Panasonic AU-EVA1 5.7K Super 35 Handheld Cinema Camera, EF Mount

Panasonic is proud to announce the new EVA 3.0 firmware update for the AU-EVA1 Compact Cinema Camera. Key Functions include 4K60 10-bit recording, EVA-Live hardwire remote control, and QuickSwitch shortcuts to change settings in seconds. Since it began shipping in October 2017, the AU-EVA1 has now enjoyed seven free firmware updates to add functions and improve usability. Panasonic has additional updates planned for the AU-EVA1 in the future, insuring that it will have a long lifespan in sales for resellers and great functionality for end users. Key features of EVA 3.0 • 4K60P 10-Bit - HEVC h.265 codecs - 150Mbps up to 4K30p, 200Mbps up to 4K60p - Only requires V30 class SDXC media • EVA-Live - Hardwire remote control via USB port - Control using EVA ROP on iOS and Android devices - Multi-camera control & paint with 3rd party remote panel • QuickSwitch - Shortcut to change settings on camera without menus - User Button to LOAD SETUP FILE and VFR on/off - Reset all settings on EVA1 in seconds Other Functions • SDR and HDR monitoring in HDR (HLG) recording & playback - Individually switch LCD, SDI and HDMI • Focus position indicator on OSD - Meters or Feet/Inches • Additional AWB Memory - Two AWB settings and up to eight WB presets • Still Image JPEG capture in playback - Single frame advance added The EVA-lution of the Panasonic Cinema Camera Line-UpCompact and lightweight, the AU-EVA1 is tailor-made for handheld shooting, but also well suited for documentaries, events, commercials, and music videos.Cinematic Run & GunWeighing only 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg / body) with a compact form factor (6.69" x 5.31" x 5.23") and a removable handgrip, EVA1 can be used for efficient handheld shooting applications and can also be mounted on a drone, gimbal rig, or jib arm for complex yet smooth camera moves. There will also be numerous mounting points and Panasonic is currently working with top accessory makers to allow further customization with the EVA1.5.7K Super 35mm SensorThe newly-designed EVA1 sensor is Super 35 sized (24.60mm x 12.97mm) with 5.7K resolution. With an active resolution of 5720 x 3016, the EVA1 delivers more than 17.25 million photosites, nearly double the 8.8 million for 4K DCI (4096 x 2160). By starting at a higher native resolution, the 5.7K sensor yields a higher resolving image when down-sampled to 4K, UHD, 2K, or even 720p. Additionally, the increased color information results in a finer, more accurate finished image.Dual Native ISOA key feature of the VariCam cameras, Dual Native ISO utilizes a process that allows the sensor to be read in a fundamentally different way, extracting more information without degrading the image. This results in a camera that can switch from a standard sensitivity to a high sensitivity with almost no increase in noise or other artifacts. Dual Native ISO has allowed cinematographers a greater variety of artistic choices as well as the ability to use less light on set, saving time and money. The EVA1's Dual Native ISOs are 800 and 2,500, which will allow cinematographers to shoot in almost any lighting environment.Dynamic RangeDynamic range measures the luminance range that a digital camera can capture. The EVA1 delivers 14-stops of Dynamic Range, enabling fine gradation in exposure from bright to dark.V-Log / V-GamutThe ability to capture accurate colors and rich skin tones is a must for any filmmaker. Like the VariCam lineup of cinema cameras, the EVA1 contains V-Log/V-Gamut capture to deliver high dynamic range and broad colors. V-Log has log curve characteristics that some would say are reminiscent of negative film and V-Gamut delivers a color space even larger than film. The EVA1 will also import the celebrated colorimetry of the VariCam line.EF-Mount LensesFor lensing, the camera utilizes a native EF-mount, giving shooters access to the broad EF lens ecosystem, including dozens of cinema-style prime and zoom lenses from numerous manufacturers. There will be full Iris Control, One-Push Auto Focus, and Lens Data.E.I.S. & Integrated ND FiltersEVA1 employs Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) to compensate for camera shake and blurring, which will help smooth out handheld or shoulder-mount shots on documentary or run-and-gun projects. Behind the lens mount, an integrated ND filter wheel in 2, 4, and 6 stops allows for precise exposure control. The EVA1 also allows the IR Cut filter to be swung out of the path to the sensor at the push of a button. Unique photographic effects and night vision imagery are possible with this control over infrared. The ND filter and IR Cut filter operate electronically, which will allow wireless remote control from smartphones and tablets.Low-Cost Media / SD Card RecordingIdeal for indie filmmakers, the EVA1 records to readily-available, lower-cost SD cards. With two SD card slots, you can capture footage either with Simul Rec (simultaneous dual record) or Relay Rec (continuous record). There's also One Shot Record, which enables single frame video for stop motion capture. The camera can record in several formats and compression rates, and offers up to 10-bit 4:2:2 even in 4K. For in camera recording, you can capture in 4K (4096 x 2160), UHD (3840 x 2160), 2K (2048 x 1080), Full HD (1920 x 1080), and HD (1280 x 720). For high-speed capture, the EVA1 offers up to 59.94fps/50fps for 4K/UHD, up to 120fps/100fps for 2K/Full HD, or 240fps/200fps (cropped area). In a future firmware upgrade, EVA1 will offer ALL Intra compression (400Mbps) for in camera recording.I/OEVA1 offers dual balanced XLR audio inputs with Dolby Audio encoding. The HDMI and SDI video outputs are both 4K-capable and each can be adjusted separately, allowing HD to be fed to a viewfinder or other third-party monitor while 4K is sent to an outboard recorder or monitor. The camera is also equipped with standard Timecode functionality. In a future firmware upgrade, EVA1 will offer 5.7K RAW output to 3rd party recorders.Bundled Battery & Dual ChargerBundled with the EVA1 is the AG-VBR59 battery (7.28V 5900mAh/43Wh), which should give you approximately 1 hour 30 min of continuous operating time and a charge time (with bundled dual battery charger) of approximately 3 hour 20 min. With the optional AG-VBR118 (7.28V 11800mAh/86Wh) battery, you will have approximately 3 hour 5 min of continuous operating time and a charge time of approximately 4 hour 40 min.Additional Professional FeaturesAs a professional video production tool, EVA1 contains several professional imaging tools, including Peaking, Expand (Image Zoom), Waveform, Zebras, and Spotmeter (Y-Get). EVA1 also utilizes Focus Squares, an array of green squares that grow in size when their local area appears to be sharp, to enable shooters to achieve critical focus.