Panasonic AW-UE80 SDI/HDMI/NDI PTZ Camera, 24x Optical Zoom, Black

The Panasonic AW-UE80 PTZ Camera is engineered to capture natural facial expressions and record events in a way that preserves the ambiance. Its dome-like design minimizes the “feeling of being recorded” and is equipped with a new direct-drive motor that ensures quiet operation. With high image quality in 4K/60p resolution, a wide 74.1° viewing angle, and up to 24x optical zoom, this camera delivers superb video performance in a variety of production settings.

Designed for versatility—from reality shows to internal business or educational events—the AW-UE80 offers excellent stability, robust security during streaming, and outstanding performance under varying conditions. Its advanced features and technical excellence make it a top choice for capturing high-quality video while keeping production disturbances to a minimum.

Key Features

• IP Transmission: Supports a wide variety of IP protocols including high bandwidth NDI*1, NDI|HX, and SRT*2.
• 4K Shooting: Capable of 4K 50p/60p shooting for cinematic quality.
• Wide-Angle & Optical Zoom: Features a 74.1° wide-angle lens with 24x optical zoom for versatile framing.
• AR/VR Ready: Supports FreeD for building augmented and virtual reality systems.
• Direct Drive System: New direct-drive motor offers improved responsiveness and quiet performance.

Technical Specifications

• LENS: Motorized optical 24x zoom with an aperture range from F1.8 to F4.0.
• Minimum Illumination: 3 lx (using F1.8, 59.94p, 50IRE, 42 dB settings without accumulation).
• Zoom: Optical zoom of 24x (with i.Zoom UHD 28x and FHD 36x) and a digital extender zoom of 1.4x to 2x.
• Horizontal Resolution: 1,500 TV Typ (center area, UHD mode, wide) and 1,000 TV Typ (center area, FHD mode, wide).
• Input Connectors: Includes DC 12 V IN and G/L IN (BNC) with support for Black Burst Sync (BBS) and tri-level sync.
• Gain Selection: Offers auto gain and manual adjustment from 0 dB up to 36 dB, with a Super Gain function extending up to 42 dB.
• White Balance: Features ATW settings (3200 K/5600 K) along with AWB-A/AWB-B and a selectable VAR range from 2000 K to 15000 K.
• Storage Temperature: Operates safely between -20°C and 50°C (-4°F to 122°F).
• Current Consumption & Power: Consumes 3.0 A with the supplied AC adapter or 1.0 A with a PoE++ power supply; requires 12 V DC (10.8 V to 13.2 V).
• Optical Filter Options: Includes Through, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, and an IR through mode for night operations.
• Focus: Provides both auto and manual focus with a complete zooming range – the wide end starts at 100 mm (0.33 ft) and the full range reaches 1200 mm (3.9 ft).
• Pan/Tilt Operation Speed: Operates between 0.08°/s to 60°/s in Normal mode with additional faster modes available.
• Dimensions (in): 6.693 inches (W) x 8.307 inches (H) x 6.732 inches (D).
• Mass: Approximately 4.41 lbs without the ceiling mounting bracket and 4.96 lbs with it.
• HDMI (4K) Output: Supports multiple 4K formats including 2160/59.94p, 2160/50p, 2160/29.97p (Native), 2160/25p (Native), 2160/24p (Just), and 2160/23.98p (Native).
• SDI (HD) Output: Delivers output in various HD formats such as 1080/59.94p, 50p, 1080/29.97p (Native), 25p (Native), and 23.98p (Native), among others.
• Audio Compression: Utilizes AAC-LC with 48 kHz sampling; supports 16-bit (SDI/HDMI) or 24-bit (IP) depending on configuration.
• Connectivity: Equipped with LAN (RJ-45) for IP control and RS-422 for control input; PoE++ compliant (IEEE802.3bt) for flexible installations.
• NDI Support: Includes both NDI|HX version 2 as standard and High Bandwidth NDI.
• Operating Conditions: Designed to operate in ambient temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) and humidity levels of 20% to 90% (non-condensing).