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Panasonic AG-HMC81
Professional AVCCAM HD Shoulder MouAG-HMC81nt Camcorder

A Tapeless Camera Recorder That Meets the Needs of Professional HD/SD Multi Format Recording

The multi format AG-HMC81 records in both AVCHD (HD) and DV (SD) formats onto SD/SDHC memory card.

This tapeless camcorder features a 12x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), and a 1/4.1 inch, 3.05 mega pixel (approx. 2 mega pixel/effective image pixels), progressive 3MOS.

In HD mode, the AVCHD format has twice the compression efficiency of MPEG-2 for superb image quality. Its exclusive PH mode allows exceptional quality recordings at a higher bit rate (max. 24 Mbps). SD mode records AVI files using the popular DV compression method. This file based system enables effective use of existing DV compatible nonlinear editing systems.

The AG-HMC81 also features a shoulder mount design that enables stable shooting, XLR audio input (with phantom microphone supprt), and a BNC component/composite image output terminal as standard equipment, for smooth compatibility with professional systems.

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Stunning quality AVCHD recording to SDHC card at up to 1920 X 1080 50i or 25p
 Standard Definition DV recording to SDHC card at 576 50i and 576 25p
User-assignable manual focus ring functions, for Focus/Iris/Zoom
XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, and +48V Phantom Power
Time code/UB recording IEEE 1394 output in DV Mode
Pre-record - 3 seconds Interval recording for time lapse
Shot marker and metadata capture
Wired remote control terminals for zoom, focus, iris,
REC start/stop controls 10 Megapixel Stills function
Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)

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Price £1922.25 Ex Vat
Price £2306.70 Inc Vat

Panasonic AG-HMC41
Professional Compact AVCHD Camera

AVCCAM Special Offer!
EDIUS NEO 2 with Booster pack is now included free with all Panasonic AVCCAM products until 30th September 2010 (registration required).
The Panasonic AG-HMC41 is an AVCHD solid state based camcorder that uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high profile encoding, which provides a near doubling of bandwidth efficiency and improved video performance over the older MPEG-2 compression formats (e.g. HDV, DVD, etc.). AVCHD high definition recordings look clean and crisp, even during fast motion, reducing the image degradation or dropout associated with older HDV recordings. AG-HMC41Black
The lightweight AG-HMC41 records full HD to low cost SD/SDHC memory cards. This tapeless camcorder features a full resolution 3-megapixel, 1/4.1-inch 3MOS imager that produces stunning 1920x1080 HD images with high sensitivity. The camera captures still images with 10.6-megapixel resolution directly onto the SD card as a JPEG image. The handheld offers a 12X optical zoom, (includes 2X, 5X, 10X) and professional image functions like Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) that helps compensate for wide variations in lighting, and a Cine-Like Gamma mode which gives recordings a more film-like aesthetic.
AG-HMC41_warrantyThe Panasonic AG-HMC41 is compact and weighs less than 1kg. However, despite its compact size, it offers invaluable professional features including full HD 3MOS imagers, high-resolution 10.6-megapixel still photo capture and 12X optical zoom. It also incorporates Panasonic's broadcast/professional-use colour reproduction system, auto focus plus various focus-assist functions, such as facial recognition, focus bar display and enlarged display and touch-type auto focusing. Other features includes waveform monitor display, time date stamp, user assignable focus ring, zebra display, synchro-scan shutter function, three programmable user buttons, time code/UB recording, remote control terminal (for zoom, focus, aperture, REC start/stop controls).
The AG-HMC41E comes standard with HDMI output, USB 2.0 (miniB-type devices), composite video output (AV multi/ch1, ch2), analogue component (mini-D). You also have the choice of expanding the camera's audio capability with 2-channel input, mic/line switchable and +48V options that are available for purchase separately. The camera's 2.7-inch LCD monitor offers simple touch-panel operation and access to various solid-state recording functions such as pre-record, interval recording, shot marker and metadata capture.
The AG-HMC41 records using AVCHD compression to capture superior quality at twice the compression efficiency of MPEG2. The professional camcorder line from Panasonic is branded AVCCAM and these professional camcorders features PH mode that allows exceptional quality recording in full HD 1,920 x 1080 at a higher bit rate (max 24 Mbps).
Thanks to its Cine-Like gamma function, the HD multi format unit that supports 25p recording. With a variety of manual functions, the AG-HMC41 is capable of a wide range of vAG-HMC41_rear blackideo production tasks.
Recording to a solid state media means no more dropouts, extraordinary reliability and high resistance to vibrations, humidity and dust. With a 32GB SD/SDHC Card the AG-HMC41E will record up to 180 minutes of full HD video at 1920 x 1080 - or 320 minutes in 1440 x 1080 (HDV resolution) with many other recording formats available.
But the real advantage arrives when you are back from shooting and need to move on with editing and delivery. With a fast IT based workflow, the AG-HMC41 lets you transfer recorded files directly to a computer, simply copy & paste files from the SD/SDHC Card to your internal hard drive, for quick nonlinear editing and for rapid distribution to SD-DVD, BluRay HD-DVD, mobile devises (such as portable media players, BlackBerry or iPhone). Output direct for use on the web.
SD card can be played back directly on a growing number of low cost consumer devices including solid-state HD players, Blu-ray players, game machines, laptop computers, and widescreen plasma displays with SD card slots.
AVCHD is supported by a wide range of editing options including Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.5, Adobe Premier Pro CS4 , EDIUS Pro 5, EDIUS Neo 2 and many more . In addition, a free transcoder, available for download at www.panasonic-broadcast.com, will convert AVCHD files to DVCPRO HD P2 and down converted DV files for use with most existing professional editing packages.

