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Panasonic DV Proline Camcorder: AG-DVX100B Overview

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Jan 27, 2012, 13:29

Panasonic DV Proline Camcorder: AG-DVX100B Overview. 1/3" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitchTM Technology, CineGammaTM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface.

Panasonic DV Proline Camcorder: AG-DVX100B Overview

1/3" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitchTM Technology, CineGammaTM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface

Overview

• 16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display
• Higher resolution 235,000 pixel .44"" BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering
• Higher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5"" LCD display with superimposed audio metering
• Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others
• LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point
• Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF
• What you see is what you get on LCD and EVF
• Scene files transfer over FireWire
• Time code transfers over Firewire
• 1/3"" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitch™ technology
• Rugged magnesium alloy diecast chassis
• Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux
• Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture
• Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)
• Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization
• Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes
• 16 x 9 anamorphic – letterbox and digital squeeze
• Conventional video gamma and CineGamma™ operational modes
• Seven gamma settings – L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press
• Four knee settings – Auto, Low, Mid, High
• Four color matrix settings – Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine
• Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode – Thin, Mid, Thick
• Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode
• 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels
• S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT
• Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms
• One Shot recording capability
• Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability
• Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition
• Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery
• Slow Shutter – 24P – 1/6, 1/12, 30P – 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i – 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
• Edge enhancement for easy focusing – Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF
• Auto focus assist in progressive mode
• Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes
• Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions
• Color drop-down display mode for menu choices
• End Search Camera function – no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording
• Menu change on Tape Protect to read Power Save
• MOD (Minimum Object Distance) – 0.6 meter
• Two zebra settings – 80-105%
• CineSwitch™ Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes
• Slower middle zoom speed
• Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment – separate LCD and EVF settings
• More sensitive on-camera microphone
• Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice)
• Speaker position has moved to top of camera (was behind LCD)
• Heavy-duty tripod connection
• Black Sapphire color, Barrel Paint is textured to reduce fingerprints
• ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology
• U.S. List Price: $3,995.00

Resources:

www.panasonic.com/broadcast