The Panasonic AW-UE50 is a versatile and high-performing PTZ camera that offers 4K resolution, 24x optical zoom, and a new direct drive system for improved responsiveness and quietness. It also supports various protocols for streaming and has excellent system flexibility for easy installation and operation. The compact and unobtrusive design of the camera makes it suitable for a variety of settings, including live streaming events, studio configurations, and educational or corporate installations.

The AW-UE50 also features a wide-angle lens, optical image stabilization, and a powerful processor for smooth and stable video shooting. It offers multiple output options, including 4K and HD analogue outputs, as well as NDI, SRT, and IP outputs for secure and stable streaming. With its compact size and quiet operation, the AW-UE50 is a reliable choice for any video shooting site.

Key Features:

• Maintain framing in a variety of situations 
• Stable shooting even inside shots
• No connection to external equipment is required, allowing easy installation in classrooms and auditoriums 

The UE50 has a newly-designed and compact body with a weight of only 1.8kg, which makes it very easy to handle and to install in any kind of setting, especially when positioning the camera on trusses or ceilings.

The UE50 has been designed to support the following markets:

• Live streaming events
• Entry-level studio configurations
• Higher education
• Corporate installs

Single-cable solution

The UE50 also offers PoE+ support for camera power, control and video transmission over a single cable.

Direct drive system

The UE50 features the direct drive system based on Panasonic’s own technology for quiet and smooth vertical and horizontal direction, with a reduced operating sound of NC25 or lower. Direct drive also opens up more opportunities for PTZ operation including faster, precise movement and with higher accuracy in preset positioning – making it Panasonic’s fastest, quietest and most accurate PTZ yet.

Online Video Content support

When using the PTZ Virtual USB driver software and using a LAN connection, it is possible to obtain video and audio from the UE50 in the same way you would an USB camera. The UE50 is also equipped with Privacy Mode, which positions the lens towards the back when on standby.

Upgraded 4K sensor

The UE50 features a new 1/2.5-type 4K MOS sensor that produces stunning UHD video with true 4K resolution of 1,500 TV lines in UHD. The UE50 supports 3G SDI, HDMI and IP which makes it an ideal option for using within existing HD or 4K workflows thanks to its simultaneous video output feature.

Wide-Angle Lens

The AW-UE50 introduces a new wide-angle lens with a 74.1° field of view and a 24x optical zoom, enabling a wide area to be shot from a limited installation space, in addition to maintaining high image quality at high zoom ratios. This allows shooting in large indoor spaces. Intelligent zoom extends its capabilities to 28x in UHD and 36x in Full-HD.

Optical Zoom and Image Stabilisation

Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) has been added to the unit to ensure smooth pan-tilt movement when in busier environments or moving or be placed onto a robotic system for example.

New Processor

The AW-UE50 includes the powerful Venus engine processor, making the PTZ incredibly responsive and capable of increased video processing tasks for higher image quality and lower latency.

4K & HD Analogue Outputs

The AW-UE50 supports up to 4K 30p/25p video at 3840 x 2160 to provide professional and high-quality shooting of moving images, as well as a wide variety of output interfaces such as 3G-SDI, HDMI, and IP – which can be activated simultaneously for HD and 4K workflows.

New NDI, SRT & IP Outputs

There is also a wide variety of IP transmission protocols available. Out of the box, Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) is supported to maintain stability while transmitting high-quality video, even in unstable network environments. SRT allows video distribution over public internet in a secure and reliable way, as it offers encryption and as lost packets are automatically detected and resent.

The UE50 also supports the high-efficiency, low bandwidth NDI|HX version 2, which is available via an optional paid-for upgrade. This enables video transmission at low bitrates over a single LAN cable.

RTMP/RTMPS provides direct streaming to live broadcasting services such as YouTube Live and Facebook Live from the camera directly.

New Web Interface & Simplified Workflows

A brand-new web interface has been introduced for professional operators working within darker environments to easily navigate the advanced GUI for operators.

Panasonic offers an entire ecosystem of solutions to enable the new PTZ cameras to be smoothly introduced into existing camera systems. This includes use with its remote camera controllers, PTZ Control Center centralised control software, and its automatic tracking software for presentations and lectures, enabled by face recognition and human body detection.

Provides hybrid online/offline environment.

Standard models suitable for use in online classes and briefing sessions

Remote cameras enhance the visual communication in a variety of applications ranging from online classes to online seminars. The AW-UE50/UE40 supports a compact design to blend in with the surroundings and operates very quietly to permit flexible use in any video shooting locations or conditions. The AW-UE50/UE40 offers high security and it is easy to install and operate for capturing stable images, so even people unfamiliar with video shooting or camera operation can utilise it. The excellent flexibility of the product simplifies wiring and operation. Linkage with online conference software or online application is possible, so online video streaming is easy to initiate. The AW-UE50/UE40 is a standard model perfect for people who want to utilise online video streaming more frequently or enhance the quality of online video streaming.

Camera unit performance and functions that assure high-quality video streaming

Featuring 4K resolution, wide-angle coverage of up to 74.1° horizontal and max. 24x optical zoom, the UE50/40maintains “the ambience of hall” intact in streaming videos.The Auto Tracking Software and image stabiliser function contribute to stable video streaming.

Unit size, quietness and stability for anywhere use

The UE50/40 is lightweight and compact. The new direct-drive motor with an operating sound of NC25 or lowerachieves high stopping position precision and enables accurate camerawork, so it can be installed and used at anyvIdeo shooting sites. The UE50/40 supports NDI®|HX*1 and SRT*2 to assure stable and safe streaming of videos.