Panasonic AK-UC4000

Description

General – Camera Body

Model Variants: AK-UC4000 / AK-UC4000S / AK-UC4000B (multiple connector options)

Power Supply:

DC 12 V (external)

AC 240 V via CCU (AK-UCU600 series)

Power Consumption:

~119 W (camera only, external 12 V)

~360 W (with CCU power)

Operating Temperature: –10 °C to +45 °C (pre-heat needed below 0 °C)

Operating Humidity: ≤85 % (relative)

Storage Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C

Dimensions (Body): 151 mm (W) × 267 mm (H) × 371.5 mm (D)*

Weight: ~4.5 kg (body only)

*Excluding protrusions like handles and connectors.

📷 Image Sensor & Capture

Sensor: Single 11.14 megapixel MOS image sensor

Resolution: Native 4K capture with high-definition sampling yielding extremely detailed pictures (2000 TV lines)

Dynamic Range & HDR:

Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) with wide color gamut (ITU-R BT.2020)

Chromatic Aberration Compensation and skew reduction for cleaner images

📡 Lens & Sensitivity

Lens Mount: Standard 2/3″ B4 bayonet mount (professional broadcast lenses)

Optical Filters: CC (Clear), Cross, 3200 K, 4300 K, 6300 K, Diffusion (models differ slightly)

ND Filters: CAP / Open / 1/4 / 1/16 / 1/64

Sensitivity Modes (typical):

HIGH SENS: F10 @ 59.94 Hz / F11 @ 50 Hz

NORMAL: F6 @ 59.94 Hz / F7 @ 50 Hz

(Measured at 2000 lx, 3200 K)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥62 dB

📺 Video Output & Formats

Outputs:

Multiple 12G-SDI ports for UHD and HD signals

HD-SDI and additional signal options for studio monitoring

Slow-Motion (HD): Supports selectable high-speed output modes (2× / 3× / 4×) for slow-motion workflows when used with appropriate CCU and systems*

*Availability of some high-speed options may depend on system configuration.

🎛️ System & Control Features

Camera Control Unit (CCU) Integration:

Full remote control and uncompressed video signal transmission via fiber optic to a CCU (e.g., AK-UCU600/700 series)

Supports long cable runs (up to ~2 km using power from CCU, up to ~10 km with local camera power and single-mode fiber)

Remote Operation Panels (ROP):

Optional Panasonic ROPs with color LCD touch interface for adjusting settings such as iris, gain, shutter, etc.

Settings Storage:

Camera settings can be stored/recalled using SD memory cards (e.g., video adjustments)

Network & Data Interfaces:

LAN for control and streaming workflows

RS-422A/RS-232C data lines for lens and remote system control