Ideal Controls for Image Production. Unique System Design and a Wealth of Interfaces.
FILM CAM Mode for Movie
Production
The AG-AF100A Series features switchable
FILM CAM and VIDEO CAM modes. In
FILM CAM mode, the variable frame rate
can be used. In addition, the synchro scan
and shutter can be indicated and set with
the opening angle, instead of seconds,
while the sensitivity can be indicated and
set in ISO, instead of dB. This makes
operation easier for users who are familiar
with film camera operation.
Area Focusing and Area Iris
Functions (Compatible lens only)
Using the function knob (cursor key), you
can select a desired area in the frame and
set it as a target zone for focusing, iris
adjustment and YGET (brightness
measurement). This function facilitates the
recording of images in which the subject is
not in the center of the frame. In addition to
the above three modes, there are two other
modes: simultaneous focusing/iris
adjustment and simultaneous focusing/
YGET. You can select and set any of these
five modes.
Versatile Focus Assist Function
The AG-AF100A Series is equipped with
HD focus assist functions. The focus bar
indicates the focus level, the focus-in-red
display shows the focus area, and the
expand function enlarges the center of the
displayed image. These three display
functions help you to focus more smoothly.
A face detection function is also provided,
and area auto focus and area auto iris are
possible.
Wide ISO Sensitivity (Gain)
Setting Range
The sensitivity can be set between ISO 200
and ISO 3200 (in FILM CAM mode), or the
gain can be adjusted between 18 dB and
-6 dB (in VIDEO CAM mode). The 3-position
(L, M, H) gain switch can be assigned with
three desired settings for quick switching.
The negative gain (-3 dB, -6 dB) is effective
for reducing sensitivity and reducing noise.
Slow/Synchro/High-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-AF100A 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 Display
The AG-AF100A Series has waveform and
vectorscope display functions as well. A
single touch of the WFM key displays the
waveform or vectors of the captured video
signal on the LCD monitor.
Large Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
The large, high-quality viewfinder (11.43
mm (0.45 inches), approx. 1,226,000-dot
equivalent [852 x 480 x 3 (RGB)]) can be
tilted up to a 90° angle. The variable
angle color monitor features a color LCD
panel (87.63 mm (3.45 inches), approx.
921,000 dots [1920 x 480]) with an aspect
ratio of 16:9, and facilitates low-angle/
high-angle shooting, viewing and menu
setting.
Three User Buttons
Three user buttons are provided for
one-touch operation of frequently used
functions. Two buttons are located on the
control panel, and one button is placed at
the upper part of the grip handle. Each
button can be assigned with any of the
following 14 functions.
Assignable Functions
INH:
No assigned function
REC CHECK: Recording check
FACE DETECT: Face detection function
IN RED:
Displays focus edge in red
(on LCD/EVF)
EXPAND:
Enlarges center (on LCD)
CAPTURE:
Records the image as a
JPEG file on an SD card
ATW:
ATW (auto-tracking white
balance) on/off
ATW Lock:
ATW lock on/off
SHOT MARK: Adds shot marks to the clip
INDEX:
Scene indexing
LAST CLIP:
Deletes the most recently
recorded clip
BACKLIGHT:
Automatic aperture correction
for scenes with backlighting
SPOTLIGHT:
Automatic aperture correction
for scenes with spotlights
BLACK FADE: Fade-in/fade-out from
and to black
WHITE FADE: Fade-in/fade-out from
and to white
Screen displayed in FILM CAM mode.
Focus assist ON
WAVE
VECTOR
Screen displayed when the area function is in use.
