Panasonic has launched a brand new firmware upgrade that means its entire range now supports NDI | HX. This new integration allows users to connect Panasonic professional PTZ cameras directly to an NDI network. Every PTZ camera can now be upgraded to support NDI | HX.
   

Nela Pertl, Panasonic Broadcast & ProAV Marketing Manager EMEA, said: "With automatic detection by the NewTek TriCaster and NewTek's IP Series of professional video switchers, Panasonic's remote camera line-up can now seamlessly integrate with the hundreds of other NDI-capable products, enabling NDI-based video production workflows without any additional configuration. This is a huge step towards truly remote production."

Panasonic has also strengthened its PTZ line-up with the launch of the AW-HE38, which also has the ability to support NDI | HX. A low cost, Full HD remote camera with integrated pan-tilt, it features the same specification as the AW-HE40H, with the addition of a 22x zoom. It is available with HDMI output only, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including lecture theatres and meeting rooms.

The AW-HE38 series incorporates a newly-developed 1/2.3-type MOS sensor and Digital Signal Processors (DSP) for high sensitivity, high resolution and superior video capture in a wide range of shooting conditions.