CAMERAS
Video Cameras Roundup
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here are a variety of cameras available on the market that can be used by your house of worship for your video
ministry. The question is, what are you looking for? We invited several manufacturers to showcase a camera they feel
is of particular benefit ministry – check them out, and use the information as a starting point to your research. You
might have seen some of these cameras at NAB in April, but if not you can check them out at Infocomm in Orlando in June!
AJA
RovoCam
RovoCam is
AJA’s first compact block camera for industrial, corporate,
security, ProAV and broadcast applications. UltraHD and
HD is captured with Sony optics with built-in 12x optical
and up to 20x zoom. What sets RovoCam apart is an
integrated HDBaseT interface supporting uncompressed
video, power, stereo audio and RS-232 control over a single
CAT 5e/6 cable.
• HDBaseT interface supporting uncompressed video,
stereo audio, control and power over a single CAT 5e/6
cable
• “4K” UltraHD and HD resolutions
• 1/2.3 type 8.9 megapixel back illuminated CMOS sensor
• Integrated zoom lens, 12x optical (20x with Super
Resolution Zoom)
• Integrated image processor with extensive automatic
and/or manual control
www.aja.com
Canon EOS C700
The EOS C700 is a full size cinema camera allowing for
both traditional studio style and handheld configurations. It
features a Super 35mm 4.5K sensor and 15 stops of dynamic
range, ideal for productions requiring 4K UHD TV or 4K
DCI cinema deliverables, while also delivering higher quality
HDTV.
• New design allows for traditional studio style and
handheld configurations.
• 15 Stops of Dynamic Range
• Super 35mm 4.5K sensor
www.usa.canon.com
Blackmagic
Design Studio
Camera
Multi camera productions
can
capture the mood and emotion of services in a way that
cannot be done with a single camera. Blackmagic Studio
Camera is easy to setup and small enough to be mounted
inconspicuously, making it ideal for fixed installations in
houses of worship.
• World’s smallest broadcast camera with largest
viewfinder.
• Includes talkback, tally and user installable optional
optical fiber
• Easy to use for professionals as well as volunteers.
www.blackmagicdesign.com
Currently being used at Grace Fellowship: York, PA; NOW
Church, Ocala, FL and Woodlands First Baptist Church,
Woodlands, TX
HITACHI’s Z-HD5500 HITACHI’s new Z-HD5500 is 1920 X 1080 progressive
scan throughout the entire camera chain. Utilizing
HITACHI’s new generation 2/3” CMOS image sensors,
it easily adapts to a wide range of difficult LED lighting
conditions. The Z-HD5500 camera system is capable of High
Dynamic Range and it retains all the popular functions and
features of the existing camera line.
• Uses a 2/3” optical system, the high end standard
• Creates native 1080p signals, which is full HD quality
• Is HDR capable. HITACHI is leads the industry on the
use of HDR for HDTV
www.hitachikokusai.com
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Ikegami’s HC-HD300
A highly flexible, docking style camera that represents
Ikegami’s most affordable HD studio camera system,
the Ikegami HC-HD300 is ideal for houses of worship.
It features a newly-developed 2.5 million pixel 1/3inch 3-CMOS optical block design, in keeping with the
outstanding imagery and same rugged construction of the
broadcast-ready Unicam HD line.
• Highly affordable, volunteer-friendly 1920x1080 native
1/3” 3-CMOS camera system.
• Outstanding picture quality, color, and low-light
sensitivity.
• Wide range of affordable lens options for a cost-effective
system.
www.ikegami.com
Currently used by Crossroads Church, Cincinnati, OH;
Oak Hills Church, San Antonio, TX and LifePoint Church,
Clarksville, TN
Livestream Mevo
Mevo is the new pocket-sized live event video camera and
companion iOS app that lets you edit while you film. Now
you can share live events in real time with unprecedented
production value. Mevo’s small, unobtrusive design means
it can be anywhere in your sanctuary without causing a
distraction.
