Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC120EN Overview

* AG-AC120EN users qualify for a 3-year warranty on repairs. Visit the website for details: A Lens, Image Sensor and Recording Modes Designed for High-Quality Images 28mm—616mm 22x zoom lens 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. 3MOS Image Sensor High-Quality AVCHD PH Recording Mode Professional PH Mode AG-AC120EN Memory Card Camera Recorder

a Level of Image Quality That Rivals Many Shoulder-Type Models New to the Panasonic AVCCAM lineup, the AG-AC120EN Memory Card Camera Recorder offers a host of advanced functions. The lens and both camera and recorder sections have been significantly evolved by incorporating cutting-edge technologies. The newly developed 22x zoom lens boasts a wide field of view and operability much like an interchangeable lens. The high-sensitivity, low-noise, high-resolution 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) MOS image sensor and professional AVCHD PH mode ensure high- quality Full-HD 1920 x 1080 recording. The AG-AC120EN also has a DV (SD)* recording mode, further expanding its operability. And superb cost-performance is achieved by a simple design that offers the same high performance as higher-end models, without a viewfinder. These and other features allow the AG-AC120EN to support a wide range of needs, from professional image production to news gathering. *DV files are recorded onto an SD memory card. H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e A V C C A M Packed with Panasonic Optical Technology The high-performance zoom lens was developed specifically for professional HD video production. While inheriting the wide-angle capabilities of the DVX and HMC Series, it adds the same level of operating ease as you'd expect from an interchangeable lens model for broadcasting and other professional uses. Zooming from 28mm to 616mm (35mm equivalent), this 22x zoom lens covers a wide field of view, from wide-angle to telephoto, without a conversion lens. Three Manual Rings — Zoom, Focus, Iris The lens unit is provided with three rings — a mechanical (cam-driven) zoom ring, a focus ring, and an iris ring. The positive operating feel of these rings gives you manual control similar to an interchangeable lens. Optical Image Stabilizer, Digital Zoom, ND Filter • Hand-shake correction with the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS). • A Digital Zoom function that can be assigned to a user button for 2x, 5x, and 10x magnification. In combination with the optical zoom, this function provides a telephoto capability up to 220x. • Four-position optical ND filter wheel. High-Sensitivity, 2.2-Megapixel U.L.T. Image Sensor The AG-AC120EN features the same Ultra Luminance Technology (U.L.T.) 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS image sensor that is incorporated in our shoulder-type P2HD camera recorders. This advanced image sensor is set to maximize the performance of the lens and signal processing circuit under standard shooting conditions. High-End Camera Image Settings • DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch) suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights. • 3-position gain selector plus Super Gain of +24 dB/+30 dB*. • Selectable 7-mode gamma settings including the CINE-LIKE gamma modes. • Four Matrix setting including a CINE-LIKE mode. • Adjustable H detail, V detail, detail coring and skin tone detail. • Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master pedestal. • Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High. • White balance: Three values (A/B/Preset) of white balance with an auto tracking white function. The Preset can be set to 3200 K, 5600 K and VARIABLE, which ranges between P2.4K and P9.9K. *+24 dB and +30 dB can be assigned to an user button only.

(VW-VBG6), SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are options. High-Quality, Multi-Format AVCHD PH Mode The AG-AC120EN features the AVCHD format and high-quality PH mode. AVCHD complies with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile technology for superb images and low data rates. PH mode was developed by Panasonic exclusively for high-quality video production. With a maximum AVCHD bit rate of 24 Mbps (average: 21 Mbps), it records 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. PH mode also supports multiple HD formats, such as 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p and 720/25p. DV Recording Mode Supported Records SD video into a DV-format file* (AVI Type 2) for added flexibility. Standard DV output (IEEE 1394) lets you ingest files to a PC or Mac. *DV-format files made by the AG-HMC80 Series are not fully compatible with the AG-AC120EN. Use the same model of camera recorder which was used for recording to play back DV-format files. A class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is required for DV recording. Dual Slot SDXC/SDHC Memory Card Recording • Dual memory card slots: Relay recording*1 seamlessly records images onto two memory cards consecutively, and simultaneous recording*2 records the same images onto two different memory cards for reliable backup. • SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card: The SDXC Memory Card is a large-capacity device. The AG-AC120EN can also use SDHC and SD Memory Cards. • Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time in set intervals (1 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min.). *3 • Pre-rec: While in standby mode, the camera recorder can continuously store, and subsequently record, up to about 3 seconds to ensure that you always get the shot you want. • Shot mark: Allows convenient OK or NG marking, and can be added to each clip during or after recording. • Index: Scenes can be marked with up to 100 index flags per clip.*4 • Rec check: You can check the end of the most recently recorded clip with one-touch ease. • Last clip delete: One-touch delete of the most recently recorded clip. • Time stamp: Commonly used for recording evidentiary depositions and procedures. • Time code: SMPTE time-code recording and synchro*5 function. *1: The AVCHD's maximum consecutive recording length is 12 hours. This cannot be extended even by using the relay function. *2: Simultaneous recording cannot be combined with relay recording or interval recording. Also, Rec Check and Last Clip Delete will not operate during simultaneous recording. *3: Only in 1080/25p AVCHD mode. Audio recording not possible. *4: AVCHD recording mode only. *5: After synchronization, each camera's time-code runs separately and cannot be guaranteed to match precisely. Versatile Shooting Assist Functions • Focus assist: The focus level bar and focus-in-red display functions help to focus quickly and accurately. A face detection function is also provided. • Area focus, area iris: An area of the frame can be set as a target zone for focusing, iris adjustment and Y GET (brightness measurement), to increase shot-composing flexibility. • Scene file dial: Instantly retrieves a set of shooting conditions. • WFM: Simplified waveform and vectorscope display. • Three user buttons: Each button can be assigned with any of 16 functions. • LCD monitor: High-quality LCD has a 87.63 mm (3.45 inches), approximately 921,000 dot (1920 x 480) high-resolution panel. • Marker/Grid: Various markers and grids can be displayed on the LCD monitor. • Mode check: Displays a list of the camera settings on the monitor. • Zebra: Two levels from among 50% to 105%, in 5% steps. • Color bar: Outputs a color bar signal and test tone. • New, stylish design also boosts mobility. Professional Input/Output Terminals • XLR Pro-Quality Audio: Internal, high-performance stereo microphone and two-channel XLR audio input terminals with a 48-V phantom power supply. • HDMI OUT: High Definition Multimedia Interface output terminal digitally transfers high-quality HD video and audio signals. • Down-Conversion: Internal down-converter outputs SD video from HDMI or VIDEO OUT with 16:9/4:3 aspect conversion, side crop, letterbox and squeeze. • Remote terminal: Enables remote operation of iris, focus, zoom, Rec Start/Stop and index functions. • USB 2.0: Type mini-B port for connection of a PC in DEVICE mode. • Tally lamps: Provided on the unit's front and rear. The high-performance, highly reliable professional SDHC Memory Card is ideal for recording with a Panasonic AVCCAM. Two-channel XLR audio input terminals with a 48-V phantom power supply M e m o r y C a m e r a R e c o r d e r f o r P r o f e s s i o n a l U s e

