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2011-09-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have 2 good camcorder Camera AG DVC 30

large lcd, light, great image quality, the sound did not like

2011photojansen

2007-02-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid Product From Panny

Very very solid all around camera from panny, in my opinion surpasses the likes of the GL2 and vx series. A little bit of a different picture but very nice none the less.

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Panasonic AG-DVC30 1/4" 3-CCD Camcorder - 455 Hours SKU#1168292 Specifications

  • Media Format

    Mini-DV

  • Other

    Input/Output Connectors :

  • Pick-Up Device (size & type)

    1/4-inch 3-CCD

  • Picture Elements (pixels)

    410,000

  • Quantization

    12-bit

  • Minimum Illumination

    4 lux (F 1.6, 18dB gain, 50 IRE output)

  • Aspect Ratio

    4:3, 16:9 letterbox, 16:9 digital squeeze

  • Lens

    Fixed, F1.6, Leica Dicomar with OIS

  • Zoom Range

    16X, f=4.1 to 65.6mm, 35mm equivalent: 39.5 to 623mm, 1-100 seconds from Wide toTele

  • Focus

    Manual, Full Automatic

  • Recording Format

    DV25

  • Frame Rates

    60i, 30fps frame mode

  • Shutter Speeds (sec.)

    1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000

  • Slow Shutter Speeds (sec.)

    1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

  • Synchro-Scan Shutter (sec.)

    1/60.3 to 1/250.0

  • CineSwitch Technology

    No

  • CineGamma Software

    Yes

  • Assignable Scene Files

    No

  • Infrared Recording

    Yes

  • Programmable User Buttons

    3 user sets + color bars

  • White Balance Selection

    Incandescent, outdoor, manual set, WB lock

  • Super Iris

    Backlight, spotlight, AE shift

  • Gain Selection (dB)

    0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +15, +18

  • Color Matrix Adjustable

    Adjustable

  • SMPTE Color Bar Ge

    Yes

  • IEEE 1394 Interface

    Yes

  • SD Memory Card Slot

    No

  • Multimedia Card Slot

    No

  • LCD Screen

    3.5", 200,000 pixels

  • Viewfinder

    .44" Color LCD, 180,000 pixels

  • Audio

    Stereo Mini (x 1 input only)
    Balanced Audio: Optional with AG-MYA30G provides XLR (x 2 input)

  • S-Video Out

    4-Pin (x 1 input and output)

  • Headphone Jack

    Stereo Mini (x 1 output)

  • Composite Video Out

    Special Mini (x 1) (allows Composite Video and 2 ch. Analog Audio input and output)

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    4 3/8" x 4 5/8" x 10" / . 110 x 116 x 253 mm

  • Weight

    2.3 lbs. / 1.05 kg

About Panasonic AG-DVC30 1/4" 3-CCD Camcorder - 455 Hours SKU#1168292

FEATURED REVIEWS

I have 2 good camcorder Camera AG DVC 30

By 2011photojansen

large lcd, light, great image quality, the sound did not like

With features like time/date superimposition & the Zero Lux IR mode, the world's first* infrared nighttime shooting mode (B&W) in a 3CCD camera-recorder, the AG-DVC30 is ideal for professional monitoring & surveillance use. Add a slow shutter mode for high-sensitivity color recording, Cine-Like gamma curve, & 30-fps frame recording that gives images a film-like appearance, & you've got ultra-flexible performance to meet a host of professional needs.

The AG-DVC30 also features the newly developed Leica Dicomar 16x optical zoom lens, which provides superb image rendering in shots ranging from wide angle all the way to telephoto.The motorized zoom is silky smooth & can go from wide to tele in as fast as 1 second (for Sports applications) or as slow as 100 seconds (for dramatic work).

The AG-DVC30's Leica Dicomar 16x optical zoom lens answers a broad range of shooting needs, delivering superb results from 39.5mm wide angle all the way to 632mm telephoto (both 35mm lens equivalents). In wide-angle performance, critical in broadcast & other professional applications, this lens is tops in its class.

