The AG-HMC71 series camcorder uses the AVCHD format and memory card media to offer high reliability, superb mobility, and advanced IT functions at low cost to meet diverse needs in video production.

Equipped with a 12x zoom lens and progressive 3CCD, this camcorder uses the AVCHD format (H.264 compatible) to record up to 360 minutes* of high-quality High Definition (HD) video onto a low-cost SD/SDHC card. Because the AG-HMC71 series solid-state recording system uses no tape or moving parts, it starts operating immediately, provides silent operation and offers excellent reliability against vibration, impacts and temperature changes. The powerful features ensure easy, powerful HD recording. With Shoulder stability, a full size Zoom Rocker control and a Headphone output with Volume control, the AG-HMC71 has professional features that help you shoot like a Pro. A recessed trigger and zoom control on the oversized handle enable accurate framing even at low angles or when using a tripod. Two XLR locking audio input terminals (phantom mic supported) and four BNC's for component/composite video output equip the AG-HMC71 series for video recording and production use.

AVCHD
The AG-HMC71 utilises the industry-standard H.264-based AVCHD video format to deliver crisp HD images. AVCHD delivers twice the recording efficiency of older MPEG-2 codec technologies like HDV, and it is supported by a growing number of nonlinear editing packages including Apple’s Final Cut Pro® Version 6.0.1 and iMovie®, Grass Valley™ EDIUS® Version 4.5 & EDIUS® NEO Software, Pinnacle Studio™ Plus 11, Nero® 7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead VideoStudio® 11 Plus, and Ulead DVD MovieFactory™ 6 Plus and others.

The AG-HMC71 features three native 16:9 progressive ¼-inch CCDs to record or provide a live feed of widescreen 1440 x 1080 HD resolution images of education, weddings, sports, concerts, or other events. It can be used by law enforcement agencies for training or surveillance; by schools for video production, live staging, and documentation; or by broadcasters and newspapers for Web journalism.

The camcorder is equipped with a 12X 38.5mm to 462mm (35mm film camera equivalent) Leica® wide-angle zoom lens, one-push auto focus, and integrated Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.) that ensures stable images, which are most critical when displaying HD video. The camera also provides excellent colour reproduction and inherits the exceptional colour rendition of Panasonic’s other professional HD cameras.

The camcorder brings the benefits of solid-state recording to budget-conscious professionals. Like digital still photography, recording onto an SD/SDHC card offers a fast and simple IT-compatible workflow and ensures ultra-reliable performance because the AG-HMC71 uses no moving parts (unlike tape or disc-based camcorders) in the recording process. The AG-HMC71 is resistant to shock, vibration, temperature change, and extreme weather conditions, and because it is solid-state, users have instant access to the recorded footage without the need to ingest or digitise.

In addition, SD and SDHC memory cards are inexpensive, widely available, and can be reused repeatedly. Because AVCHD records video as digital data files, content can be transferred and stored on affordable, high-capacity hard-disk drives (HDD) and optical storage media and transferred to new ones as advanced technology is introduced in the future.

The AG-HMC71 provides professionals with continuous record time for long-form HD video production. With just the touch of a button, users can choose to shoot in one of the camera’s three recording modes: 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, or 13 Mbps. Using the new 16-GB SDHC memory card, the AG-HMC71 can record for up to 360 minutes at 6-Mbps quality and up to 160 minutes at 13 Mbps, the camera’s highest quality mode.

*When recording in HE mode using a 16GB SDHC card.

Now comes with a free copy of Grass Valley EDIUS Neo version 2 until 31/03/2010.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The AG-HMC151 handheld is Panasonic's exciting new introduction to the AVCCAM series. Representing a major step forward in affordable HD video capture, the HMC151 utilises 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 new handheld incorporates three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imageries 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 Dicomar™ 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 an exciting range of professional video and audio features and a compact, well-balanced design, the HMC151 is a "must have" for video professionals and enthusiasts looking for the best in affordable HD.

Extra-Long Solid-State Recording
Forget minutes! With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC151 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps. And it's as easy to use as a digital still camera, with 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: Grass Valley Edius PRO v4.5, Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus.

