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Specifications 

As of November, 2010

(1)  Faster, easier editing because digitization is not necessary
(2)  Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable
(3)  Lower maintenance costs because there is no moving mechanism

By reducing editing, media and maintenance costs, 
AVCCAM can help improve your bottom line. Users can 
also take advantage of a special 3-year free-repair service 
program that Panasonic offers for AVCCAM equipment.

The SDHC/SD Memory Card media for the AVCCAM camcorder is totally free from 
abrasion and dropout. There is no drive mechanism required, as there is for tape 
and disc-based recorders, so power consumption is low and size and weight are 
reduced. Malfunctions are less likely to occur, and 
there is no need to replace heads or transport 
components. This translates into lower costs and 
easier maintenance, greater energy savings, and less 
waste when the unit is eventually disposed of. All of 
these features help to conserve the environment.

Reuse

Initialisation

Recording

SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Better for the Environment

The SD Memory Card Helps Preserve the Environment  

with Its Reusability and Low Power Consumption

SD Reduces Total Cost of Ownership

[GENERAL]

Power Supply: 

DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) 

 

DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)

Power Consumption: 

12.4 W (when recording)

Operating Temperature:  0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 

10 % to 80 % (No condensation)

Weight: 

Approx. 1.3 k

g

 (Approx. 2.9 lb.)  

 

(Excluding the handle, grip, battery and accessories)

Dimensions (W x H x D):   163.4 mm × 195 mm × 290.4 mm 

 

(6-7/16 inches × 7-11/16 inches × 11-7/16 inches) 

 

(Including the handle and grip)

[CAMERA]

Pick-up Device: 

4/3 MOS fixed pickup device, single panel (primary color filter)

Picture Elements: 

Effective picture elements: Approx. 12,400,000 pixels 

 

Single panel (16:9)

Image Size: 

Valid image range: Approx. 17.8 mm (H) × Approx. 10.0 mm (V)

Lens: 

Not included

Lens Mount: 

Micro Four Thirds system Lens mount

ND Filter: 

1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Gain Settings: 

[VIDEO CAM mode] −6dB to 18dB (3dB step)

 

 

[FILM CAM mode] ISO200 to ISO3200

Color Temperature settings: ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600K, 

 

preset VAR, Ach, Bch

Shutter Speed: 

[59.94 Hz] 

(Preset) 

60i/p mode: 1/60 sec. 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/500 sec.,  

 

1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 

 

30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec.,  

 

1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 

 

24p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec.,  

 

1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 

 

[50 Hz] 

 

50i/p mode: 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec.,  

 

1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 

 

25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec.,  

 

1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.

Shutter Speed: 

[VIDEO CAM mode/ 59.94Hz] 

(Syncro Scan) 

60i/p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec. 

 

30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec. 

 

24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec. 

 

[VIDEO CAM mode/ 50Hz] 

 

50i/p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 

 

25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 

 

[FILM CAM mode] 

 

10.0 d to 180.0 d to 360.0 d (0.5 d step)

Shutter Speed: 

[59.94Hz] 

(Slow) 

60i/p mode:1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec. 

VIDEO CAM mode only  30p mode:1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec. 

 

24p mode:1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. 

 

[50Hz] 

 

50i/p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec. 

 

25p mode:1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.

Normal Sensitivity: 

F8.0 normal (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflex, 1080 59.94i)

Horizontal Resolution:  

800 TV lines (at center standard)

[Video/Recording/Playback]

Recording Format: 

AVCHD compliant (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Recording Media*: 

SD Memory Card: Up to 512MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16) 

 

SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB,  

 

32 GB (FAT32) 

 

SDXC Memory Card : 48 GB, 64GB (exFAT) 

 

*However, above Class4 is supported in PH and HA modes, 

 

and above Class6 is supported during VFR recording.

