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Panasonic AG-AC130A AVCCAM 1/3" Hand-Held Production Camcorder
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Panasonic AG-AC130A AVCCAM 1/3" Handheld Production Camcorder with Focus Assist and Turbo Speed Auto Focus

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2016-09-20T10:59:38

Rated 4 out of 5

good camera with very good manual controls

This camera offers very good manual controls, and is good in low light situations. It also offers good audio controls--real dials and switches, not menu-driven!

Robert G.

2016-07-29T13:37:30

Rated 1 out of 5

Hate this Camera

I used the Panasonic HMC150 before this camera and loved it. That's why I purchased the AC130AP but this camera is a step backwards. The HMC150 was a much better camera. My main two issues are the focus and the sound quality. This camera is very bad if you want to use auto focus. I can have the subject front and centered, not moving, and lite properly and yet the camera can't stay in focus. Instead, every so often it searches for a focus by going out of focus and then back into focus. No matter what I tried, I could not get the camera to stay in focus. I even took it in to Panasonic to get it fixed thinking it was a camera issue but they said nothing was wrong with the camera so I guess it's normal that this camera can't stay focused. The other problem is the sound quality. One reason I liked the HMC150 was because I could record fabulous sound straight into the camera. This camera was supposed to be the same thing but it's not. The sound is awful. I just had to make a small change in a video I did using the HMC150 but I used the AC130AP for the change. When I added the footage and the sound, the quality was night and day between the two cameras. I can't even use the new footage because the sound is go bad compared to how great it was with the HMC150. This is the last time I'm buying a Panasonic camera product because they don't get better with new cameras, they get worse and I don't want to take that risk again.

Michael G.

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Stunning

I needed a universal video camera that could also handle pageants, graduations, and weddings (my money makers). This one is it, though it has a large camera body by today's standards. I like the large size because so many options and settings are in the form of buttons and switches on the outside of the camera, thus not buried in digital menus. The ability to record directly to SD and the large 22x zoom were key features.

ROLAND T.

Panasonic AG-AC130A Specifications

  • Image Device

    3x 1/3-type progressive 2.2 Mp CMOS
    Prism color separation

  • Lens

    22x optical zoom - 2x, 5x, 10x digital zoom - 3.9-86mm (28-616mm 35mm equivalent) - f/1.6-3.2 - 18 elements in 12 groups

  • Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.)

    Approx. 3.3' (1 m)

  • Filter Diameter

    72mm

  • Minimum Illumination

    0.4 lux (f/1.6, gain +30 dB, shutter speed 1/30 second)

  • Signal System

    NTSC

  • Built-in Filters

    ND filter: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

  • LCD Monitor

    3.45" (87.63mm) color LCD monitor with approx. 921K dots (16:9)

  • Viewfinder

    0.45" (11.43mm) color LCoS monitor with approx. 1226K dots (16:9)

  • Memory Card Slot

    2x SD/SDHC/SDXC slots

  • Shutter Speed

    60i mode: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second - 30p mode: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second - 24p mode: 1/24, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second

  • Slow Shutter

    60i mode: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 second - 30p mode: 1/8, 1/15 second - 24p mode: 1/6, 1/12 second

  • Synchro Scan Shutter

    60i mode: 1/60.0 to 1/249.8 second - 30p mode: 1/30.0 to 1/249.8 second - 24p mode: 1/24.0 to 1/249.8 second

  • Shutter Opening Angle

    3-359.5deg. in 0.5deg. increments

  • Frame Rates

    24, 30, 60 fps

  • Gain Selection

    0/+3/+6/+9/+12/+15/+18/+24/+30 dB (+24 dB, +30 dB: USER button S.GAIN only)

  • 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)

  • Recording Formats

    AVCHD standard (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), DV standard (AVI Type2)

  • Maximum Recording Time

    With 2x 64 GB SDXC cards: Approx. 12 hours in PH (highest-quality AVCHD); 48 hours in HE mode (lowest-quality AVCHD); 8.5 hours in DV mode

  • Video Signals

    PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98pN, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/23.98pN
    PM mode: 720/59.94p
    HA/HE mode: 1080/59.94i
    DV mode: 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/23.98p

  • Sampling Frequency

    4:2:0 (AVCHD)
    4:1:1 (DV)

  • Video Compression

    MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
    DV (DV)

  • Video Bitrates

    PH mode: Approx. 21 Mb/s (VBR)
    PM mode: Approx. 8 Mb/s (VBR)
    HA mode: Approx. 17 Mb/s (VBR)
    HE mode: Approx. 6 Mb/s (VBR)

