Panasonic AGHMC150

Panasonic's AG-HMC150 represents a major step forward in affordable HD video capture, utilizing highly efficient AVCHD recording, the industry's new long GOP standard based on MPEG-4, to provide stunning image quality and longer record time.

The AG-HMC150 incorporates three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imagers to produce stunning 1920 x 1080 resolution picture quality far exceeding older Long GOP formats like HDV.  It's equipped with a high-performance wide-angle Leica Dicomarâ„¢ 13x zoom lens and 24- and 30-frame progressive capture in a full range of HD formats, making it well suited for all types of projects.

With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC150 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps.  The HMC150 also offers simple playback on many consumer devices and players, from computers and video game consoles to Blu-ray players and flat panel displays with SD card slots.

AVCHD is currently supported by variety of editing solutions including: Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Adobe Premier Pro CS3, Grass Valley Edius PRO v4.5, Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus.

• PH - 21 Mpbs (1920x1080) -- Highest Quality Setting
• HA - 17 Mpbs (1920x1080)
• HG - 13 Mpbs (1920x1080)
• HE - 6 Mpbs (1440x1280) - Perfect for Long-form Recording

Features:

• One 32GB SDHC card can hold up to 3 hours in the PHmode mode, 4 hours HA, 5.3 hours at HG mode and 12 hours in the HE mode.
• Records in a full range of HD formats including:1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p; 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p
• 1/3" 3-CCD progressive image system with excellentsensitivity, superb color reproduction and resolution
• Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) that ensuresstable images, critical to high definition video display
• 13X 28mm to 368mm (35mm equivalent) Leica Dicomarâ„¢wide-angle zoom lens
• Superb Manual & Auto focus
• In-camera Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope and two Focusassist displays
• Advanced video functions including CinelikeGamma and Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
• Professional-level connections including HDMI out,Component Out (D Terminal), Composite Out and RCA Audio out jacks, XLR audioinputs, USB 2.0 for file transfer, remote control for Zoom, Iris, Focus,Start/Stop
• Features three neutral density filters and three usersets
• Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line,+48V Phantom Power, Auto/Manual level, and internal/external assignment
• Useful time/date stamp feature for applications likelegal depositions or surveillance
• Includes professional-level assist functions likewaveform monitor, vectorscope and two focus displays
• Variety of editing solutions (Render files to almostany format or media)
• Free downloadable AVCHD Transcoder for conversion toDVCPRO HD available at www.panasonic.com/avccam
• Built with a durable, die-cast magnesium chassisframe for reliable performance in tough environments
• Lightweight (under 6 lbs.), handheld design similarto the popular AG-DVX100
• Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension uponregistration)

Specifications:

• Power Supply: DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adaptor)
• Power Consumption: 9.8W (when recording)
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (No condensation)
• Weight (Camcorder only): Approx. 3.7 lbs. (Approx. 1.7 kg)
• Weight including SD memory cards, supplied battery, and microphone: Approx. 4.3 lb. (Approx. 1.98 kg)
• Dimensions: 6-1/16" W x 6-15/32" H x 15-5/8" D (154 × 164 × 397 mm) excluding the projection part
• Pick-up Device: 3CCD (1/3-inch interline transfer type, and progressive modes supported)
• Lens: LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 13 × zoom, F1.6 - 3.0 (f=3.9mm to 51mm/35mm equivalent: 28mm to 368mm)
• Optical Color Separation: Prism system
• ND Filter: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
• Gain Selection:
  60i/60p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+18 dB, (0dB fixed in slowshutter mode)
  30p/24p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB, (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode)
• Shutter Speed:
  60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,1/1000, 1/2000 sec.
  (Preset) 30p mode: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120,1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
  24p mode: 1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec
• Shutter Speed:
  60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
  (SynchroScan) 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
  24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
• Slow Shutter Speed: 60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 sec.
  30p mode: 1/15 sec.
• Minimum Luminance: 3lx, (F1.6, Gain: +12dB, Shutter: 1/25sec.)
• Digital Zoom: 2x/5x/10x (only in 1080/60i or 720/60p video format)
• Filter Diameter: 72mm
• Recording Format: AVCHD
• Compression Method: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• Recording Media (SD/SDHC Memory card (8MB to 32GB) can be used forstoring/reading scene file and user file, and reading metadata. Weight anddimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change withoutnotice.):
  SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
  SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
• Recording Video Format:
  PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i),1080/24p (native), 720/60p, 720/30p(over 60p) and 720/24p (native)
  HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/60i only
• Transmission Rate:
  PH mode: approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, Max 24Mbps)
  HAmode: approx. 17 Mbps (VBR),
  HG mode: approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
  HE mode: approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
• Video Signals: 1080/60i, 720/60p
• HDMI Output: HDMI × 1, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p (Not compatible with VIErA Link)
• Component Output: Mini-D × 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ohm
• Composite Output: Pin jack × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm
• Compression Method: Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/2 ch
• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• Quantization: 16 bit
• Compression Bit-Rate:
  PH mode: 2 CH 384 kbps
  HA, HG and HE mode: 2 CH 256 kbps
• XLR Input: XLR (3 pins) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2), LINE/MIC selectable,High impedance
  LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)
• Internal Microphone: Stereo microphone
• Line Output: Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ohms
• HDMI Output: 2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (AC3)
• Headphone: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) x 1
• Built-in Speaker: 20 mm (round) x 1
• USB: Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
• Camera Remote:
  Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1, for zoom and recstart/stop operations
  Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, for focus and iris controls
• TC PRESET IN/OUT (also used for VIDEO OUT):
  IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10kOhm
  OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
• LCD Monitor: 3.5 inches, LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels
• Viewfinder: 0.44 inches, LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels
• Standard Accessories: AC adapter/charger, 2640mAh battery pack, AC cord,DC cord, Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, microphoneholder, Eye cup, Shoulder Belt, Component video cable, PIN-BNC conversionplugs, Ferrite core, Binder, CD-ROM
  NOTE: The followingaccessories are attached to the unit: Lens hood cap and INPUT 1/2 terminalcover

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