Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Handheld Camcorder

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 RTSP/RTMP/ RTMPS 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.

Panasonic AG-CX350 Features

• Wide-Angle 24.5 mm Optical 20x Zoom, Plus i.Zoom
• New High-Definition, High-Sensitivity 1.0-type 15M MOS Sensor
• Built-in 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer
• HDR-Compliant V-Log/HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)
• Intelligent AF and Focus Assist
• Manual Three Rings
• Cabled/Wireless Remote Control Capability
• New HEVC Codec for High-Image-Quality 10-bit UHD/60p Recording at Low Bit Rate
• 10-bit Variable Frame Rate (VFR) without Cropping
• MOV/AVCHD/P2 MXF File Formats Supported
• Freeze Frame (Still Image Capture)
• Double Memory Card Slots Improve Recording Reliability
• USB Tethering (5G Smartphone Link) Compatible Steaming Distribution
• Easy IP Connection: NDI | HX Capable — NDI | HX is enabled when optional NDI | HX licence is purchased from NewTek
• Compatible with the IP remote control (AW-RP150GJ)
• Wireless Control from a Tablet or Smartphone
• TC Synchro Multi-Camera Recording Supported
• Parallel Output of SDI and HDMI
• Bonding Device Status Display
• Simultaneous Display on High-Brightness, High-Definition LCD and High-Resolution OLED EVF
• Broadcast-Grade Picture Quality Adjustment Functions
• 24-bit PCM Audio 4-Channel Recording
• Low Power Consuming, Large-Capacity Battery, Quick Charge

• AG-CX350 4K Handheld Camcorder1
• AG-VBR59 Battery1
• AG-BRD50 Battery charger1
• AC adaptor1
• AC cable1
• Microphone holder kit1
• Shoulder strap1
• Eye cup1
• Lens hood (attached)1
• Grip belt (attached) 1
• Operating instructions 1

