EVA1: Panasonic AU-EVA1! Announcement and latest updates

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OldCorpse said:
SD cards. Interesting. Wonder what requirements on those cards.
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They showed the picture of a SDXC V90 card which has a guaranteed minimum sustained write speed of 720 Mbps. These cards are still on their way, but should be here later this summer. The GH5 400 Mbps Summer CODEC upgrade will also depend on fast V60 / V90 SDXC cards, so I would expect to see lots of V60 / V90 cards in stores by the Fall. ( these will be premium priced cards, but you get what you pay for )
 
Panasonic's press release:



Panasonic Previews Compact 5.7K Super 35mm AU-EVA1 Cinema Camera

NEWARK, NJ (June 2, 2017) – At Cine Gear Expo 2017 in Hollywood, CA, Panasonic previewed the AU-EVA1, a new 5.7K cinema camera positioned between the Panasonic Lumix GH5 4K mirrorless camera and the VariCam LT 4K cinema camera. Compact and lightweight, the AU-EVA1 is tailor-made for handheld shooting, but also well suited for documentaries, commercials and music videos.

“For cinema-style acquisition, we realized there was a space between the GH5 and the VariCam LT,” said Panasonic Cinema Product Manager Mitch Gross. “With its compact size and new 5.7K sensor, the EVA1 fills that gap for a variety of filmmaking applications.”

The EVA1 contains a newly designed 5.7K Super 35mm-sized sensor for capturing true cinematic images. By starting at a higher native resolution, the 5.7K sensor yields a higher resolving image when down sampled to 4K, UHD, 2K, and even 720p. The increased color information results in a finer, more accurate finished image.

One of the key features of the VariCam 35, VariCam LT, and VariCam Pure is Dual Native ISO. Utilizing a process that allows the sensor to be read in a fundamentally different way, Dual Native ISO extracts more information from the sensor without degrading the image. This results in a camera that can switch from a standard sensitivity to a high sensitivity without an increase in noise, or other artifacts. On the VariCams, Dual Native ISO has allowed cinematographers to use less light on set, saving time and money, as well as allowing for a great variety of artistic choices. The EVA1 will include Dual Native ISO, but the camera is currently being tested to determine final ISO specifications.

The ability to capture accurate colors and rich skin tones is a must for any filmmaker. Like the VariCam lineup of cinema cameras, the EVA1 contains V-Log/V-Gamut capture to deliver high dynamic range and broad colors. V-Log has log curve characteristics that are somewhat reminiscent of negative film and V-Gamut delivers a color space even larger than film. The EVA1 will also import the celebrated colorimetry of the VariCam line.

Weighing only 2.65-lbs (1.2Kg, body-only) with a compact form factor (6.69” x 5.31” x 5.23”) and a removable handgrip, the EVA1 can be used for efficient handheld shooting applications and can also be mounted on a drone, gimbal rig or jib arm for complex yet smooth camera moves. There


will also be numerous mounting points and Panasonic is currently working with top accessory makers to allow further customization with the EVA1.

Ideal for indie filmmakers, the EVA1 records to readily-available, lower-cost SD cards. The camera can record in several formats and compression rates, and offers up to 10-bit 4:2:2, even in 4K. For high-speed capture, the EVA1 offers 2K up to 240-fps. In terms of bitrates, you can record up to 400-Mbps for robust recording. A complete breakdown of recording formats will be available at the time of the EVA1’s release.

For lensing, the camera utilizes a native EF-mount, giving shooters access to the broad EF lens ecosystem, including dozens of cinema-style prime and zoom lenses from numerous manufacturers. Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) is employed to compensate for camera shake and blurring, which will help smooth out handheld or shoulder-mount shots on documentary or run-and-gun projects. Behind the lens mount, an integrated ND filter wheel in 2, 4, and 6 stops allows for precise exposure control. The EVA1 also allows the IR Cut filter to be swung out of the path to the sensor at the push of a button. Unique photographic effects and night vision imagery are possible with this control over infrared.

As a professional video production tool, the EVA1 offers dual balanced XLR audio inputs and 4K-capable video outputs in both HDMI and SDI. In a future firmware upgrade, EVA1 will offer 5.7K RAW output to 3rd party recorders.

The EVA1 will ship this Fall for under $8,000 (body only).

For more information about the AU-EVA1, visit http://business.panasonic.com/products-professionalvideo.

About Panasonic Broadcast, Cinema and Professional Video Systems
Panasonic offers leading products to acquire, transmit and view high-quality video, over both video and IP networks. Professional products include VariCam cinema cameras, P2 HD camcorders, 4K and HD handheld cameras, Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras, studio and box cameras, switchers and monitors. These products serve customers in cinema, broadcast, professional sports, higher education, enterprise and other markets.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was featured in Fortune Magazine’s 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing the world and


doing well by doing good. Specifically cited were its smart and sustainable technologies, including its contributions to smart cities and the electric vehicle revolution.

Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.
 
I just caught the last 10-15 minutes. I thought the preso was fine and camera sounds pretty compelling. Going to be an interesting Fall...
 
dustylense said:
That is all fine and good, Barry. I love panasonic. Ever since HVX200, and the AF100. This was a horrific presentation.
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I have no problem with your characterization of the presentation -- sure, fine. I just take exception to you pigeonholing this as "a concept" or something like that. I've been around these folks for a long, long time and seen them launch many, many products, and this camera is following the established pattern just fine.
 
