Panasonic is back in the game! The
Panasonic VariCam LT hit the market as a more affordable
VariCam 35 with more options for today's 'modern filmmakers.' Not only is the VariCam LT less than one third the price and half the weight of its big brother, it also has more lens options, practically identical specs, and a form factor small and rugged enough for everything from weddings to doc work to features. (Watch out Canon C300!)
The Varicam LT features...
Single Super 35mm MOS Sensor - classic cinema depth of field with low noise and high sensitivity
14 Stops of Dynamic Range with V-Log and Dual Native ISO 800/5000 - low noise even in dimly lit scenes. Ideal for doc/reality work.
Interchangeable Stainless Steel EF Mount - can swap for PL mount
4K Up to 60 fps, 2K/HD Up to 240 fps
In Camera Color Grading - 3D LUT files and CDL files can be recorded simultaneously with the image data
...and the impressive list goes on! (Scroll down for full specs.)
Steve and Jens join Al Cherne from Panasonic to take a First Look at the Panasonic VariCam LT.
Specialty Zacuto accessories for the VariCam LT include our
Rosette Grip Relocator to position the Panasonic grip in a comfortable spot for shoulder mounted work, and a
Top Plate Kit with sturdy top grip.
SHOP VARICAM ACCESSORIES
With the Panasonic VariCam LT, it was easy to see that they have thought about a lot of the small things that a single-operator shooter would be concerned with. - Sebastian Wöber, Cinema5D
feels like a cross between a Sony FS7 and ARRI Alexa Mini. The body...is very close to being perfect. Although not intended to replace the larger Varicam 35, the LT seems to address many of the issues I had with its larger brother while carrying over most of the attributes I liked. - Jason Wingrove, award winning director and cinematographer
This footage was shot by Panasonic's new VariCam LT the super 35mm 4K cinema camera (engineering sample).
Lens: 24-70mm EF L lens, 100-400 L2 EF Lens
Resolution: UHD 23.98p, Codec: AVC-Intra 4K 4:2:2, Gamma: V-Look mode (new cine-like gamma).
Panasonic VariCam LT Full Specs
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: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.982K
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 |
Record Format |
4K/UHD
AVC-Intra 4K422: Up to 30p
AVC-Intra 4K-LT 30p to 60p2K
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 |
Connectors |
3G-SDI: 2 x BNC
VF: 1 x BNCGenlock 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 |
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.) |
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