Panasonic AG-DVX100B Cinema Series Camera

Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-29
Panasonic AG-DVX100B Cinema Series Camera
•  16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display
•  Higher resolution 235,000 pixel .44" BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering
•  Higher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display with superimposed audio metering
•  Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others
•  LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point
•  Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF
•  What you see is what you get on LCD and EVF
•  Scene files transfer over FireWire
•  Time code transfers over Firewire
•  1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technology
•  Rugged magnesium alloy diecast chassis
•  Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux
•  Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture
•  Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)
•  Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization
•  Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes
•  16 x 9 anamorphic - letterbox and digital squeeze
•  Conventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modes
•  Seven gamma settings - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press
•  Four knee settings - Auto, Low, Mid, High
•  Four color matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine
•  Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode - Thin, Mid, Thick
•  Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode
•  2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels
•  S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT
•  Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms
•  One Shot recording capability
•  Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability
•  Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition
•  Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery
•  Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
•  Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF
•  Auto focus assist in progressive mode
•  Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes
•  Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions
•  Color drop-down display mode for menu choices
•  End Search Camera function - no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording
•  Menu change on Tape Protect to read Power Save
•  MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 meter
•  Two zebra settings - 80-105%
•  CineSwitchTM Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes
•  Slower middle zoom speed
•  Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment - separate LCD and EVF settings
•  More sensitive on-camera microphone
•  Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice)
•  Speaker position has moved to top of camera (was behind LCD)
•  Heavy-duty tripod connection
•  Black Sapphire color, Barrel Paint is textured to reduce fingerprints
•  ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology