- Compact & quiet design blends in smoothly with the surroundings.
- The inconspicuous, small dome-shape design blends in with the surroundings to minimize “the feeling of being recorded on video.”
- Low operating sound for anywhere use.
- Original image stabilizer ensure clear and stable video recording.
- Tally LED Limit
- Can be suspended from the ceiling or mounted on a tripod for shooting from locations too difficult for a person to enter.
- Flexibly adapt to various video shooting situations such as large-scale shooting.
- High-quality videos resistant to interruption and with a low latency.
Compact & quiet design blends in smoothly with the surroundings.
Featuring compact design and quiet operating sound, the AW-UE80 can be used effectively in any shooting situations and places. The camera unit is so inconspicuous it helps capture more natural facial expressions and actions of the performers.
Compact dome-shape design blends in with any ambiences to minimize the performers’ “feeling of being recorded on video.”
The dome-shape unit with the recessed lens makes the movement of the camera unnoticeable. It allows capturing of the performers’ natural expressions without causing oppressive feelings. The camera unit weighs about 2.2 kg for easy portability.
Quiet operating sound for anywhere use.
The operating sound is quiet so there is no need to worry about the camera sound spoiling the ambience even when producing a reality show or recording an event. The new direct-drive motor operates quietly during panning (horizontal movement) and tilting (vertical movement) so it does not disturb the recording of crucial scenes.
What’s more, the new direct-drive motor stops precisely at a desired position, returns exactly to a preset position when the preset function is used for accurate camerawork, moves smoothly to accurately follow subjects moving at different speeds and allows speed setting. Combined with the quietness of operations, these features and functions can play an active part in a diversity of video production.
* image is for Illustration purposes.
< NC (Noise Criteria) value = Noise level >
- * Reference: “5. NC value and L value,” Basic Knowledge about Noise by D.S.P Corporation (https://dspc.co.jp/no-5/)
Original image stabilizer for stable video shooting.
Even when the camera unit is mounted on an unstable place such as a crane or rail, the image stabilizer functions ensure sharp and clear images while the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) makes fine adjustments of the lens, which together assure stable recording of high-quality images.
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Tally LED Limit
This is a setting that does not turn on the tally lamps of cameras installed on stages at events, especially concert halls and stages and prevents distracting the performers and allows for more natural filming. The tally indicator on the controller lights up so that the cameraperson is aware of which camera's video is being used.
Can be suspended from the ceiling or mounted on a tripod for shooting from locations too difficult for a person to enter.
The AW-UE80 can be flexibly mounted at a place where it is too difficult for a person to enter, so it can be utilized in a diversity of recording situations.
* Image is for Illustration purposes.
Flexibly adapt to various video shooting situations such as large-scale shooting.
The wealth of functions to meet diverse shooting needs, such as reduction of required manpower at the shooting site without causing any quality degradation.
4K resolution, wide angle and high-magnification zoom maintain “the ambience of hall” intact in streaming videos.
The combination of the high 4K resolution, wide angle and high-magnification zoom enables capturing of the ambiences of events and concerts as well as the facial expressions of actors/performers so that the realism and atmosphere can be conveyed in online video streaming videos. The zoom function allows the enlargement of a desired area precisely so the streaming video becomes more attractive to watch. By utilizing the wide 74.1° angle and up to 24x optical zoom, missing of important scenes at an event can be prevented with a minimal number of camera units. This makes the AW-UE80 suitable for use in a broad range of applications regardless of the size of the hall.
■Example of images captured by 4K camera
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■Example of 74.1°-wide video recording range
Single controller*1 can control up to 200 camera units.
A single controller unit can be used to control multiple camera units. When equipment compatible with PoE++*2 is used to connect to the network, a single LAN cable can transmit the video, audio and control signals as well as the power supply. The reduced number of cables used means decreased cable connection trouble, such as cable disconnection that causes interruption of recording. It also eliminates the need for the wiring of power supply cables. Furthermore, in outdoor recording using a temporary platform, the time and effort for setting up and removing the platform can be reduced.
- *1: When using Remote Camera Controller AW-RP150GJ or AW-RP60GJ.
- *2: Abbreviation for Power over Ethernet Plus Xu. It refers to the technology for supplying power through a LAN cable.
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Perfect for starting AR/VR video shooting at a low cost.
