(Refurbished Good) Panasonic Lumix BGH1 Box Cinema Camera - Body Only - Camera

The Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 is a highly versatile box‑style cinema and live camera designed for production environments that demand professional video quality in a compact form factor. It merges advanced video features with flexible connectivity — perfect for broadcast studios, live streaming setups, multi‑camera shoots, drone mounts, gimbals, and compact rigs where space is at a premium.

Professional Video Capabilities

Equipped with a 10.2 megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor and Panasonic’s Dual Native ISO technology, the BGH1 delivers clean performance in low light and wide dynamic range up to approximately 13 stops using V‑Log L — a profile shared with Panasonic’s cinema‑grade cameras.

It supports internal 4:2:0 10‑bit C4K/4K recording up to 60p/50p and external 4:2:2 10‑bit output via HDMI, with capabilities for creative anamorphic workflows and Variable Frame Rate (VFR) shooting for slow‑ and fast‑motion video. Dual SD card slots allow relay or backup recording for robust media management.

Design & Connectivity

The BGH1’s box‑style body (≈ 93 × 93 × 78 mm, ~545 g) features a rugged aluminum/magnesium frame and efficient heat‑dissipation design that supports unlimited recording times without thermal cutoff. Its Micro Four Thirds mount gives access to a broad range of lenses, from wide to telephoto, including native MFT optics.

For professional workflows, the camera includes 3G‑SDI and HDMI Type‑A outputs for simultaneous signal paths, Genlock IN and Timecode IN/OUT for precise sync in multi‑camera productions, USB‑C, and Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) support for remote powering and control across networks — a major advantage in studio and live environments.

Smart Features & Integration

The BGH1 offers improved autofocus with deep learning subject detection for people, faces, animals, and heads — providing reliable tracking in dynamic shooting scenarios. Integrated Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth enable remote setup and control with smartphones/tablets, and forthcoming firmware is expected to bring wired IP streaming (RTP/RTSP) support.

This camera is ideal for creators and production teams who need a versatile, network‑ready cinematic camera that scales from solo content creation to broadcast‑grade multi‑camera setups, while retaining capture quality and expandability in professional video workflows.

Key Features At‑a‑Glance

Sensor: 10.2 MP Live MOS (Micro Four Thirds) with Dual Native ISO

Video: C4K/4K up to 60p/50p, 10‑bit internal; 4:2:2 via HDMI

Dynamic Range: Approx. 13 stops (V‑Log L)

Outputs: 3G‑SDI, HDMI Type‑A, USB‑C

Recording Media: Dual UHS‑I/UHS‑II SD slots

Networking: PoE+, Ethernet remote control (future wired IP streaming)

Mount: Micro Four Thirds

Size & Weight: ~93 × 93 × 78 mm; ~545 g