Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder

The Panasonic AG-CX350 from the brand’s CX Series of handheld camcorders packs professional features into its compact body. It boasts a 1-inch MOS sensor, which records cinema-quality UHD 4K videos with a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160. The camcorder can also produce HD videos in MOV format, HD/SD videos in AVCHD format, and HDR output in the camera by choosing from eight different gamma settings. Frame rates can vary from 1 to 60 frames per second in UHD and 1 to 120 frames per second in HD. Two SD card slots enable simultaneous (identical), relay (backup), and background (selective) recording. The camera comes with a built-in lens that offers 20x optical zoom, 32x intelligent zoom, and 5-axis image stabilization for smoother videos. The lens also has three discrete control rings for the adjustment of focus, aperture, and zoom. Integrated onto the rear of the camera are the OLED electronic viewfinder and a clear 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen monitor. Multiple ports—including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, Ethernet, 3G-SDI, HDMI out, and two XLR connectors—help widen audio-visual display and streaming options, while an optional USB wireless adapter can be used to enable wireless streaming.

Panasonic developed the new CX Series of handheld camcorders, spearheaded by the AG-CX350, to fuse video, on-air broadcasting, and communication for the next generation. The AG-CX350 features 4K/UHD resolution, 10-bit depth, HDR-compatible image quality, and a host of recording formats for the ultimate creativity in a compact, lightweight body with low power consumption. It is also equipped with an RTMP/RTSP function for live streaming and NDI | HX-ready IP connectivity, to serve as a live camera, and clearly expands the usability of the handheld camcorder beyond conventional news gathering and recording applications to meet a wide range of professional needs.