Panasonic Varicam LT ProEx Kit
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Varicam LT
Interchangeable PL Mount
256GB expressP2 Memory Card
USB 3.0 P2 Memory Card Reader
OLED Viewfinder
Cinema-Style Shoulder Mount
Adjustable Handgrip Module
Panasonic’s Varicam LT with Panasonic’s OLED EVF, Interchangeable PL Mount, Cinema-Style Shoulder Mount, Grip Module, 256GB expressP2 media card, and a P2 media card reader. This creates an camera package that is ergonomically balanced, requiring only batteries and a lens to go shoot. The camera itself features a Super 35-sized sensor with two distinct native ISO ratings. This kit includes an interchangeable PL mount that enables you to swap out the EF mount that ships with the camera, so you can use PL mounted lenses. The 256GB expressP2 card can capture footage at the camera’s highest data rate, while the USB 3.0 media card reader is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Designed to work with the Varicam LT, the OLED viewfinder features a variety of advanced function, menu and navigation buttons as well as an indexed diopter adjustment range. All the hardware required to mount it to your camera is included with the EVF. The shoulder mount features a padded shoulder cavity and is compatible with VCT-14 tripod plates. It incorporates front and rear mounted 15mm rod clamps, and the ARRI-compatible rosettes are replaceable. The Grip Module is a contoured handgrip with integrated start/stop trigger. The grip can be adjusted for your comfort and attaches to an ARRI-compatible rosette.
Panasonic Cinema VariCam LT 4K S35 Digital Cinema Camera (EF Mount)
Panasonic’s Cinema VariCam LT 4K S35 is a single Super 35-sized sensor digital cinema camera with a lightweight magnesium body and interchangeable lens mount. It shares the same sensor as the Varicam 35, which features dual native ISO ratings of 800 and 5000. The camera is capable of capturing 14-stops of dynamic range when using V-Log and recording up to 60 fps at 4K, and up to 240 fps at 2K.
You can record your footage to high-data-rate files using the camera’s built-in expressP2 card slot (expressP2 cards not included) while simultaneously recoding proxy files to the camera’s SD card slot. The proxy files can incorporate color grading changes that the high-resolution files do not, making it easy for post to see your intent, without baking the look into your high-quality, camera-original files. The camera features selectable gamma curves, allowing you to get the most out of the sensor. It supports recording using AVC-Intra, AVC-Intra 4K, and Apple ProRes codecs. The 3.5″ control panel can function as an LCD screen or be used to control the camera’s functions.
The VariCam LT ships with a removable stainless steel EF mount, which you can swap out for a PL mount if you choose. Please note that the PL mount is not included and must be sourced separately.
Same Imager as VariCam 35
The VariCam LT is equipped with the Super 35mm, single-chip MOS that offers 4K (4096 x 2160) and UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution. It boasts high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range. The sensor’s size delivers the classic cinematic depth of field as it is the same size as the film frame in motion picture cameras.
Wide 14+ Stops of Latitude
The camera features a dynamic range of 14+ stops when shooting in Panasonic’s BV-Log, which enables accurate image rendering over the entire image, from dark areas to highlights. Even in very dimly lit scenes, the VariCam LT provides low-noise images without any compromise in picture quality.
Dual Native ISO of 800/5000
The sensor of the VariCam LT has two dedicated analog circuits that are implemented on every pixel. This allows the sensor to have two native ISO settings: 800 and 5000. The noise level at 5000 ISO is nearly identical to that seen at 800 ISO. Normally noise is introduced in the gain process of rating ISO in digital cameras; however, the native 5000 ISO rating sidesteps the issue of adding gain to capture low light images.
Expansive Color Gamut
The VariCam LT is equipped with V-Gamut, which encompasses the entire BT.2020 color space.
Scene Files and V-LOOK
The VariCam-LOOK (V-LOOK) mode is a setting for creating cinematic images without color grading. Featuring a gamma curve that allows detail to be maintained over a greater tonal range within the Rec 709 color space that has also been included in the VariCam LT. The V-709 gamma setting provides a tone suitable for viewing on standard monitors while the BC-LOOK creates a look that mimics traditional TV broadcast images.
Monitoring Output Terminals
The VariCam LT provides down conversion to Full HD via two 3G HDSDI outputs and one VF output (BNC) while shooting in 4K.Your look with in-camera color grading and information overlay can be applied to each output.
Native 4K/60p Shooting
The maximum frame rate when recording in 4K (4096 x 2160) or UHD (3840×2160) resolution is 60p (60 fps).
