Panasonic has launched 5 new models of its PTZ camera to address growing market demand in the region. The 4K integrated cameras AW-UE80W/K, AW-UE50W/K, AW-UE40W/K, AW-UE20W/K, and the HD integrated camera AW-HE20W/K have a new proprietary direct-drive system based on Panasonic’s technology for quiet and smooth vertical and horizontal directions.
The launch comes at a time when organizations are quickly adapting to an accelerated digital environment. More people and organizations are looking at the quality of video transmission for the education, corporate, live events, and broadcast industries.
The AW-UE40, AW-UE50, and AW-UE80 will have a 24x optical zoom and up to a 36x intelligent zoom, as well as a 74.1 degree viewing angle to support usage in both indoor and outdoor environments. The latest generation of optical image stabilization (OIS) ensures excellent stability. All cameras will support PoE, enabling a single-cable solution whereby video and audio, control, and power can be provided to and from the camera via a single ethernet connection.
The new models support the latest IP-based video protocols, including NDI|HX version 2, while AW-UE80 supports full-bandwidth NDI. The PTZ cameras support SRT protocol will alongside RTMP and RTMPS. Furthermore, the AW-UE80 will also support the FreeD protocol to ensure integration with AR and VR systems alongside 4K/50p video capabilities.
The 4K-capable AW-UE20W/K and the HD integrated camera AW-HE20W/K are entry-level PTZ cameras produced specifically for the corporate and higher education markets. The two models will feature a wide-angle lens, the latest IP protocol certifications, and connectivity for SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP.
Panasonic offers an entire ecosystem of solutions to enable the new PTZ cameras to be smoothly introduced into existing camera systems. This includes use with its remote camera controllers, PTZ Control Center centralized control software, and its automatic tracking software for presentations and lectures, enabled by face recognition and human body detection.
Commenting on the launch of the 5 new models, Hidetoshi Kaneko Director System Solutions and Communications Division, Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa said, “Our PTZ cameras are among the most used systems across the world and meet the needs of varied industries, serving customers from national governments to esports. Recently used at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, at venues including the Japan National Stadium and the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, they provide immersive experiences for the audience.”