Panasonic Pro AG-DVC80 3-CCD MiniDV Proline Camcorder

Panasonic AG-DVC80
Built to meet the demands of fast-moving fieldwork, the Panasonic AG-DVC80 packsthe versatility, imaging and operating ease of bulkier and heavier replaceable-lens cameras into a compact, lightweight, quick-handling unit of outstanding mobility. It offers the highest level of sensitivity in its class, with high S/N and wide-screen versatility, assuring you of superb, broadcast-quality pictures. The rugged diecast magnesium chassis and professional DV mechanism stand up to the challenges of the field to deliver excellent long-term reliability. And when it comes to mobility, the AG-DVC80 truly excels, with a cam-driven zoom and other manual controls, plus a design that enables both low and high-angle shooting, and a ready-to-roll weight of only 4 lbs (1.8 kg). It also provides plenty of system interface functionality, including XLR audio input, SMPTE time code recording and an IEEE1394 interface. This handy DV camera-recorder may not make every field job a picnic, but it'll sure take you a long way in that direction.

TECH SPECS
Format: Mini DV
Lens: fl=4.5mm to 45mm, F/1.6, 10x optical zoom, 72mm filter diameter
Image Sensor: 3 x 1/3-inch CCD
Gross pixels: 380,000
Viewfinder: color (0.44-inch)
LCD Viewscreen: 3.5-inch color (200k pixels)
Focus: auto,
manual Zoom: servo,
manual Image Stabilization: optical
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/2,000
Iris Control: yes
Exposure: auto, manual
White Balance: auto, presets, manual
Audio: 16-bit 48kHz
Microphone Input: XLR (+48v phantom),
RCA Headphone Output: 1/8-inch stereo mini
Video Inputs: FireWire, S-video, composite
Video Outputs: FireWire, S-video, composite
Edit Interface: FireWire,
LANC Dimension (W x h X D): 5 1/2 x 6 5/16 x 14 3/8 (139x160x364mm) Weight: 3.65lbs (1.66kg) (sans tape and battery)