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18 bit Digital Signal 

Processor

The AG-AC160/AC130 
incorporate a high-performance 
18 bit DSP that handles image 
rendering processes such as 
gamma and various detail 
enhancement functions with 
exceptional precision.

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)

In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors 
to outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked 
shadows and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope are 
estimated to match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real 
time. When dark, bright, and intermediate shades are all contained in 
the same scene, this produces excellent gradation for each shade 
and minimizes blocked shadows and blown highlights.

3-Position Gain Selector plus 24 dB / 30 dB Super Gain

There is a 3-position gain selector, with L, M and H settings. To each 
setting you can assign a gain value from 0, +3, +6, +9,+12 and +18 
dB. There is also a Super Gain such as +24 dB and +30 dB.*

*+24 dB and +30 dB can be assigned to an user button only.

7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation

Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has 
equipped the AG-AC160/AC130 with advanced gamma functions 
that address seven different shooting scenarios, including two Cine-
Like Gammas.

AG-AC160/AC130 Gamma Modes

HD NORM:  

Suitable for standard HD recording.

LOW:  

Works to flatten out a high contrast scene.

SD NORM:  

Normal setting for SD.

HIGH:  

Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image. 

 

The contrast softens.

B.PRESS:  

Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.

CINE-LIKE D:   The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range.
CINE-LIKE V:   The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast.

 

Other Camera Image Settings

• Matrix setting including a Cine-Like mode.
• Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and  
skin tone detail.
• Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and  
master pedestal.
• Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High.
• White balance: Three values (A/B/Preset) of white balance with an 
auto tracking white function. The Preset can be set to 3200 K, 5600 
K and  VARIABLE which ranges between P2.4K and P9.9K.

High-Quality Image Processing and Image Quality Settings for High-End Image Production

DSP Processor

HD NORM mode

CINE-LIKE D mode

DRS OFF 

DRS ON

Blocked shadows are suppressed.

Blown highlights are suppressed.

Summary of Contents for AG-AC160PJ

Page 1: ...epair Program AG AC160 130 users qualify for a 3 year warranty on repairs Visit the website for details www panasonic biz sav pass_e AG AC160 AG AC130 Memory Card Camera Recorder AG AC160P 160E 160EN 160AN AG AC130P 130E 130EN ...

Page 2: ...w noise high resolution 1 3 type 2 2 megapixel U L T Ultra Luminance Technology MOS image sensor and professional AVCHD PH mode ensure high quality Full HD 1920 x 1080 recording The AG 160 and AG AC130 feature a DV SD 1 recording mode further expanding its operability In addition the AG AC160 comes with advanced functions like high quality LPCM recording HD slow quick motion recording 2 HD SDI out...

Page 3: ... output AG AC130 The AG AC130 features the basic specifications This basic model offers a wide field of view high sensitivity and high quality HD recording with outstanding cost performance A Lens Image Sensor and Recording Modes Designed for High Quality Images 28mm 616mm 22x zoom lens 2 2 Megapixel U L T 3MOS Image Sensor High Quality AVCHD PH Recording Mode Professional PH Mode 2 ...

Page 4: ...th three rings a mechanical cam driven zoom ring a focus ring and an iris ring The positive operating feel of these rings gives you manual control similar to an interchangeable lens Optical Image Stabilizer Digital Zoom and ND Filter Hand shake correction with the Optical Image Stabilizer OIS Digital Zoom function It can be assigned to an user button and close up to 2x 5x and 10x In combination wi...

Page 5: ...developed for the VariCam Panasonic has equipped the AG AC160 AC130 with advanced gamma functions that address seven different shooting scenarios including two Cine Like Gammas AG AC160 AC130 Gamma Modes HD NORM Suitable for standard HD recording LOW Works to flatten out a high contrast scene SD NORM Normal setting for SD HIGH Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image The contrast ...

Page 6: ... Also Rec Check and Last Clip Delete will not operate during simultaneous recording SMPTE Time Code Recording and Synchro Function The built in SMPTE time code generator lets you select the Drop Frame Non Drop Frame and Free Run Rec Run modes and preset User bits are also provided Connecting two cameras with a TC preset in out video out connector allows the slave camera to synchronize with the mas...

Page 7: ...at 24 fps a slow motion effect of 1 2x is attained AG AC130 does not support VFR function Undercranking lower speed shooting gives you a quick motion effect This technique can be combined with a warp speed effect to give special emphasis to flowing water fast moving clouds etc For example when a scene is shot at 12 fps and played at 24 fps a quick motion effect of 2x is attained Versatile Solid St...

Page 8: ...UO Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights F3 SPARK Highlighting subjects at receptions events etc F4 B STR Enhanced gradations of luminance in low light scenes F5 CINE V Cine Like setting shifted to prioritize contrast F6 CINE D Cine Like setting shifted to prioritize dynamic range Selecting a scene file does not change the video recording format If you want to switch to 25p 24p and 30p you must...

Page 9: ...o the internal high performance stereo microphone the AG AC160 AC130 come equipped with two channel XLR audio input terminals with a 48 V phantom power supply The internal microphone external microphone or line input can be selected for each channel Large easy to use level dials are also provided HDMI Digital HD Output Terminal The AG AC160 AC130 are equipped with a next generation HDMI High Defin...

Page 10: ...laying data on BD BD RE Ver3 0 are not supported by Mac OS X 10 4 Tiger 3 Mac version doesn t support SDXC memory card 4 Do not insert a disc DVD AVCHD into a device that does not support the AVCHD standard If it is inserted into such a device the disc may not eject Also do not play the disc with a device that does not support the AVCHD standard AVCCAM Restorer for Windows Mac Free Download The AV...

Page 11: ...x 17 Mbps VBR HE mode Approx 6 Mbps VBR Interval Recording 1 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min interval maximum 168 hours 1 week recording For the recording mode PH 1080 24p AG AC160 AG AC130P or PH 1080 25p AG AC160 AG AC130E EN fixed Variable Frame Rate 1080 24p 1080 30p 2 6 9 12 15 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 AG AC160 27 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 48 54 60 fps frames per second 1080 25p 2 6 9 12 15 18 20 21 22 ...

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