Great specs, almost everything I was hoping for and more.
This camera has the potential to be groundbreaking 5.7k
sensor, Raw output, 4k 10bit 4:2:2 internal and the size !!!

Well done Mitch, now please some details about AF with native
EF lenses.

What type of AF will it use?
Will it have AF tracking ?
What codec will it use ?
Does it have it a touchscreen ?
Can you touch to focus?
Does it have wifi and Bluetooth and remote control via an app ?
Any details about the handgrip?
Any details about the shoulder mount?
Any details about audio?
What type of IS does it have and is it dual IS ?

So many questions so little time !

Great job Panasonic! Hopefully all the above features
will be amazing too !
 
The comments on here are hilarious, when Did you chaps start shooting? This is a Panasonic camera not a BlackMagic. It's a New sensor everything else on the camera is standard existing Panasonic tech. The Codecs are most likely a Variation of whats on the GH5. And turn on NetFlix and check out Master of None or Orange is the new black if you need help figuring out what they mean by Varicam color
 
Chris has a "Strong" point on the presentation. That was NOT acceptable for Panasonic! Again, I'm rooting for a winner and hope it's as good or better than what was stated. But NO excuses for how it was presented (I'm just talking about the wow effects for the presentation) as I work in Marketing, SO I CAN SPEAK ON THIS SUBJECT!!! No big deal for me on if the product is complete or not at this stage, but the overall presentation from a Multi-Billion Dollar Corporation should have been better!!!!!
 
These presentations are all very similar if you have watched enough of them.

There isn't much "wow" factor. It's just the way it is. They are live and sometimes awkward.

Out of respect for Mitch, who tries to help all of us here, forget about the presentation.
 
dustylense said:
Lets announce a camera that "WE" aren't even sure about. Still working on the sensor. No mention of AF at all? Less than $7500. No specific release date? Fantastic specs in "theory". Been thinking about the camera for TWO years and we announce a mock up today? They basically brought out a Lego mock up and gave you a "ROAD MAP" of hopes. Sad.....
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Yeah, it kinda smacks of desperation to announce a camera so far away from actual production/drop date. Of course we know Panasonic is desperate. I also wonder about their commitment to the micro four thirds format at this point. Certainly there's going to be a big segment of GHxxx users who aren't going to be super happy about this. For those wanting to use the Eva along w/ the GH5 as a a/b package, this is bad news. As in, they might not buy the GH5 now. So an interesting call.

But in one way I suppose it's Panasonic admitting reality - MFT in a $1,00 to $2,000 body is one thing, in a $7,000+ video camera, it's quite another. The AF100 will remain a one time experiment. I remain interested in this new camera, yet because of the various uncertainties, I can't wait for it. All in all a bit strange, esp considering that this is the same company that dropped a fully capable/amazing, GH5 on the market.
 
Low light performance has always been a weakness for Panasonic in this class of camera. I'm very interested to find out how the dual native ISO translates into low light performance, to me this is a decisive factor for any purchase... everyone has their own criteria of dealbreakers/makers.
 
So on paper this looks great. 10bit 4:2:2 internal, Raw output, and dual native ISO of 800 & 5000, all of which makes this camera far more practical than the C200. If this new sensor can produce an image comparable to the Varicam (as promised) than I'm sold. He did say that there are more features to be announced over the summer. I have a feeling that they might be holding out on something special to generate interest closer to release. If not, its still a perfect camera for me if the IQ holds up.

Right now the only appeal the C200 has for me is the AF, but despite being cool & useful I've always worked without it just fine so I don't feel a need for it. A robust codec that can record longer than 15 minutes is far more valuable to me.
 
I, for one, was impressed by what The Mitch and Co. are promising. If they can deliver all that they promised, it looks like a game changer at it's price point. I think they are aiming this slightly more at the indie filmmaker than Canon is aiming the C200 at. 5.7K will look great and I am kind of in love with the Varicam color science, I like it as much as Canon's color science. It is a fact of the marketplace that companies have to do these slow rollouts as we live in the era of JIT delivery of everything in the supply chain and their marketing department thinks that they have to stay in the conversation to stay relevant and to build the hype. 400 Mbps internal is impressive, the RAW output feels like a better option for the few that might want to use it, rather than doing it in camera.

There was no EVF shown, which is not that big of a deal for this type of camera, those who want one will have to buy one separately or perhaps they have one but it wasn't ready? No mention of any other media slots other than the two SD slots. I would count on no AF or rudimentary AF, or I think it would have been mentioned. The Varicam LT doesn't have any AF and nobody seems to care on a more cinema oriented camera. I was disappointed with the promise of only 2/4/6 stop ND, this camera will definitely need extended ND like the Canons and Sonys since it will be dual ISO. I loved the 4K output of both HDMI and SDI, that's great. IR is an interesting option. Overall, impressive specs and Panasonic will deliver, they rarely make empty promises. V-Log and V-Gamut are positive directions. It will have to meet or beat the GH5 specs to make sense. Tough decision now for many of us, order a C200 or wait and buy the EVA1? Even from this little preview, they both seem to have their pluses and minuses in all areas. I wish Panasonic could license DPAF from Canon to put in this but I know that cannot happen.
 
jdv said:
Yeah, it kinda smacks of desperation to announce a camera so far away from actual production/drop date.
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Seriously? You do know that basically EVERY Panasonic camera, EVER, since at least the DVX100, has followed almost this exact same announcement/production path, don't you?
 
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