VariCam HS

The VariCam HS – Changing the Way Action is Captured

The VariCam line of cameras has been used on a wide variety of movies, commercials, and TV programs, and is renowned for its color reproduction, look, and for bringing progressive workflows to the production industry.

Now the VariCam HS has arrived. Drawing on the traditions and concept of the original VariCam line, VariCam HS helps its users capture action with its 2/3 3MOS and bayonet lens mount, continuous 240fps recording, and also revolutionizes workflow with the addition of dual-codec recording, in-camera color grading, and a modular design.

The feature-rich VariCam HS is ready to capture all the action of your next project.

EMOTION

High Speed 240fps Images with VariCam Look

The new VariCam HS has 14 stops of latitude and offers a wide dynamic range approaching film cameras. The VariCam HS supports a high frame rate of up to 240 fps, thus achieving dramatic slow-motion effects. The camera is rugged and designed for flexible setup and operation. It allows smooth and unrestricted camera work, letting creators to express their emotions through the images.

REVOLUTION

Dailies in Camera Changes the Production Workflow

The new VariCam series allows color tuning and creating dailies on-site, thanks to the in-camera color grading. In addition, the double-recorder and dual-codec recording function allows simultaneous recording of master and dailies for offline editing and previewing. This streamlines the production process and allows easy linking with network media, revolutionizing conventional moviemaking styles and ushering in next-generation workflows.

General (Combination of AU-V23HS1G and AU-VREC1G)

Power	DC 12 V(11.0 V – 17.0 V)
Power Consumption	60 W (Body only) 90 W (with all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% (relative humidity)
Storage Temperature	−20°C to 60°C
Weight	Approx. 4.5 kg (Excluding protrusion)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	179 mm × 230.5 mm × 347 mm (7-1/16inches x 9-1/16inches x 13 -21/32inches) (Body only, excluding protrusion)

Camera Module (AU-V23HS1G)

Pickup Device	2/3-type 2.2 million pixels, MOS × 3
Lens Mount	2/3-type bayonet
Optical filter	CC filter A: 3200 K, B: 4300 K, C: 5600 K, D: 0.3ND ND filter 1: CLEAR, 2: 0.6ND, 3: 1.2ND, 4: 1.8ND
Gain Settings	[ISO] mode: ISO 2500 to 12800 [dB] mode : 0 to 18 dB (3dB step)
Shutter speed	[deg] mode: 1.0 to 360deg (0.5deg step) [sec] mode: 1/24 to 1/250 (when 23.98p mode)
Sensitivity	[Gamma: HD] mode: F9 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/59.94p) F10 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9% reflection, 1080/50p)
Holizontal Resolution	1000 TVlines or higher (center)

Recording Module (AU-VREC1G) When it is used with AU-V23HS1G

Memory Card Recorder

Recording Media	expressP2 card, P2 card, microP2 card
Recording Resolution	1920×1080, 1280×720
Recording Framerate	Maximum 240p/200p
System Frequency	59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i
Recording Format	Main Recorder: AVC-Intra444/AVC-Intra200/AVC-Intra422/AVC-Intra100/ ProRes422HQ/ProRes4444 Sub Recorder: AVC-Intra422/AVC-Intra100, AVC-LongG50, AVC-LongG25
Recording Video Signal	1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 59.94i, 50i 720/59.94p, 50p
Recording/Playback time (Main Codec) (When expressP2 card 256 GB is used)*²	Approx. 128 min. (AVC-Intra100, VFR OFF) Approx. 32 min. (AVC-Intra100, VFR ON, 200 fps/240 fps) Approx. 60 min. (ProRes 422 HQ, VFR:ON, 60 fps) Approx. 110min. (ProRes 4444, VFR:OFF, 24p)
Recording/Playback time (Sub Codec) (When microP2 card 64GB is used)*²	Approx. 64 min. (AVC-Intra100, 25p/29.97p) Approx. 128 min. (AVC-LongG50, 25p/29.97p) Approx. 256 min. (AVC-LongG25, 25p/29.97p)

Digital Video

Quantizing	10 bit
Video Compression Format	AVC-Intra422/AVC-Intra 100: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile AVC-LongG 50/AVC-LongG 25: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes4444

Digital Audio

Recording Audio Signal	48 kHz/24 bit, 4ch Head room 18 dB/20 dB menu switchable

Proxy

File Format	MOV
Video Compression Format	H.264/AVC High Profile
Audio Compression Format	LPCM
Recording Time (1GB)*²	Approx.25 min.

Video Input/Output

SDI OUT	HD (1.5G)/3G SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω (1 set, 4 pieces)
MON OUT1	HD (1.5G)/3G SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
MON OUT2	HD (1.5G)/3G SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω
VF SDI	HD (1.5G)/3G SDI: 0.8 V[p-p], 75 Ω

Audio Input/Output

AUDIO IN: (CH1/CH2)	XLR x 2, 3 pin, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V/AES switchable
MIC IN	XLR x 1, 5 pin
PHONES	Stereo mini jack
Speaker	20 mm diameter, round x 1

Other Input/Output

GENLOCK IN	HD(1.5G)/3G-SDI: 0.8 V［p-p］, 75 Ω
TC IN/OUT	BNC×1, IN/OUT switch selection IN: 0.5 V[p-p] to 8 V[p-p], 10 kΩ OUT: 2.0 ± 0.5 V[p-p], Low impedance
DC IN	XLR 4 pin, DC12 V(DC11.0 V to 17.0 V)
DC OUT/RS	4 pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V), maximum output current 1.0 A
DC OUT	2 pin, DC12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V), maximum output current 1.0 A
LENS	12 pin
VF	14 pin
LAN	100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
USB2.0: (device)	Type B connector, 4 pin
USB2.0: (host)	Type A connector, 4 pin
Control Panel (LCD)	3.5-type QHD color monitor (Approx. 1.56 million dots)

Electronic HD Color View Finder (AU-VCVF1G)

Display Panel	OLED, 0.7-type, 2.76 million dots
Signal Input	1080/59.94p, 1080/50p, 1080/60p

Extension Module (AU-VEXT1G)

Power	DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)
Power Consumption	33 W (Body only) 63 W (With all optional accessories connected and maximum power supplied from each output terminal)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% (Relative humidity)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Weight	Camera Extension Module: Approx. 1.0 kg Recording Extension Module: Approx. 0.7 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Camera Extension Module:121 mm x 143 mm x 73 mm(4-13/16 inches x 5-11/16 inches x 2-7/8 inches) Recording Extension Module:106 mm x 143 mm x 61 mm(4-3/16 inches x 5-11/16 inches x 2-7/16 inches)
Input/Output DC IN	XLR 4 pin, DC 12 V (DC 11.0 V to 17.0 V) DC OUT: 2 pin、DC 12 V (DC11.0 V to 17.0 V), maximum output current 1.0 A
EXT	48 pin

*1: Specification is as of July 2015. Specification subject to change upon firmware upgrade.
*2: These are reference values for continuous recording. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips.