The Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder is designed for what Panasonic is calling the fusion of communication and broadcasting. A compact professional UHD 4K camcorder packed with features that you would expect to find in a full-sized camcorder. The AG-CX350 features a 1" MOS sensor recording in UHD resolution (3840 x 2160), in the MOV format using a variety of data rates including 400 Mb/s, as well as in HEVC at up to 200 Mb/s. The camcorder can also record HD in MOV, in P2 codecs such as AVC LongG and AVC Intra for ENG production, and HD/SD in AVCHD format for legacy productions. You can choose from eight different gamma settings including HLG, which provides an HDR output in the camera. It also features variable frame rate capability from 1 to 60 fps in UHD and 1 to 120 fps in HD. Two SD card slots allow for simultaneous, relay, and background recording.

Integrated into the camera is a 20x optical zoom lens with 32x intelligent zoom. The lens features 5-axis image stabilization and three discrete lens control rings, one each for focus, iris, and zoom. The camcorder supports LANC control via a 2.5mm input port. It features an OLED EVF and a 3.2" LCD touchscreen monitor, and it has a built-in stereo microphone and two XLR audio connectors. Other connectors include both 3G-SDI and HDMI out (HDMI supports UHD), timecode in/out as well as USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and an Ethernet port for connecting to a network or wired streaming. An optional USB wireless adapter allows you to stream wirelessly.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    1" MOS Sensor    20x Optical, 32x Intelligent Zoom    UHD 4K, 1080p, Variable Frame Rate    Supports LANC Control    2 x Media Card Slot, HLG Recording    3.2" LCD Screen, OLED Viewfinder    Individual Zoom, Focus, Iris Rings    Front-Mounted Mic with Front Audio Level    TC In/Out, 3G-SDI, HDMI Out    USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Host, LAN Port

You can select from 59.94 or 50 Hz as the signal system for the camera. This is useful as it allows you to shoot in different countries with minimal concerns over flickering lights.

Camera features:

• New VLog recording function (V3 upgrade) provides the ability to capture the CX350s 13 stops of dynamic range, as well as more easily color grade content, especially for shared projects with the Panasonic EVA1 and/or S1H cinema cameras.
• Eight user-selectable gamma modes—HD, SD, Filmlike 1, Filmlike 2, Filmlike 3, Film-Rec, Video-Rec, and HLG for HDR recording.
• You can choose to output HDR over the 3G-SDI or HDMI output either individually or simultaneously.
• Provides a 16-axis color control of your image with three skin-tone control so you can isolate and adjust your colors precisely and protect your skin tones.

The 1" MOS sensor features 15MP resolution, easily supporting UHD with its native resolution of 5170 x 2908.

The CX-350 has a 2.5mm port that supports LANC control. This has been tested to work with a variety of LANC controllers including the Varizoom VZ-STEALTH, VZ-STEALTH-LX, VZ-ROCK, VZ-PRO-L, and VZ-PG-L.

The 20x optical zoom lens has a 35mm focal length equivalent to 24.5 to 490mm. 24.5 is an extremely wide angle for a UHD camcorder. It features 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilization in both 4K and HD, which can be useful when hand-holding the camcorder. The lens also features individual lens control rings for zoom, focus, and iris. This enables manual control of your lens (in addition to servo), similar to the control you get on full-sized shoulder-mounted cameras.

Additional features of the lens include:

• Intelligent autofocus with subject tracking.
• Custom AF function: The autofocus speed can be set in 7 steps, the sensitivity can be set in 10 steps, and the AF selection area can be adjusted.
• The lens is controllable from third-party wired devices and also from iOS and Android tablets.

The camera records at standard speeds—23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94. It also records at variable frame rates in both UHD and HD; from 1 to 60 fps in UHD and 1 to 120 fps in HD.

The AG-CX350 features SD card slots, providing you with a wide choice of media to choose from, all sold separately.

If you already have P2 cards, the camcorder is compatible with them with a caveat. The CX350 can record onto a microP2 card as an SD card, but please be aware that:

• microP2 card A series 64GB card (AJ-P2M064A), when used as an SD card, is recognized as Speed Class 10.
• microP2 card A series 32GB card (AJ-P2M32A) is recognized as Speed Class 4 for AVCHD only.
• microP2 card B series (AJ-P2M064B) is recognized as Speed Class V90 for all formats.

The dual SD media slots permit you to choose from the following recording schemes:

• Relay recording: As one card fills up, the recording automatically switches to the second card so you don't have to stop recording.
• Simultaneous recording: Both cards record the same material at the same time.
• Background recording: Starts both cards recording simultaneously, but the run/stop button will pause the recording on one card.

