Overview
The Panasonic AG-CX350 4K HDR Camcorder combines video recording, on-air broadcasting, and communication for the next generation of content creators. 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 RTMP/RTSP 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.
Wide-Angle 24.5mm Optical 20x Zoom with i.Zoom
This lens features the industry's widest angle of 24.5mm1 on the wide end and allows recording of wide-angle images with minimal distortion, without the use of a conversion lens. The optical 20x zoom covers up to 490mm telephoto (35mm equiv.) in all modes. Furthermore, the i.Zoom enables seamless zooming of up to 32x in HD or up to 24x in UHD from the telephoto end with no degradation in resolution. The AG-CX350 also comes with digital 2x/5x/10x zoom2.
High-Definition, High-Sensitivity 1" 4K MOS Sensor
The 1" MOS sensor (with approximately 15,030,000 pixels) offers outstanding depth of field and excellent balance between image quality and sensitivity. It supports multiple formats, such as UHD (3840 x 2160), FHD, HD and SD, and provides images without cropping in all modes. This MOS sensor also boasts high sensitivity of F12 (60 Hz) and F13 (50 Hz) in both UHD and FHD in High Sensitivity mode.
Integrated 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer
The AG-CX350 features a built-in, hybrid image stabilizer that combines optical and electronic camera shake compensation functions. It corrects camera shake in five axial directions in all modes3 including UHD to provide powerful camera shake compensation power in low-angle shooting, high-angle shooting and all other unstable conditions. There are three modes to choose from: NORMAL (standard), STABLE (effective for fixed-frame shooting) and PAN/TILT (effective in panning and tilting).
HDR-Compliant HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)
The AG-CX350 features HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)4 to support HDR (High Dynamic Range). This achieves a wide dynamic range on HDR-compatible TV monitors. The gamma mode can be selected from eight modes (HD, SD, FILMLIKE 1, FILMLIKE 2, FILMLIKE 3, FILM-REC, VIDEO-REC, HLG).
Intelligent AF & Focus Assist
The AG-CX350's Intelligent AF auto focus system is equipped with a micro drive focus unit to achieve high focusing speed, excellent tracking performance, and superb stability. The AG-CX350 is also equipped with Expand and Peaking (simultaneous display possible), Manual Focus Assist, LCD Touch Focus (switchable to Auto Iris or brightness display) and One-Push AF Focus Assist.
Three Manual Rings
The AG-CX350 features (3) Manual Rings for zoom, focus and iris control. Each ring delivers quick response and provide tactile feel that satisfies professionals. The zoom lever located at the upper section of the handle has a multi-step variable zoom function, allowing smooth zooming from ultra-low speed when shooting from low angle shooting and when a tripod is used.
Cabled/Wireless Remote Control Capability
The remote terminal (2.5mm super mini jack) enables the control of the focus, zoom and iris using a remote controller (3rd-party product; sold separately). It also supports wireless remote control using an iOS or Android OS tablet or smartphone (not included).
HEVC Codec for High Image Quality 10-bit UHD/60p Recording at Low Bit Rate
The AG-CX350 is capable of recording in various formats at different compression rates (see table in Product Images). It can record UHD/60p videos in high-image-quality 10-bit on an SD memory card. It also features a new, high-efficiency HEVC codec (LongGOP, 10-bit, 4:2:0, MOV) . When a PC with 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor is used, the hardware acceleration enables native decoding and playback. Free software, such as VLC Media Player or QuickTime Player, provides smooth playback on a notebook PC or MacBook with Intel Core i7 processor5.
10-bit Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Without Cropping
In UHD, variable frame rate (VFR) recording from 1-60 fps is possible. In FHD, super-slow can be realized at a maximum of 120 fps. Both provide high-quality 10-bit, full-frame pictures with no image area cropping even at high frame rates.
MOV/AVCHD/P2 MXF6 File Formats Supported
The AG-CX350 records MOV files that are highly compatible and easy to use. This file format is the same as that used on Panasonic's compact cinema camera, the AU-EVA1, and supports file names with up to 20 characters, allowing recorded video clips to be easily managed. The AG-CX350 also supports conventional AVCHD recording, including the AVCHD 8 Mb/s mode, used widely as the format in college and professional football coaching analysis.
