Panasonic AG-CX370 4K Ultra HD Professional High-End Handheld Camcorder

Panasonic AG-CX370 4K Ultra HD Professional Camera Recorders with NDI|HX2 and Auto-Tracking

The Panasonic AG-CX370 delivers 4K/60p/10-bit MOV recording with a high-efficiency HEVC/H.265 codec. It also features a high-definition, high-sensitivity 1.0-type 15M MOS sensor, and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) for HDR recording – making it perfect for live broadcast environments and creating content for social media platforms. The CX370 features broadcast-quality image tuning, with 16-axis independent colour correction.

AG-CX370 -High Shooting Quality 4K live video production

Wide-Angle 24.5 mm Optical 20x Zoom, Plus I. Zoom

Panasonic boasts the world’s largest market share in the aspherical lens segment. Its cutting-edge optical technology was maximized in the development of the integrated lens used in the AG-CX370. This lens has the angle of 24.5 mm on the wide end and allows recording of wide-angle images with minimal distortion, without the use of a conversion lens. The optical 20x zoom covers up to 490 mm telephoto in all modes. Furthermore, the Zoom enables seamless zooming of up to 32x in HD or up to 24x in UHD from the telephoto end with no degradation in resolution. The AG-CX370 also comes with digital 2x/5x/10x zoom.

High-Definition, High-Sensitivity 1.0-type 15M MOS Sensor

The 1.0-type MOS (approximately 15,030,000 pixels) offers an outstanding depth of field and excellent balance between image quality and sensitivity. It supports multi-formats, such as UHD (3840 x 2160), FHD, HD, and SD, and provides images without cropping in all modes. This MOS sensor also boasts high sensitivity of F12 (60 Hz) /F13 (50 Hz) (in both UHD and FHD in High Sensitivity mode).

Intelligent AF and Face Detection/Tracking AE & AF

The AG-CX370’s auto focus system is Intelligent AF, which is equipped with a micro drive focus unit to achieve high focusing speed, excellent tracking performance and superb stability. Equipped with Face Detection AE & AF, it detects human faces (up to 9 faces/automatically determines the main face) and automatically adjusts exposure and focus. In addition, it has an auto-tracking AE & AF function that follows the subject (color) touched on the LCD monitor.

Panasonic AG-CX370 Camera Built-in 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer

The AG-CX370 has a built-in hybrid image stabilizer that combines optical and electronic camera shake compensation functions. It corrects camera shake in five axial directions in all modes including UHD to provide powerful camera shake compensation power in low-angle shooting, high-angle shooting and all other unstable conditions. There are three modes to choose from: NORMAL (standard), STABLE (effective for fixed-frame shooting) and PAN/TILT (effective in panning and tilting).

AG-CX370 Camera comes with Manual Three Rings and Focus Assist

The AG-CX370 comes with Manual Three Rings for zoom, focus and iis control. They deliver quick response and provide tactile feel that satisfies professionals. The zoom lever located at the upper section of the handle has a multi-step variable zoom function, allowing smooth zooming from ultra-low speed when shooting from low angle shooting and when a tripod is used.

The AG-CX370 is also equipped with Expand and Peaking (simultaneous display possible), Manual Focus Assist, LCD Touch Focus (switchable to Auto Iris or brightness display), Area Focus and One-Push AF Focus Assist.

HDR-Compliant V-Log/HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)

The Panasonic AG-CX370 features HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) to support HDR (High Dynamic Range,) in addition to V-Log gamma, which is equipped with 13.5 stops of wide dynamic range. The gamma mode can be selected from nine modes (HD, SD, FILMLIKE 1, FILMLIKE 2, FILMLIKE 3, FILM-REC, VIDEO-REC, HLG, V-Log).

