Panasonic’s AU-EVA1 Compact 5.7K Super 35mm Cinema Camera is a flexible camera system ready for documentary, cinema, and live event production. 5.7K sensor super-sampled internal recording results in higher resolved images with less noise and artifacting when compared to non-super-sampled recordings. Panasonic’s acclaimed Dual Native ISO technology uses alternate circuitry within the sensor to increase sensitivity while maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio. The standard native ISO is 800, but can be switched to 2500 when working in low light conditions.

The EF lens mount at the front of the body supports a wide-range of interchangeable lenses. The camera also has an electronically controlled ND filter wheel offering, 2, 4, and 6 stops of filtration to reduce excess light. For further flexibility, the IR-cut filter is defeatable for shooting in extreme low-light situations, or for creative color effects.

Video is recorded using 10-bit, 4:2:2 sampling for smooth gradations in subtle shades and a reduction in banding artifacts over 8-bit sampling. Bit-rates of up to 150 Mbps are available for high image quality without an extreme memory penalty.

Infusing high-resolution recording into a small form-factor camera body gives DP’s and camera operators the flexibility to achieve cinema-grade images in spaces normally restrictive of larger camera systems.