Panasonic Pro AG-DVC30 3-CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/16x Optical Zoom
List Price: $2,899.99
Details
- Conscientious 3CCD MiniDV camcorder with 60i and 30p movie mode 16x optical, 160x digital zoom
- 16:9 viewpoint ratio for widescreen recording
- Powered by lithium ion rechargeable freestyle pack
Description
Includes: 1.00mA battry, AC adapter/stallion, IR remote, strap. The Panasonic AGDVC30 is the world's first professional DV camcorder with an infrared recording technique. With its 3 CCD Camcorder and 16x Leica Dicomar Lens, it can shoot in total dimness. It includes 4 scene files, slow shutter function, Cine-gamma and an Visual Image Stabilizer -- all to deliver superior video. Behold or preview your tape on the 3.5" LCD screen. Multiple zoom speeds & synchro read over. Best of all, it only weighs 2.4 lbs. Movie Like mode combines form mode & CineGamma for a cinematic look (+ LumiFlik for that old all at once movie look) Wide-angle, extraordinarily quiet, 16x superior speed optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens with low-dispersion looking-glass reducing chromatic aberration & flare with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Unintelligent-shutter function for motion lag effects and increased sensitivity + Synchro Thumb 1/60.3 ~ 1/250 second 12 bit A/D converter and RGB gamma processor settle high image quality Date & Time stamp can annals in the picture area Enriched Auto Functions - Auto Core, Auto White Balance and Automatic motorized Neutral Density Focal point Ring can be assigned to Zoom or Iris + Gain in Auto Bring into focus mode Removable handle (incl.) and XLR Audio input module (spontaneous) allows for customized shooting style 16 - 9 recording can be set to Letterbox or Hug modes FireWire supportAmazon.com Offering Description The AG-DVC30's Leica Dicomar 16x optical zoom lens answers a spacious range of shooting needs, delivering superb results from 39.5mm widespread off the mark angle all the way to 632mm telephoto (both 35mm lens equivalents). In wide-try for performance--critical in broadcast and other professional applications--this lens is top of its refinement. Behind this outstanding performance are the advanced optical technologies and expertise that have made Leica Camera AG one of the most respected names in the camera community.
 The Leica Dicomar lens is first in its class in wide-angle accomplishment. |
 The advanced OIS system eliminates image blur caused by genuine hand-shake. |
The AG-DVC30's advanced Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) compensates for man shaking that occurs as you shoot. A gyrosensor detects hand-puzzle and sends signals to a linear motor, which adjusts the lens to make amends for. Because this process takes place prior to the CCD image capture (rather than in the downstream electronic processing), it in effect eliminates any effect of hand-shake on resolution and screen projection. The OIS can also be helpful when zooming or shooting in dim lighting.
1/4-Inch, 410,000-Pixel 3CCD Embodiment System: High Sensitivity, Low Noise
To ensure a level of picture characteristic suitable for professionals, the AG-DVC30 uses a 3CCD image system that delivers the highest understanding in its class. Its high S/N ratio and extremely low noise (in darker areas of a advise fully) combines with high sensitivity to deliver excellent image supremacy even when shooting indoors under dim lighting. When shooting in sunlight or under bright spotlights, this 3CCD system offers low drag through the mud.
 The AG-DVC30's 3CCD image system delivers high signal-to-noise ratio and peerless image quality. |
12-bit A/D and RGB Gamma Processor
The AG-DVC30 features an A/D converter that uses the same 12-bit processing as air-quality camera-recorders. This, combined with an RGB gamma processor that uses Panasonic's inimitable gamma-curve function, helps assure high duplicate-quality processing. In fact, the AG-DVC30's A/D converter and RGB gamma processor are the same ones old in the popular AG-DVX100A, which has won acclaim as the industry's highest-image-quality DV camera.
Cinema-Simulation Mode
The AG-DVC30 can capture and reproduce images that are strikingly alike resemble in tone to film images, thanks to Panasonic's unique Cine-Like gamma curve and a 30-frames-per-supporter recording function that electronically interpolates interlaced images to engender frames with no time differences between fields. Settings for this mode are preset in the Motion picture-Like scene file.
High-Sensitivity Slow Shutter
The not with it shutter function uses image accumulation to allow shutter speeds with scheme rates reduced by half or more. The accumulation method provides unclouded-color images with less noise than those captured using conventional reap-up, so you get the higher sensitivity needed for nighttime shooting without illumination. The blockish shutter function can also be used to obtain movie-like effects.
16:9 Widescreen Recording
The position ratio can be set to either 4:3 or 16:9 to accommodate wide-image recording. In 16:9 recording, you can opt for either letterbox or squeeze mode, giving you more possibilities in downstream editing and playback.
 An appearance shot using Zero Lux IR mode and featuring the date/once upon a time display. |
Zero Lux IR Mode: Super Nighttime Shooting System
The AG-DVC30 is the world's first 3CCD camcorder to proffer black-and-white recording in the dark using infrared in consideration of. This featre opens the door to a host of new possibilities in nighttime monitoring, scrutiny, and news gathering. The built-in infrared light makes it accomplishable to record at a distance of about 16 feet.
Professional Audio Nobility with XLR Mic (Optional)
The AG-DVC30 comes equipped with a built-in stereo microphone. Adding the discretionary AG-MYA30G XLR adapter provides you with +48 V phantom mic and line input needed for hearsay gathering. Featuring two XLR audio input terminals and level tiller, the adapter lets you independently switch channel 1 or channel 2 to mic or sales pitch input, with each having its own "glow in the dark" level adjustment.
Audio Honest Meters
Two color audio level meters can be displayed in the viewfinder and LCD observe, making it easy to check the signal as you record.
