Technical Details
* Full range of HD formats: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
* Higher bit-rate recording than consumer models (21 Mbps PH Mode)
* 13X Wide angle 28 mm lens out of the box (35mm equiv.); 1/3-inch CCD Progressive Imagers
* Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope plus two Focus displays for accurate, quick focus
* 3.5-inch LCD monitor displays thumbnails for quick non-linear access to clips
From the Manufacturer
The cooler than cool AG-HMC150 drew big crowds at the 2008 NAB Show. Why? Simply because it offers an unheard of Bang for the Buck, in a 1/3-inch three-chip hand held tapeless HD camcorder, while retaining the core versatility of the DVX100B. The HMC150 sports a 28mm lens right out of the box and a new PH Record mode (21 Mbps) which offers higher resolution with a host of recording formats including 24p. Add to that, amazing low light performance, long record and battery time and professional Audio capabilities at a price that will make it an instant hit with a wide range of AV Shooters, Indie creators and Event video professionals.
Panasonic AG-HMC150 Highlights
Shown with optional microphone (sold separately)
The AG-HMC150 represents a major step forward in the introduction of a next generation solid state HD camera that extends the six year successful track record of the popular DVX100 plus a lot more. The HMC150’s lightweight (lightest 1/3-inch 3CCD available), well-balanced professional design features a high performance wide-angle Leica 13X zoom lens, 24 and 30 frame progressive capture, both in 720 and 1080 formats, making it perfect for even high level projects. Designed from a clean sheet of paper with much customer input to Panasonic's product development engineers, the HMC150 sports a Die Cast Alloy chassis and a Three year warranty (upon customer registration) that further endorses its reliability.
Main Features:
* Full range of HD formats: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
* Higher bit-rate recording than consumer models (21 Mbps PH Mode)
* Three latest design 1/3-inch CCD Progressive Imagers
* 13X Wide angle 28 mm lens out of the box (35mm equiv.), MOD .6 M, 72mm Ø (Shoot in confined spaces with no need to buy an accessory lens)
* Time Date Stamp for Legal Depositions or surveillance
* Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope plus two Focus displays for accurate, quick focus
* Professional XLR audio input connections
* Time code (DF, NDF, REC RUN, FREE RUN) and USER BIT
* HDMI out, Component Out (mini D terminal), Composite Video Out and RCA Audio Out jacks
* External Time Code Link (Slave & Master Preset) uses the Composite Video Out terminal
* USB 2.0 for file transfer (no need for a VTR)
* 3.5-inch LCD monitor displays thumbnails for quick non-linear access to clips
* Remote control connection for Zoom, Focus, Iris, and start/stop functions
* 14 bit A to D converter and 19 bit Image processing
* Cinelike Gamma & DRS Dynamic Range Stretch (Filmaker requested features)
* Three Neutral Density Filters 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
* Pre-Record (3 Seconds), Digital Zoom 2X / 5X / 10X (in 1080/60i & 720/60p only)
* Three User Set Buttons with 11 choices for customizing Camera to Shooter
Competitive Advantages of the AG-HMC150:
* Solid state capture and playback eliminates the problems inherent in tape and disc drives, while allowing high quality HD content to be captured on affordable, readily available SD cards
* Its 21 Mbps PH mode records far higher picture quality than HDV Tape systems
* MPEG-2 compression works with blocks of only 16 X 16 pixels whereas H.264 compression works with blocks down to 4 X 4 pixels. What’s more, AVCHD’s motion prediction is content dependant
* Continuous, silent recording of between 3 and 12 hours with Time Date Stamp is a powerful capability
* No head wear, alignment or cleaning and it carries a Three Year Parts & Labor Warranty
* Lower storage needs & lower distribution costs
* HDMI Digital Output, HD Component Output, and selectable SD 16:9 Output (RCA)
* 28 mm Lens achieves wide angle without having to buy attachments
* Built on a one piece die cast alloy chassis that is compact, well balanced and weighs less than 4.5 lbs. (4.37lbs with Battery, Mic Holder, AG-MC200 Mic and SD Card)
* Immediate Playback, random access & ability to preview shots and delete on location
Benefits of AVCHD:
* AVCHD is a new HD industry standard, tapeless format introduced by Panasonic and Sony and now supported by over 30 manufacturers (Advanced in compression, color and motion prediction)
