The Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder is designed for what Panasonic is calling the fusion of communication and broadcasting. A compact professional UHD 4K camcorder packed with features that you would expect to find in a full-sized camcorder. The AG-CX350 features a 1" MOS sensor recording in UHD resolution (3840 x 2160), in the MOV format using a variety of data rates including 400 Mb/s, as well as in HEVC at up to 200 Mb/s. The camcorder can also record HD in MOV, as well as HD/SD in AVCHD format for legacy productions. You can choose from eight different gamma settings including HLG, which provides an HDR output in the camera. It also features variable frame rate capability from 1 to 60 fps in UHD and 1 to 120 fps in HD. Recording is to dual SD card slots, which provides for simultaneous, relay, and background recording.
Integrated into the camera is a 20x optical zoom lens with 32x intelligent zoom. The lens features 5-axis image stabilization and three discrete lens control rings, one each for focus, iris, and zoom. The camera features an OLED EVF and a 3.2" LCD touchscreen monitor, and it has a built-in stereo microphone and two XLR audio connectors. Other connectors include both 3G-SDI and HDMI out (HDMI supports UHD), timecode in/out as well as USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and an Ethernet port for connecting to a network or wired streaming. An optional USB wireless adapter allows you to stream wirelessly.
You can select from 59.94 or 50 Hz as the signal system for the camera. This is useful as it allows you to shoot in different countries with minimal concerns over flickering lights.
The 1" MOS sensor features 15MP resolution, easily supporting UHD with its native resolution of 5170 x 2908.
Camera features:
The 20x optical zoom lens has a 35mm focal length equivalent to 24.5 to 490mm. 24.5 is an extremely wide angle for a UHD camcorder. It features 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilization in both 4K and HD, which can be useful when hand-holding the camcorder. The lens also features individual lens control rings for zoom, focus, and iris. This enables manual control of your lens (in addition to servo), similar to the control you get on full-sized shoulder-mounted cameras.
Additional features of the lens include:
The camera records at standard speeds—23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94. It also records at variable frame rates in both UHD and HD; from 1 to 60 fps in UHD and 1 to 120 fps in HD.
The AG-CX350 features SD card slots, providing you with a wide choice of media to choose from, all sold separately.
If you already have P2 cards, the camcorder is compatible with them with a caveat. The CX350 can record onto a microP2 card as an SD card, but please be aware that:
The dual SD media slots permit you to choose from the following recording schemes:
The camera features an Ethernet port that allows you to connect it directly to a LAN (bypassing the need for a computer) and transfer your files to an FTP server with a global IP address. You can also use this port for wired streaming.
The camera uses standard streaming protocols. Using an available AJ-WM30 USB dongle, you can connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network and transfer files to an FTP server. Available third-party dongles will allow 4G/LTE connectivity.
The CX350 has preinstalled support of NDI, which provides:
High-image quality FHD streaming without a PC or an encoder unit. During streaming, UHD/FHD video can be recorded to SD cards in the camera body.
The CX ROP app for iOS/Android allows the following:
The CX350 supports simultaneous output of HDMI and SDI, with HDMI up to UHD and SDI to FHD video, both at 4:2:2 10-bit
Supports two channels of audio recording from the built-in stereo microphone or two XLR audio inputs (48V phantom power, Mic, and Line are switchable). In MOV mode the camcorder supports 24-bit linear PCM audio. Other professional features include the OSD level meter and 1 kHz test tone output when the color bar is displayed in 59.94 Hz (when 50 Hz is selected test tone is 997 Hz).
The TC In/Out terminal (BNC) allows synchronization for multicamera shooting.
Effective Pixel | 15.00 MP |
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Optical Zoom | 20x |
Aperture Value | f/2.8 to 4.5 |
Focus | Autofocus Manual Focus |
Recording Format | MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (400 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (100 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps (200 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (100 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (100 Mb/s) H.265 4:2:0 10-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 50/59.94 fps (200 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (150 Mb/s) MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 50/59.94 fps (150 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (100 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (50 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit: 1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps (25 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98 fps (21 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (21 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (17 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94 fps (8 Mb/s) 720 x 576i at 50 fps (9 Mb/s) 720 x 480i at 59.94 fps (9 Mb/s) |
Iris | Focus Zoom Iris |
Manual Ring | Autofocus Manual Focus |
LCD Monitor | 3.2" TOUCH SCREEN |
Recording Media | 2 x SDXC/SDHC Card Slot |
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