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)