• Power
  • DC 7.28V (when the battery is used)
  • DC 12V (when the AC adaptor is used)
• Power Consumption
  • 17W (when the LCD monitor is used)
  • 11.5W (1080i / 422ALL-I 100M recording, when the LCD monitor is used, no external device connection)
• Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Operating humidity10% to 80% (no condensation)
• Weight
  • Body: approx. 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs) (body only, excluding lens hood, battery, and accessories)
  • Shooting: approx. 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs) (including lens hood, battery, and microphone holder)
• Dimensions (WxHxD)7-1/8 x 6-13/16 x 12-1/4" (180x173x311mm), excluding protrusion and eye cup
• Camera Unit -
• Pickup device 1.0-type (effective size) MOS solid state image sensor
• Effective Pixels15,030,000 pixel
• LENS
  • Optical image stabilizer lens, optical 20x motorized zoom
  • F value: F2.8 to F4.5
  • Focal length: f=8.8 mm to 176 mm
  • 35 mm equivalent: 24.5 mm to 490 mm
  • Filter Diameter: 67 mm
  • ND Filter: Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
  • IR Filter: Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
  • Shortest Shooting Distance (M.O.D.):
  • Approx. 10 cm (W), 1.0 m (T) from the front lens
• Gain Setting
  • L/M/H selector switch
  • -3 dB to 18 dB (Adjustable in 1 dB steps)
  • 24dB, 30 dB, 36 dB switched (when assigning [S. GAIN] to the USER button)
• Color Temperature SettingATW, ATW LOCK, A ch, B ch, preset 3200 K/preset 5600 K/VAR (2000 K to 15000 K)
• Shutter Speed
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
    • 59.94i/59.94p mode: 1/60 sec. (shutter off), 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
    • 29.97p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.,1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
    • 23.98p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/48 sec., 1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
    • 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
    • 25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
• Shutter Speed(Slow Shutter)
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
    • 59.94i/59.94p mode: 1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
    • 29.97p mode: 1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/15 sec.
    • 23.98p mode: 1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
    • 50i/50p mode: 1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
    • 25p mode: 1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
• Shutter Speed(Synchro Scan)
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
    • 59.94i/59.94p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
    • 29.97p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
    • 23.98p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
    • 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
    • 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
• Shutter Open Angle3.0 deg to 180.0 deg to 360.0 deg (in 0.5 deg steps)
• VFR Recording Frame Rate
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
    • 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60 (fps)
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
    • 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50 (fps)
• Super Slow Recording
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
    • 1920 x 1080 (FHD): shooting frame rate 120 fps
  • When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
    • 1920 x 1080 (FHD): shooting frame rate 100 fps
• Sensitivity
  • When [HIGH SENS.] mode
    • F12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9 % reflect, 2160/59.94p, 1080/59.94i)
    • F13 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9 % reflect, 2160/50p, 1080/50i)
• Horizontal Resolution
  • 2000 TV or higher (UHD: center)
  • 1000 TV or higher (FHD: center)
• i.Zoom ×32 (FHD), ×24 (UHD)
• DIGITAL ZOOM ×2/×5/×10
• Lens Hood Hood with lens cover
• Memory Card Recorder -
• Recording Media
  • SDHC memory card (4 GB to 32 GB),
  • SDXC memory card (32 GB to 128 GB)
  • UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class3 supported, Video Speed Class V90 supported
  • microP2 card (A series, B series)
  • Please see back cover for the “Available Memory Card” table.
• Recording slot microP2/SDXC UHS-II card slot x 2
• Recording Pixels 3840 × 2160 (UHD), 1920 × 1080 (FHD), 1280 × 720 (HD), 720 × 480(SD), 720 × 576 (SD)
• System frequency 59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz
• Recording File Format MOV (AVC), MOV (HEVC), AVCHD
• Recording Format Please see page 4 for the “Recording Format” table.
• Recording Time Please see back cover for the “Recording Time” table.
• 2 Slot Functions Relay Rec, Simultaneous Rec, Background Rec
• Special Recording Functions Pre Rec, Interval Rec, Time Stamp
• Digital Video -
• Quantization
  • MOV: 4:2:2 10 bit/4:2:0 8 bit/4:2:0 10 bit (HEVC)
  • AVCHD: 4:2:0 8 bit
• Digital Video | Video Compression Format
  • H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
  • H.265/MPEG-H HEVC Main10 Profile
• Digital Audio -
• Recording audio signal
  • MOV: 48 kHz/24 bit, 2 ch, Linear PCM
  • AVCHD: 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 ch, Dolby Audio™
• Headroom12 dB/18 dB/20 dB switchable (menu)
• Live Streaming-
• Live Streaming | Video Compression FormatH.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile
• Audio Compression FormatAAC-LC
• Network ProtocolRTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS
• VIDEO OUTPUT-
• Video Output | SDI OUT
  • BNC x 1, SDI REC REMOTE supported
  • HD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω SD: 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, Output format (4:2:2 10 bit):
    • 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97Psf, 25Psf, 23.98PsF
    • 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
    • 720 × 480: 59.94i
    • 720 × 576: 50i
• Video Output | HDMI OUT
  • HDMI x 1, Type A, HDMI REC REMOTE supported, VIERA Link not supported
  • Output format (4:2:2 10 bit):
    • 3840 × 2160: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    • 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    • 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p
    • 720 × 480: 59.94p
    • 720 × 576: 50p
• VIDEO OUT3.5 mm diameter mini jack, composite 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
• Audio Input/Output-
• Built-in microphoneStereo microphone
• INPUT 1/2
  • XLR (3-pin) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2)
  • Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V (switchable SW)
  • MIC: -40 dBu/-50 dBu/-60 dBu (switchable menu)
  • LINE: +4 dBu/0 dBu (switchable menu)
• Audio Input/Output | SDI OUTLinear PCM 2 ch
• Audio Input/Output | HDMI OUTLinear PCM 2 ch
• Headphone3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
• AV OUT3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1, Output level: 600 Ω, 316 mV
• Speaker20 mm diameter, round x 1
• OTHER INPUT/OUTPUT-
• TC IN/OUT
  • BNC x 1, Used as the input and output terminals (switchable menu)
  • Input: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p] 10 KΩ
  • Output: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V [p-p] low impedance
  • 2.5 mm diameter super mini jack
• REMOTE2.5 mm diameter super mini jack
• LANRJ-45: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
• USB 2.0 HOSTType-A, 4-pin (5 V, 0.5 A) for Wireless Module (option)
• USB 3.0 DEVICE
  • USB 3.1 GEN1 Type-C, USB Mass storage function
  • No USB bus power function
• DC IN 12VDC 12 V EIAJ Type 4
• Monitor/Viewfinder-
• LCD monitor
  • 3.5 type TFTLCD color monitor (3:2), approx. 1,620,000 dots, Touch panel
  • video display (16: 9) area: Approx. 1,370,000 dots
• VIEWFINDER0.39 type OLED (organic EL display), approx. 2,360,000 dots, video display (16: 9) area: approx. 1,770,000 dots