Panasonic AG-AC160A 3-MOS Imager AVCCAM Handheld Camcorder

Features:

• Three independent adjustable rings for zoom, focus andiris
• HD-SDI output, HDMI output (AVCHD only), USB 2.0 (miniB-type), and IEEE 1394 output (DV only),
• Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, twoRCA audio outputs, and +48V Phantom Power capability
• Pre-record, interval recording, shot marker andmetadata capture
• Waveform and vectorscope display, focus assists, autofocus with face detection
• White balance, mode display, zebra display, color bar,tally lamps, 4-position ND optical filter controls
• Slow shutter and synchro-scan shutter functions
• Built-in stereo microphone
• Records two channels of LPCM audio in the PH and DVmodes, and Dolby Digital in all HD modes
• Two wired remote control terminals (for zoom, focus,iris, REC start/stop controls)
• Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S) for smooth stableshooting
• Built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader
• Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) which helps compensate forwide variations in lighting
• Widescreen 1,226,000-pixel LCOS color viewfinder
• Widescreen 921,000-pixel 3.45-inch LCD color monitor
• Weighs just over 5 lbs.
• Power consumption is under 12 watts
• Three-year limited warranty (one year plus two extra years uponregistration)

Specifications:

• Power Supply: DC7.2V (using battery), 7.3V (usingAC adaptor)
• Power Consumption: 11.8W (when recording)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)
• Weight: Approx. 2.4 kg (camcorder main body only)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm,excluding the projection part
• Pick-up Device: 1/3 Type Progressive, 2.2MilPixels, 3MOS
• Number of Effective Pixels (HxV): 1920 x 1080
• Lens: Panasonic lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manualmode switching, 22x zoom,
  F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9mm to 86mm / 35mm equivalent: 28 mm to616 mm, 16:9)
• Filter Diameter: 72 mm
• Optical Color Separation: Prism system
• ND Filter: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
• Minimum shooting distance: Approx. 1 meter
• Gain Selection: 0 / +3 / +6 / +9 / +12 / +15 /+18 / +24 / +30 dB (+24 & +30 dB are to be allocated only for USER SW)
• Color Temperature settings: ATW, ATW LOCK, Preset3200K, Preset 5600K, Preset VAR, Ach, Bch
• Digital Zoom: 2x / 5x / 10x (to be allocated onUSER button, switching by pushing the button)
• Minimum Luminance: 0.4 lx (when F1.6, +30dB of gain,and 1/30 sec. of shutter speed)
• Shutter Speed (Preset): 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec.(OFF), 1/60 sec.,1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
  25p mode: 1/25sec., 1/50 sec.(OFF), 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000sec., 1/2000 sec.
  60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec.(OFF), 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec.,1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
  30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50sec(OFF)., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000sec.
  24p mode: 1/24 sec.,1/50 sec(OFF)., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.,1/2000 sec.
• Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan): SYNC SCAN TYPE = sec.
  50i/50p mode:1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
  25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0sec.
  60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
  30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to1/249.8 sec.
  24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
  SYNC SCAN TYPE =deg.
  All mode: 3.0deg. to 360.0 deg. (by 0.5 degree step selectable) (default = 180.0 deg.)
• Slow Shutter Speed: (VFR on SCENE FILE need to be "OFF".)
  50i/50pmode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. and 1/25 sec.
  25p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12sec.
  60i/60p mode: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec. and 1/30 sec.
  30p mode: 1/8 sec.and 1/15 sec.
  24p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec.
  RECORDING FORMATAVCHD:
• Compression Method  MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• Recording Media (AVCHD): SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12,FAT16)
  SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
