Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 Cinema 4K Box Camera
The Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 Cinema 4K Box Camera is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades for production video professionals. Its 10.2MP sensor with Dual Native ISO delivers C4K 60p/50p 10-bit video and 13-stops of dynamic range with built-in V-Log L. Weighing just 545g, the DC-BGH1 offers a compact and lightweight body design with industry-standard mounts and connectivity. BGH1 records video with resolutions up to 4K60 and incorporates VariCam Look workflows such as V-Log L and Cinelike, dual-native ISO using its Venus Engine, anamorphic support, advanced AF (autofocus), numerous remote and power options, and it supports HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) color for vivid imagery to aid professional color grading. There are many features packed into this tiny form that make it the go-to production camera in any mobile and multicamera production
The BGH1 provides multiple ways to record your footage to high data rate files in the ALL-Intra Long GOP, MOV, and MP4 recording formats with H.264 and H.265/HEVC codecs. The camera supports unlimited recording time and allows you to record 10-bit 4:2:2 video using the camera's dual SD card slots. It can output up to 4K via the HDMI 2.0 output, or you can output up to 1080p resolution via 3G-SDI. The camera allows you to output via HDMI and 3G-SDI simultaneously to use one signal for monitoring and the other for recording. It also supports recording at variable frame rates up to 1080p240 for high-quality slow-motion video. Custom 3D LUTs can be uploaded into the camera using the SD card slots.
A box camera perfect for livestreams, broadcasts, and cinema: The high-performance BGH1 is small and light, with expandability and multi-camera control with Wi-Fi, Ethernet PoE+, and 3G-SDI
Astonishing Image Quality: The camera provides superior low-light performance using a high sensitivity, 10.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor with Dual Native ISO technology to minimize noise
Exceptional Video Capability: C4K, 4:2:0 10-bit, 4:2:2 10-bit ALL-Intra 400Mbps recording, V-Log L with 13 stops of dynamic range and future firmware update with RAW output via HDMI
Specifications:
Image Sensor
| Image Sensor Size: | 19 x 13 mm (4/3") |
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| Sensor Type: | MOS |
| Sensor Resolution: | Actual: 10.2 MP |
| Shutter Type: | Mechanical Shutter |
| ISO: | 160 to 51,200 (Native) 80 to 204,800 (Expanded) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: | 9.7 dB |
Camera
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
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| Built-In Microphone Type: | Stereo |
| Recording Media: | 2 x SD Card Slots |
| Variable Frame Rates: | DCI 4K: 1 to 60 fps 1080p: 1 to 240 fps |
Internal Recording
| Recording Modes: | AVC-Intra/AVC-LongG/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit: 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 400 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 200 Mb/s) 3328 x 2496p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 400 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 200 Mb/s) AVC-Intra/AVC-LongG/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit: 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s) 3328 x 2496p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 150 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 Mb/s) AVC-Intra/AVC-LongG/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (72 to 100 Mb/s) AVC-Intra/AVC-LongG/H.264/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (100 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (24 to 28 Mb/s) |
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| Gamma Curve: | Panasonic V-Log |
| Audio Recording: | MOV: 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MOV: 24-Bit 96 kHz LPCM Audio MP4: 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio MP4: 24-Bit 96 kHz LPCM Audio |
External Recording
| Video Output: | 4:2:2 10-Bit via SDI/BNC: 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI: 4096 x 2160p at 60 fps |
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Interfaces
| Video Connectors: | 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output |
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| Audio Connectors: | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output |
| Other I/O: | 1 x USB Type-C Camera Interface, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Data, Control, Video Input 1 x BNC Timecode Data Input/Output 1 x BNC Genlock Data Input/Output 1 x RJ45 LAN Control, Monitor, Video Input/Output 1 x 2.5 mm LANC Control Input |
| Wireless Interfaces: | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Video Output, Control |
EVF
| EVF | Optional, Not Included |
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Power
| Battery Type: | Panasonic AG-VBR Series |
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| Power Connectors: | 1 x Weipu SF610/S2 (12 VDC) Input |
| PoE Support: | PoE+ 802.3at |
General
| Tripod Mounting Thread: | 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
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| Material of Construction: | Aluminium |
| Dimensions: | 3.7 x 3.7 x 3.1" / 9.3 x 9.3 x 7.8 cm (Without Protrusions) |
| Weight: | 1.2 lb / 545 g |