Stunning, full pixel HD resolution with these professional bitrate recording modes:

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

Using low cost, readily available SD/SDHC memory cards as its media, the AG-HMC41 series capture stunning HD recordings. This tapeless camcorder features a 12x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS), and a newly developed 1/4.1 inch, 3.05 megapixel (approx. 2 megapixels/effective image pixels), progressive 3MOS. It records using AVCHD compression to capture superior quality at twice the compression effeciency of MPEG2. Its exclusive PH mode allows exceptional quality recordings at a higher bit rate (max 24 Mbps). Thanks to its Cine-Like gamma function, the HD multi format unit that supports 25p recording. With a variety of manual functions, the AG-HMC41 is applicable to a wide range of video production tasks. This dropout free Memory Card Camcorder offer extraordinary reliability and high resistance to vibration, humidity and dust. With a fast IT based workflow, the AG-HMC41 lets you transfer recorded files directly to a computer for quick nonlinear editing and for rapid distribution to the web.

Key Features:-

• Compact, hand held size and lightweight
  
• Built in 2 channel mic and speaker, plus detachable handle
  
• Professional audio specifications include optional detachable XLR audio input
  
• Simple touch panel operation
  
• Digital zoom (2x, 5x, 10x)
  
• Focus assist function (focus bar display, enlarged display)
  
• Zebra display and synchro scan shutter function
  
• TC/UB recording compatibility
  
• Time Date Stamp capability for legal deposition applications
  
• USB 2.0 (B type devices)
  
• HDMI out, analogue component (mini-D), AV Multi out (Composite, audio ch1, ch2)
  
• Camera remote terminals (focus & iris control, REC start/stop & zoom control)
  
• 43mm Filter Diameter
  
• 12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) and user setable Manual Focus Ring that can be assigned to iris or zoom
  
• Professional High quality (PH) mode for full raster HD recording
  
• Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
  
• Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)

Full HD Recorder and Camera Combination for Variety of Applications. A New Handheld Recorder with HD-SDI Input and Output.

The AG-HMR10 is the world's first compact portable recorder with HD-SDI input and output. It features twice the compression efficiency of MPEG-2 and offers the superb image quality of the AVCHD format. Its PH mode produces outstanding images with a maximum bit rate of 24 Mbps to meet professional needs. Up to 720 minutesof recording is possible onto a highly reliable 32Gb SDHC Memory Card with excellent resistance to vibration, impact, dust and temperature fluctuations. Approximately 180 minutes of data can be recorded in the highest quality PH mode.

The optional AG-HCK10 camera head features a 12x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) and a newly developed 1/4.1-inc, approx. 2-megapixels (Effective image pixels), progressive 3MOS. By connecting the AG-HCK10 to AG-HMR10 compact portable recorder witha cable, the iris, focus and zoom can be remotely controlled from the front panel of the AG-HMR10. The HCK10's small size makes it ideal for use in law enforcement, medicine, education and more; and its compactness allows it to be easily mounted to cranes and other devices to acquire unique angles for TV programming and other types of content creation.

Key Features:-

• Records onto Low-Cost, readily available SD/SDHC Memory Cards
  
• Professional High quality (PH) mode for full raster HD recording
  
• Records for 180 (approx) in extended (HE) mode when using a 32Gb SDHC Memory Card
  
• The AG-HCK10 camera head can be remotely controlled while images are checked on the 3.5 inch LCD monitor
  
• TC/UB recording compatibility
  
• HD-SDI input works with any HD-SDI camera or camcorder
  
• HDMI and HD/SD-SDI output
  
• Built in speaker
  
• Four threaded holes for mounting speakers
  
• Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)

• 12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), the iris, focus and zoom can be remotely controlled from the AG-HMR10
  
• Newly developed 1/4.1-inch approx. 2-megapixels (Effective image pixels) progressive 3MOS for high image quality
  
• 1080/23.98p (native), 1080/59.97i, 50i or 720/59.94p, 50p HD multi format recording
  
• Dynamic Ranges Stretch (DRS)
  
• Focus assist function (enlarged display)
  
• Digital zoom (2x, 5x, 10x)
  
• Built in microphone
  
• 3 m (118.1-inch) cable included
  
• 43mm lens filter size

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