* It utilizes the AVC High Profile codec- Providing the benefit of equal recording quality at about half the bit rate of older MPEG-2 used in HDV systems. More record time using less storage space
* AVCHD content can be played directly from an SD card in a growing number of affordable devices
* Content can be edited and rendered to many different formats for use on other playback devices
* Like Digital Still camera files, AVCHD content files can be transferred to and stored on any affordable, data storage device including HDD, optical discs, flash drives etc. No format specific deck (like HDV 720p or HDV 1080i) is needed for ingest
* Ultra Solid state reliability -- Benefits in Temperature, Humidity, Vibration, Maintenance, No Dropouts
* No FF or REW, no camera down time due to clogged tape heads or slipping, hardened pinch rollers
* Panasonic’s professional AVCHD camcorders use widely available SD or SDHC cards: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB & 32GB whose trend is increasing capacity and decreasing in cost
* Longer recording time for capturing uninterrupted, extended events –between 3 and 12 hours depending on bit rate chosen with a 32GB SDHC card
* Faster workflow -- like digital photography, no ingest, random access to content, lower storage and distribution costs
AVCHD editing is now supported on both dual core PC and Intel based Mac platforms and files can be transferred as uncompressed HD video utilizing a simple HDMI to HD-SDI converter. Recently announced AVCHD editing support is available in: Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Express, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 & above, Adobe Premier Pro CS3, Grass Valley EDIUS Pro v4.5, Pinnacle Studio Plus/Ultimate 11 & 12, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus. An available free downloadable transcoder is also available to convert content to DVCPRO HD on our website.
Product Description
The powerful tapeless AG-HMC150 joins the Panasonic line of professional HD camcorders. This AVCCAM camcorder features highly-acclaimed functions for the popular AG-DVX100 Series of DV-tape based camcorders to tapeless HD recording. Using the cost-saving AVCHD format to record onto SDHC or SD Memory Card media, the AG-HMC150 produces exceptional images and responds to creative production needs. It also features a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle lens - widest in a professional camera of this class - and a newly developed 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive CCD. It further enhances image quality by adding a higher-quality PH mode to the clean, extended-time recording abilities of the AVCHD format. The AG-HMC150 handles full-pixel (1920 x 1080/1280 x 720) 24p and 30p progressive recording, and includes cinelike gamma and other versatile functions to meet the special needs of creative image production.
* Full range of HD formats: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
* Higher bit-rate recording than consumer models (21 Mbps PH Mode)
* 13X Wide angle 28 mm lens out of the box (35mm equiv.); 1/3-inch CCD Progressive Imagers
* Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope plus two Focus displays for accurate, quick focus
* 3.5-inch LCD monitor displays thumbnails for quick non-linear access to clips
From the Manufacturer
The cooler than cool AG-HMC150 drew big crowds at the 2008 NAB Show. Why? Simply because it offers an unheard of Bang for the Buck, in a 1/3-inch three-chip hand held tapeless HD camcorder, while retaining the core versatility of the DVX100B. The HMC150 sports a 28mm lens right out of the box and a new PH Record mode (21 Mbps) which offers higher resolution with a host of recording formats including 24p. Add to that, amazing low light performance, long record and battery time and professional Audio capabilities at a price that will make it an instant hit with a wide range of AV Shooters, Indie creators and Event video professionals.
Panasonic AG-HMC150 Highlights
Shown with optional microphone (sold separately)
The AG-HMC150 represents a major step forward in the introduction of a next generation solid state HD camera that extends the six year successful track record of the popular DVX100 plus a lot more. The HMC150’s lightweight (lightest 1/3-inch 3CCD available), well-balanced professional design features a high performance wide-angle Leica 13X zoom lens, 24 and 30 frame progressive capture, both in 720 and 1080 formats, making it perfect for even high level projects. Designed from a clean sheet of paper with much customer input to Panasonic's product development engineers, the HMC150 sports a Die Cast Alloy chassis and a Three year warranty (upon customer registration) that further endorses its reliability.