2K/HD 240p Slow Motion
When shooting in 2K (2048 x 1080) and HD (1920×1080) resolution, high-speed 240 fps recording can be used to produce an extreme slow-motion effect. Variable frame rates are available from 1 to 120 fps in AVC-Intra 2K422 and from 120 to 240 fps in AVC-Intra 2K-LT. The frame rate is variable in-shot while recording.
Multiple Codec 4K/UHD/2K/HD Recording
Using the AVC-Intra 4K codec, the VariCam LT can record 4K (4096 x 2160) or UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution. For 2K recording, the VariCam LT supports AVC-Intra 2K444/2K422/2K-LT. For HD recording, the VariCam LT supports AVC-Intra 444/422/100/LT and Apple ProRes 4444/HQ.
Media Card Recording
Using the 256 GByte expressP2 card, the camera can record approximately 90 minutes of 23.98p 4K video with AVC-Intra 4K422. The camera can simultaneously record proxy-quality footage to an SD card.
In-Camera Color Grading
The VariCam LT features an in-camera color grading function (3D LUT/CDL). This enables color tuning on set as well as in the field when using the camera control panel or 3rd party software. Grading information such as 3D LUT files and CDL files can be recorded simultaneously with the image data, providing a simple way of protecting your vision from overly aggressive editorial tweaking.
Main and Proxy Recording
The VariCam LT can record files to an SD memory card while simultaneously recording high-data-rate files to an optional expressP2 card.This feature lets you record an ungraded 4K master with V-Log in the main expressP2 card recorder while simultaneously recording graded HD files on the SD memory card.
IR
The VariCam LT features a removable IR filter. This allows you the freedom to record footage with or without the IR cut filter in any lighting situation.
Lightweight, Tough, and Flexible
The lens mount is made of stainless steel and designed to prevent flange back deviation due to temperature changes.
The camera body is made of strong, rigid magnesium.
The top and bottom panels have been made flat for easy installation of various plates and accessories.
Mounting holes are provided on both sides as well as on the handle for convenient mounting of accessories.
UPC: 885170284128
Panasonic Viewfinder for VariCam LT
The Panasonic Viewfinder for the VariCam LT features a 720p OLED display that more accurately shows the notable skin tones the camera captures. The camera monitor always remains on regardless of whether the viewfinder is in use or not.
This robust viewfinder features a metal composite build, heat dissipation bars on the rear, focus dial, a 1-9 stepped, indexible diopter dial, and two assignable preset buttons. The preset buttons can be programmed with functions such as “with or without LUT display.”
There is an SDI connector for connecting to the camera for video display, and a Hirose port for connecting to the camera for power. The included camera-mounting bracket allows for versatile adjustment, including extending the viewfinder out horizontally.
Key Features
720p OLED viewfinder for VariCam LT
1-9 Stepped, indexible diopter dial
Two assignable preset buttons
Robust, metal composite build
Heat dissipation bars on the rear
Camera monitor remains on even when the viewfinder is in use
Made in Japan
UPC: 885170284142
Panasonic Cinema-Style Shoulder Mount for VariCam LT
A key accessory for the VariCam LT, the Cinema-Style Shoulder Mount from Panasonic not only serves as a shoulder support for the camera, but also as a 15mm LWS rod baseplate for building up your rig. The camera interfaces with the Shoulder Mount via an included ARRI standard sliding quick release plate for easy attachment and removal on set, while the shoulder support itself complies with the VCT-14 standard, allowing you to mount the entire rig to compatible tripod plates. For accessory mounting and support, the Shoulder Mount features front and rear 15mm rod clamps, with ARRI standard rosettes near the front rod clamps to support an optional Grip Module or other third-party hand grips. In addition to the VCT interface, the V-wedge has a 3/8″-16 threaded hole for mounting your rig to other tripod and dovetail plates.
Features
Designed specifically for VariCam LT
Padded shoulder support
ARRI standard sliding plate for camera attachment
Front and rear 15mm LWS rod clamps with ratcheting levers
ARRI standard rosettes for attaching optional Grip Module or other accessories
Standard VCT-14 mounting interface
3/8″-16 Tripod mounting screw
UPC: 885170284166
Panasonic Grip Module for VariCam LT
The Grip Module for VariCam LT is a right-sided handgrip and extension arm for shoulder-mounted operation of the VariCam LT digital cinema camera. It attaches to the VariCam’s optional cinema-style or ENG-style shoulder mounts, but will also attach to any shoulder rig or rod support system that features an ARRI standard rosette. The Grip Module includes an ergonomic handgrip and a telescopic arm that extends from approximately 8.3 to 10.4″. The handgrip features a REC start/stop button, iris control dial, and two user-assignable buttons for quick access to frequently used camera functions. Integrated into the grip is an 11″ coiled control cable with a 12-pin Hirose connector to interface with the camera.
