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Easy-to-use, high-performance camera head
The AK-HC3500 incorporates Panasonic's extensive broadcast camera design know-how to provide even easier operation.
Convenient features include a backlight on the rear operation panel for improved operation in dark settings and an SD Memory
Card slot for easy storage of user settings. A movable optical connector is also provided to reduce stress on the optical cable.
Designed for easy operation and expandability
In response to customer requests, we have made numerous improvements over prior models. These include optimal weight
balance, boosted efficiency when used with a build-up unit, and a low center of gravity for more comfortable handling.
Thanks to this advanced design, the AK-HC3500 helps to reduce user fatigue while assuring exceptional efficiency both in the
studio and at outdoor venues.
Ergonomic design for easy handling
In addition to the low center of gravity of the
camera itself, the AK-HC3500 features slip-resistant
shoulder pads adjustable up to 24 mm front and
back. These design innovations help reduce
fatigue during shoulder-mount use while assuring
stable shooting.
Lowering the height of the camera has moved the
viewfinder closer to the camera's optical axis,
thereby reducing the azimuth difference for
improved operating convenience.
The handle's end is shaped to enable easy
carrying.
Movable optical cable connector
Connection to a camera control unit (CCU) is with SMPTE standard
optical fiber cable. Transmission of high quality images and
different types of signals is possible even when the camera and
CCU are separated by a distance of up to about 2.0 km. Operation
convenience is further assured by the movable connector.
Variable internal diameter lens mount for easy use with a build-up unit
When mounting onto an optional build-up unit, a mechanism enlarges the internal
diameter of the lens mount. Because the lens and camera can be separately mounted
onto or removed from the build-up unit, previously troublesome lens removal is eliminated
for faster, more convenient operation.
SD Memory Card slot
Using an SD Memory Card enables
storage and retrieval of various
camera settings such as user
viewfinder indications. Camera
settings stored on an SD Memory
Card can also be retrieved.
* SD Memory Cards are sold separately.
(Panasonic cards with a capacity of 2GB
or lower are recommended. SDHC Memory
Cards are not compatible.)
AUX connector
Either standard RET-Y input or PROMPT2 output can
be selected. And with the optional AK-HDC3500
down converter board installed, selection of one of
four types of output, including SD-SDI and VBS
output, is possible. The connector can also be used
for crane shots and other monitoring applications.
JOG Dial Button
Menu Switch
Servocontrol ND/CC Filters
The following ND/CC motor
driven double optical filters
are available for shooting in
any lighting conditions.
Two RS422/RS232C
Data Trunk Lines
Back Light for Rear
Operation
[CC filters]
3 200 K, 4 300 K,
6 300 K, Cross, Diffusion
[ND filters]
Cap, 100 %, 25 %,
6.3 %, 1.6 %
HD-SDI
Output
Camera/RET/VF
HD-SDI Output
PROMPT/GL