  • Interval Recording

    1 sec / 10 sec / 30 sec / 1 min / 2 min interval, maximum 168 hours (1 week) recording (PH 1080/24p mode is fixed)

  • Audio Signal

    Dolby Digital 2-channel (AVCHD)
    48 kHz/16-bit, Linear PCM 2-channel (DV)

  • Audio Bitrates

    PH mode: 384 kb/s
    PM/HA/HE mode: 256 kb/s

  • Speaker

    1x 20mm diameter

  • Video Outputs

    HDMI: 1x HDMI Type A, VIERA Link not supported
    Composite Video: 1x Pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 ohm

  • Audio Input

    2x XLR 3-pin (input 1, input 2)
    Line/Mic/+48V switchable
    Line: 0 dBu
    Mic: -40 dBu / -50 dBu / -60 dBu switching via menu
    Built-in Mic In supports stereo microphones

  • Audio Output

    2x pin jack (channel 1 / channel 2), 316mV, 600 ohm output
    1x 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack for headphones
    Via HDMI: 2-channel (linear PCM) & 5.1-channel (Dolby Digital)

  • Other I/O Connections

    Time Code Preset In/Out: Via Composite Video Out dual-purpose (In: 1V [p-p] to 4V [p-p], 10 k-ohm; Out: Low-impedance, 2.0+/-0.5V [p-p])
    Camera Remote: 1x 2.5mm diameter super mini jack (zoom, shutter speed); 1x 3.5mm diameter mini jack (focus, iris)
    Index Remote: 1x 2.5mm diameter super mini jack
    IEEE 1394: 1x 6-pin, digital output only
    USB 2.0 (Device): 1x Type Mini B, 4-pin USB 2.0

  • Power Requirements

    7.2V DC via battery
    7.3V DC via AC adapter

  • Power Consumption

    11.6W when recording

  • Operating Temperature

    0 to 40 Deg.C (32 to 104 Deg.F)

  • Operating Humidity

    10-80% (no condensation)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    7 x 7.69 x 17.25" (180 x 195 x 438mm) excluding protrusions

  • Weight

    5.3 lb (2.4 kg) Camcorder main body only

  • UPC Code

    885170095793

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About Panasonic AG-AC130A

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By ROLAND T.

I needed a universal video camera that could also handle pageants, graduations, and weddings (my money makers). This one is it, though it has a large camera body by today's standards. I like the large size because so many options and settings are in the form of buttons and switches on the outside of the camera, thus not buried in digital menus. The ability to record directly to SD and the large 22x zoom were key features.

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Panasonic AG-AC130A AVCCAM 1/3" Hand-Held Production Camcorder with Focus Assist and Turbo Speed Auto Focus - Turbo speed, High-sensitivity 1/3 3-MOS imagers, 22X HD zoom lens
The Panasonic AG-AC130A AVCCAM 1/3" Hand-Held Production Camcorder is the improved version of Panasonic?s AG-AC130 camera. This ultra-compact, handheld camcorder from Panasonic is equipped with a host of useful features that provide a better platform than its predecessor, the AG-AC130 camera. Some of these essential features are the expanded focus assist functionality and a "turbo speed" one-push auto focus function. Such features will help you zoom in on the action with instant focus. This remarkable camcorder also comes built with a high-sensitivity 1/3, full-HD 2.2 megapixel 3-MOS imagers which help you capture native 1920 x 1080 resolution images, together with its new, wider 22X HD zoom lens, which is the longest in its group.

In addition, the Panasonic AG-AC130A is equipped with three manual rings that allow you to manually control the zoom, the focus, and the iris of your camera with greater ease. With this essential feature, you can capture clean, crisp video recordings without compromising image quality. You can also shoot subjects without having to use a wide-angle conversion lens. The Panasonic AG-AC130A AVCCAM 1/3" Hand-Held Production Camcorder has the ability to record video in four professional AVCCAM HD recording modes. Such recording modes include the highest-quality PH mode, the HA mode, the extended recording HE mode, and a PM mode. With two SD Memory Card slots for relay or simultaneous recording, the AG-AC130A will help you record video up to 12 hours on two 64GB SD cards (available separately). Other key features include compatibility with Panasonic?s new SDHC full Class 10 UHS-1 (Ultra High Speed) Memory Cards, an enhanced viewfinder, an LCD display, and DV recording.

