Panasonic AG-AC130A High Definition Professional Camcorder

The AG-AC130A AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder offers a high-sensitivity 1/3", full-HD 2.2 megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) 3-MOS imager to capture native 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 AVCHD utilizing the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec. In addition, the AG-AC130A features Turbo-Speed One-Push Auto Focus to focus on objects in less than 0.5 seconds, and Expanded Auto Focus Assist that enlarges the center of an image. Both advanced functions enable quick and accurate focusing.Offering high-quality HD recording utilizing MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high-profile encoding, the AC130A records video in four professional AVCCAM HD recording modes at 60Hz, including the highest-quality PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps), and a PM mode (approx. 8 Mbps, 720p only). The AC130A is also able to record 480/24P and 480/30p.Features: Three independent adjustable rings for zoom, focus and iris HDMI output (AVCHD only), USB 2.0 (mini B-type), and IEEE 1394 output (DV only), Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, two RCA audio outputs, and +48V Phantom Power capability Pre-record, interval recording, shot marker and metadata capture Waveform and vectorscope display, focus assists, auto focus with face detection White balance, mode display, zebra display, color bar, tally lamps, 4-position ND optical filter controls Slow shutter and synchro-scan shutter functions Built-in stereo microphone Records Dolby Digital in all HD modes Two wired remote control terminals (for zoom, focus, iris, REC start/stop controls) Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S) for smooth stable shooting Built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) which helps compensate for wide variations in lighting Widescreen 1,226,000-pixel LCOS color viewfinder Widescreen 921,000-pixel 3.45-inch LCD color monitor Weighs just over 5 lbs. Power consumption is under 12 watts

Power Supply:	DC7.2V (using battery), 7.3V (using AC adaptor)
Power Consumption:	11.6W (when recording)
Operating Temperature:	0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity:	10% to 80% (no condensation)
Weight:	Approx. 2.4 kg (camcorder main body only)
Dimensions (WxHxD):	180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm, excluding the projection part
Pick-up Device:	1/3 Type Progressive, 2.2Mil Pixels, 3MOS
Number of Effective Pixels (HxV):	1920 x 1080
Lens:	Panasonic lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 22x zoom, F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9mm to 86mm / 35mm equivalent: 28 mm to 616 mm, 16:9)
Filter Diameter:	72 mm
Optical Color Separation:	Prism system
ND Filter:	OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum shooting distance:	Approx. 1 meter
Gain Selection:	0 / +3 / +6 / +9 / +12 / +15 / +18 / +24 / +30 dB (+24 & +30 dB are to be allocated only for USER SW)
Color Temperature settings:	ATW, ATW LOCK, Preset 3200K, Preset 5600K, Preset VAR, Ach, Bch
Digital Zoom:	2x / 5x / 10x (to be allocated on USER button, switching by pushing the button)
Minimum Luminance:	0.4 lx (when F1.6, +30dB of gain, and 1/30 sec. of shutter speed)
Shutter Speed (Preset):	60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec(OFF). 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 30p mode: 1/30 sec, 1/50 sec(OFF)., 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(OFF)., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan):	SYNC SCAN TYPE = sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. SYNC SCAN TYPE = deg. All mode: 3.0 deg. to 360.0 deg. (by 0.5 degree step selectable) (default = 180.0 deg.)
Slow Shutter Speed:	60i/60p mode: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec. and 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/8 sec. and 1/15 sec. 24p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec.
RECORDING FORMAT - AVCHD:	.
Compression Method:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording Media:	SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) SDXC Memory Card: 48GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT) *PH/HA mode requires Class4 or faster Card. VFR recording requires Class6 or faster.
Recording Video Format:	PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p (over 59.94i), 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p (over 59.94p), and 720/23.98p HA, HE mode: 1080/59.94i only PM mode: 720/59.94p
Transmission Rate:	PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, max 24 Mbps) PM mode: Approx. 8 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 need to be set in "PH 1080/30p" or "1080/23.98p". Maximum continuous recording dyration is 168 hours (7 days).
Recording Format:	DV
File Format:	AVI Type2
Recording Media Format:	SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) SDXC Memory Card: 48GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT) *DV recording requires Class6 or faster.
SDI OUT - Video (AVCHD):	No SDI OUT
HDMI OUT - Video (AVCHD):	HDMI x 1, Type A (1080i / 720p)
VIDEO OUT - Video (AVCHD):	Pin jack × 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ?, 480/60i
VIDEO OUT - DV:	.
SDI OUT - Video (DV):	No SDI OUT
VIDEO OUT - Video (DV):	Pin jack × 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ?, 480/60i
AUDIO RECORDING - AVCHD:	.
AUDIO RECORDING - AVCHD Compression:	Dolby Digital/2ch
AUDIO RECORDING - AVCHD Sampling Frequency:	48k Hz
AUDIO RECORDING - AVCHD Quantization:	16 bit
Bit Rate:	PH mode: 384kbps PM/HA/HE mode: 256kbps
AUDIO RECORDING:	DV
Sampling Frequency:	48k Hz
Quantization::	16 bit
Built-in Microphone:	Stereo microphone
Audio IN:	XLR (3 pins) × 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2) LINE / MIC switchable, high-impedance LINE: 0 dBu MIC: -40 / -50 / -60 dBu (selectable in menu MIC POWER: +48V ON/OFF switchable
Audio IN Additional information:	Headroom 12dB
Audio Out:	Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 ?
SDI OUT - Audio (AVCHD):	No SDI OUT
HDMI OUT - Audio (AVCHD):	2 ch (Linear PCM) 5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
Headphone:	Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) × 1
Built-in Speaker:	20 mm (round) × 1
Camera Remote:	Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1 for ZOOM and recording START/STOP operations Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1 for FOCUS and IRIS controls
INDEX Remote:	Super Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) x 1
TC PRESET IN/OUT (double as VIDEO OUT):	IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10 k? OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
USB2.0:	Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
DV OUT (only for DV mode):	IEEE 1394 6pin x 1
LCD Monitor:	3.45 inches, LCD color monitor, approx. 921,000 pixels (16:9)
Viewfinder:	0.45 inches, LCD color viewfinder, approx. 1,226,000 pixels (16:9)
Accessories (attached to the unit):	Lens Cap, INPUT Terminal Cap x2, Lens Hood, Hand Strap

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