Panasonic AG-DVX100B Mini DV Digital Camcorder
Panasonic unveiled their new Mini DV Digital Camcorder, the AG-DVX100B, an udpated version of the popular AG-DVX100A and AG-DVX100 series of Mini-DV camcorders. This is the first cammy that fully complies with RoHS directive (which will be mandatory in Europe from July 2006) to build products free from lead, arsenic and other harmful substances.
Professional movie-making is possible with the AG-DVX100B, with such features as camera-to-camera time-code sync. The large electronic viewfinder houses a 16:9 letter-box display mode capable of 235,000 pixels, and the camera provides a 3.5" LCD display (210,000 pixels) for preview. The improved video S/N allows for recording during low light conditions.
The new prism guarantees more realistic color reproduction. Color matrix settings include Norm, Enriched, Fluor and Cine. With a magnesium alloy diecast chassis, the AG-DVX100B weighs in about 4.4 pounds. The package includes a battery, AC adapter/charger, mic holder, remote control, lens cap and manual.
Priced at US $3,995, more info about the Panasonic AG-DVX100B is available from Panasonic's website.
Panasonic AG-DVX100A Mini DV Digital Camcorder Specifications:
| Pick-Up Device (size & type): | 1/3-inch progressive 3-CCD |
| Picture Elements (pixels): | 410,000 |
| Quantization: | 12-bit |
| Sensitivity : | F 11.0 at 2000 |
| Minimum Illumination: | 3 lux (F 1.6, 18dB gain, 50 IRE output) |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 letterbox, 16:9 digital squeeze |
| Lens: | Fixed, F1.6, Leica Dicomar with OIS |
| Zoom Range: | 10X, f=4.5 to 45mm, 35mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325mm |
| Focus: | Manual, Automatic Focus Assist |
| Media Format: | Mini-DV |
| Recording Format: | DV25 |
| Frame Rates: | 60i, 30P, 24P, 24P Advanced |
| Shutter Speeds (sec.): | 60i: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000; 30P: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000; 24P/24PA: 1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 |
| Slow Shutter Speeds (sec.) : | 60i: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30; 30P: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15; 24P/24PA: 1/6, 1/12 |
| Synchro-Scan Shutter (sec.): | 60i: 1/60.3 to 1/250.0; 30P: 1/30.1 to 1/250.0; 24P/24PA: 1/24.1 to 1/250.0 |
| CineSwitch Technology: | Yes |
| CineGamma Software: | Yes |
| Assignable Scene Files: | 6 |
| Infrared Recording: | No |
| Programmable User Buttons: | 2 |
| White Balance Selection: | 2 manual, 1 preset |
| Super Iris: | No |
| Gain Selection (dB): | 60i: 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18; 30P/24P/24PA: 0, +3, +6, +9, +12 (0dB fixed, show shutter mode) |
| Color Matrix: | 4 preset |
| SMPTE Color Bar Generator: | Yes |
| IEEE 1394 Interface: | Yes |
| LCD Screen: | 3.5", 200,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder: | .44" Color/BW switchable LCD, 180,000 pixels |
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Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on October 26, 2005 2:57 AM
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