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VariCam LT 4K HDR Compact Professional Cinema Camera

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VariCam LT $17,995

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Weighing less than six pounds (body-only), the VariCam LT captures true 4K footage and is ideal for handheld, Steadicam, jib, crane, gimbal, and drone shooting applications, as well as cinéma vérité-style filmmaking. The VariCam LT offers a host of new features, including an EF lens mount, hot-swappable batteries, IR shooting capability, a 23.98 PsF output, cinema-style file naming, and scene files.

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Massive Savings on the VariCam LT!

For a limited time, purchase a VariCam LT body (AU-V35LT1) and receive more than $4,500 in instant savings from participating US Panasonic authorized resellers.

Key features

  • Features a compact and lightweight magnesium body, weighing only 5.9lb (2.7kg)
  • Newly-developed Super 35mm MOS sensor that provides true 4K images with 14+ stops of latitude for HDR content
  • Dual-native ISO 800/5000 ISO feature that achieves higher sensitivity without increasing noise
  • Expansive color gamut, V-Gamut, has a  wider color gamut than that of film and exceeds BT2020 color space required for HDR content delivery
  • Standard EF mount offers a wide array of  lens choise, but can be removed by end-user and replaced with an optional PL mount
  • 4k Professional HDR (Gold)
  • VARICAM
  • Pro Ress
  • Express P2

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SPECIAL OFFER

Massive Savings on the VariCam LT!

For a limited time, purchase a VariCam LT body (AU-V35LT1) and receive more than $4,500 in instant savings from participating US Panasonic authorized resellers.

Specification Description
General Specification -
Power DC 12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V)
Power consumption 47 W, with body only
77 W, with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Storage Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4°F to 140°F)
Weight Approx. 2.7 kg (6.0 lb), excluding handle and accessories
Approx. 3.0kg (6.6 lb), including handle,excluding accessories
Dimensions (W x H x D) 184.0 mm x 230.5 mm x 247.0 mm
(7-1/4 inches x 9-3/32 inches x 9-3/4 inches)
Body only, excluding protrusion and accessories
NOTE1 Ensure that the total current taken from the DC OUT terminal, LENS/GRIP terminal,DC OUT/RS terminal and USB HOST terminal does not exceed 30 W.
Camera Unit -
Pickup Devices Super 35 mm, MOS sensor
Number of Pixels Total pixels: Approx.10.3 million pixels,
Effective pixels: Approx. 8.9 million pixels
Lens Mount EF mount
Optical Filter ND filter:
1: CLEAR, 2: 0.6 ND, 3: 1.2 ND, 4: 1.8 ND
Gain setting Native ISO: 800, 5000
800 Base: 200 to 4000
5000 Base: 1250 to 12800
[ISO] mode: ISO200 to ISO12800
[dB] mode: -12 dB to 14 dB (2 dB step)
Shutter Speed [deg] mode: 1.0 deg to 358 deg (0.1 deg step)
[sec] mode: 1/24 sec. to 1/250 sec. (for 24p)
Sensitivity [GAIN MODE]=[NORMAL], [GAMMA]=[VIDEO45]
F7 (2000 lx, 3200k, 89.9% reflection,1080/59.94p)
F8 (2000 lx, 3200k, 89.9% reflection,1080/50p)
Memory Card Recorder -
Recording Media Main slot x 1: expressP2 card, P2 card
Sub slot x 1: SD memory card
Recording Resolution 4096 x 2160 (4K), 3840 x 2160 (UHD),
2048 x 1080 (2K), 1920 x 1080 (HD)
Recording Frame Rate 4K/UHD: Maximum 60fps or 50 fps
2K/HD: Maximum 240fps or 200 fps
System frequency 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p,59.94i, 50i
Recording Format (Main Recorder) AVC-Intra4K422, AVC-Intra4K-LT, AVC-Intra2K444, AVC-Intra2K422, AVC-Intra2K-LT, AVC-Intra444,AVC-Intra422,AVC-Intra-LT, AVC-Intra100, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444
Recording Format (Sub Recorder) AVC-LongG6Recording
Video Signal 4096 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
2048 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
1920 x 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i
Recording Time*1 (Main Codec) When using expressP2 card 512 GB and when [FREQUENCY]= [23.98p]
AVC-Intra4K422, 23.98 fps:Approx. 180 min.
AVC-Intra4K422, VFR ON, 30 fps:Approx. 146 min.
AVC-Intra4K-LT, VFR ON, 60 fps:Approx. 128 min.
AVC-Intra422, VFR ON, 60 fps:Approx. 260 min.
ProRes 422 HQ VFR ON, 60fps:Approx. 134 min.
Recording Time*1 (Sub Codec) AVC-LongG6:Approx. 655 min.
Digital Video -
Quantizing AVC-Intra2K444, AVC-Intra444: 12 bit
Others: 10 bit
Video Compression Format AVC-Intra4K422, AVC-Intra4K-LT, AVC-Intra2K444, AVC-Intra2K422, AVC-Intra2K-LT, AVC-Intra444,AVC-Intra422,
AVC-Intra-LT, AVC-Intra100:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 4444:
Apple ProRes*2
Digital Audio -
Recording audio signal 48 kHz/24 bit, 4 ch
Headroom 18 dB/20 dB switchable menu
AVC Proxy -
File Format MOV
Video Compression Format (AVC Proxy) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
Audio Compression Format AAC
Recording Time *3 Approx. 655 min.
When using a 64 GB SDXC memory card
Video input/output -
SDI Out1/SDI Out2 HD (1.5 G)/3G-SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
VF SDI HD (1.5 G)/3G-SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
Audio Input/Output -
INPUT 1/2 XLR x 1, 5-pin
Input 3/Input 4 XLR x 2, 3-pin, Supports menu switching to select LINE/MIC or enable/disable the power supply of the microphone.
Phones Stereo mini jack
Speaker 20 mm diameter, round x 1
OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT -
GENLOCK IN HD (1.5 G) /3G-SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
TC IN/OUT BNC x 1, Input/Output switching
Input: 0.5 V [p-p] to 8 V [p-p], 10 kΩ
Output: 2.0 V [p-p] ± 0.5 V[p-p], low impedance
DC IN XLR x 1, 4-pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V - 17.0 V)
DC OUT/RS 4-pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V - 17.0 V),
maximum output current 1.0 A
DC OUT 2-pin, DC12 V (DC 11.0 V - 17.0 V),
maximum output current 1.0 A
LENS/GRIP 12-pin
LAN 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
USB (Device) USB2.0 devices : Type B connector, 4-pin
USB (Host) USB2.0 host : Type A connector, 4-pin
Control Panel 20-pin, control panel contact terminals
EF Mounting Contact 8-pin
Display Panel LCD, 3.5-type QHD color monitor,
approx. 1.56 million dots
NOTE2 *1: Figures are for continuous recording as one clips. Depending on the number or clips, the overall recording time may be shorter than the above.
*2: ProRes is licensed from Apple Inc. Apple ProRes codec is under license from Atomos. Atomos is a trademark and copyright of Atomos Global Pty. Ltd.
*3: Reference value for continuous recording. The recording the may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips.

