Newark, N.J. | September 3, 2025 – Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America, a business unit of Panasonic Connect of North America, today announced its AW-RP200GJ remote camera controller designed to complement Panasonic’s suite of PTZ cameras, which hold the largest market share worldwide 1, including the AW-UE160W/K, AW-UE150AW/AK and AW-UE150W/K PTZ Cameras for large-scale, multi-camera productions. In live event and broadcast environments, operators rarely get a second take. To capture and deliver professional quality content in real time, operators need more versatile and sophisticated tools that allow them to do more with less.
On display at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2025, the AW-RP200GJ gives operators the ability to leverage advanced shooting techniques including robotic arm integration and advanced multi-camera setups to elevate video content value. The controller builds on the trusted performance of its predecessor, the AW-RP150GJ, while introducing new features like support for macro functionality, dual joysticks, and improved multi-camera shooting.
The AW-RP200GJ is Panasonic’s first remote camera controller to support macro functionality. This enables operators to record and store a sequence of camera operations, like switching presets or controlling multiple cameras simultaneously, and play them back with the push of a button. The AW-RP200GJ can control up to 200 PTZ cameras on a single controller without compromising high-quality video production, even with limited personnel.
Along with the main joystick for pan, tilt, and zoom or focus control, the new AW-RP200GJ features a second joystick on the left side. This allows operators to perform different tasks simultaneously, like adjusting camera position while cropping video frames, to deliver faster, smoother and more intuitive control during live production.
The AW-RP200GJ features five selectable operation modes: Camera selection, preset selection, and macro selection – all assignable up to 20 cameras – and camera and preset selection and camera and macro selection which are assignable up to ten cameras and ten presets. Each switch has its own built-in LCD to display the assigned mode so that operators can execute tasks accurately and quickly.
In addition, device settings can be conveniently configured via a web browser in a connected PC. This includes batch assignment of IP addresses and camera numbers for multiple units, significantly reducing setup time when building large-scale systems. Operators can also perform menu operations, create macros, and assign functions to user-defined buttons using the web-based interface, streamlining system configuration workflow.
Along with 3G-SDI input, Panasonic’s new controller supports IP video input via NDI® High Bandwidth2 and SRT.3 Video from cameras connected via LAN cables can be monitored directly with the built-in LCD screen and through the SDI OUT, enhancing on-site setup and operational efficiency.
The camera will be available in Q1 CY2026.
1 Based on Futuresource Report 2024 Global Value and Volume Brand Share.
2 NDI® is a video connectivity technology and is registered as a trademark by Vizrt NDI AB in the United States and other countries.
3 Only one input format can be selected at a time from three available options; simultaneous input not supported.