In 2020, Panasonic introduced the , its first-ever box-style digital camera. The firm took the internals of its well-liked and rehoused them in a physique higher fitted to video manufacturing workloads. Almost precisely one yr later, Panasonic has introduced the DC-BS1H. Like its predecessor, this newest launch from the corporate takes an present Panasonic digital camera, the , and places it in a brand new physique.

At the guts of the BS1H is a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor that may seize footage at as much as a 6K decision. Specifically, it’s able to recording 6K video at as much as 24 frames per second, 5.4K at 30 frames per second with a 3:2 crop and 5.9K at 30 frames per second with a 16:9 framing. Panasonic claims the BS1H’s sensor options greater than 14 stops of dynamic vary and the inclusion of each an optical low go filter a Dual Native ISO function assist cut back moire and digital noise.

But in case you’re taking a look at a box-style digital camera for your self, you need one for the added connectivity choices the format guarantees. On the entrance, the BS1H isn’t any slouch. Notably, it features a USB 3.1 Type-C connection, an HDMI Type-A port and a 3G serial digital interface. It’s additionally potential to attach 12 BS1H cameras collectively to create a multi-camera setup. Additionally, you’ll discover the same old assortment of three.5mm and XLR microphone connections, on prime of a LAN port. Oh, and it comes with twin SD card slots for worry-free redundancy.

Panasonic will promote the DC-BS1H for $3,500 when it turns into accessible in November.