Panasonic pre-NAB press releases are up

[Barry_Green]

Every year in February the manufacturers put out some pre-NAB press releases on their site, usually so the magazines will have these news stories in the magazines that are available at NAB.

Panasonic's are up on their press release site now.

Some of the things to be introduced at NAB include:

AG-MSU10 - a field all-in-one P2 offload device, slot reader, software, and hard drive bay.
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=394524&modelNo=Content02122010113604387&surfModel=Content02122010113604387

AJ-PCD2 - a single-slot USB reader for P2 cards
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=394525&modelNo=Content02122010114343665&surfModel=Content02122010114343665

AW-HS50 - a sub-compact HD switcher
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=394527&modelNo=Content02122010120000316&surfModel=Content02122010120000316


BT-3DL2550 - a 3-D HD production monitor.
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=394528&modelNo=Content02122010120807194&surfModel=Content02122010120807194

AG-HMX100, a low-cost HD switcher with 3-D HD support
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=394529&modelNo=Content02122010121217694&surfModel=Content02122010121217694

The "50" series -- pan & tilt camera, switcher, and support products, that can be controlled remotely through Internet Protocol (IP)
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=394530&modelNo=Content02122010121416960&surfModel=Content02122010121416960

They're now taking reservations on the AG-3DA1 3-D camera, with Fall delivery and a $1,000 deposit
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=394531&modelNo=Content02122010121935210&surfModel=Content02122010121935210

And, they're extending the EDIUS Neo 2 software deal through September, for AVCCAM cameras
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=395025&modelNo=Content02122010121745953&surfModel=Content02122010121745953

These are the pre-NAB press releases. Usually there may be another product or two that goes unannounced until its introduction at the show floor (or at the company's official NAB press conference, usually held a day or two before the show exhibits open).

[ryan brown]

Great info.

I'm particularly intrigued by the "50" series. Any ballpark of what these are going to go for? Are we talking $1000 or $10,000?

[Barry_Green]

You know everything I know on these; the press releases give some clues. The 3-D switcher says it'll be $5800, so I'm sure the HS50 will be a lot less than that. On their site they have an AW-SW350 switcher listed for $4410; it's the only other "AW" series switcher, so I would guess that if the same numerical order holds like it does in the cameras (lower number = lower price) than the HS50 would seem like it'd be lower priced than the SW350.

[Sumfun]

Hmm... No new pro or prosumer cameras (other than the 3D). Do they usually hold some big press releases until show time?

[Camera Expert]

It's common for companies to want to surprise people with new camera at NAB.

[Joe Calabrese]

I wonder what's going on with the P2HD and AVCCAM lines, didn't Jan say to expect some updates in there as well?

[baxton]

Panasonic has released a new switcher for 3D cameras (AG-HMX100 (http://www.spectratech.gr/en/product/26975/Panasonic_AG-HMX100)) it seems good looking and not expensive. I wonder if it can be used for all type of 3D cameras (Sony also has one...)

The pricing is a bit different in Europe that in the US. I dont know which is correct