Panasonic Connect Expands PTZ & Studio Camera Lineup to Support More Dynamic Productions

NEWARK, NJ - Panasonic Connect North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America (Panasonic Connect) today announced the expansion of its professional PTZ and studio camera lineup to support more dynamic, multi-camera productions and enable studios looking to expand their connected workflows through SMPTE2110 support and IP/networked capabilities.

Audiences have grown accustomed to high quality video content from their streaming platforms, and their expectations of sports broadcasts, local news segments and streamed worship services will only grow. The AW-UE160 PTZ camera and AK-PLV100 studio camera will enter the market amid this proliferation of streaming to help production teams across industries make their content more exciting and engaging.

As production crews engage in more multi-camera broadcasts, they’ll need flexible camera equipment that lets them capture different angles and shots for more dynamic content. Both of these cameras support that capability, while promising optimal image quality in any lighting condition:

To support production studios moving towards more connected, IP-based workflows, both cameras will feature SMPTE2110 compatibility (AW-UE160 users can activate this through the AW-SFU60 software key, sold separately) This will enable more streamlined connection to the KAIROS IT/IP platform (released in May 2020), which gives professionals unlimited control to deliver rich content to multiple screens and streams.

"As more organizations look to increase their production quality to engage and immerse audiences in their content, it will be more important than ever for them to have high-quality, flexible camera technology at a reasonable price point," says Carter Hoskins of Panasonic Connect. "We’re proud to expand our lineup with these solutions and help production crews across industries elevate their productions, enhance their content and ultimately reach new audiences."

Both the AW-UE160 PTZ camera and AK-PLV100 studio camera will be on display at NAB Show New York (booth #725) from October 19-20, 2022, where Panasonic Connect will demonstrate its portfolio of video & broadcast solutions. Panasonic Connect will also demonstrate AV solutions for professional, enterprise-level applications, including a new voice-tracking feature on the AW-SF300 Visual Preset. The new SW preset integration is compatible with Panasonic Connect's PTZ cameras and digital wireless microphones, including the new wireless Boundary and wireless Gooseneck Microphones available November 2022.

For more information on Panasonic Connect's complete lineup of professional PTZs and studio cameras, visit: https://na.panasonic.com/us/audio-video-solutions/broadcast-cinema-pro-video/. For more information on Panasonic Connect's ecosystem of AV technology, visit: https://na.panasonic.com/us/audio-video-solutions

About Panasonic Connect North AmericaEstablished on April 1, 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group's switch to an operating company system, Panasonic Connect North America is a B2B company offering device hardware, software and professional services to provide value to customers across the public sector, federal government, education, immersive entertainment, food services and manufacturing industries. With the mission to "Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow," Panasonic Connect North America works closely with its community of partners, innovators and integrators to provide the right technologies to address customers’ ever-evolving needs in today's connected enterprise.