The Panasonic AK-HC5000 HD Broadcast Studio Camera is equipped with newly developed 2/3-type MOS sensors that produce high sensitivity and an excellent S/N ratio. While including functions appreciated in the conventional model such as DRS and CineGamma, the AK-HC5000 Series adds new features such as focus assist, flash band compensation, and skew reduction which is realized through high-speed readout from the MOS sensors. There are additional functions to improve shooting experience; including enhanced shock less gain (-3 dB to 36 dB), a user gamma function, black gamma correction according to the pedestal setting, multi-step DNR, and easy matrix adjustment.

The Full System
The AK-HC5000 delivers excellent image quality and operability. When used with the AK-UCU500 Camera Control Unit, it is capable of 1080/60p, 240p image output and high-image-quality uncompressed long-distance transmission as well as a Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) output option simultaneous with standard gamma for live HDR (High Dynamic Range) production. Also available to use alongside this product is the AK-HRP1000/AK-HRP1005 Remote Operation Panel, equipped with a color LCD to provide visibility of the display for smooth control. The camera and camera control unit can be connected for an approximately 2,000-meter long-distance transmission of video signals when power is supplied from the camera control unit. The remote operation panel and the camera can be connected using a dedicated cable. The AK-HVF100 9 inch LCD color viewfinder has also been newly developed and equipped with a large display and diverse functions such as focus assist. Overall, this system offers superior cost performance with respect to both operability and ease of use.

Key Features

• Sensitivity F12 (2000 lx) and an excellent S/N ratio of 60 dB (without NR)
• Supports standard dynamic range (SDR) and High dynamic range (HDR) acquisition simultaneously via hybrid log gamma (HLG) output options
• Supported Format (from Camera) HD: 1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97psF, 25psF, 23.98p over 59.94i as well as 720/59.94p
• Equipped with a CAC (Chromatic Aberration Compensation) function capable of correcting even slight chromatic aberration at the lens periphery
• The DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch) function suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights
• The V-REC, F-REC provides powerful support in digital cinema production
• Black gamma function for independent color settings in dark areas
• 12-axis color correction, detail, skin tone detail (plus two axis) and easy matrix adjustment
• An SD Memory Card can be used to set up data and firmware versions
• IP streaming (compatible with Newtek Autolink for Panasonic PTZ) and IP control is supported
• Advanced trunk functions such as 3x CCU to camera, plus 1x HD-SDI from Camera to CCU as well as a 1000Base-T LAN-Trunk