Panasonic AU-V35LT1G - Varicam Super 35 4K Camera body

Panasonic VariCam Super 35 4K Cinema Camera – Body Only

The Panasonic VariCam Super 35 is a professional digital cinema camera designed for feature films, television productions, documentaries, and commercial filmmaking. Built around a newly developed Super 35 mm image sensor, the camera captures true DCI 4K video at 4096 × 2160 resolution while delivering exceptional image quality, wide dynamic range, and flexible recording options.

Its modular dockable design allows users to configure the camera for a variety of production environments. The VariCam supports PL-mount cinema lenses, advanced V-Log and V-709 gamma curves, variable frame rates from 1 to 120 fps, and simultaneous multi-format recording, making it suitable for both cinematic productions and broadcast applications.

Key features

• Super 35 mm MOS image sensor.

• Native DCI 4K resolution (4096 × 2160).

• PL lens mount.

• Modular dockable camera design.

• More than 14 stops of dynamic range.

• Panasonic V-Log and V-709 gamma profiles.

• Variable frame rates from 1 to 120 fps.

• AVC-Ultra 4K recording.

• Direct Codex RAW workflow support.

• HD recording in AVC-Ultra and Apple ProRes formats.

• Simultaneous 4K, HD, and proxy recording.

• In-camera color grading capabilities.

• Support for the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES).

Professional Super 35 mm image quality

The VariCam Super 35 features a professional Super 35 mm MOS sensor capable of capturing true DCI 4K images at a resolution of 4096 × 2160 pixels.

Its large sensor delivers cinematic depth of field, excellent detail, and natural color reproduction while providing over 14 stops of dynamic range for preserving highlight and shadow information.

The camera is designed to produce high-quality images across a wide range of production environments, from feature films to television and commercial work.

Advanced recording formats

The VariCam supports multiple professional recording formats and resolutions, allowing it to adapt to different production workflows.

Supported recording formats include:

• 4K RAW output.

• DCI 4K.

• UHD.

• 2K.

• Full HD.

The camera records using several professional codecs, including:

• AVC-Ultra.

• AVC-Intra.

• RAW.

• Apple ProRes.

It also supports direct integration with Codex RAW recording systems for high-end digital cinema workflows.

Flexible frame rates

Variable frame rates from 1 fps to 120 fps provide creative flexibility for both slow-motion and time-lapse recording without compromising image quality.

This makes the camera suitable for cinematic storytelling, action sequences, sports, wildlife productions, and creative visual effects.

Professional color management

The VariCam incorporates Panasonic's V-Log and V-709 gamma curves, providing exceptional flexibility during color grading.

Support for the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) enables seamless integration into professional post-production pipelines and ensures consistent color management throughout production.

The camera also offers in-camera color grading capabilities for faster workflow and immediate image adjustments on set.

Modular cinema design

The VariCam Super 35 uses a modular dockable construction that allows the camera to be configured according to production requirements.

Its PL lens mount provides compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema lenses commonly used in feature film and television production.

Technical specifications

Image sensor

• Sensor type:

  • Super 35 mm MOS.

• Maximum image resolution:

  • 4096 × 2160 pixels (DCI 4K).

Recording formats

• 4K RAW output.

• DCI 4K.

• UHD.

• 2K.

• Full HD.

Recording codecs

• AVC-Ultra.

• AVC-Intra.

• RAW.

• Apple ProRes.

Dynamic range

• More than 14 stops.

Gamma profiles

• V-Log.

• V-709.

Frame rates

• Variable frame rates from 1 fps to 120 fps.

Lens mount

• PL mount.

Professional workflow support

• Academy Color Encoding System (ACES).

• Direct Codex RAW integration.

• Simultaneous 4K, HD, and proxy recording.

• In-camera color grading.

• Modular dockable camera design.