Panasonic AGAC160APJ, AVCCAM 1/3" Hand Held Prdctn Camcorder
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Panasonic AGAC160APJ, AVCCAM 1/3" Hand Held Prdctn Camcorder
The Panasonic AGAC160APJ is an AVCCAM HD handheld camcoder that incorporates top production features including variable frame rate recording in 1080p, Linear PCM audio, an HD-SDI output, and switchability between 59.94Hz/50Hz for worldwide use. The Panasonic AGAC160APJ is also equipped with high-sensitivity 1/3", Full-HD 2.2 megapixel U.L.T (Ultra Luminence Technology) 3-MOS images as well as 22X HD zoom lens (the longest in its class), to offer a wide field of view and operability much like an interchangeable lens. Additionally, the Panasonic AGAC160APJ features Turbo-Speed One-Push Auto Focus on objects in less than 0.5 seconds, and it can expanded Auto Focus to focus on objects in less than 0.5 seconds and Expanded Auto Focus Assist that enlarges the center of an image. Both advanced functions enable quick and accurate focusing.
The Panasonic AGAC160APJ can offer a high-quality HD recording utilizing MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high-profile encoding, the AC160A records video in four professional AVCCAM HD recording modes at 60Hz, including the highest-quality PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps), and a PM mode (approx. 8 Mbps, 720p only). The Panasonic AGAC160APJ has an additional feature that allows switching between 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz to support video production systems used around the world. At 50Hz, the AC160A also records in 1080/50i and 1080/25p, in 720/50p and 720/25p, and in 576/50i and 576/25p. The Panasonic AGAC160APJ Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam HD Cinema Cameras. VFR provides overcranking for slow-motion and undercranking for fast-motion effects. The AC160A offers 22-step variable frame rate capability in 1080/23.98pN, 29.97p and 25p.
Panasonic AGAC160APJ Main Features
- 1/3" 2.2 MP 3MOS Sensor
- 1080/60p and 1080/50p Recording
- Expanded Focus Assist
- Turbo Speed One-Push Auto Focus
- Three independent adjustable rings for zoom, focus and iris
- HD-SDI output, HDMI output (AVCHD only), USB 2.0 (mini B-type), and IEEE 1394 output (DV only)
- Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, two RCA audio outputs, and +48V Phantom Power capability
- Pre-record, interval recording, shot marker and metadata capture
- Slow shutter and synchro-scan shutter functions
- White balance, mode display, zebra display, color bar, tally lamps, 4-position ND optical filter controls
- Built-in stereo microphone
- Records two channels of LPCM audio in the PH and DV modes, 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 stable shooting
- Built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader
Display & Graphics | |
Screen Size | 3.5" |
Display Screen Type | LCD |
Display Resolution | 921000 Pixel |
Number of Image Sensors | 3 |
Image Sensor Size | 1/3" |
Image Sensor Type | MOS |
Total Camcorder Resolution | 6.6 Megapixel |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Image | |
Image Formats | JPEG |
Video | |
Video Formats | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC |
AVI | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum Frame Rate | 60 fps |
Maximum Video Lines | 1080 |
Progressive Scan | Yes |
Interlaced Scan | Yes |
Video System | NTSC |
Audio | |
Audio Formats | LPCM |
Sound System | Dolby Digital |
Audio Channels | Stereo |
Lens | |
Focal Length | 3.90 mm to 86 mm |
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent) | 28 mm to 616 mm |
Aperture Range | f/1.6 to 3.2 |
Optical Zoom | 22x |
Digital Zoom | 10x |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Filter Attachment Diameter | 72 mm |
Focus Modes | Auto |
Exposure | |
Minimum Illumination | 0.4 lux |
Longest Shutter Speed | 1/8 Second |
Shortest Shutter Speed | 1/2000 Second |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Storage | |
Recording Media | Memory Card |
Recording Formats | Full HD |
SD | |
Memory | |
Memory Card Supported | Secure Digital (SD) Card |
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card | |
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) | |
Built-in Devices | |
Built-in Devices | Microphone |
Speaker | |
Interfaces/Ports | |
HDMI | Yes |
USB | Yes |
FireWire/i.LINK | Yes |
Battery Information | |
Battery Built-in | No |
Battery Included | Yes |
Battery Model Supported | VWVBG6PPK |
Battery Rechargeable | Yes |
Physical Characteristics | |
Height | 7.7" |
Width | 7.1" |
Depth | 17.2" |
Weight (Approximate) | 5.29 lb |
Miscellaneous | |
Package Contents |
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Features | Face Detection |
Slow Motion | |
Pre-Record | |
Platform Supported | Mac |
PC |