Product Highlights

  • Expanded focus assist functionality: helps you zoom in on the subject to check focus
  • Turbo speed" one-push auto focus function: ensures that the camcorder quickly attain focus
  • High-sensitivity 1/3, full-HD 2.2 megapixel 3-MOS imagers: let you capture native 1920 x 1080 resolution images
  • 22X HD zoom lens: enables you to record videos from afar while maintaining its professional-quality images
  • Three independent rings: allow you to manually control the zoom, the focus, and the iris of your camera
  • Two SD Memory Card slots: enable relay or simultaneous recording

The Panasonic AG-AC130A is an upgrade version of the AG-AC130 camera. In addition to all the features of the AG-AC130, this AG-AC130A adds an expanded focus assist functionality and a "turbo speed" one-push auto focus function.

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. Coupling a 22x zoom lens with three independent adjustable rings (zoom, focus and iris), recordings look clean and crisp, without image degradation or dropouts and cover most shooting situations without the need for a wide-angle conversion lens.

The AC130A 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 (approx. 8 Mbps, 720p only), which is ideal for shooting sports training and web video. With two SD Memory Card slots for relay or simultaneous recording, the AC130A can record up to 12 hours on two 64GB SD cards in PH mode, with automatic clip spanning across the two cards. In addition to SDXC and SDHC cards, the AC130A supports Panasonic's new SDHC full Class 10 UHS-1 (Ultra High Speed) Memory Cards, with transfer rates of 90MBs - 4-1/2 times as fast as the previous generation of SDHC media.

Panasonic AG-AC130A Features

  • High-Quality AVCHD Image Quality: The AC130A records video in four pro AVCCAM HD recording modes, including the highest-quality PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24 Mbps); the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps); the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps); and a PM mode (approx. 8 Mbps, 720p only), which is ideal for shooting sports training and Web video.
  • High-Performance 2.2 Million Imager: Equipped with high-sensitivity, low-noise 1/3", Full HD 2.2 megapixel Ultra Luminance Technology (ULT) 3-MOS imagers and a 20-bit Digital Signal Processor, this camera delivers superb low-light images in native 1920 x 1080 resolution.
  • High-Powered 22X Zoom Lens: With a long lens (a wide 22X zoom w/3 adjustable rings for Zoom/Focus/Iris), this camera lets you nail virtually every shot you're after, even in dimly lit scenes. With a wide 28mm to 616 mm (35mm full frame equivalent) viewing angle, it covers most shooting situations without the need for a wide-angle lens.
  • Exceptional Recording Flexibility: The AG-AC130A records at 60Hz in the following HD formats in PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98pN, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p and 720/23.98pN. In HA and HE modes, it records in 1080/59.97i, while in DV, these solid-state units record at 480/59.94i, 480/29.97p, 480/223.98p.
  • New Focus Assist Functions: In addition to conventional focus-in-red assist, improved functionality in the AC130A includes expanded focus assist and "turbo speed" one-push autofocus. Focus assist enables the camera to zoom in on the picture to check focus. Turbo-speed one-push auto focus ensures that the camcorder quickly attains focus.
  • Create Fast and Slow Motion Effects: The camera provides 22-step variable frame rate capability in 1080/23.98pN, 29.97p and 25p to support undercranking/overcranking for fast or slow motion effects.
  • Versatility in Professional Interfaces: The AG-AC130A offers a range of professional interfaces, including an HDMI output (AVCHD only), USB 2.0 (mini B-type), IEEE 1394 output (DV only), and a built-in stereo microphone.
  • Extended Record Times: Record for up to 12 hours on two 64GB SDB cards in PH mode, with automatic clip spanning across the two cards. In 6Mbps HE mode, the AC130A can record for up to 48 hours.
  • New SDHC Full Class 10 UHS-1 (Ultra High Speed) Memory Cards: With storage capacities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, Panasonic's UHS-1 Memory Cards are faster, smarter and more robust than current SDHC media and have been fully optimized for professional use with the AVCCAM line of affordable HD camcorders.

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Key Features

  • High-Quality AVCHD Image Quality
  • High-Performance 2.2 Million Imager
  • High-Powered 22X Zoom Lens
  • Exceptional Recording Flexibility
  • New Focus Assist Functions
  • Create Fast and Slow Motion Effects

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic AG-AC130A Camcorder
  • CGA-E/625 7.2V Battery
  • AC Adaptor
  • AC Cable
  • DC Cable
  • Wireless Remote Control
  • Terminal Caps (2)
  • Lens Cap
  • Lens Hood
  • Hand Strap
  • Button-Type Battery (Remote)
  • Microphone Holder
  • Microphone Holder Screws (4)
  • Microphone Holder Adaptor
  • Eye Cup
  • Shoulder Belt
  • Panasonic 1 Year Warranty (Plus 2 Additional Years with Online Registration)

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