Features
Extension arm and grip for VariCam LT
ARRI standard rosettes for arm and grip attachment
8.3 to 10.4″ arm extension range
REC start/stop button
Iris control dial
Two user-assignable buttons (one one top, one on inside of grip)
Integrated 11″ coiled cable with 12-pin Hirose connector
UPC: 885170284180
Panasonic PL Mount Adapter for VariCam LT
Among the variety of optional accessories Panasonic has released for the VariCam LT is a robust PL Mount Adapter. The camera’s EF mount can easily be switched out for this adapter, and the flange distance remains the same.
UPC: 885170284203
2 x Panasonic 256GB B Series expressP2 Memory Card for VariCam Series
The 256GB B Series expressP2 Memory Card from Panasonic supports the high-quality, high-frame-rate recording of 4K/120 fps and HD/240 fps. The card features 10 Gbps data transfer speeds, capable of recording 4K footage and high-frame-rate VFR images up to 240 fps in HD without sacrificing the durability you’ve come to expect from P2 media cards.
The expressP2 card features an individual serial number for media tracking, an internal raid configuration, and error correction functionality to protect your footage from data loss. The solid state construction provides the media with shock, vibration, and temperature resistance and the well-established PCMCIA connector used by the P2 system has a proven track record of 30,000 insertion / removal cycles for reliability.
The expressP2 card supports data rate transfers at speeds up to 10 Gbps
Equipped with highly reliable P2 card connector interface. P2 card insertion / ejection has been tested 30,000 times
An individual serial number, bar code, and write-protect switch make easy to manage operations
Approximately 45 minutes recording in AVC-Intra4K444 (24p) format
Approximately 36 minutes recording in AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR ON, 50 fps/60 fps) format
Approximately 90 minutes recording in AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR OFF, 24p) format
Approximately 32 minutes recording in AVC-Intra4K-LT (VFR ON, 100 fps/120 fps) format
Approximately 64 minutes recording in AVC-Intra100 (VFR ON, 100 fps/120 fps) format
Approximately 60 minutes recording in ProRes 422 HQ (VFR ON, 60 fps) format
Approximately 32 minutes recording in AVC-Intra100, (VFR ON, 200 fps/240 fps) format
Panasonic AU-XPD1 P2 Memory Card Drive
The Panasonic AU-XPD1 P2 Memory Card Drive is a compact, single-slot P2 card reader/writer that uses a USB 3.0 interface, which is fast enough to accommodate expressP2 card data transfer rates up to 2.4 Gb/s. It is compatible with P2 and expressP2 memory cards, as well as microP2 cards when using the optional AJ-P2AD1G adapter. Two USB 3.0 ports are provided on the device; one for transferring data and one for powering the device from your computer or an AC adapter. For computers without USB 3.0 support, the device is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Panasonic Cinema VariCam LT 4K S35 Digital Cinema Camera (EF Mount)
Camera
Sensor 1 x Super35 MOS
Lens Mount EF (interchangeable)
Built-In Filters ND: Clear, 0.6, 1.2, 1.8
IR Cut: Removable
White Balance 2000 K to 15000 K
GMg -10 to +10
Video Format 4K/UHD
4096 x 2160p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/24/23.98
3840 x 2160p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98
2K
2048 x 1080p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/24/23.98
HD
1920 x 1080p: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98
1920 x 1080i: 59.94/50
Shutter Speed Degrees
Synchro scan
ISO Native 800/5000 push up/down
Memory Card Recorder
Record Format 4K/UHD
AVC-Intra 4K422: Up to 30p
AVC-Intra 4K-LT 30p to 60p
2K
AVC-Intra 2K444: Up to 30p