The AW-UE80 can output commands in compliance with FreeD*1 so it can be connected to an AR/VR system. The use of the AR/VR*2 feature enables the creation of a new type of videos totally different from before.
- *1: FreeD: A protocol which outputs camera tracking data for use by an AR/VR system. The AW-UE80W/K outputs the camera’s pan, tilt, zoom and focus information that is necessary for creating AR/VR images.
- *2: AR and VR stand for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, respectively.
* Image are for Illustration purposes.
Quickly capture the speaker with the built-in auto tracking function
The camera’s built-in auto-tracking function allows capturing a moving presenter and speaker. The camera work follows the speaker without the need for detailed operation by the operator, allowing for realistic video shooting at any time.
There are two ways to use the auto tracking function; a built-in auto tracking and Auto Tracking Plug-in for Media Production Suite. It is possible to take advantage of the features of each function and use them according to the intended use.
High-image-quality videos resistant to interruption and with a low latency.
The AW-UE80 realizes streaming of high-image-quality videos with a low latency even when the communication is unstable. Furthermore, it ensures excellent stability and security during streaming, so it can be used safely for any applications.
Smooth playback of high-image-quality videos.
The AW-UE80 comes standard with NDI® High Bandwidth and NDI® HX2 for IP transmission of high-image-quality videos. NDI® High Bandwidth enables IP transmission of high-image-quality videos with a low latency, while NDI® HX2 achieves efficient video transmission with a limited bandwidth. Since the video source is accessible from any device on the same network, even unknown IP addresses are automatically recognized. This allows for a flexible video production flow at the shooting site.
- * NDI® is a video connectivity technology and is registered as a trademark by Vizrt NDI AB in the United States and other countries.
Difference between NDI® High Bandwidth and NDI® HX2
| NDI® High Bandwidth | NDI® HX2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression system | NewTek’s proprietary system (low compression) |
H.264 base (high compression) |
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| Bit rate | FHD 60p | 125 Mbps | 4-24 Mbps |
| Network equipment (cables, routers, etc.) |
Ordinary gigabit Ethernet environment Standard 1-Gpbs Ethernet cable |
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Source: Vizrt NDI AB official guide and panasonic product specifications.
- * In the NDI® HX2 mode, 4K video signals cannot be output.AW-UE80 supports NDI® HX2 and Full HD output.
Secure and stable streaming protocol that reduces the risk of communication trouble.
The AW-UE80 supports SRT*1, a next-generation video transport protocol which works well even with an unstable network environment and which provides robust security. This prevents trouble such as transmission interruptions during program production or event recording, thus assuring stable and reliable video streaming. This protocol can prevent risks such as information leakage, so it can be used safely for any video content.
- *1: Abbreviation for Secure Reliable Transport
< Key points of SRT >
- Security
- Encrypts video data before the transmission to assure high security.
- Stability
- The packet loss recovery function automatically detects packets lost during the transmission and resends them to achieve stable, disturbance-free video transmission.
- Supports transmission over public line
- The flexible and highly adaptable buffer management system enables stable video transmission even under a network environment with an unstable bit rate. Public internet can be used for a long-distance video transmission.
Compatible with free Panasonic software
Media Production Suite
The Media Production Suite is a software platform that offers a variety of functions for enhanced video quality and increased operational efficiency. By centralizing the management and monitoring of Panasonic cameras, it facilitates the streamlining of setup, management, and control – even in dynamic shooting environments such as online lectures, webinars, academic conferences, and live events. Additionally, with plug-ins available for an additional fee*, the Media Production Suite provides numerous functions for operational support, enabling high-quality productions to be achieved with minimal crew.
- * Planned for future support
Previous PTZ camera software (EasyIP Setup Tool Plus, PTZ Control Center, and Auto Tracking Software) have been integrated into the Media Production Suite.
PTZ Virtual USB Driver
Any Panasonic PTZ camera or professional camera recorder* on your LAN can be recognized and used as a USB camera.
- * Professional Camera Recorder (AG-CX350, AJ-CX4000GJ, AG-CX10, AG-UMR20 and AG-MDR25)
Compatible with IT/IP platform "KAIROS"
This product is compatible with the IT/IP platform "KAIROS". It is a live video production platform developed based on a new concept and innovative architecture. It incorporates proprietary, ground-breaking software to maximize the CPU and GPU capacities for video processing.