The camera features an Ethernet port that allows you to connect it directly to a LAN (bypassing the need for a computer) and transfer your files to an FTP server with a global IP address. You can also use this port for wired streaming.

The camera uses standard streaming protocols. Using an available AJ-WM30 USB dongle, you can connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network and transfer files to an FTP server. Available third-party dongles will allow 4G/LTE connectivity.

The CX350 has preinstalled support of NDI, which provides:

• Automatic discovery and ease of use
• Built-in support for NDI via NDI|HX (requires NewTek NDI|HX firmware upgrade)
• Ultra-low latency
• Camera control and tally

High-image quality FHD streaming without a PC or an encoder unit. During streaming, UHD/FHD video can be recorded to SD cards in the camera body.

The CX ROP app for iOS/Android allows the following:

• Camera recorder information display/control user's button
• Camera Rec start/stop
• Camera recorder output signal select (camera/color bars)
• Zoom
• Focus
• Knee
• Shutter
• Gain
• White balance
• Master pedestal
• Iris
• Paint (painting gain, painting black)
• Timecode/user's bit setting
• User SW 1~9

The CX350 supports simultaneous output of HDMI and SDI, with HDMI up to UHD and SDI to FHD video, both at 4:2:2 10-bit.

Supports four channels of audio recording (requires firmware v.2) from the built-in stereo microphone or two XLR audio inputs (48V phantom power, Mic, and Line are switchable). In MOV mode the camcorder supports 24-bit linear PCM audio. Other professional features include the OSD level meter and 1 kHz test tone output when the color bar is displayed in 59.94 Hz (when 50 Hz is selected test tone is 997 Hz).

The TC In/Out terminal (BNC) allows synchronization for multicamera shooting.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the largest 400 mbps SD card that this camera will accept?

A: 128 Gigabyte card

Q: 2. can this camera stream 1080 while recording 4k through the hdmi out to a recorder?

A: The Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder does not output 4k video via the HDMI port, and can only record 4k internally.

Q: 3. How does the LCD compare to the UX-180 in direct sunlight? I film mostly outdoors and the 180 isn't good enough.

A: The LCD of the Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder will preform very similarly to the LCD of the UX-180, both of which are not intended for use in direct sunlight. You may want to consider using an external monitor with a brighter output or put a sun hood like BH #HOHD350.

Q: 4. Is this a usa or european version?

A: USA, the Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder that we carry are U.S units and come with a standard 1 yr warranty.

Q: 5. Will the camera provide power for external microphones?

A: Yes, Via XLR 3-Pin Input.

Q: 6. We want to stream our youth hockey games and our association would like to know roughly how much data it takes to stream to a host site on standard settings (1080p) for the length of an hour? If every game is about an hour I need to have an idea how many games per month we can stream with different cellular plans.

A: You would have to find your capture device's streaming and bitrate. The camera has recording bitrates that record onto a memory card. For example, the Blackmagic ATEM Mini uses Open Broadcaster to encode and stream up to 70Mb/s. For one hour, you will have a total of 252 Gigabytes. You will be able to adjust the bitrate in your streaming program for lower or higher data rate.

Q: 7. Does this camera have face detection in auto focus mode? I have the HC-X1 and lots of trouble staying in focus zoomed in 20x on stage performer. Manual focus is too touchy when the talent moves backwards or forwards, at least with on-handle lanc control.

A: No it does not.

Q: 8. Will this camera image/color blend well with Panasonic AG-AC160?

A: Yes, since the cameras are both Panasonic models they would match quite well. Also, the Panasonic AG-CX350 has extensive control with its built in16-Axis Independent Color Correction which provides an independent effect to each of the 16 phases of video images. It enables color matching of multiple cameras under the same lighting conditions as well as creative image rendering. However, the sensor size of the AG-CX350 is 1" and will perform better than the AG-AC160.

Q: 9. Can you control the cameras zoom and focus over NDI?

A: Camera control is done via IP which does not interact or interfere with your ability to send video via NDI. If you want to control the camera via IP you need to open up a web browser or use an app on a tablet. To be clear you can control the camera over IP and send a NDI video stream at the same time.

Q: 10. Does anyone have suggestions for compatible shotgun microphones emphasizing dialogue?

A: There are many shotgun mic options that perform very well with dialogue availble for the Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder Amoing the recommended ones are this Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone (B&H#:SEMKE600) and the Panasonic AG-MC200G Unidirectional Microphone (B&H#: PAAGMC200G).