Designed for handheld shooting, the camera is equally suited to documentaries, commercials and music videos. By starting at a higher native resolution, the 5.7K sensor yields a higher resolving image when down sampled to 4K, UHD, 2K and even at 720p. The increased colour information results in a finer, more accurate finished image, enabling the user to capture true cinematic moments.
Compact and lightweight, the AU-EVA1 is tailor-made for handheld shooting, but also well suited for documentaries, advertisements, and music videos. The compact size and new 5.7K sensor mean that the EVA1 fills that gap for a variety of filmmaking applications.
Sensor
- Super 35
- 5.7K
- Dual Native ISO – Panasonic’s method to extract more information from the sensor without degrading the image
- Advanced Colorimetry
Lens/Image Path
- Native EF Mount
- Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS)
- IR Cut In/Out (Panasonic claims that “Unique photographic effects and night vision imagery are possible with this control over infrared”
- Integrated ND Filter Wheel (2/4/6 stops)
Processing
- 4K60p / 2K up to 240p
- 4:2:2 10-bit
- The camera can record in several formats and compression rates. A complete breakdown of recording formats will be available at the time of the EVA1’s release.
- Video Codec up to 400 Mbps
- V-log & V-gamut
- 4K outputs in both HDMI and SDI simultaneously
- SD Card Recording
- 5.7K Raw Output to third-party recorders via a future update.
- Dual native ISO
Other
- XLR Audio Inputs
- HDMI & SDI 4K Video Outputs
- Removable handgrip (for easy mounting on drones, gimbal rigs or jib arms)
- Timecode in/out
- LCD sun shade included
- Compact form factor and lightweight – 1.2kg/42.3 oz. (body only)
- 6.69“ x 5.31“ x 5.23“ / 17cm x 13.5cm x 13.3cm (LxHxW)
The EVA1 includes dual native ISO like the VariCam 35, VariCam LT and VariCam Pure. Utilising a process that allows the sensor to be read in a fundamentally different way, dual native ISO extracts more information from the sensor without degrading the image. This results in a camera that can switch from a standard sensitivity to a high sensitivity without an increase in noise, or other artifacts. Dual native ISO is allowing cinematographers to use less light on set, saving time and money, as well as allowing for a great variety of artistic choices.
The ability to capture accurate colours and rich skin tones is a must for any filmmaker. Like the VariCam lineup of cinema cameras, the EVA1 contains V-Log/V-Gamut capture to deliver high dynamic range and broad colours. V-Log has log curve characteristics that are somewhat reminiscent of negative film and V-Gamut delivers a colour space even larger than film. The EVA1 will also import the celebrated colourimetry of the VariCam line.
Weighing only 1.2Kg (body-only) with a compact form factor (17cm x 13.5cm x 13.3cm) and a removable handgrip, EVA1 can be used for efficient handheld shooting applications and can also be mounted on a drone, gimbal rig, or jib arm for complex yet smooth camera moves. The camera is therfore tailor-made for handheld shooting, but also well suited for documentaries, commercials, and music videos.
The EVA1 records to readily-available, lower-cost SD cards. The camera can record in several formats and compression rates, and offers up to 10-bit 422, even in 4K. A complete breakdown of recording formats will be available at the time of the EVA1’s release.
The camera utilises a native EF-mount, giving shooters access to the broad EF lens ecosystem, including dozens of cinema-style prime and zoom lenses from numerous manufacturers. Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) is employed to compensate for camera shake and blurring, which will help smooth out handheld or shoulder-mount shots on documentary or run-and-gun projects. Behind the lens mount, an integrated ND filter wheel in 2, 4, and 6 stops allows for precise exposure control. The EVA1 also allows the IR Cut filter to be swung out of the path to the sensor at the push of a button. Unique photographic effects and night vision imagery are possible with this control over infrared.
As a professional video production tool, the EVA1 offers dual balanced XLR audio inputs and 4K-capable video outputs in both HDMI and SDI.
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Just great, go Panasonic!I knew they would offer more than C200/FS5/7. Great.
Not a word about: One thing that is missing is an EVF. Panasonic says it’s decision to not have the viewfinder is because users don’t generally like or use them.
HDW : Rubbish you need an EVF for outdoor filming and focusing.
Serious Sony F7Mk2 contender?