Features:

  • Compact, handheld size and lightweight
  • Built in 2 channel mic and speaker, plus detachable handle
  • Professional audio specifications include optional detachable XLR audio input
  • Simple touch panel operation
  • Digital zoom (2x, 5x, 10x)
  • Focus assist function (focus bar display, enlarged display)
  • Zebra display and synchro scan shutter function
  • TC/UB recording compatibility
  • Time Date Stamp capability for legal deposition applications
  • USB 2.0 (B type devices)
  • HDMI out, analogue component (mini-D), AV Multi out (Composite, audio ch1, ch2)
  • Camera remote terminals (focus & iris control, REC start/stop & zoom control)
  • 43mm Filter Diameter
  • 12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) and user settable Manual Focus Ring that can be assigned to iris or zoom
  • Professional High quality (PH) mode for full raster HD recording
  • Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
  • Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)
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Price £1721.25 Ex Vat
Price £2065.50 Inc Vat

The AG-HMC151 handheld is Panasonic's exciting new introduction to the AVCCAM series. Representing a major step forward in affordable HD video capture, the HMC151 utilizes highly efficient AVCHD recording, the industry's new long GOP standard based on MPEG-4, to provide stunning image quality and longer record AG-HMC151 warranty blacktime.

.The new handheld incorporates three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imagers to produce stunning 1920 x 1080 resolution picture quality far exceeding older Long GOP formats like HDV. It's equipped with a high-performance wide-angle* Leica Dicomar 13x zoom lens and 24- and 30-frame progressive capture in a full range of HD formats, making it well suited for all types of projects. With an exciting range of professional video and audio features and a compact, well-balanced design, the HMC151 is a "must have" for video professionals and enthusiasts looking for the best in affordable HD.

 

Extra-Long Solid-State Recording
Forget minutes! With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC151 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps. And it's as easy to use as a digital still camera, with simple playback on many consumer devices and players, from computers and video game consoles to Blu-ray players and flat panel displays with SD card slots.

AVCHD is currently supported by variety of editing solutions including: Grass Valley EDIUS, Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus.

Stunning, full pixel HD resolution with these professional bitrate recording modes:

PH - 21 Mpbs (1920x1080) -- Highest Quality Setting HA - 17 Mpbs (1920x1080)
HG - 13 Mpbs (1920x1080) HE - 6 Mpbs (1440x1280) - Perfect for Long-form Recording

 

Extra-Long Solid-State Recording
AG-HMC151_cardForget minutes! With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC151 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps. And it's as easy to use as a digital still camera, with simple playback on many consumer devices and players, from computers and video game consoles to Blu-ray players and flat panel displays with SD card slots.

AVCHD is currently supported by variety of editing solutions including: Grass Valley EDIUS, Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus.

Stunning, full pixel HD resolution with these professional bitrate recording modes:

  • · PH - 21 Mpbs (1920x1080) -- Highest Quality Setting
  • · HA - 17 Mpbs (1920x1080)
  • · HG - 13 Mpbs (1920x1080) AG-HMC151_side black
  • · HE - 6 Mpbs (1440x1280) - Perfect for Long-form Recording

Features:

  • · Extra-long record times - one 32GB SDHC card can hold up to 3 hours in the PH mode mode, 4 hours HA, 5.3 hours at HG mode and 12 hours in the HE mode
  • · Records in a full range of HD formats including 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p; 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p
  • · 1/3" 3-CCD progressive image system with excellent sensitivity, superb colour reproduction and resolution
  • · Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) that ensures stable images, critical to high definition video display
  • · 13X 28mm to 368mm (35mm equivalent) Leica Dicomar™ wide-angle zoom lens
  • · Superb Manual & Auto focus
  • · In camera Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope and two Focus assist displays
  • · A host of advanced video functions like Cinelike Gamma and Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
  • · Professional level connections including HDMI out, Component Out (D Terminal), Composite Out and RCA Audio out jacks, XLR audio inputs, USB 2.0 for file transfer, remote control for Zoom, Iris, Focus, Start/Stop
  • · Features three neutral density filters and three user sets
  • · Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, +48V Phantom Power, Auto/Manual level, and internal/external assignment
  • · Useful time/date stamp feature for applications like legal depositions or surveillance
  • · Includes professional level assist functions like waveform monitor, vectorscope and two focus displays
  • · Variety of editing solutions (Render files to almost any format or media)
  • · Free downloadable AVCHD Transcoder for conversion to DVCPRO HD available at www.panasonic.com/avccam
  • · Built with a durable, die-cast magnesium chassis frame for reliable performance in tough environments
  • · Lightweight (under 6lbs.), handheld design similar to the popular AG-DVX100
  • · Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)
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Price £2588.50 Ex Vat
Price £3106.20 Inc Vat

