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quality of 6.03 million effective pixels,
producing bright shots even in dark places.
The sensor's processing speed is advanced to
approximately 1.5 times conventional speed,
and a new Noise Reduction function reduces
noise for crisp Full HD (1080p) images. The
built-in LED Light - featuring color conversion and diffusion filters, and an average illumination of 300 lux at 3.3' - is ideal for
shooting nighttime events.
With dual SD card slots and the capability to record on both cards simultaneously,
the AC30's Relay Auto Switch functionality
provides dependable backup recording or
the ability to switch from
one card to the other for
extended
recording
times. The AC30 records in AVCHD to
28Mbps and MP4/MOV to 50Mbps.
The AC30 weighs just over 3
pounds. The camcorder incorporates
Intelligent AF (Auto Focus) with
improvements in speed, tracking and
stability. Focus-assist functions include
Focus Expand, Focus Peaking and Area
Mode. Professional-assist functions include a
histogram display, color bar monitor and
zebra pattern. Other key features include 5Axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization and a
multi-purpose lens ring that provides fine
adjustments and precise control of focus,
zoom and iris. An illuminating LED ring
allows recording verification and serves as a
tally light.
The AC30 offers a new 0.24", 1.55million-dot EVF, which can be tilted for
added convenience. The versatile 3", slideretractable LCD can serve as an HD monitor
and menu-setting touch panel. The twochannel XLR audio inputs enable the use of
high-performance microphones and audio
equipment. The camcorder is also equipped

with an HDMI interface.
Panasonic has also announced the
UX series of professional 4K camcorders,
which succeed the company's AVCCam
series of professional AVCHD camcorders.
Two models are currently under development and scheduled for release this fall: the
UX Premium Model AG-UX180, with a 1"
(effective size) MOS sensor, optical 20x
zoom and UHD 60p recording capability;
and the UX Standard Model AG-UX90,
featuring a 1" (effective size) MOS sensor,
optical 15x zoom and UHD 30p recording.
The UX series will support recording
up to 4K (4096x2160, 24p only) and UHD
(3840x2160), and will use SD Memory
Cards as recording media. In addition to 4K
and UHD, the UX Premium Model AGUX180 supports dual codec recording
(UHD/FHD), IR recording in low light, and
3G SDI/HDMI 2.0 output. The UX
camcorders' 1" MOS sensor ensures sensitivity equivalent to that of conventional
handheld cameras. Variable frame-rate
recording functionality (2-60 fps) is planned
in FHD mode.
These new UX models will bring the
company's lineup of

professional 4K cameras to six,
including the flagship VariCam 35 and VariCam LT cinema cameras for HDR production in 4K resolution, the AG-DVX200 4K
4 ⁄ 3 " large-sensor camcorder, and the AKUC3000 4K camera system.
For additional information, visit
www.panasonic.com/broadcast.
Litepanels Illuminates Astra Soft
Litepanels, a Vitec Group brand, has
introduced the Astra Soft Bi-Color LED
panel. With a new diffused lens, the 1square-foot Astra Soft Bi-Color provides a
soft-light alternative to the original Astra
1x1 Bi-Color LED panel and mimics the
effect of a soft box in a compact, portable
design.
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