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Panasonic has just announced its latest camcorder to its cinema line . The new camera AU-EVA 1 , launched at Cinema Gear 2017 in Los Angeles positions itself between the excellent micro four thirds equipped GH5 and the EF mount Super 35 camera - the Varicam LT . The move to EF mount and a super 35 sensor might scratch some heads as Panasonic is actively pushing the M43 format , but we have to remember that the camera is designed for "pro" cinema work and in that field , the two main standards are either PL or EF , of course , you can use a speedbooster , but the Super 35 sensor inside will display vignetting as the M43 is smaller , and therefore there will be a crop in the image (JVC LS300 like) .And this will not go with the RAW 5.7K recording which is capable on this camera (RAW will use a full sensor readout) . Rest of the specs include electronic image stabilization (eis),  built in ND with 2,4,6 stops and a IR filter  ,4K (DCI and UHD) 10bit 4:2:2 internal rec...

Panasonic has been on a roll with its GH5 this season . The new camera , which sits between the G85 and the pro camcorders has enjoyed relative success in the indie filmmakers bag , but for some time , the company has missed out on a small size Varicam camera which can take on Canon's C100 series  .Well , wait no more (atleast till June ,that is ) for a possible small size Varicam mini . The new camera , leaked only in the form of either being covered by a cloth or a official silhouette picture shows the camera brain which is attached to a Canon EF Sigma 24-35 f2 (this is confirmed when the shadows are blown up in the picture below)  Via - 43rumors For starter , the current Varicam lineup feature EF mounts so having it on the brain of the Varicam Mini will be "No brainer" .The camera at first was rumored to have a Micro 4/3 sensor , but a few hours later , speculation about it featuring a Super 35 (APS-H) sensor was unofficially agreed upon as the rest of t...