, Panasonic has shown its two lines of professional displays. In large format, two 85" models (TH-85PF12) were exhibited for conventional 2D with interactive Touch Panel technology and for 3D applications (TH-85VX200) with surprising images that once again demonstrate that in stereoscopy plasma, which many thought was dead, is taking its revenge. And plasma would present numerous advantages over LCD since in 3D applications, where brightness is not sought but high contrast, we get a vision Vivid color and pure blacks from any viewing angle.

On a large format display, along with the 85” Panasonic also marketed 103 and 152”. In small format, Panasonic has a professional display from 42 to 65", highlighting the 47" and 50" models (TH-42PF20 and TH-47LF20), designed for digital signage and monitoring solutions.

In terms of projection, Panasonic has shown the current product line on this day, highlighting in DLP technology the PT-DZ110X series with 3 DLP chips, the PT-DZ570 and the PT-DW530 (single chip with a single lamp and at a very competitive price in its range). This last projector is increasingly being used in digital signage applications given its high luminosity and contrast, even in brightly lit environments.

In installation and LCD technology, the PT-FW430 has been seen with the wireless option and the new application for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The optional wireless module allows direct signal sending from these devices to the projector.

In the range of portable projectors Panasonic has exhibited the new PT-LB3, one of the most competitive and complete entry-level equipment in its ideal range due to its size and weight.

Professional video

In professional video, the Cenital set in Madrid has hosted a sample of the AJ-HPX3100 camcorder, exhibited together with the studio configuration system. Based on a 3CCD system, 2.2MPX sensor and AVC-Intra codec, it weighs less than 4 kilos and consumes up to 23% less than other 2/3 3CCD cameras.

The camera offers multi-format recording capabilities, in HD and SD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV recording. The 100 AVC-Intra codec records high-quality images, using 10bit/4:2:2 sampling including high-quality 24-bit audio, while recording in AVC-intra mode. It will also offer a Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) function to compensate for variations in lenses and the Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) function, which allows you to suppress shadows and reflections.

It should be noted that this P2HD camcorder now has the possibility of attaching a device that allows remote viewing of proxy video from iPads, iPhones and PC browsers, as well as the introduction and simplification of the use of metadata customized by the user. Composed of the AJ-WM30 wireless module and the AJ-SFU3100 software, the new system proposes a transfer of critical information between the HPX3100 camera and a wide number of portable devices, such as PCs, iPads and iPhones. A WLAN connection is established based on the IEEE 802.11b/g standard, through which information is obtained from the camera (recording format, remaining battery, proxy video, etc.) or data is sent from the portable device (text-memos, shot marks, metadata...). Proxy video requires the AJ-YDX30 option board.

Standing up to DSLRs

Visitors to the event organized by Panasonic were also struck by the new 4/3" AG-AF101 camcorder with which Panasonic has positioned itself against DSLR alternatives. Since the launch of the Varicam in 2001 or the DVX-100 (24p) years later, Panasonic has always been very attentive to those looking for a cinema look. Now, this professional camcorder with a 4/3RD sensor is finding an excellent reception in advertising, video clips, shorts, and all those productions that need a cinema look.

The AG-AF101 4/3 HD is the first professional HD camcorder in the world equipped with a four-thirds MOS image sensor, in addition to being the first model within Panasonic's AVCCAM series that offers the possibility of having interchangeable lenses. Optimized for high-definition video recording, its powerful image sensor allows professional users to achieve a cinematic look in both wide angle and depth of field.

The AF101 uses a single micro four-thirds digital lens or cinematic lens such as a prime lens with a conversion adapter, plus professional audio input (XLR), providing the flexibility that professionals require.

The camera can record video in Full HD (1080i/p)/720p, including native Full HD mode with Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function. Records to higher capacity SDXC memory cards in high professional quality PH mode (up to 24Mbps). You can record to high capacity SDXC memory cards in high quality PH mode (up to 24 Mbps). Two SD slots allow you to switch from one SD card (SD/SDHC/SDXC) to another, expanding the continuous recording capacity up to 12 hours in PH mode or 48 in HE mode.

Stereoscopic capture

In the 3D area, the popular AG-3DA1 Full HD 3D camcorder with dual lenses and dual recording on SD memory cards has been shown integrated with 3D ready mixers, the AG-HMX100 7-input audio and video mixer and the AV-HS450E video mixer with up to 20 HD/SD-SDI inputs and dual multi-screen output.

It should be noted that the AG-3DA1 camcorder has a compact body of 2.8 kilos, which facilitates mobility and ease of handling of the camera.

In addition, the Panasonic AG-3DA1 is capable of recording two independent streams of video in AVCHD format at 1080i, each of which is stored on a different SD memory card.

The 3D images have been monitored with the 25” BT-3D2550 monitor, and the 17” BT-LH1710 monitors and the new 9” BT-LH910 field monitor.

Serie 50

At the open days, Panasonic also showed the Series 50, the company's first implementation of the IP and Serial Protocol in video production control systems. This product range will include the AWRP50 remote camera controller, the AW-HE50 HD/SD multi-format camera with an integrated camera control and zoom mechanism, and the new AW-HS50 semi-compact switcher with integrated multiViewer.

The AW-RP50 control unit allows you to control up to one hundred AW-HE50 cameras via IP and up to five cameras with their corresponding pan-tilt heads with RS 422 control. The AW-RP50 is capable of accessing one hundred presets for each PTZ camera (AW-HE50 and AW-HE100), and up to fifty presets for other pan-tilt heads. This new system with a simple touch allows you to quickly control zoom, focus, pan and tilt.

On the other hand, Panasonic's HD P/T camera, AW-HE50, will be available in two versions, the AW-HE50H with HDMI and the AW-HE50S with HD/SD-SDI interface. Both cameras can be controlled via IP, and via serial RS-422 from both Panasonic and third-party controllers. This facilitates easy integration into countless applications.

The AW-HE50H is ideal for applications such as HD video conferencing or distance education, while the AW-HE50S, with genlock and HD/SD-SDI outputs, is designed for production applications in sports, reality, entertainment and multi-camera video communication systems.

Regarding the new AW-HS50 switcher, it is a small, semi-compact device for SD/HD production with four HD/SD-SDI inputs and one DVI-D, with the possibility of multi-screen output. With 10-bit frame-level synchronization for each input, one channel for up conversion, two HD/SD-SDI outputs and one scalable DVI-D, the AW-HS50 offers broadcast quality in numerous environments such as mobile production, AC services, small studios and live events with a strong video presence. Like all equipment in the new 50 Series, the AW-HS50 provides an IP connection to the AW-RP50 remote controller, allowing automatic selection and control of P/T/Z cameras through the mixer's auxiliary bus.