AVC-Intra 2K422: Up to 60p, up to 120p (cropped)
AVC-Intra 2K-LT: 120p to 240p (cropped)
HD
AVC-Intra444: Up to 30p
AVC-Intra422: Up to 60p up to 120p (cropped)
AVC-Intra100: 50i/59.94i
AVC-IntraLT: 120p to 240p (cropped)
ProRes 4444: 2 up to 30p
ProRes 422HQ: 2 up to 60p
Proxy
AVC-Proxy G6: Up to 60p
Audio Recording Format Main: 4ch 48 kHz/24-bit LPCM
Proxy G6: 2ch 48 kHz/16-bit AAC
Media Slots 1 x expressP2 card
1 x SD Card
Input/Output
Connectors 3G-SDI: 2 x BNC
VF: 1 x BNC
Genlock In: 1 x BNV
Timecode In/Out 1 x BNC
LAN: 1 x RJ-45
USB Host: 1 x USB B
USB Device: 1 x mini-USB
Mic 1/2: 1 x 5-pin XLR (female)
Audio: 2 x 3-pin XLR (female)
Lens/Grip: 12-pin
12 VDC in: 1 x 4-pin XLR
DC Out: 2 x 4-pin Hirose
Headphone: 1 x 3.5mm stereo mini jack
DC Input XLR 4 pin x 1, DC12 V (11 – 17 V)
DC Output 4 pin, DC 12 V (11 – 17 V), max. 1.5 A
Lens 12 pin
EVF 20 pin
RCU 10 pin
GPS 6 pin
USB 2.0 USB: 2.0, HOST: 4 pin type-A
Device: 4 pin type-B
General Specifications
Power Consumption 47 W (body only)
77 W (with all optional accessories and max power to each output)
Dimensions Body Only: 7.2 x 9.1 x 9.7″ / 184.0 x 230.5 x 247.0 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight Body Only: 5.95 lb / 2.7 kg (approx.)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 15.0 x 14.5 x 11.5″
Panasonic Viewfinder for VariCam LT
Display Type OLED
Display Resolution 720p
Connections 1 x SDI, for video
1 x Hirose, for power
Diopter Adjustment 1-9 Indexible, stepped
Material of Construction Housing: Metal composite
Dimensions W x L: 4.0 x 4.3″ (10 x 11 cm)
Diameter: 3.1″ (8 cm)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 14.5 x 11.0 x 7.0″
Panasonic Cinema-Style Shoulder Mount for VariCam LT
Tripod Mounting Thread 3/8″-16
Dimensions Shoulder Mount: 11.1 x 4.1 x 2.0″ (28.2 x 10.5 x 5.2 cm)
Sliding Camera Plate: 6.4 x 2.3″ (16.2 x 5.9 cm)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 14.0 x 7.5 x 4.5″
Panasonic Grip Module for VariCam LT
Cable Length 11″ / 27.9 cm (coiled)
Connector 12-pin Hirose
Arm Length Approx. 8.3 to 10.4″ / 21 to 26.5 cm
Dimensions Grip: Approx. 3.6 x 3.3 x 4.5″ / 9.2 x 8.5 x 11.5 cm
Arm: Approx. 8.3 x 1.2 x 2.8″ / 21 x 3 x 7 cm (excluding thumbscrew protrusions)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 13.9 x 8.1 x 8.0″
Panasonic PL Mount Adapter for VariCam LT
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 7.1 x 7.0 x 5.8″
2 x Panasonic 256GB B Series expressP2 Memory Card for VariCam Series
Card Type P2
Storage Capacity 256 GB
Durability Shockproof, Temperature Extremes
Operating Temperature Not specified by manufacturer
Storage Temperature Not specified by manufacturer
Error Correction Yes
Built-in Write-Protect Switch Yes
File System Not specified by manufacturer
RoHS Compliant Not specified by manufacturer
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 4.6 x 3.4 x 1.4″
Panasonic AU-XPD1 P2 Memory Card Drive
Card Slot 1 x expressP2
Compatible Memory Cards P2
expressP2
microP2 (using optional AJ-P2AD1G adapter)
Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 Type B (data transfer)
1 x USB 3.0 Type B (power)
Data Transfer Rate 2.4 Gb/s
Current Consumption 1.8 A (total for both USB connectors)
System Requirements Operating System:
Windows 7 Professional (SP1) 32/64-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1) 32/64-bit
Windows 8 32/64-bit
Windows 8.1 32/64-bit
Mac OS X 10.7.5
Mac OS X 10.8.5
Mac OS X 10.9.3
RAM: 1 GB or more
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% (no condensation)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.8 x 1.3 x 6.1″ (9.7 x 3.3 x 15.5 cm)
Weight 9.9 oz (280 g)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10.2 x 7.4 x 6.5″
