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Panasonic AG-DVX100B 3-CCD Camcorder
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Panasonic AG-DVX100B 3-CCD Camcorder Specifications

• 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 CineSwitchTM 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 CineGammaTM 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%
• CineSwitchTM 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


Signal System
NTSC, 30 Frames, 60 Interlaced Fields/sec
Image Device
3-CCD, 1/3"
Interline Transfer-Type
Lens
4.5 - 45mm (10 x Optical Zoom) f/1.6
72mm Filter Diameter
Minimum Object Distance= 1.9' (0.6m)
No Digital Zoom
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Horizontal Resolution
500 Lines
Sensitivity
f/11 @ 2000 lux
Minimum Illumination
3 lux @ f/1.6 with 18 dB Gain and 50 IRE Output
Vertical Smear
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Built-in Filters
1/8 ND (2 Stops), 1/64 ND (4 Stops)
LCD Monitor
3.5" Color LCD Monitor with 210,000 Pixels
Viewfinder
0.4"
Monochrome/Color Switchable
with 235,000 Pixels
Scan Matching
Yes, 24.1 Hz - 250 Hz
Memory Card Slot
None
Shutter Speed Range
1/24 sec - 1/2000 sec
Different Ranges for Different Recording Modes
Gain Selection
0dB, 3 dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 18dB
O dB Fixed during Slow Shutter Mode
VTR Section
-
Tape Format
DV
Tape Speed
18.812 mm/sec. SP Mode
12.555 mm/sec. LP mode
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Maximum Recording Time
60 Minutes with Mini DV Cassette in SP Mode
Audio Dynamic Range
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Audio Signal Format
16 bit/48kHz
12 bit/32kHz
Switchable
Audio Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Input and Output Connectors
FireWire- 4-Pin (x 1 input and output)
S-Video- 4-Pin (x 1 input and output)
Composite Video- RCA (x 1 input and output)
Audio- RCA (x 2 input and output)
Mic/Line Input- XLR (x 2 input only)
Headphone- Mini Stereo (x 1 output only)
Remote- Mini Mono (x 1 input only)
Power- Proprietary Connection (x 1 input only)
Video and Audio connectors act as both Inputs and Outputs and automatically switch depending which mode the camcorder is in, unless otherwise stated.
Power Requirements
7.2 - 7.9VDC
Power Consumption
18W Maximum
Operating Temperature
32° ~ 104° F
0° ~ 40° C
Dimensions (WxHxD)
5.5 x 6.4 x 14.4" (139 x 160 x 364 mm)
Weight
4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
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