Panasonic AG-DVX100B PROLINE Camcorder

Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-28
Panasonic AG-DVX100B PROLINE Camcorder

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