And it will support the MXF P2 file format for broadcasting in the future6, enabling AVC-Intra or AVC-LongG recording.
Freeze Frame (Still Image Capture)
When playing back video clips on the AG-CX350, any desired frame can be captured as a still image (JPEG) and recorded onto an SD memory card. Video playback, frame advance (+/-), and still-image captures can all be done intuitively by touch panel operation.
Dual Memory Card Slots Improve Recording Reliability
Two SD memory card slots capable of using SDXC/SDHC/microP2 cards7 enable unlimited8 relay recording by simply changing SD memory cards. Recording reliability is further improved with simultaneous recording and background recording. And the AG-CX350 is equipped Pre Rec, Interval Rec, and Time Stamp recording functions.
- Unlimited Relay Recording: automatically records continuously from Slot 1 to Slot 2. By changing a full card with a new card, images can be recorded continuously for many hours.
- Simultaneous Recording: identical data is recorded onto cards in both slots in this dual recording mode.
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Background Recording: records ordinary Rec Start/Stop-controlled data in Slot 1, and records all data, even when Slot 1 is stopped, in Slot 2.
RTMP/RTSP-Compatible HD Streaming
HD streaming is possible while images are being acquired. Both RTSP and RTMP streaming methods are compatible. Facebook, YouTube, and other
streaming services are supported. The AG-CX350 can be used for live coverage of concerts and sports events as well as for live streaming of breaking news.
NOTE: P2 Network Setting Software is required for the use of the RTMP function. Contact an AbelCine salesperson if you have questions regarding compatibility.
Easy IP Connection: Preinstalled NDI | HX
The AG-CX350 is the industry's first camcorder to support NDI | HX9. Equipped with NDI | HX mode, it allows video transmission and camera control via IP connection, without using an external converter. When connected to a system configured with the AV-HLC100 Live Production Center and HN/UN series PTZ integrated cameras, the AG-CX350 realizes end-to-end live video production of live events as well as web distribution.
Wireless Control from Tablet or Smartphone
The AG-CX350 can be controlled remotely and wirelessly using a tablet/smartphone app10 (downloadable for free from the App Store or Google Play). In addition to zoom, i.Zoom, and focus lens control, the app enables remote control of various other functions, including camera setting, picture quality adjustment, REC start/stop and menu setting. What's more, the app can be used to select the camera to control from up to eight cameras11.
Parallel Output of SDI & HDMI
SDI and HDMI can be output in parallel. Output of UHD video via HDMI and output of HD video in high-image-quality 10-bit, 4:2:2 via SDI enable a variety of uses. In HLG shooting, either HDR or SDR can be selected for each of the SDI, HDMI and LCD video outputs.
TC Synchro Multi-Camera Recording Supported
The TC IN/OUT terminal (BNC) allows synchronization of the time code in multi-camera shooting. The camera number (A to Z) can be added12 to the name of the recording folder to facilitate editing.
Simultaneous Display on High-Brightness, High-Definition LCD and High-Resolution OLED EVF
The AG-CX350 features a new 3.2" HD LCD monitor (approximately 1,620,000 dots). This LCD monitor uses the RGBW (red, green, blue, white) pixel structure to provide high visibility even in bright sunlight. The 3:2 aspect ratio enables the display of timecode and camera status without superimposing on the image. The touch panel function allows convenient touch focus and menu setting. The viewfinder is a high- resolution color OLED (approximately 2,360,000 dots, with an image display area of approximately 1,770,000 dots) that offers superb color reproduction. Since the AG-CX350 newly supports simultaneous LCD and EVF outputs, the LCD monitor can display the captured image at all times even when you look away from the EVF.