Behind this outstanding performance are the advanced optical technologies & expertise that have made Leica Camera AG one of the most respected names in the camera world.

This new 16x optical zoom lens system uses low-dispersion glass & aspherical lenses to reduce color aberration & boost resolution. Use of a special multi-coating process dramatically reduces flare & ghosts. The result: sharp, crisp, beautifully rendered pictures with vivid colors, delicate nuances, & exceptional shading.

The AG-DVC30's advanced Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) compensates hand shaking that occurs as you shoot. A gyrosensor detects hand-shake & sends signals to a linear motor, which adjusts the lens to compensate.

Because this process takes place prior to the CCD image capture (rather than in the downstream electronic processing), it virtually eliminates any effect of hand-shake on resolution & screen angle. The OIS can also be helpful when zooming or shooting in dim lighting.

To assure a level of picture quality suitable for professionals, the AG-DVC30 uses a 3CCD image system that delivers the highest sensitivity in its class. Its high S/N ratio and extremely low noise combines with high sensitivity to deliver excellent image quality even when shooting indoors under dim lighting. When shooting in sunlight or under bright spotlights, this 3CCD system offers low smear.

The AG-DVC30 can capture & reproduce images that are strikingly similar in tone to film images, thanks to Panasonic's unique Cine-Like gamma curve & a 30-fps frame recording function that electronically interpolates interlaced images to create frames with no time differences between fields.

The slow shutter function uses image accumulation to allow shutter speeds with frame rates reduced by half or more.

Panasonic AG-DVC30 1/4" 3-CCD Camcorder - 455 Hours SKU#1168292 Features

  • World's first professional DV camcorder with Infrared recording mode that can record in zero footcandles! SNS = Super Night Shooting (Black & White)
  • Scene Files featuring control of professional functions: Detail, Chroma Level, Chroma Phase, Color Temp, Master Ped, AE Shift, Skin Tone Detail
  • Movie Like mode combines frame mode & CineGamma for a cinematic look (+ LumiFlikfor old time movie look)
  • Slow-shutter function for motion lag effects and increased sensitivity + SynchroScan 1/60.3 1/250 second
  • Newly developed wide-angle, extraordinarily quiet, 16x high speed optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens with low-dispersion glass reducing chromatic aberration & flare with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
  • Very wide range of Zoom speed fast 1 second (sports) slow 100 seconds (drama)
  • Digital Zoom X24 or X160 range (24X with virtually no degradation, 632mm becomes948mm)
  • 410,000-pixel (380,000 active pixel) 1/4-inch 3-CCD for class leading picture quality and sensitivity
  • 3.5" LCD side Monitor with On Screen Display and two color audio metering
  • 12 bit A/D converter and RGB gamma processor assure high image quality
  • Date & Time stamp can record in the picture area (useful for Depositions/Court Reporting/Surveillance)
  • Repeatable Zoom indicator in EVF and LCD, User 1, 2, & 3 with 16 different functions, DV back up control (EXT/BOTH/CHAIN) and One Shot.
  • Removable handle (incl.) and XLR Audio input module (opt.) allows for customizedshooting style
  • F=1.6 f=4.1 to 65.6mm [f= 39.5 mm to 632 mm - 35 mm still conversion]
  • Enriched Auto Functions: Auto Focus, Auto White Balance and Automatic motorized Neutral Density
  • Lightweight (2.4 lbs.) and Well Balanced
  • Superb build quality Die Cast Magnesium Alloy Chassis
  • Focus Ring can be assigned to Zoom or Iris + Gain in Auto Focus mode
  • 16:9 recording can be set to Letterbox or Squeeze modes

What's in the box:

  • Battery
  • DC Cable
  • Large Eyecup
  • Item Note: Missing Battery Charger; AC Adapter; Handle; Small Eyecup; Shoulder Strap; Scroll wheel on the camera is malfunctional and does not respond well; It is inconsistent when attempting to scroll and select; Zoom/Focus ring is loose but still functional; May have other issues; Cosmetic Condition is V