New PTZ camera offers built-in auto-tracking, enhanced pan, tilt and zoom synchronisation, and IP-based 4K video transmission, increasing operability and flexibility.

Bracknell, UK. 23rd January 2025 – Panasonic Connect’s new AW-UE150AW/AK 4K PTZ camera has been designed to meet the needs of professional broadcasters and content creators, delivering advanced video quality, operability and efficiency in studio-based video productions. The UE150AW/AK is the successor to the AW-UE150 – the PTZ camera of choice for many rental, staging, and broadcast applications.

Seamless compatibility for IP-based video

The UE150AW/AK supports the NDI® High Bandwidth* protocol, enabling seamless IP-based, low-latency 4K video transmission. This is in addition to existing support for SRT and NDI® HX2 protocols, ensuring steady performance in unstable network conditions.

It is also compatible with 12G-SDI, 2x 3G-SDI, HDMI, and fibre output formats. This enables the UE150AW/AK to be easily integrated into a variety of on-site production systems, making it the perfect choice for both remote production and live streaming environments.

Exceptional performance and high-quality video

Equipped with a high-sensitivity 1.0-type 4K MOS sensor, Panasonic’s UE150AW/AK delivers high quality video. Its wide-angle lens (75.1° horizontal), 20x optical zoom, and built-in auto-tracking functionality make it the ideal choice for a versatile range of installations.

The UE150AW/AK features an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) that reduces luminance and colour moiré when filming monitors or LED walls, whilst HDR (HLG) compatibility delivers true-to-life image reproduction.

Its enhanced Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) minimises image shake during pan and tilt operations, and upgraded synchronisation of pan, tilt and zoom presets for a smoother camera operation.

Increased compatibility for any environment

The UE150AW/AK is compatible with Panasonic’s AK-HRP1010GJ/HRP1015GJ Remote Operation Panel for seamless colour matching with studio cameras, increasing overall versatility and functionality within broadcasting setups.

“As broadcasters, video production companies and event operators increasingly emphasize operational flexibility and workflow efficiency, the demand for IP-based remote production systems and PTZ cameras as primary tools has grown,” explained Andre Meterian, Director of Professional Video Systems for Panasonic Connect Europe. “The new AW-UE150AW/AK camera from Panasonic updates the standard for 4K PTZ cameras, fully meeting the needs of professionals for compact remote systems offering flexible operability and efficient production workflows, combined with ultra-high-quality video.”

The UE150AW/AK is scheduled for release in January 2025. The camera will be displayed at Panasonic booth 3J500, Hall 3 at ISE 2025 in Barcelona.

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*NDI® is a video connectivity technology and is registered as a trademark by Vizrt NDI AB in the United States and other countries.

 

About the Panasonic Group

Founded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, industry, communications, and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company and eight companies positioned under its umbrella. The Group reported consolidated net sales of Euro 54.12 billion (8,496.4 billion yen) for the year ended March 31, 2024.

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About Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH

Panasonic Connect Europe began operations on October 1st, 2021, creating a new Business-to-Business focused and agile organisation. With more than 400 employees and led by CEO Shusuke Aoki, the business aims to contribute to the success of its customers with innovative products and integrated systems and services – all designed to deliver its vision to Change Work, Advance Society and Connect to Tomorrow.

Panasonic Connect Europe is headquartered in Wiesbaden and consist of the following business units:

  • The Mobile Solutions Business Division helping mobile workers improve productivity with its range of Toughbook rugged notebooks, business tablets and handhelds.
  • The Media Entertainment Business Division incorporating Visual System Solutions offering a range of high brightness and reliable projectors as well as high quality displays; and Broadcast & ProAV offering Smart Live Production solutions from an end-to-end portfolio consisting of PTZ and system cameras, camcorders, the Kairos IT/IP platform, switchers and robotic solutions that are widely used for live event capture, sports production, television, and xR studios.
  • Business and Industry Solutions delivering tailored technology solutions focused on Retail, Logistics and Manufacturing. Designed to increase operational efficiency and enhance customer experience, helping businesses to perform at their best, every day.
  • Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe selling a wide range of smart factory solutions including electronics manufacturing solutions, robot and welding systems and software solutions engineering.

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