Broadcast-Grade Picture Quality Adjustment Functions
- 16-Axis Independent Color Correction: Provides an independent effect to each of the 16 phases of video images
- Enables color matching of multiple cameras under the same lighting conditions as well as creative image rendering
- Master Detail: Adjusts the overall degree of contour enhancement
- Skin Detail: Makes skin colors appear soft and beautiful
- Scene Files: Six preset files are provided; you can change any of the settings as desired
- Other Picture Settings: Matrix tables, V detail, detail coring, chroma level, chroma phase, color temperature, master pedestal and knee
24-bit PCM Supporting High-Resolution Audio
The use of an integrated stereo microphone or XLR input (switchable 48V phantom power supply/MIC/LINE) allows 2-channel audio recording. In MOV mode, 24-bit linear PCM recording delivers higher sound quality. Future firmware update will enable 4-channel recording13. Other audio features include manual volumes, OSD level meter, 1 kHz test tone output14 and headphone output (3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack).
Low Power Consumption, Large-Capacity Battery with Quick Charge
The AG-CX350 boasts low power consumption of 11.5W (in factory setting, with no devices connected to the terminals), which is the industry's lowest in the UHD/HD 10-bit recording camcorder segment. The maximum power consumption is only 17W (HEVC recording, LCD turned ON, devices connected to the terminals)15. With the supplied battery pack (5900 mAh), the AG-CX350 operates continuously for about 3 hours and 20 minutes. This large-capacity battery pack supports quick charges16.
1 In 35mm equivalent. The AG-CX350's wide 24.5mm angle is the widest in the industry for UHD/FHD (16:9). In the segment of camcorders with integrated lens, the Panasonic AG-UX180 achieved the industry's widest angle of 24mm in UHD/24p (17:9). For UHD/FHD (16:9), 25.4mm is the widest angle in the industry. (Both as of January 2019, according to a Panasonic survey)
2 When using the digital zoom, picture quality degrades as the magnification rate increases.
3 Excluding Super Slow and VFR modes.
4 The HLG specification was developed jointly by Japanese broadcaster NHK and the BBC in the UK. It is defined in ARIB STD-B67 and ITU Rec. 2100.
5 Playback may lack smoothness depending on the PC environment, such as storage and memory devices.
6 Future support by a firmware version upgrade for recording onto microP2 cards.
7 For memory card usage conditions, see the “Recording Media” chart on the rear page.
8 If the Relay recording time reaches 10 hours, shooting will temporarily stop, and then automatically restart a few seconds later. If it is recorded in MOV format, the file will be split every 3 hours and recorded.
9 Industry's first camcorder to support NDI | HX, as of January 2019 (according to a Panasonic survey). To use this function, an activation keycode from NewTek is required. Contact your AbelCine salesperson for details.
10 iOS 9 or later supported for iPad. Android 5.0 or later supported for Android devices. Wireless module AJ-WM50, or recommended third-party Wi-Fi dongle, is required (sold separately).
11 The app does not support simultaneous/synchronous control of multiple cameras. Camera switching takes several seconds.
12 Only when the MOV codec is used for recording. Setting must be made in each camera.
13 When MOV is selected as the main recording format, the AG-CX350 enables 4-channel recording using the built-in microphone (2 channels) and XLR (2 channels). In AVCHD mode, only 2-channel recording is possible.
14 This output is produced when the color bar is displayed. When the 50 Hz system frequency is selected, the output is 997 Hz.
15 As of January 2019 (according to a Panasonic survey).
16 Quick charge is possible only when the AG-BRD50 battery charger is used.
Shutter Speed Specifications:
- 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.
- 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.,
- 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.
Slow Shutter Specifications:
- 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.
Synchro Scan Shutter Specifications:
- 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.
What's in the Box
- Lens Hood (Attached)
- Microphone Holder Kit (w/ Screws & Adapter)
- Grip Belt (Attached)
- AC Adapter
- AG-BRD50 Battery Charger & AC Cable
- AG-VBR59 7.28V 43Wh Lithium-Ion Battery
- Panasonic AG-CX350 4K HDR Camcorder
- Shoulder Strap
- Eye Cup
- Operating Instructions
Specifications
Key Highlights
- 4K HDR Digital Camcorder
- 24.5mm Optical 20x Zoom Lens
- RTMP/RTSP-Compatible HD Streaming
- Dual Memory Card Slots
- 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer
- HDR-compliant HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)
