Panasonic releases Lumix BGH1 box style 4K Cinema camera
Panasonic has launched an interesting box style cinema camera. Lumix BGH1 Cinema 4K Box Camera has a miniature form factor which can be adapted for mounting in gimbals, drones, live streaming, vlogging etc. It doesn’t have a built-in EVF.
Salient features of Lumix BGH1:
Sensor: 10.2 MP
Sensor size: 19mm x 13mm (M4/3rd )size
Dynamic range: 13 stops
Resolution: upto 4K 60
Recording mode: Raw in 10 bits in DCI 4K 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps at 100-400 Mb/s
It can also record in AVC-Intra/AVC-LongG/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit. 4:2:0 8 bit is also possible.
60p with Vlog L and Cinelike gamma, 240fps in Full HD
ISO: 160 to 51200, Dual-native ISO. Expanded ISO 80 to 204,800
Video connectors: HDMI 2.0 and 3G-SDI video outputs
External recording: Record up to 4K60 10-bit 4:2:2 to SD cards or HDMI/3G-SDI outputs simultaneously
Raw output to HDMI, 1080p to SDI
Unlimited recording time
Input/Output:
USB 2.1 Gen 1 Type-C input for control with LUMIX Tether app
2.5mm LANC input for camera control
Gigabit Ethernet via RJ45 for remote control and PoE+ power support
Panasonic promises direct IP streaming with a future firmware update
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support to control the camera using a smartphone or tablet
Internal mic: There is an internal stereo microphone as well as a 3.5mm input for microphones and a 3.5mm headphone output for monitoring audio.
XLR adapter: Panasonic offers an external DMW-XLR1 adapter as an optional accessory which can be connected to the hot shoe of the camera.
Media: Dual SD card slots
Genelock and timecode BNC inputs
Weight: 545 gms
Monitor: You have to use your own monitor or EVF as the camera doesn’t have it
Price: $1999.99 US Dollars
PRESS RELEASE
A New Box-Style Mirrorless Cinema & Live Event Camera LUMIX BGH1 Featuring C4K/4K 60p and 10-bit Video Recording
Panasonic is proud to announce the release of the brand’s first box-style LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DC-BGH1. Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the new LUMIX BGH1 takes advantage of high mobility, an extensive interchangeable lens lineup, and even includes technologies Panasonic has acquired though the development of professional cinema cameras, camcorders and the LUMIX GH series. Against a background of increasing streaming opportunities in addition to traditional broadcasting, Panasonic offers the LUMIX BGH1, an easy-to-install camera with high expandability allowing multi-camera control. It can be used in a variety of ways from shooting on drones to IP remote control to live streaming and more.
- Professional-level video quality achieved by high sensitivity and wide dynamic range
The new LUMIX BGH1 integrates a 10.2-megapixel Live MOS Sensor with Dual Native ISO technology and the Venus Engine. Dual Native ISO is a technology that seamlessly bridges two circuits of separate native ISO, which is used in Panasonic Varicam models for professionals. Normally, noise increases as sensitivity rises with a single native ISO image sensor. However, the image sensor with Dual Native ISO minimizes noise generation by choosing an optimal circuit to use according to the sensitivity before gain processing. As a result, it allows a maximum ISO 51,200 high sensitivity recording.
The LUMIX BGH1 enables 4:2:0 10-bit C4K/4K 60p or 4:2:2 10-bit All-I C4k/4K 30p internal video recording. The camera can record video with a designated gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100, and users can now choose Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) in Photo Style. A low-bit-rate recording mode C4K/4K HEVC/H.265 for HLG is also available.
V-Log L now features log characteristics with 13 stops of wide dynamic range and is pre-installed. It is also capable of 4K 4:2:2 10-bit C4K/4K 60p output over HDMI.
The VFR (Variable Frame Rate) lets users record overcranked / undercranked video in C4K/4K (60 fps, maximum 2.5x slower in 24p) and FHD (240 fps, maximum 10x slower in 24p).* The minimum frame rate for quick motion video is 2 fps.
The LUMIX BGH1 also incorporates advanced deep learning technology that detects specific subjects like humans and fast-moving animals, including dogs, cats and birds. Notably for humans, in addition to the eye, face, and body, the head is separately recognized by real-time detection technology to provide even more precise focusing. The camera keeps tracking the subject even if they move quickly, turn their back to the camera, tilt their head or move far away from the camera.
* The angle of view is reduced when the frame rate is set to 201 fps.
- High user convenience in film production scene and scalability with external devices
The LUMIX BGH1 is a compact, light-weight box-style camera. Its body is composed of aluminum and magnesium alloy to ensure durability and light weight. The LUMIX BGH1 has a new heat dispersion structure to achieve unlimited video recording. It offers Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+), simplifying installations by providing power, signal and control over ethernet. Control over a maximum of 12 LUMIX BGH1 cameras*1 is available from the Panasonic LUMIX Tether for Multicam*2 application. A future firmware update will support IP streaming over wired ethernet (RTP/RTSP).
The included ethernet port or the USB 3.1 Type-C, 3G-SDI and HDMI Type-A terminals can all be used for simultaneous output. Genlock IN and Timecode IN/OUT functions simplify multi-angle synchronized video recording and integrate into a scalable system with external monitors, rigs and gimbals supplied from other manufacturers.
The LUMIX BGH1 is equipped with Dual UHS-II SD Card slots for backup recording or relay recording.
- Other practical features
・Supporting anamorphic lenses (4:3)
・Desqueezed Anamorphic output over SDI/USB-C/Ethernet
・Tally lamps (front 1 and rear 1), a network connection lamp
・Φ3.5 Audio (in/out) jack compatible with XLR microphone DMW-XLR1 (sold separately)
・Generic remote control unit φ2.5mm
・2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE)
・Bundled accessories include a Cable lock band, AC adapter and AC cable
・Remote camera control using application software (LUMIX Tether for Multicam*2 and LUMIX Sync)
・Tethered photo shooting with LUMIX Tether for Multicam*2 software
・A SDK*3 (Software Development Kit) for camera control via USB will be provided for free.
The LUMIX BGH1 will be available at valued channel partners in December for $1999.99.
A launch live event will be broadcast at 12:00pm EDT on 10/13 at: https://youtu.be/yOqzlMYvOMI
*1 Operation may be unstable depending on the connection environment and performance of the connected PC.
*2 LUMIX Tether for Multicam will be released for windows and OSX when the BGH1 goes on sale.
*3 The SDK will be released for the owners of compatible LUMIX cameras (BGH1, S1, S1R, S1H, S5, GH5S, GH5, G9) at following site https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/tool/sdk.html on 14 October 2020.
Some accessories are not available in some countries.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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