Broadcast-Grade Picture Quality Adjustment Functions

1. 16-Axis Independent Color Correction: 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.
2. Master Detail: Adjusts the overall degree of contour enhancement.
3. Skin Detail: Makes skin colors appear soft and beautiful.
4. Scene Files: Six preset files are provided. You can change any of the settings as desired.
5. Other Picture Settings: Matrix tables, V detail, detail coring, chroma level, chroma phase, color temperature, master pedestal and knee.

Simultaneous Display on High-Brightness, High-Definition LCD and High-Resolution OLED EVF

The AG-CX370 features a new 3.2-type high-definition LCD monitor (approximately 1,620,000 dots). This LCD monitor uses the RGBW (red, green, blue, white) pixel structure to provide high visibility even in bright sunlight. The 3:2 aspect ratio enables the display of timecode and camera status without superimposing on the image. The touch panel function allows convenient touch focus and menu setting.

The viewfinder is a high-resolution colour OLED (approximately 2,360,000 dots, with an image display area of approximately 1,770,000 dots) that offers superb color reproduction. Since the AG-CX370 newly supports simultaneous LCD and EVF outputs, the LCD monitor can display the captured image at all times even when you look away from the EVF.

Multi-Format, Multi-Codec Recording

HEVC Codec for High-Image-Quality 10-bit 4K/60p Recording at Low Bit Rate

The AG-CX370 is capable of recording in various formats at different compression rates (see “Recording Format”). It can record 4K (UHD) 60p/50p videos in high-image-quality 10-bit on an SD memory card. Using the high-efficiency HEVC codec (H.265, Long GOP, 10-bit, 4:2:0, MOV), free software, such as the VLC Media Player or QuickTime Player, provides smooth playback on a notebook PC or MacBook.

The AG-CX370 records MOV files that are highly compatible and easy to use. This file format supports long file names with up to 20 characters, allowing recorded video clips to be easily managed. The AG-CX370 also supports conventional AVCHD recording, including the AVCHD 8 Mb/s mode, used widely as the format in college and professional football coaching analysis.

Panasonic AG-CX370 Camera P2 MXF File Formats Supported with Proxy and Shot Mark

The AG-CX370 supports the MXF P2 file format for broadcasting. Simultaneous main and proxy recording allows dual gamma capture for V-Log/V-709 and HDR/SDR recording. The camera also supports Shot Mark for thumbnail displays, playback and selective uploading of marked clips, just like a P2HD camcorder, for broadcasting.

Clip Metadata Functions

Clip metadata (cameraperson, location, date, time, text memory, etc.) is added to the clips. In addition to the camera itself, data settings can be transferred from an SD card, the CX ROP app or the cloud. A list of clip metadata can be displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

10-bit Variable Frame Rate (VFR) without Cropping

In UHD, variable frame rate (VFR) recording at 1 fps to 60 fps is possible. In FHD, super-slow can be realized at a maximum of 120 fps. Both provide high-quality 10-bit, full-frame pictures with no image area cropping even at high frame rates.

24-bit PCM Audio 4-Channel Recording

The AG-CX370 offers 4-channel audio recording,1 combining two XLR inputs (LINE/MIC) with an additional two channels from either a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input or the built-in stereo microphone. In MOV or P2 MXF mode, 24-bit linear PCM recording achieves exceptional sound quality. Other audio features include a 4-channel manual volume control, an OSD level meter, 1 kHz test tone output2 and a headphone output (3.5 mm-diameter stereo mini-jack).

Freeze Frame (Still Image Capture)

When playing back video clips on the AG-CX370, any desired frame can be captured as a still image (JPEG) and recorded onto an SD memory card. Video playback, frame advance (+/-), and still-image captures can all be done intuitively by touch panel operation.

Double Memory Card Slots Improve Recording Reliability

Two SD memory card slots capable of using SDXC/SDHC/microP2 cards*1 enable unlimited relay recording by simply changing SD memory cards. Recording reliability is further improved with simultaneous recording and background recording. And the AG-CX370 is equipped with Pre Rec, Interval Rec and Time Stamp recording functions.