• Comes with universal mount, 10’ USB charging cable
and 16GB microSD card
• Includes Sony® 4K Sensor with a sensor resolution of
12.4 Megapixels for 4K video capture
• MEVO can generate it’s own network and stream via
iPhone LTE connection
http://getmevo.com
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JVC KY-PZ100 Robotic PTZ
Network Video Production
Camera
The KY-PZ100 is a robotic pan, tilt and zoom video
production camera, with a unique IP communications
engine providing network connection via cabled LAN or
wireless with an optional Wi-Fi or 4G-LTE adaptor. The RMLP100 controller provides complete IP control of cameras
on site or up to 100 anywhere in the world through a single
network connection.
• Optical zoom lens with 30x zoom ratio (4.3-129mm,
f/1.6~4.7) built-in autofocus and image stabilization
• LAN cable enables simultaneous streaming, camera
control and power supply
• Advanced IP Network Communication streams directly
to the internet via content delivery networks
http://pro.jvc.com
Lumens VC-A60S 30x Optical
Zoom Full HD PTZ camera.
The VC-A60S has wide dynamic range technology and
delivers a clear image every time. The camera supports
3G-SDI, DVI, Component and C-Video interfaces. This
camera comes in the colors black and white.
• Full HD 1080p resolution with 60fps
• With professional noise reduction technology, a clear
image is delivered
• Supports manual white balance function for a complex
lighting environment
www.mylumens.com
Marshall Electronics CV620-WH/
BK Broadcast PTZ Camera
Panasonic AG-UX180 4K Handheld
Camcorder
Marshall Electronics’ new CV620-WH/BK Broadcast PTZ
Camera delivers crisp, clear 1920x1080 video with vibrant
colors and fast frame-rates in an elegant package at an
affordable price. Easily adjustable professional settings such
as paint, gamma, gain, and white balance offer unmatched
versatility for capturing all of the on-stage action.
• 2 MP sensor with 20x optical zoom AF block
• 1920x1080i, 1920x1080p & 1280x720p @
59.94/60/50/30/29.97/25 fps
• 3G/HD-SDI, HDMI (DVI), Component (VGA), and
Composite video outputs
• Smooth 340° horizontal pan and 120° vertical tilt
• Controllable via IR remote, PTZ Joystick, or USB
control
The AG-UX180 features a 1” high-sensitivity MOS sensor
and the industry’s widest angle zoom lens (20x to 24mm
at the widest angle). With extensive focus assist features,
multiple recording formats in 4K and HD, as well as precise
image adjustment functions, the highly-affordable UX180 is
the pro camcorder you’ve been waiting for to upgrade to 4K
acquisition..
• 4K/24p, UHD/60p and FHD/60p multi-format
recording
• FHD super-slow motion 120fps recording
• infrared shooting in darkness (0 lux)
http://business.panasonic.com
www.lcdracks.com
Vaddio RoboSHOT 30 HD PTZ
Camera
Sony HXC-FB75:
Sony’s flexible HXC-FB75 is a feature packed entry level
HD studio camera with IMAG capabilities. The camera’s
sensitivity and abilities in low light are ideal for dark
environments like churches. The camera employs the quality
Sony imagers and distinctive Sony look users have come to
expect from the company, at an economical price.
• Three 2/3-inch Full HD Exmor CMOS sensors
• High production values for churches of varying sizes
and budgets
• Controllable from a CCU panel and remote controller
http://pro.sony.com
The RoboSHOT 30 HD PTZ Camera is a powerful,
professional quality PTZ camera with high quality imaging,
exceptional detail and marvelous color reproduction. A
key feature is Tri-Synchronous Motion, a camera control
protocol allowing all three (pan, tilt and zoom) axes to move
and arrive at the preset shot simultaneously.
• 30x zoom with up to a 63.7° wide horizontal field-ofview
• Sony 1/2.8-Type Exmor CMOS imaging sensor
• Native HD resolution of 1080p/60
• Tri-Synchronous Motion technology
• Web-based control panel to set the speed presets
www.vaddio.com
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