Panasonic AG-AC160
AVCCAM HD Handheld Camera Recorder

The AG-AC160 is handheld AVCCAM Camera Recorder which incorporate high-sensitivity 1/3 type, full-HD 2.2 megapixel 3MOS imagers to capture native 1920 x 1080 resolution images, with a new, wider 21X HD zoom lens.
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The AG-AC160 features two SD card slots for relay or simultaneous recording, compatibility with high-capacity SDXC media, an enhanced viewfinder and LCD display, and DV recording. The AG-AC160 also includes top production features including variable frame rate recording in 1080p, Linear PCM audio, HD SDI output, and switchability between 59.94Hz/50Hz.

AVCCAM camera recorders’ Full HD resolution imager produces stunning 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 AVCHD video at high sensitivity. Because the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec provides a doubling of bandwidth efficiency and improved video performance over the older MPEG-2 compression-based formats, recordings look clean and crisp, even during fast motion, without image degradation or dropouts. Utilising a 21X zoom lens with three independent adjustable rings for zoom, focus and iris, these new AVCCAM units offer a wide 28mm (35mm equivalent) viewing angle, covering most shooting situations without the need for a wide-angle conversion lens.

The AG-AC160 records video in four professional AVCCAM HD recording modes, 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 (less than 10 Mbps, 720p only), which is ideal for shooting sports training and web video.

With the higher capacity SDXC slot the camera is also compatibility with existing SDHC card support. SDXC is the newest SD memory card specification that supports memory capacities above 32GB and up to 2TB. With two SD slots for continuous recording, the AG-AC160 can record up to 12 hours on two 64GB SDXC cards in PH mode, with automatic clip spanning across the two cards. The two slots can also be utilized for simultaneous recording.

At 50Hz, the camera recorders support the following HD formats in PH mode: 1080/50i and 1080/25p, in 720/50p and 720/25p,; in HA and HE modes, they record in 1080/50i; and in standard definition DV, they record 576/50i and 576/25p. At 60Hz, the AC 160 also records in 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98pN, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/23.98pN and in 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p.

The AC160 offers variable frame rate capability in 1080/23.98p, 29.97p and 25p, providing users the cinematic expression of higher-end cameras which support undercranking / overcranking for fast or slow-motion effects. The AC160/130 include such desirable professional features as time code/UB recording; time/date stamp; and two wired remote control terminals (for zoom, focus, iris, REC start/stop controls). The camera recorder’s lens system offers useful functions including Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) for smooth stable shooting and Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS), which helps compensate for wide variations in lighting.

Standard professional interfaces include an HD SDI output, HDMI output , USB 2.0 (mini B-type), IEEE 1394 output (DV only) and a built-in stereo microphone. The camera also features two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, two RCA audio outputs, and +48V Phantom Power capability. The AG-AC160 records two channels of LPCM audio in the PH and DV modes, and Dolby Digital in all HD modes.
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The AG-AC160 offers useful solid-state recording functions including pre-record, interval recording, shot marker and metadata capture. Additional features include waveform and vectorscope display, focus assists, auto focus with face detection, white balance, mode display, zebra display, colour bar, tally lamps, 4-position ND optical filter controls, slow shutter and synchro-scan shutter functions, a multi-language menu, and three programmable user buttons. A wireless remote is also included.

For editing or playback, professionals can transfer content by inserting the SD Card into Mac or PC computers or by connecting the camera directly via its USB 2.0 interface.

For easy HD viewing, a widescreen 1,226,000-pixels LCOS colour viewfinder and a widescreen 921,000 pixels 8.8cm (3.45 inches) LCD colour monitor.
Weighing approx. 2.3kg (5.1lb), the AG-AC160 offers a well-balanced, ergonomic design.

  • High Sensitivity 1/3" 2.2M 3 MOS Imager
  • 21x Zoom Lens with 3 Adjustable Rings
  • 12 Hour HD Recording on 2 64GB SDXC in PH Mode
  • Professional XLR Audio Input
  • PH, HA, HE, DV and a PM Mode
  • 720p Low Bit Rate Recording Mode (less than 10Mbps)
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Price £3087.50 Ex Vat
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