1. Unlimited Relay Recording: Automatically records continuously from Slot 1 to Slot 2. By changing a full card with a new card, images can be recorded continuously for many hours.
2. Simultaneous Recording: Identical data is recorded onto cards in both slots in this dual recording mode.
3. Background Recording: Records ordinary Rec Start/Stop-controlled data in Slot 1, and records all data, even when Slot 1 is stopped, in Slot 2.

Connect to Networks and Systems

Streaming capabilities with 4K quality and SRT protocol support

4K (24p/25p/30p/50p/60p) high-definition streaming is supported. HD streaming output is possible while recording. The streaming method supports RTMP/RTMPS/RTSP/SRT protocols. SRT protocol enables high-quality streaming. Both of Client/Listener mode and encryption are supported.

H.264/H.265 codec and 8/12/25/50/75Mpb bitrate can be selected. Also supports USB tethering using a 5G smartphone. It is compatible with many services such as Facebook and YouTube and allows you to directly broadcast without an external encoder unit. Automatic uploading to a specified server is also supported.

Easy IP Connection: NDI|HX2 Supported

Equipped with NDI|HX2 mode, it allows video transmission and camera control via IP connection, without using an external converter.

When connected to a system configured with the AV-UHS500 Live Switcher, AV-HLC100 Live Production Center and NDI|HX2 compatible PTZ cameras, the AG-CX370 realizes end-to-end live video production of live events as well as web distribution.

Cabled/Wireless Remote-Control Capability

The remote terminal (2.5 mm super mini jack) enables the control of the focus and zoom using a remote controller (third-party product).

Compatible with the IP remote control

In addition to supporting multi-functional control such as audio levels and REC S/S from the AW-RP150GJ remote camera controller or AK-HRP1010GJ/HRP1015GJ remote operation panels with an IP (wired LAN) connection, it also enables integrated

operation with PTZ cameras or studio cameras.

Wireless Control from a Tablet or Smartphone

The AG-CX370 can be controlled remotely and wirelessly using the tablet/smartphone app “CX ROP” *1 (downloadable for free from the App Store or Google Play). This app allows you to display camera information and change camera settings. The settings are easy to see and can be changed by tap-and-slide operation. It can operate multiple functions such as zoom, i.Zoom, focus, camera settings/adjustments, REC S/S, and menu settings.

Clip metadata supported. Metadata can be sent from CX ROP to a camcorder and be recorded onto a recording clip.

What’s more, the app can be used to select the camera to control from up to eight cameras in the CX Series (AG-CX370 and AJ-CX4000GJ). The automatic camera search function also supports multi-camera mode, allowing you to easily select and connect to any camera on the network from a list.

Professional System Features

1. TC synchro multi-camera recording: The TC IN/OUT terminal (BNC) allows synchronization of the time code in multi-camera shooting. The camera number (A to Z) can be added to the name of the recording folder to facilitate editing.
2. Parallel Output of SDI and HDMI: Both SDI and HDMI support 4K 10-bit high-quality video output. In V-Log shooting, either V-Log or V709 (HDR or SDR in HLG shooting) can be selected for each of the SDI, HDMI and LCD video outputs.
3. GENLOCK input terminal: It enables broadcast-grade synchronization in multi-camera systems.
4. Automatic Tally: TSL protocol compatibility allows automatic tally lamp activation when connected to a switcher.
5. Compatible with LiveU/TVU bonding connection displays the device information (battery status/remaining battery capacity/errors) onto the viewfinder/LCD monitor.

Low Power Consuming, Large-Capacity Battery, Quick Charge

The AG-CX370 boasts low power consumption of 17 W (in factory setting, with no devices connected to the terminals). The maximum power consumption is only 26 W (HEVC recording, LCD turned ON, devices connected to the terminals). With the supplied battery pack (5900 mAh), the AG-CX370 operates continuously for about 2 hours and 10 minutes. This large-capacity battery pack supports quick charges.