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VariCam LT cinema camera for the professional or indie shooter

Weighing less than 6-lbs with a compact form factor, the VariCam LT is ideal for run-and-gun indie films, but also provides a professional workflow solution for camera crews working on high-end 4K productions. With it's one piece, short body design, the VariCam LT is ideal for handheld, Steadicam, jib, crane, gimbal and drone shooting applications, as well as all types of cinéma vérité filmmaking.

The VariCam LT offers a host of new features including an EF lens mount, hot swappable batteries, IR shooting capability, a 23.98 PsF output, cinema-style file naming, and scene files.

The VariCam LT utilizes the same super 35mm 4K native sensor as the VariCam 35, but with significant reductions in size, weight and price. The camera is jam-packed with functionality in a small, yet efficient, economical camera body package. The LT body comes standard with a top handle, control panel and an EF lens mount. Additional packages with OLED viewfinders, PL lens mounts, recording media and other options are available as bundles.

VariCam LT body package with top handle, control panel, EF lens mount

VariCam Exposure Mapping Tool called the EL Zone System developed by Ed Lachman, ASC

Cambelles with EL Zone ON (courtesy of DSC Labs)

NEW! EL Zone Exposure Map Tool

Achieving precise exposure is one the most important tasks for a cinematographer since blown out highlights and/or crushed blacks is a dead giveaway for video. With the release of the latest firmware for the VariCam LT, to achieve the best possible exposure, Panasonic has teamed with cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC to release the EL Zone System, which is an in-camera exposure map tool.

The EL Zone System has 15 delineated zones in 1 stop increments, plus -1/2 increments above and below 18% gray for setting precise skin tones. Each stop, or zone, is a solid color allowing you to identify the stop value. By showing you an entire scene exposure, it makes light level adjustments more precise.

Camera Frame Marks for Vertical Video Production

NEW! Anamorphic De-Squeeze & Frame Marks for Vertical Video

The latest firmware for the VariCam LT adds new 1.8x and 1.5x anamorphic de-squeeze aspect ratios.

Additionally, there is now an in-camera custom aspect ratio frame marker generator that dials in just about any aspect ratio. With the rise in vertical viewing due to mobile phone video, shooters will be able to set 9 x 16 frame markings, or 1 x 1 markings to cover for both horizontal and vertical viewing. This makes shooting video for both standard and portrait/vertical video deliverables easier than ever.

Renowned VariCam Color Science

HDR-Ready 14+ stops of dynamic range in V-Log, plus the renowned VariCam image quality and color science.

Dual Native ISO 800/5000

With ISO 5000, you see more detail than the human eye at low light levels — without adding noise.

Reliable P2 Capture

Image handling in multiple formats ranging from 4K, UHD, 2K, HD and HD / 2k ProRes on reliable media.

Cinematic Multicamera Live Video Production

VariCam LT Goes Live with Full Studio Control

CineLive is the studio-style control system for the VariCam LT, offering greater capabilities than other cinema camera or studio camera systems. The VariCam LT is the only true Cinema Production camera that also functions as a true multi-cam live event camera. With CineLive, capture the Cinematic look of the VariCam’s Super 35mm sensor and rich, natural colors, while maintaining the full control and communication of a proper live production system. Integration with the AK-HRP1000 remote control panel enables remote shading of the camera image while simultaneously allowing separate control of the internally recorded signal.

Output a shaded image while recording either a shaded or V-Log signal internally for later use. Output HD live while recording internally in 4K or HD. Monitor in SDR while outputting in HDR. The VariCam LT has two SDI outputs for HD broadcast, allowing one for a clean signal to the switcher as well as a second for monitoring camera status and menu navigation. A third output is utilized for viewfinder use at the camera. CineLive is compatible with fiber transport systems from companies such as MultiDyne and can switch between 4K & HD, SDR & HDR as your needs arrive.

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