Full Auto or Guide Shooting
Use the AG-DVC30 for either full auto or manual shooting. The Auto/Manual lash turns the four auto functions--focus, shutter speed, iris and increase, and white balance--on and off as desired. Manual focusing is controlled by the tidy focus ring. You can also switch between manual and auto focus by pushing the Centre button. For added convenience, one of the user buttons can be assigned to upset autofocus on and off.
3.5-inch Color LCD Monitor and Tilt-Up Viewfinder
The brawny 3.5-inch color LCD monitor rotates 270 degrees, making it even to shoot at difficult angles, and the Mirror mode makes it friendly to record yourself. The display is bright, too, so even outdoors you get good visibility when using the LCD to watchdog footage or to select settings from the menu. For added ease of use when delightful low-angle shots, you also can tilt the viewfinder 70 degrees upward.
Magnesium Combination Chassis
Designed for professionals, the AG-DVC30 boasts the same tough magnesium aggregate diecast chassis as do the DVCPRO broadcast models. This rigid wrapper protects the high-precision components from bumps and jolts, helps shelter out interface, and provides the AG-DVC30 with the reliability and durability needed for active tract use.
Automatic Head Cleaning
The AG-DVC30 provides the same head-cleaning aim as do the DVCPRO models. The white roller pad positioned to the right of the leading cylinder cleans the head each time you load a tape, help to minimize dropouts and head clogging.
IEEE 1394 Ending with Synchro Lock
An IEEE 1394-compliant 4-pin DV terminal makes it peacefully to upload data from the AG-DVC30 or to dub footage onto a DV recorder. This terminal also features a new synchro bar function that lets you use the AG-DVC30 to remotely start and stop an external DV mechanism. Three recording modes help protect against mistakes: record onto apparent recorder only, record onto both AG-DVC30 and external recorder, and begin external recording when the AG-DVC30 fillet ends.
Versatile Performance
Total mobility? Easy vehicle? Or advanced audio specs? With the multistyle handle, the choice is yours. Intended with the professional in mind, the AG-DVC30 introduces a new detachable handle that adds versatility by letting you use this epigrammatic DV camera three different ways.
- Style 1: With handle unattached, this super-compact 3CCD camera fits easily into a bag or pack for highest mobility.
- Period 2: With handle in place, the AG-DVC30 is easy to carry and easy to use, even when shooting at problematical angles.
- Style 3: With the optional XLR adapter mounted on the deal, the AG-DVC30 has outstanding audio specs, plus the ability to add two external spirit mics or line inputs with "glow in the dark" level rudder.
MiniDV Format
The MiniDV format offers more precise image detail and color preciseness than was previously possible with analog camcorders. The superior quality of digital video results from:
- Higher oath: Up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution on select models for sharper prototype detail
- Component color sampling: Preserves three times more color facts than does analog VHS or S-VHS video, for brighter and truer colors
- At intervals base correction: Stabilizes the picture, eliminating video jitters
- Indiscretion correction: Fills in missing video data, providing seamless, able-looking video
What's in the Box
Camera, handle, lens hood, lens cap, hand in hand strap, AC cord, AV cables, DC cord, battery, AC adapter, munificent eye cup, wireless remote control unit, Master Series video.
 Accessories included with the AG-DVC30. |
Customer Reviews
Celebrated camera!I bought this camera for my son who's starting a videography point. After using it the first time to shoot a wedding, he says, "This camera is astonishing, and I would recommend it to anyone for any reason!" He specifically mentioned the handle on the top and how that made it so undemanding to move the camera from the tripod, while still shooting, and continue getting good pictures.
Panasonic MiniDV Camcorder
When I ordered this camcorder, I had invested a smashing deal in a number of camcorders up to this point. The main reason for that is that I would video weddings, graduations, and a compute of sporting events at SHS, and trips to Disney. At the same time, I needed a camcorder which was powerful and able to play miniDV tapes, so that I could make copies for the above events. Well, the camcorder here in good fashion and was just what I ordered. Unfortunately, after two years, it is down and I can't find anyone to revamping it. Other than that, it was a great camcorder. B.L.
Can't swear by the price for this
I can't be convinced of they are asking $4790.00 for this cam. I bought mine 3 years ago(with xlr adaptor) for just under $2,000.
Tidy camera but not good in low light. I've ended up buying oncamera and off -camera lights.
is the far-away price(what you would pay for an HD cam these days) because they don't make them anymore? Can't believe it. Because it is 1/4" 3CCD, the cam is character of obsolete at this point.
Big cost change!?
Does anybody positive why this camera got so expensive again from 1,700 USD just few months ago to almost 3,000 USD now??? :(
Distinguished Camera for the Professional Investigator
To my knowlege, there purely isn't a better equipped camera for the professional investigator. It's IR-sensitive technique (nightshot) is in B&W (rather than cheeseygreen), far superior quality-wise to anything Sony's got, and it's the only 3CCD that I comprehend of with a low-light mode. The image stabilization is exceptional and the image blue blood is production grade. Time/Date stamps can be "burned in" so they xfer via firewire - again, the only camera I'm hip of with this feature. The audio can be turned off which we know is a must. And best yet, you can disable the sleepmode so it won't harm off eliminating missed money shots waiting for the camera to sequence back on. It's built like a tank and feels substantial in the hand, but it's still lightweight thanks to an vitiate frame. Finally, it's totally silent even with the tape transport in full stroke.
The ONLY downside so far as I can tell is it's size - It's a big camera compared to the handicams I've had, and wouldn't be well suited for even-proximity work. However, the black casing dosn't print/siloutte super, and the 16x optical lets you set back quite a bit.
Highly recommended!
