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Variable Frame Rate —
Full-HD (1080p) VFR Recording*
The Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the
Panasonic VariCam, which is widely used for producing movies, TV
series and TV commercials. It creates a wide range of film-camera-
like images, such as overcranking for slow-motion and
undercranking for quick-motion effects. The AG-AC160's VFR
function* supports Full-HD (1920 x 1080) progressive mode.
Variable Frame Rates
1080/24p or 1080/30p:
2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/27
/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 frames
1080/25p:
2*/6/9/12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/
27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 frames
*When recording at 2 fps, the gain value is locked at 0 dB.
Normal cinematic shooting (at 24 fps, 25 fps or 30 fps)
refers to
the same rate as used in film cameras. The AG-AC160 can record at
24 fps. Note that 25 fps and 30 fps are the standard frame rates
used in producing TV commercials, music clips and video media.
Overcranking (higher-speed shooting)
produces a slow-motion
effect. This is especially effective for high-action scenes like car
chases or crashes, or to create a dramatic impact in a scene. For
example, when a scene is shot at 48 fps and played 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-State Recording Functions
• Interval Rec:
Records one frame at a time in set intervals (1 sec,
10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min). Only in 1080/24p and 25p mode.
Audio recording not possible (AVCHD mode only).
• Pre-rec:
While in standby mode, the camera recorder can
continuously store, and subsequently record, up to approximately 3
seconds. This helps to ensure that you always get 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
(AVCHD mode only).
• 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 one-touch ease.
• Time stamp:
The date and time can be stamped onto recorded
images. Commonly used for recording evidentiary depositions and
procedures.
Wide-Ranging Recording Functions Including Full-HD Slow/Quick Motion.
Undercranking (lower-speed shooting)
Overcranking (higher-speed shooting
