Panasonic AG-CX370 UHD 4K Pro Camcorder with NDI|HX2 and Auto-Tracking

A Closer Look at Panasonic AG-CX370

Pro UHD 4K 20x Camcorder: NDI|HX2

From the sensor onward, Capture detailed footage at rates up to 10-bit UHD 4K through the 20x optical zoom AG-CX370 UHD 4K Pro Camcorder with NDI|HX2 and Auto-Tracking from Panasonic. The AG-CX370 supplies pro capabilities like HDR V-Log/HLG, NDI|HX2, uncompressed UHD 4K 12G-SDI out, genlock in, several formats and codecs, and manual focus, iris, and zoom control.

Wide 24.5mm Lens: 20x Optical Zoom

The built-in 20x optical zoom lens has minimal distortion and ranges from a wide-angle 24.5mm to a telephoto 490mm (35mm film equivalent). Its i.Zoom technology accommodates up to 24x zoom in UHD 4K and 32x in 1080p while maintaining high definition.

High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor: Guide

The AG-CX370's 1"-type MOS sensor smartly balances picture quality and sensitivity with up to f/12 in UHD 4K60 and 1080p in High Sensitivity setting. Compatibility includes resolutions up to UHD 4K60 in 4:2:2 10-bit without cropping in any setting.

Tracking AE/AF and Intelligent AF, Face Detection,

The smart autofocus system uses a micro-drive unit to produce high focus speeds, excellent tracking, and impressive stability. Enhanced Face Detection AE/AF automatically identifies and adjusts exposure for up to nine faces while identifying the main face in your frame.

5-Axis Hybrid Stabilization: Guide

Built-in, five-axis hybrid stabilization corrects for camera shake in five axes: vertical, horizontal, pitch, roll, and yaw. It brings together optical (O.I.S.) and electronic stabilization and supplies Normal, Stable, and Pan/Tilt settings to smooth your capture in a range of situations.

Manual F/I/Z Rings: Guide

Individual rings for focus, iris, and zoom let you quickly control those parameters manually with a satisfying tactile feel. Use the multistep lever on the handle to zoom smoothly at ultralow speeds whenever supported by a tripod.

HDR-Compliant V-Log/HLG: Guide

With support for both HLG (hybrid log gamma) HDR (high dynamic range) and 13.5-stop V-Log gamma, the AG-CX370 can capture detailed, nuanced exposures. The gamma mode delivers nine choices: HD, SD, Filmlike 1, 2, and 3, Film-Rec, Video-Rec, HLG, and V-Log.

Broadcast-Level Grading: Guide

Broadcast-level grading functions incorporate independent, 16-axis color correction, master detail, skin detail, six configurable scene preset files, and settings like matrix tables, detail coring, chroma level and phase, color temperature, master pedestal, and knee.

OLED EVF Viewing and Simultaneous LCD

The AG-CX370's new 3.2" high-definition, touchscreen OLED monitor uses RGBW pixels to deliver high visibility, even outdoors in sunlight. It's 3:2 aspect ratio offers room for timecode and camera status displays without impinging on your picture. The simultaneous LCD and EVF feed lets you keep an eye on your picture, even whenever you're unable to keep your eye to the viewfinder.

Multi-Codec Recording and Multi-Format

Through the highly efficient HEVC (H.265, LongGOP, 10-bit, 4:2:0, MOV) codec, the AG-CX370 camcorder is able to play back footage smoothly on your laptop through free software like VLC Media Player or QuickTime Player. It accommodates up to 10-bit UHD 4K60 capture on SD cards and uses MOV files that are highly compatible and easily managed. It also handles AVCHD capture, including the 8 Mb/s setting widely used in college sports and no-crop, 10-bit variable 1-60 fps frame rates in UHD 4K, and up to 120 fps in 1080p.

P2 MXF File compatibility

Support for the broadcast-friendly P2 MXF file format incorporates simultaneous main and proxy capture with V-Log/V-709 and HDR/SDR. Like Panasonic P2 HD camcorders, the AG-CX370 additionally accommodates Shot Mark for thumbnail displays, playback, and selective uploading of marked clips.

Dual Card Slots: Guide

The AG-CX370 uses dual SDXC/SDHC/microP2 cards, enabling simultaneous capture or unlimited relay and backup capture.

SRT Streaming and NDI|HX2 Support

Stream your content in UHD 4K or simultaneously capture and stream in 1080p through RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, or SRT protocols. The AG-CX370 also allows NDI|HX2 for footage transmission and camera control via your IP network.

Built-In ND Filters: Guide

Use the built-in ND filter with 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, and detailed settings to refine incoming light levels to suit your shooting setting. The filter can be used to prevent definition loss caused by excessive aperture reduction (diffraction) and handles a wide aperture for well-defined pictures with a shallow depth of field.

4-Channel sound recording production flow

The AG-CX370 accommodates four-channel, 24-bit PCM audio capture, combining two XLR sources (line/mic) with two extra channels coming from either a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack source or the built-in stereo microphone.

Versatile operation Options

Multiple control options incorporate Panasonic remote controllers like the AW-RP150GJ or AK-HRP1010GJ/HRP1015GJ panels, third-party wired control units, and the CX ROP smartphone and tablet app for Android and Mac devices. The app accommodates metadata transfer to your capture and control for up to eight Panasonic AG/AJ-CX series camcorders.

Pro System capabilities

Professional footage system attributes include SDI timecode source/output and genlock source for multi-camera shoots, simultaneous 10-bit UHD 4K SDI and HDMI feed, auto tally activation whenever through a compatible switcher, and LiveU/TVU bonding compatibility with status info displayed in the camera's viewfinder and LCD screen.