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Upgrades for VariCam 35 and HS cameras
Jan
Panasonic has released its roadmaps with the firmware updates planned for this year, which will bring new features and support for the VariCam 35 and HS cameras.
This is the list of new features that will affect the VariCam 35:
January 2015
- Recording with the “Main” recorder: AVC-Intra Class 4K 4:4:4 (12-bit) (4K/UHD), Apple ProRes HQ (HD), VFR recording up to 120p (HD, AVC-Intra 100)
- 24p support in 4K
- New user function for clip names
- Color control with LUTs or CDLs from the supported applications(Pomfort LiveGrade and Colorfront On-Set Live! 2014), via LAN or Ethernet connections (the AJ-WM30 wireless module is required for LAN operation).
- Remote control via LAN using the AK-HRP200G panel
- Detail of skin tones
April 2015
- Recording with the “Main” recorder: AVC-Intra Class 2K 4:4:4:4 (12-bit) (2K), AVC-Intra Class 4:4:4:4 (12-bit) (HD), AVC-Intra Class 200 (4:2:2:2) (HD), Apple ProRes 4444 (HD), VFR recording up to 120p (4K(UHD, AVC-Intra Class 4K-LT)
- LDS support (ARRI lens data)
- Optional camera/recorder module extension bracket
In the future
- Recording with the “Sub” recorder: VFR recording up to 60p
- PreRec function
- Codex V-Raw recorder support
- Here is the list of new features that will affect the VariCam HS
January 2015
- Recording with the “Main” recorder: AVC-Intra Class 4:4:4 (12-bit), AVC-Intra Class 200 (4:2:2:2), Apple ProRes 4444 (HD)
- Optional camera/recorder module extension bracket
During 2015
- PreREC function
Panasonic has also published this help document for those who need information on the workflows of the new generation of VariCams. One issue to note is that the company uses the terms “Main” and “Sub” to describe the ability to record a second file for dailies and editing (via the “sub” recorder) while recording the master file simultaneously (via the “main” recorder).
Finally Panasonic has recommended three tools for downloading and viewing 4K material, namely Scratch Play, Panasonic P2 Viewer Plus and DaVinci Resolve Lite.