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General Specification Supply Voltage: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used) DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used) Power Consumption: 11.4 W (recording) Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: Approx. 2.3 kg, excluding the battery and accessories Dimensions (W X H X D): 180 mm x 195 mm x 353 mm, excluding protruding parts Camera Section Pickup Devices: 1/3-type progressive, 2.2-megapixel, 3MOS sensors Effective Pixels: 1920 (H)×1080 (V) Lens: Optical image stabilizer lens, 22x motorized zoom, F1.6 – 3.2 (f=3.9 mm – 86 mm), 35 mm conversion: 28 mm — 616 mm (16:9) Filter Diameter: 72 mm Optical System: Prism color separation ND Filter: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Minimum Shooting Distance: Approx. 1 m Gain Settings: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24*/+30* dB *Assigned to the USER button (S.GAIN) Digital Zoom: 2X/5X/10X, assigned to the USER button Minimum Illumination: 0.3 lx (F1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/25 seconds) Shutter Speed: Preset Shutter: •50i/50p: 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. •25p: 1/25, 1/50*, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. * Indicates value when shutter is OFF Slow Shutter: •50i/50p: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec. •25p : 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. *Only when the VFR MODE is OFF in the SCENE FILE screen Synchro Scan: •50i/50p: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. •25p: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. Opening Angle: 3.0 degrees to 360.0 degrees, 0.5 degrees step Memory Card Recorder Section Recording Format: AVCHD standard (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), DV standard (AVI Type2) Recording Media: SD memory card (FAT12, FAT16 formats supported) 512 MB, 1 GB, up to 2 GB SDHC memory card (FAT32 format supported) 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB SDXC memory card (exFAT format supported) 48 GB, 64 GB, up to 2 TB *However, memory cards above Class 4 is supported in PH/HA mode, memory cards above Class 2 is supported in PM/HE mode, and memory cards above Class 6 is supported for DV mode. Video/Audio Recording Specification (AVCHD) Recording Video Signals: •PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p, 720/25p •PM mode: 720/50p, •HA/HE mode: 1080/50i Video Bit Rate: •PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR) •PM mode: Approx. 8 Mbps (VBR) •HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) •HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) Interval Recording: 1 sec. /10 sec. /30 sec. /1 min. /2 min. interval, maximum 168 hours (1 week) recording *For the recording mode, PH 1080/25p fixed Audio Recording Signal: 48 kHz/16 bit, Dolby Digital 2 ch DV Recording Specification Recording Video Signals: 576/50i, 576/25p Audio Recording Signal: 48 kHz/16 bit, linear PCM (digital 2 ch), Video Output HDMI OUT: HDMI Type A, VIERA Link not supported VIDEO OUT: Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω Audio Input/Output Built-in Microphone: Stereo microphone XLR Input: XLR (3-pin) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2), LINE/MIC/+48 V switchable, high impedance LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: –40/–50/–60 dBu (menu) Audio Output: Pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), 600 Ω, 316 mV HDMI OUT (AVCHD): 2 ch (linear PCM), 5.1ch (Dolby Digital) Headphones: 3.5 mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1 Speaker: Round, 20 mm diameter Other Input/Output Camera Remote: 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S) 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS) INDEX Remote: 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 TC PRESET IN/OUT: VIDEO OUT terminal dual-purpose IN: 1.0 V - 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ OUT: 2.0 V±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance USB2.0: Type mini B connector (USB2.0 compliant) DV OUT (DV mode only): 6 pin (IEEE1394 compliant), digital output only Others LCD Monitor: 87.63 mm (3.45 inches) color LCD monitor with approx. 920,000 dots (16:9) Included Accessories: AC adaptor (Battery charger), AC cord, DC cord, Microphone holder, CD-ROM Weight and dimensions are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. AG-AC120EN Specifications As of September, 2011