VariCam Pure

Uncompressed 4K Raw Capture

A camera system designed by Panasonic and Codex to capture the highest quality images with the Panasonic VariCam Pure. 4K RAW at up to 120 fps with a simple workflow via Codex’s Production Suite to deliver ProRes files and all the other deliverables required.

4K uncompressed RAW up to 120 fps

Integrated camera package (no cables)

Industry-standard workflow via Codex Production Suite^TM

Panasonic VariCam Pure

Cinematographers and producers are demanding the combination of higher resolution and wider dynamic range to deliver the best possible images today, while also future-proofing their content for tomorrow’s distribution platforms, with a combination of higher resolution and high dynamic range (HDR).

The Panasonic VariCam Pure more than satisfies these requirements in a small, compact, rugged but powerful package that is also designed to also meet the needs of the cinematographer and their crews.

Ideal for episodic television shows and feature productions requiring 4K RAW acquisition for 4K UHD TV or 4K DCI cinema deliverables, VariCam Pure features a 4K Super 35 sensor, offering 14+ stops of latitude and integrated Codex recording to Capture Drives. The new camera solution is pure.

The Panasonic VariCam Pure outputs RAW files to Codex’s ultra-reliable Capture Drives. And that’s just the gateway to a complete dailies, review and archiving system with Codex’s Production Suite. One workflow, no matter which camera you choose, you won’t need anything else.
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General

Power

24 V

Power Consumption

91 W

Operating Temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Operating Humidity

10% to 85% (relative humidity)

Weight

5kg (11.0 lb)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

144 mm x 165 mm x 262 mm (5-11/16 inches x 6-1/2 inches x 10-11/32 inches)

Camera Section

Full specifications

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General
Power	24 V
Power Consumption	91 W
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Weight	5kg (11.0 lb)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	144 mm x 165 mm x 262 mm (5-11/16 inches x 6-1/2 inches x 10-11/32 inches)
Camera Section
Pickup Devices	Super 35 mm, MOS sensor
Number of Pixels	Total pixels: Approx.10.3 million pixels
Effective Pixels	Approx. 8.9 million pixels
Lens Mount	PL mount
Optical Filter	ND filter1: CLEAR, 2: 0.6 ND, 3: 1.2 ND, 4: 1.8 ND
Latitude	14+ Stops
ISO Setting	Native ISO: 800, 5000 800 Base: 200 to 4000 5000 Base: 1250 to 12800
Shutter Speed	[deg] mode: 1.0 deg to 358 deg (0.1 deg step) [sec] mode: 1/24 sec. to 1/250 sec. (for 24p)
Recorder Section
Recording Media	CODEX Capture Drive
Recording Resolution	4096 x 2160 (4K), 3840 x 2160 (UHD)
Recording Frame Rate Maximum	120 fps or 100 fps
System Frequency	59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p
Recording Format	VRAW 4K 12 bit / 4K 10 bit / UHD 12 bit / UHD 10 bit
Recording Video Signal	4096 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p 3840 x 2160/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
Recording Time (with 2TB Capture Drive)	4K 12 bit / 23.98 fps: 100 min. 4K 10 bit / 23.98 fps: 112 min. 4K 10 bit / 120 fps: 22 min. UHD 12 bit / 23.98 fps: 106 min. UHD 10 bit / 23.98 fps: 119 min. UHD 10 bit / 120 fps: 23 min.
Digital Video Process
Quantization	12 bit / 10 bit
Video Data Process	Uncompressed RAW
Digital Audio Process
Recording Audio Signal	48 kHz / 24 bit, 2Ch
Head Room	18 dB / 20 dB MENU switching
Signal Input/Output
Video Output \| SDI Out 1-4	HD (1.5G) / 3G-SDI : 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohm
Video Output \| MON Out 1/2	HD (1.5G) / 3G-SDI : 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohm
Video Output \| VF Out	HD (1.5G) / 3G-SDI : 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohm
Audio In/Out \| Input 1/2	XLR x 1 5pin
Audio In/Out \| Phones	Stereo mini jack
Audio In/Out \| Speaker	20 mm diameter, round x 1
Other Input/Output
Genlock In	HD (1.5 G) / 3G-SDI, 0.8 V[p-p], 75 ohm
TC In/Out	BNC x 1, Input / Output switching Input: 0.5 V [p-p] to 8 V [p-p], 10 k ohm Output: 2.0 V [p-p] ± 0.5 V[p-p], low impedance
DC In	24 V (10.5 V to 34 V) 2-Pin Fisher
DC Out/RS	24 V x3
DC Out	12 V x1
Lens	12-pin
LAN	100BASE-TX/10BASE-T LEMO
USB (Host)	USB2.0 host : Type A connector, 4-pin
Control Panel	20-pin, control panel contact terminals
SD Card Slot	x1 for Version Up 3D LUT/ CDL file Upload and Save Set Up File Upload and Save
Control Panel LCD	3.5-type QHD color monitor, approx. 1.56 million dots
Features	HDR Ready In Camera Grading Meta Data Recording
Offload Formats From CODEX Production Suite
ProRes 422 HQ	1920x1080 10-bit to 120 fps 2048x1080 10-bit to 120 fps 4096x2160 10-bit to 120 fps 3840x2160 10-bit to 120 fps
ProRes 4444	1920x1080 12-bit 120 fps 2048x1080 12-bit to 120 fps 4096x2160 12-bit to 120 fps 3840x2160 12-bit to 120 fps
ProRes 4444 XQ	1920x1080 12-bit to 120 fps 2048x1080 12-bit to 120 fps 4096x2160 12-bit to 120 fps 3840x2160 12-bit XQ to 120 fps
DN x HR 444	2048x1080 10-bit 3840x2160 10-bit 4096x2160 10-bit
DN x HR HQX	2048x1080 10-bit 3840x2160 10-bit 4096x2160 10-bit
DN x HR HQ	2048x1080 3840x2160 10-bit 4096x2160 10-bit

Exposure Latitude	14+ stops
Recording Format	4K RAW
Recording Media	Codex Capture Drive
Maximum Frame Rate	1-120 fps uncompressed 4K RAW
Colour Control	CDL Server
Metadata Capture	User Defined Shot Metadata
Weight	5kg
Dimensions	144 x 165 x 262mm

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