Recording Format: 

[59.94Hz] PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p,  

 

1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/23.98 

 

HA/HE mode: 1080/59.94i 

 

[50Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p,  

 

720/25p, HA/HE mode: 1080/50i

Transmission Rate: 

PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR) 

 

HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) 

 

HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)

Interval Recording: 

Off/1 sec. /10  sec. /30 sec. /1 min. /2 min. 

 

* Recording mode is fixed to PH 1080/24p (59.94 Hz) and  

 

PH 1080/25p (50 Hz) and the maximum shooting time is 24 hours.

Recording Time:    

Approx. 12 hours (PH mode 1920 x 1080 or  

 

1280 x 720 with two 64GB SDXC memory cards)

VFR Recording: 

[1080/24p, 30p] 12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/ 

 

27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 frame/sec. 

 

[1080/25p] 12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/ 

 

27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 frame/sec.

Maximum Number of Clips: Continual recording: 900 Clips (SD Memory Card x 1) 

 

(Record after memory card is formatted and without 

 

removing the SD Memory Card.) 

 

Playback: 1000 Clips (up to 1000 clips displayed)

Still Image Capture Function: Recording Format: JPEG
Function: 

9 thumbnail displays, Clip deletion, Protect, Format

[Video Output]
SDI (HD/SD): 

BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75Ω

 

 

[59.94Hz] 1080/60i, 1080/24psF, 720/60p, 480/60i 

 

[50Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i

HDMI: 

HDMI x 1, (HDMI TypeA  terminal), VIERA Link not supported 

 

[59.94Hz] 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p 

 

[50Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p

VIDEO: 

RCA pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω

 

 

[59.94Hz] 480/60i [50Hz] 576/50i

[Audio recording playback]

Recording Format: 

PH mode: Dolby Digital/2ch, linear PCM digital/2ch switch 

 

HA/HE mode:  Dolby Digital/2ch

Sampling Frequency:  

48 kHz

Encoding:  

16 bit

Compressed Bit Rate:   Dolby Digital: PH mode: 384 kbpsHA, HE mode: 256 kbps

[Audio Input/Output]

Built-in Microphone: 

Stereo microphone

Audio Input: 

XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2), 

 

LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance 

 

LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: −50 dBu/−60 dBu (menu selectable)

AUDIO Output: 

RCA pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2), 316 mV, 600 Ω

SDI Output: 

2ch (linear PCM)

HDMI Output: 

2ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)

Headphone: 

3.5mm diameter, stereo mini jack × 1

Speaker: 

20 mm (round) × 1

[Other Connectors]

Camera Remote: 

Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (S/S) 

 

Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)

INDEX Remote: 

Super mini jack (2.5mm diameter)

TC PRESET IN/OUT : 

IN: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ

 

(also used for VIDEO OUT)

 OUT: 2.0 V ±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance

USB: 

Card reader function (no copyright protection support) 

 

Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)

[Monitor]

LCD Monitor: 

3.45 type, wide LCD color monitor (Approx. 920,000 dots)

Viewfinder  

wide 0.45 type LCD color monitor  

 

(Approx. 1,226,000 dots equivalent)

[Standard Accessories]

Battery, AC adaptor/Battery charger, AC power supply cable/DC cable,  

Wireless remote control and battery, Eye cup, Microphone holder,  

Microphone holder screws, Microphone holder adaptor, Cable clamper.  

Screws for cable clamper, Manuals, CD-ROM

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change 
without notice.

Summary of Contents for AVCCAM AG-AF100 Series

Page 1: ...iant with Micro Four Thirds Standards AG AF100series Memory Card Camera Recorder AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program AG AF100 series users qualify for a 3 year warranty on repairs Visit the website for details www panasonic biz sav pass_e ...

Page 2: ...to show the general image of the product Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of all lenses that are mountable on the AG AF100 series Use a support system when mounting a lens weighing more than 1 kg 2 2 lb ...

Page 3: ... control to a professional AVCCAM camera recorder The AG AF100 series offers a new level of HD motion image quality with extended recording time the variable frame rate function and the operating system and system interfaces designed natively for video production This lets the AG AF100 series record high quality images with greater operating ease than even a digital SLR camera can offer The AG AF1...