  SDXCMemory Card8/29/2011: 48GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT)
  *PH/HA mode requiresClass4 or faster Card. VFR recording requires Class6 or faster.
• Recording Video Format: 50 Hz mode:
  PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p(over 50i), 720/50p and 720/25p (over 50p)
  HA, HE mode: 1080/50i only
  PMmode: 720/50p
  59.94 Hz mode:
  PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p (over59.94i), 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p (over 59.94p), and720/23.98p
  HA, HE mode: 1080/59.94i only
  PMmode: 720/59.94p
• Transmission Rate: PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, max 24 Mbps)
  PMmode: Approx. 8 Mbps (VBR)
  HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
  HEmode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
• Interval Recording: OFF / 1 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1min. / 2min.
  *Recording mode need to be set in "PH1080/25p" or "1080/23.98p". Maximum continuous recording dyration is 168 hours(7 days).
• Frame Rate: 50 Hz mode:
  1080/25p: 2 (0 dB Gain Fixed, Manual Focus) / 6/ 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 34/ 37 / 42 / 45 / 48 / 50 fps
  59.94 Hz mode:
  1080/23.98p OR 1080/29.97p:2 (0 dB Gain Fixed, Manual Focus) / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 24 /25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 34 / 36 / 40 / 44 / 48 / 54 / 60fps
  RECORDING FORMAT - DV:
• File Format: AVI Type2
• Recording Media (DV): SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12,FAT16)
  SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
  SDXC Memory Card:8GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT)
  *DV recording requires Class6 orfaster.
  VIDEO OUT - AVCHD:
• SDI OUT:  BNC x1, 0.8Vp-p, 75 ohm, HD/SDauto-detect, but not converting between HD/SD
• HDMI OUT - Video (AVCHD): HDMI x1, Type A (1080i /720p)
• VIDEO OUT (AVCHD): Pin jack x1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or576/50i (50Hz)
  VIDEO OUT - DV:
• SDI OUT - Video (DV): BNC x1, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or576/50i (50Hz)
• VIDEO OUT (DV): Pin jack x1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or576/50i (50Hz)
  AUDIO RECORDING: AVCHD
• AUDIO RECORDING Compression: PH mode: Dolby Digital/2ch, Linear PCMswitchable
  PM/HA/HE mode: DolbyDigital/2ch
• AUDIO RECORDING Sampling Frequency (DV): 48 kHz
• AUDIO RECORDING Quantization: 16 bit
• Bit Rate: PH mode: 384kbps
  PM/HA/HE mode: 256kbps
  AUDIORECORDING - DV:
• Compression: Linear PCM (Digital 2ch)
• Sampling Frequency (DV): 48 kHz
• Quantization: 16 bit
• Built-in Microphone: Stereo microphone
• Audio IN: XLR (3 pins) x2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2)
  LINE / MIC switchable,high-impedance
  LINE: 0 dBu
  MIC: -40 / -50 / -60 dBu (selectable inmenu)
  MIC POWER: +48V ON/OFFswitchable
• Audio IN Additional information: Headroom 12dB
• Audio Out: Pin jack x2 (CH 1, CH 2), Output: 316mV, 600 ohm
• SDI OUT - Audio (DV): 2 ch (Linear PCM)
• HDMI OUT - Audio (DV): 2 ch (Linear PCM)
  5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
• Headphone: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) x1
• Built-in Speaker: 20 mm (round) x1
• Camera Remote:  Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1 for ZOOM andrecording START/STOP operations
  Minijack (3.5mm diameter) x 1 for FOCUS and IRIS controls
• INDEX Remote: Super Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) x1
• TC PRESET IN/OUT (double as VIDEO OUT): IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10kOhm
  OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
• USB 2.0: Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
  *The AG-AC160EJ cannot write to a memory cardfrom a computer.
• DV OUT (only for DV mode): IEEE 1394 6-pin x1
• LCD Monitor: 3.45", LCD color monitor, approx. 921,000pixels (16:9)
• Viewfinder: 0.45", LCD color viewfinder, approx.1,226,000 pixels (16:9)
• Accessories (attached to the unit): Lens Cap, INPUTTerminal Cap x2, Lens Hood, Hand Strap
• Standard Accessories: Battery Pack x1 [7.2 V, 5800/5400 (typ./min.)mAh], AC Adaptor (Battery Charger), AC Cable, DC Cable,
  Wireless RemoteController with button-type battery, Microphone Holder, Microphone HolderScrews x4, Microphone Holder Adaptor, Eye Cup, Shoulder Belt, CD-ROM