Panasonic AW-UB10 Box Cinema Camera

Panasonic AW-UB10 4K box production camera

The Panasonic AW-UB10 is the same camera as the Panasonic BGH1 in terms of image quality and external dimensions. The camera is compatible with new connectivity standards, meaning it is better suited to current productions, includes NDI HX2, RMTPS and in the future SRT support, and the camera is compatible with Panasonic's PTZ system.

Set the camera settings to 24fps, MOV recording format 4:2:2 with 10bit color depth, compression level ALL-I 400Mbps, resolution for example UHD 4K and V-Log L on. Now you have a Netflix-approved film camera!

Of course, you also need a lens, but thanks to the MFT mount, you have a choice. The Panasonic AW-UB10 is a box style device, meaning it doesn't have a display. You can connect an external display or recording device to the HDMI or SDI connection (the signal is received on both at the same time!).

In addition to Netflix-style content production, the BGH1 is suitable for streaming, production use, including fixed installations, and multi-camera production. This use is only beneficial if everything superfluous has been trimmed away.

Video recording features

• Micro 43 bayonet
• 10.2MP Live MOS sensor
• Internal recording mx C4K 60P 4:2:0 10bit Long GOP (or 4:2:2 All-I 30P)
• Dual Native ISO (V-Log L: ISO 400 & 2,000, HLG: ISO 320 & 1600, Cinelike: ISO 160 & 800)
• Two memory card slots, record alternately or on both cards
• Support for anamorphic recording like the GH5S
  

The body is made of aluminum, meaning the camera can withstand professional handling. The metal construction also helps with heat management and there is also active cooling. There is no limit to the length of video recording and the design has been based on 100% reliability without overheating.

Connections and control

• Full-size HDMI connection
• 3G-SDI connection
• USB 3.1 Type-C
• 3.5mm headphone and microphone jack (with DMW-XLR1 accessory also 2 XLR jacks)
• 2.5mm LANC for remote control
• Gen Lock In and Timecode In/out connections
• Ethernet network connection with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support
• Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• C4K/4KK 60P 4:2:2 10bit recording via HDMI and simultaneous 3G-SDI FHD 60P 4:2:2 output

As you can see from the list, Panasonic has listened to professionals working in large productions when designing the camera, and it's hard to think of any connection the camera would be missing.

Panasonic has also released a free development environment for controlling the camera via a USB connection, which brings more ways to use the camera.

In addition to being a single professional camera, the Panasonic AW-UB10 is also a platform that can be used to build implementations for event productions and industry, without forgetting creative fields.

Specifications:

• Sensor: M43 size Live MOS, 10.28 megapixels
• Compatibility: Micro Four Thirds mount
• Sensitivity: ISO 160 - 51200 (80-204800expanded), Dual ISO
  
• Shutter speeds: 60 - 1/8000 s
• Searchlight: no
  
• Display: no
• 2x SHXC UHS-II memory card slots
• Connections: HDMI Type A, USB Type-C, 3G-SDI, Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone and microphone
  
• WiFi & Bluetooth v4.2
• Uses Panasonic AG-VBR batteries
• Power supply also via 12v power supply or Ethernet PoE+ connection
• Size: 9.3 x 9.3 x 7.8cm
• Weight: 545 g (without battery)