Page 4: ... series Beautiful Shallow Depth of Field and CINE LIKE Gamma Samples Recorded with the AG AF100 series Samples Recorded with the AG AF100 series A single frame captured from an HD video file 1920 x 1080 recorded with the AG AF100 series ...

Page 5: ...liasing Noise A single frame captured from an HD video file 1920 x 1080 recorded with the AG AF100 series An example of an image with aliasing noise from a DSLR camera An image without aliasing noise recorded with the AG AF100 series ...

Page 6: ... flange back distance enables the use of a wealth of interchangeable lenses including cinema lenses In addition the AG AF100 series features high performance image processing and correction functions designed exclusively for HD motion images PL Mount 24mm Samples Recorded with the AG AF100 series PL Mount 10mm Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of all lenses that are mou...

Page 7: ... MOS sensor has two control lines as compared to the three lines required by a conventional CMOS sensor thus providing a larger light receiving area This has achieved a high level of sensitivity rivaling that of a CCD sensor Extensive noise reduction measures are also employed such as embedded photodiodes isolated from noise sources and low voltage operation By guiding more light to the pixels the...

Page 8: ... different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities This includes the cinelike gamma which produces the characteristic warm tone of film recordings AG AF100 series Gamma Modes HD NORM Suitable for HD recording LOW Works to flatten out a high contrast scene SD NORM Normal setting for SD this was available in the DVX100 series HIGH Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter im...

Page 9: ...ta transfer speed varies depending on the operating system of the SD compatible devices The indicated rate was measured at a maximum specification point specified by Panasonic Two Card Slots for Relay Recording The AG AF100 series has two memory card slots The active slot for recording can be switched and the internal relay recording function enables continuous recording by automatically changing ...

Page 10: ... the shot you want Shot mark Allows convenient OK or NG marking and can be added to each clip during or after recording Index Scenes can be marked with up to 100 index flags per clip Rec check You can check the end of the most recently recorded clip with one touch ease Last clip delete Only the most recently recorded clip is deleted with this one touch function adding practical convenience to ever...

Page 11: ...d mobility that you need for motion image acquisition The photo shows one example of an applicable system The matte box is sold by Vocas For details visit the Vocas website http www vocas com Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of all lenses that are mountable on the AG AF100 series Use a support system when mounting a lens weighing more than 1 kg 2 2 lb An example of an ...

Page 12: ... speed Shutter The shutter speed can be set from a slow 1 2 sec to a fast 1 2000 sec in VIDEO CAM mode The AG AF100 series is also equipped with a synchro scan function to allow setting from 10 to 360 in 0 5 steps including 172 8 in FILM CAM mode When combined with the variable frame rate this function enables detailed settings for a blurred or time lapse effect Simplified Waveform and Vectorscope...

Page 13: ... input terminals with a 48 V phantom power supply Each channel can be selected from the internal microphone external microphone or line input Large easy to use level dials are also provided Down Converted SD Video Output The AG AF100 series has an internal down converter so that it can output SD 480 576 signals from SDI HDMI or VIDEO OUT The 16 9 4 3 aspect conversion mode can be selected from thr...

Page 14: ...oftware can be downloaded for free from the following Panasonic website PASS registration is required For details please visit the following website and click on Support and Downloading Information https eww pavc panasonic co jp pro av support desk e download htm 2 Copying and playing data on Blu ray Discs BD RE Ver 3 0 are not supported by Mac OS X 10 4 Tiger Do not insert a disc DVD AVCHD produc...

Page 15: ...c 1 25 sec 25p mode 1 2 sec 1 3 sec 1 6 sec 1 12 sec Normal Sensitivity F8 0 normal 2000lx 3200K 89 9 reflex 1080 59 94i Horizontal Resolution 800 TV lines at center standard Video Recording Playback Recording Format AVCHD compliant MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Recording Media SD Memory Card Up to 512MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 FAT16 SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB FAT32 SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64GB e...

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