Main Features:
* Full range of HD formats: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
* Higher bit-rate recording than consumer models (21 Mbps PH Mode)
* Three latest design 1/3-inch CCD Progressive Imagers
* 13X Wide angle 28 mm lens out of the box (35mm equiv.), MOD .6 M, 72mm Ø (Shoot in confined spaces with no need to buy an accessory lens)
* Time Date Stamp for Legal Depositions or surveillance
* Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope plus two Focus displays for accurate, quick focus
* Professional XLR audio input connections
* Time code (DF, NDF, REC RUN, FREE RUN) and USER BIT
* HDMI out, Component Out (mini D terminal), Composite Video Out and RCA Audio Out jacks
* External Time Code Link (Slave & Master Preset) uses the Composite Video Out terminal
* USB 2.0 for file transfer (no need for a VTR)
* 3.5-inch LCD monitor displays thumbnails for quick non-linear access to clips
* Remote control connection for Zoom, Focus, Iris, and start/stop functions
* 14 bit A to D converter and 19 bit Image processing
* Cinelike Gamma & DRS Dynamic Range Stretch (Filmaker requested features)
* Three Neutral Density Filters 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
* Pre-Record (3 Seconds), Digital Zoom 2X / 5X / 10X (in 1080/60i & 720/60p only)
* Three User Set Buttons with 11 choices for customizing Camera to Shooter
Competitive Advantages of the AG-HMC150:
* Solid state capture and playback eliminates the problems inherent in tape and disc drives, while allowing high quality HD content to be captured on affordable, readily available SD cards
* Its 21 Mbps PH mode records far higher picture quality than HDV Tape systems
* MPEG-2 compression works with blocks of only 16 X 16 pixels whereas H.264 compression works with blocks down to 4 X 4 pixels. What’s more, AVCHD’s motion prediction is content dependant
* Continuous, silent recording of between 3 and 12 hours with Time Date Stamp is a powerful capability
* No head wear, alignment or cleaning and it carries a Three Year Parts & Labor Warranty
* Lower storage needs & lower distribution costs
* HDMI Digital Output, HD Component Output, and selectable SD 16:9 Output (RCA)
* 28 mm Lens achieves wide angle without having to buy attachments
* Built on a one piece die cast alloy chassis that is compact, well balanced and weighs less than 4.5 lbs. (4.37lbs with Battery, Mic Holder, AG-MC200 Mic and SD Card)
* Immediate Playback, random access & ability to preview shots and delete on location
Benefits of AVCHD:
* AVCHD is a new HD industry standard, tapeless format introduced by Panasonic and Sony and now supported by over 30 manufacturers (Advanced in compression, color and motion prediction)
* It utilizes the AVC High Profile codec- Providing the benefit of equal recording quality at about half the bit rate of older MPEG-2 used in HDV systems. More record time using less storage space
* AVCHD content can be played directly from an SD card in a growing number of affordable devices
* Content can be edited and rendered to many different formats for use on other playback devices
* Like Digital Still camera files, AVCHD content files can be transferred to and stored on any affordable, data storage device including HDD, optical discs, flash drives etc. No format specific deck (like HDV 720p or HDV 1080i) is needed for ingest
* Ultra Solid state reliability -- Benefits in Temperature, Humidity, Vibration, Maintenance, No Dropouts
* No FF or REW, no camera down time due to clogged tape heads or slipping, hardened pinch rollers
* Panasonic’s professional AVCHD camcorders use widely available SD or SDHC cards: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB & 32GB whose trend is increasing capacity and decreasing in cost
* Longer recording time for capturing uninterrupted, extended events –between 3 and 12 hours depending on bit rate chosen with a 32GB SDHC card
* Faster workflow -- like digital photography, no ingest, random access to content, lower storage and distribution costs
AVCHD editing is now supported on both dual core PC and Intel based Mac platforms and files can be transferred as uncompressed HD video utilizing a simple HDMI to HD-SDI converter. Recently announced AVCHD editing support is available in: Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Express, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 & above, Adobe Premier Pro CS3, Grass Valley EDIUS Pro v4.5, Pinnacle Studio Plus/Ultimate 11 & 12, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus. An available free downloadable transcoder is also available to convert content to DVCPRO HD on our website.
Product Description
The powerful tapeless AG-HMC150 joins the Panasonic line of professional HD camcorders. This AVCCAM camcorder features highly-acclaimed functions for the popular AG-DVX100 Series of DV-tape based camcorders to tapeless HD recording. Using the cost-saving AVCHD format to record onto SDHC or SD Memory Card media, the AG-HMC150 produces exceptional images and responds to creative production needs. It also features a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle lens - widest in a professional camera of this class - and a newly developed 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive CCD. It further enhances image quality by adding a higher-quality PH mode to the clean, extended-time recording abilities of the AVCHD format. The AG-HMC150 handles full-pixel (1920 x 1080/1280 x 720) 24p and 30p progressive recording, and includes cinelike gamma and other versatile functions to meet the special needs of creative image production.
1 comment:
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