Panasonic AU-EVA1 Compact 5.7K Super 35mm Cinema Camera

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The Panasonic AU-EVA1 Compact 5.7K Super 35mm Cinema Camera is a flexible camera system ready for documentary, cinema, and live event production. The 5.7K sensor is used to super-sample internal recordings, resulting in higher resolving images with less noise and artifacting when compared to non-super-sampled recordings. The standard native ISO is 800, which works for most production situations. With the Dual Native ISO, this can be switched to 2500 when working in dim scenarios.

Owner's Notes

1x Camera Body
1x Top Handle
1x Cam mic
1x LCD Control Panel
1x Grip Controller
2x 128gb Angelbird cards
2x 64gb Panasonic Cards
1x Wireless USB stick Dongle
1x EVA Batt Dual Charger
2x Med

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Brand
Panasonic
Model
AU-EVA1
Condition
New

Reviews (21)

Average 4.7 Stars

Great experience! Would do it again!

Everything was on point. Responsive and friendly. I'm definitely renting from them again.

Equipment in very good condition and owners are nice people. They answer the questions very quick, they are flexible and helped in everything we asked. Very good experience!

Renter was great! Can definitely recommend.

November 2017

Easy to work with and conveniently located

Canon 50mm f/1.2

February 2018

Great rig worked well! Serene arm helped a lot. Professional and great to work with. Avery is super cool

hsc.tv are great people! Smooth pick up and drop off. They were very friendly and helpful! Definitely renting from them again!

The lens are in good condition.

Ali was great to rent from! She was flexible with timing and helped me out with a plastic bag for the lens because it was raining. Would rent from them again.

very accomodating with my many schedule changes!

Check bulbs before renting, they gave me a broken kit and it messed up my shoot

Great rental

Awesome rental! Easy pickup, super responsive, I'll definitely rent from here again.

Super easy, convenient pickup and dropoff. Tripod exactly as described. Would definitely rent from them again.

Easy pickup, solid equipment.

Awesome rental and renter

Smooth rental, will come back again!

$450

per day

WEEK/WKND RATES

Equipment Replacement Value: $20


1x Camera Body
1x Top Handle
1x Cam mic
1x LCD Control Panel
1x Grip Controller
2x 128gb Angelbird cards
2x 64gb Panasonic Cards
1x Wireless USB stick Dongle
1x EVA Batt Dual Charger
2x Med EVA Batt
2x Small EVA Batts

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Housing a high-resolution 5.7K image sensor capable of rendering smooth 4K images inside a compact body, Panasonic's AU-EVA1 Compact 5.7K Super 35mm Cinema Camera is a flexible camera system ready for documentary, cinema, and live event production. The 5.7K sensor is used to super-sample internal recordings, resulting in higher resolving images with less noise and artifacting when compared to non-super-sampled recordings. Panasonic's acclaimed Dual Native ISO technology is also incorporated into this sensor. Dual Native ISO uses alternative circuitry within the sensor, rather than adding gain or shifting the gamma of the original signal output, to increase sensitivity while maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio. The standard native ISO is 800, which works for most production situations. This can be switched to 2500 when working in dim scenarios.

An EF lens mount at the front of the body supports a wide range of interchangeable lenses from popular manufacturers. Directly behind the mount is an electronically controlled ND filter wheel offering 2, 4, and 6 stops of filtration for cutting down on excess light, letting you set your lens's aperture to fit the desired aesthetic of your production. For further flexibility, the IR-cut filter is defeatable for shooting in extreme low-light situations or for creative color effects.

On the back end, videos are 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 up to 400 Mb/s are available for high image quality, though lower data rates around 150 Mb/s are available as well to save card space without an extreme image quality penalty. For the highest image quality, the EVA1 will output a 10-bit raw data stream to an external recorder via its BNC terminal. The raw data can then be processed in post-production to extract cinema-grade images with high dynamic range.

Infusing high-resolution recording into a small form factor camera body gives DPs and camera operators the flexibility to achieve cinema-grade images in spaces normally restrictive of larger camera systems. Additionally, since tactile controls and I/O connections are available on the exterior of the camera, the overall design doesn't sacrifice conventional ergonomics for traditional shooting scenarios whether operating handheld or locked down atop a tripod.

5.7K Sensor
Panasonic's 5.7K sensor is at the heart of this camera. Its high resolution allows for oversampled 4K footage, resulting in sharp images with reduced aliasing and increased color fidelity over native 4K Bayer-pattern sensors. Video is recorded on widely available SD cards, providing high-quality recording on accessible, industry-standard media. The full active resolution of the 5.7K sensor can be output via the SDI port as a 10-bit raw data stream for external recording by a compatible recorder.
Dual Native ISO
Utilizing a process that allows the sensor to be read in a fundamentally different way, Dual Native ISO extracts more information from the sensor without affecting the image in the same way as increasing the gain or shifting the gamma. This results in the EVA1 being a camera that can switch from standard sensitivity to high sensitivity with minimal, if any, impact by way of image artifacting. For further reducing noise, several noise reduction modes have been added with firmware 2.5.
V-Log and V-Gamut Capture
Combining Panasonic-developed V-Log and V-Gamut, the EVA1 can capture a wide exposure latitude and represent a wide color palette. V-Log has exposure curve characteristics that are somewhat reminiscent of negative film, while V-Gamut delivers a color space even larger than film. Having both tools enables the EVA1 to be used in production workflows for both HDR and SDR production.
Native EF Lens Mount
Panasonic chose the EF lens mount to enable shooters to natively use the broad EF lens ecosystem, encompassing many brands of lenses. The lens mount features electronic contacts for communication with compatible lenses and enables one-push autofocus.
Electronic Image Stabilization
The EVA1 can electronically compensate for vibrations induced by shooting handheld or shoulder-mounted. This feature is especially useful for documentarians and other shooters that employ the run-and-gun style.
Integrated Motorized Filters
Available in 2, 4, and 6 stops, the built-in ND filter wheel enables the camera operator to have precise control.

Brand
Panasonic
Model
AU-EVA1
Condition
New

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