Panasonic Announces Compact 4K Super 35 VariCam LT Cinema Camera
The Next Generation in Digital Cinema Innovation
35mm Single-Chip MOS Sensor
Lightweight & Compact design
14+ Stops of Wide Latitude
Dual Native ISO of 800/5000
Native 4K/60p Shooting / 2K/HD 240p Slow Motion
Super 35mm Image Sensor
With its Super 35mm image sensor, the VariCam LT offers native 4K (4096 x 2160) and UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution, and boasts high sensitivity, low noise, wide dynamic range and cinematic depth of field.
14+ Stops of Dynamic Range with V-Log
To maximize the dynamic range, the V-Log gamma curve offers 14+ stops of dynamic range and facilitates advanced color grading adjustments in post-production. The VariCam LT also permits the assignment of various LUTs to individual recording channels and camera outputs.
Dual Native ISO of 800/5000
The unique dual native 800/5000 ISO setting offers true innovation for cinematic image capture. Use ISO 800 for shooting at conventional light levels, but shoot ISO 5000 in low light levels where conventional lighting setups are impractical or not permitted. At ISO 5000, the VariCam "sees" better in the dark than you. With lighting needs much reduced, you'll work faster and more efficiently, saving setup time and enabling faster turn-around.
Native 4K/60p Shooting
The LT records in 4K (4096 x 2160) or UHD (3840x2160) resolution at 60p (60 fps) to produce smooth, high-resolution images when recording fast-moving action scenes
Multiple Codec 4K/UHD/2K/HD Recording
The VariCam LT delivers superior image handling in multiple formats ranging from 4K, UHD, 2K, HD and ProRes, and like the VariCam 35, is fully capable of High Dynamic Range (HDR) field capture. The new 4K camcorder offers Apple ProRes 4444 (up to 30p) and ProRes 422 HQ (up to 60p) support for HD recording, as well as Panasonic's AVC-ULTRA family of advanced video codecs Using the 256 GB expressP2 card, the camera can record about 90 minutes of 23.98p 4K video with AVC-Intra 4K422.
Expansive Color Gamut
The camcorder is equipped with "V-Gamut," giving it a wider color gamut than that of film. V-Gamut also encompasses the entire Rec. 2020 Color Space. Powerful color management capabilities are combined with VariCam's extended color gamut and support for the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) workflow allow for full fidelity mastering of original source material.
V-LOOK and User Scene Files
The five-position scene file function is new to the cinema VariCam LT. The default setting scene file is the VariCam-LOOK (V-LOOK) mode, a newly-developed setting for creating cinema-like images without color grading. A newly-designed gamma curve that allows detail to be maintained over a greater tonal range within the Rec. 709 Color Space has also been included in the VariCam LT. The "V-709" gamma setting provides a tone suitable for viewing on standard monitors while the "BC-Look" creates a look that mimics traditional TV broadcast images.
2K/HD 240p Slow Motion
When shooting in 2K (2048 x 1080) and HD (1920x1080) resolution, high-speed 240 fps recording can be used to produce an extreme slow-motion effect. This is achieved by cropping the image sensor recording area in order to achieve a faster scanning speed.
Power Consumption
47 W (body only) / 77 W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal)
Weight
5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (body only)
Sensor
S35 mm 1MOS (same as V35)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7-1/4 inches x 9-1/8 inches x 9-3/4 inches (184 mm x 230.5 mm x 247 mm) Body only, excluding protrusion
Lens Mount
EF mount*1 (PL mount option)
Optical Filter
ND Filters: CLEAR/0.6/1.2/1.8 | IR cut filter removable
Media Slot
expressP2 Card Slot x 1 / SD Card Slot x1 for Proxy/Meta Data
Connectors
3G-SDI OUT x3 (SDI OUT 1/SDI OUT2/VF-SDI) Genlock IN TC IN/OUT LAN USB HOST (for Network Connect) USB DEVIVE (miniB) XLR 5 pin x1, XLR 3 pin x2 DC OUT 4 pin Hirose x2 Lens/Grip Connector 12 pin 12 V DC-IN 4 pin Head Phone x1 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack
Video Format (MAIN) 4096 x 2160
59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p, 50p, 25p
Video Format (MAIN) 3840 x 2160
59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 50p, 25p
Video Format (MAIN) 2048 x 1080
59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p, 50p, 25p
Video Format (MAIN) 1920 x 1080
59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 50p, 25p, 59.94i, 50i
Rec Format (4K/UHD) AVC-Intra 4K422
up to 30p
Rec Format (4K/UHD) AVC-Intra 4K-LT
30p to 60p
Rec Format (2K) AVC-Intra 2K444
up to 30p
Rec Format (2K) AVC-Intra 2K422
up to 60p, up to 120p (cropped)
Rec Format (2K) AVC-Intra 2K-LT
120p to 240p (cropped)
Rec Format (HD) AVC-Intra444
up to 30p
Rec Format (HD) AVC-Intra422
up to 60p, up to 120p (cropped)
Rec Format (HD) AVC-Intra100
50i/59.94i
Rec Format (HD) AVC-IntraLT
120p to 240p (cropped)
Rec Format (HD) ProRes 4444
up to 30p
Rec Format (HD) ProRes 422HQ
up to 60p
Rec Format (Proxy) AVC-Proxy G6
up to 60p
Audio Format (Main)
4ch 48 kHz/24 bit LPCM
Audio Format (Proxy G6)
2ch 48 kHz/16 bit AAC
V-Log/preset Scene File x5
1) V-Log Mode: MAIN Color = V-Log, Proxy Color = V-Log/V-709/Grading 2) Preset Scene File Mode: always MAIN Color = Proxy Color / Image Preset with Scene files Parameters: Image control parameters (only in preset Scene File mode) - WHITE - BLACK - GAMMA - KNEE - WHITE CLIP - MATRIX - CHROMA - DETAIL (Not available in AVCI 4K-LT, 2K-LT) - SKIN TONE DETAIL (Not available in AVCI 4K-LT, 2K-LT) - COLOR CORRECTION
ISO
Native 800/5000 push up/down
WB
2000 K to 15000 K, GMg -10 to +10
Shutter
deg & /s, synchro scan
FPS
4096/3840: up to 60p (Full Frame) 2048/1920: up to 60p (Full Frame) 2048/1920: up to 240p (Cropped)
Other Functions
Focus Assist Expand (x2, x3, x4, 9 positions) Focus in Color (RED/WHITE/GREEN) Focus Squares EI assist - Zebra/WFM/FALSE COLOR/Y-GET Anamorphic Lens Desqueeze Lens Meta Data: EF, LDS, Cooke/i, B4 lens Special REC function: PreRec / Interval rec / One Shot Rec Built-in GPS Shot Mark Text Memo IP Control with AK-HRP200 Proxy FTP In Camera Color Grading: 3D LUT / CDL IR shooting Power Hot Swap
