Used Panasonic AG-DVX100B, 3-CCD Mini-DV Cinema Video Camcorder (191 Hours)

SKU: US1583703

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2011-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great video camera!

I use the camera to film skateboarding. The footage is used for online websites, promotional clips and dvds. Camera is pretty easy to use, very high quality for its price, good for fast-moving footage, and adequate in filming low-light situations. Very happy with it so far.

susej

2011-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camcorder

Easy to use with professional results. I hope to buy another one within the year.

6pence64

2011-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This Camera Has No Comparable Equivalent

I have owned the original first version DVX 100 which has performed marvelously since purchase in 2002. It has been used for internet news gathering and coverage of political events in addition to one documentary film. I will be coupling that camera w/ my new (pre-owned) DVX 100 B which I purchased from Adorama w/ a very nice assortment of accessories to act as a main camera for an internet panel news show. Both of these cameras offer all of the capabilities that I require in order to accomplish my goals. I had reviewed the other options available including at higher price points and find that the Panasonic AGDVX 100 being the camera of choice. The B model is of more rugged construction than my original first generation which has held up just fine. I am confident that the 100 B model will likewise be exceptionally durable. I found Adorama's pkg which I purchased to be value priced as well. Best Regards, John Russell, Dade City, Fl.

John R.

2010-09-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent non-HD option

I got two of these for my business. I don't need HD for my field, though I had originally looked at HD cameras since it seemed foolish not to. All the reviews I read led me to the DVX 100B though after looking at similarly priced HD cameras that just didn't seem that good or easy to use. The camera has been around for a while and still has a great reputation. It is solidly built, a good size and has all the features needed to make great professional video. If you need HD then obviously you're gonna need something else, but if not, this is the best value out there and probably better than a lot of cameras that cost a bit more.

Legal V.

2008-07-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality and very easy to operate

I am a Brazilian journaslist living in Australia and I'm using it to make reportering to a brazilian TV Network. I am so glad with this camera, and I recomend this to any professional around the world

Calil

2007-07-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camera!

This is a great camera. Recently upgraded from the AG-DVX100A, and am more than pleased with the benefits of the 100B. Controls and handling are similar to both the 100 & 100A, but 100B has much less operating noise. Sleeker design, and the new cover keeps the machine very clean. Also very durable - took the 100B to the Sudan and shot segments for a documentary. Responded well to a wide variety of conditions, and even took a fall to the ground with no damange, either internally or externally. Overall, fantastic machine. Great camera. Good for both pros or those wanted to take a great step up in their videography work.

C

2007-04-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Able to run with the Big Dogs!

Great camera that shoots great looking video in any lighting. More features than you will ever need. Please offer more packages to go along with camera like additional battery or carrying case.

Hammer

2007-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great starter camera for 1st time filmer

4:2:1 color sampling and small chip size are limiting factor to Independent Filmers intent on Film transfers. This is an EXCELLENT camera for the beginning filmer. But, I recommend moving to the High Definition Camera (HVX200) if you can afford it.

Jack D.

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Panasonic AG-DVX100B Specifications

CAMERA
  • Pick-up Device:

    1/3-inch interline transfer type CCD x 3 (progressive modes supported)

  • Tape Used:

    6.35 mm wide metal tape (mini DV cassette)

  • Sampling Frequencies:

    Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz

  • Sampling Frequency:

    48 kHz/32 kHz

CONNECTORS

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  • VIDEO IN/OUT:

    RCA x 1, analog composite input/output, 1.0 Vp-p, 75. (input/output automatically switched)

ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT

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  • LCD Monitor:

    3.5-inch LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels

AC ADAPTER

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  • Power Source:

    110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

GENERAL

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  • Supply Voltage:

    DC 7.2/7.9 V

  • Picture Elements:

    Total: 410,000 pixels Effective: 380,000 pixels (horizontal pixel shift system)

  • Lens:

    Leica DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 10x zoom F 1.6 (f = 4.5 to 45 mm) (35 mm equivalent: 32.5 to 325 mm)

  • Filter Diameter:

    72 mm

  • Optical Color Separation:

    Prism system

  • Optical Filter:

    ND Filters, 1/8ND, 1/64ND

  • Shooting Mode:

    60i (525i) interlaced fields
    Progressive mode (30P, 24P or 24P advance)

  • Gain Selection:

    60i mode: 0, +3, +6, +9, +12, +18 dB 30P, 24P, 24P (ADV) mode: 0,+3,+6,+9,+12 dB (0dB fixed, when slow shutter mode )

  • Preset Shutter Speeds:

    60i mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec. 30P mode: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500,1/1000 sec. 24P, 24P (ADV) mode: 1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 Sec.

  • Synchro Scan Shutter Speeds:

    60i mode: 1/60.3 to 1/250.0 sec. 30P mode: 1/30.1 to 1/250.0 sec. 24P, 24P (ADV) mode: 1/24.1 to 1/250.0 sec.

  • Slow Shutter Speeds:

    60i mode: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec. 30P mode: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 sec. 24P, 24P (ADV) mode: 1/6, 1/12 sec.

  • Sensitivity:

    F11.0 at 2000 lux

  • Minimum luminance:

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

  • Recorded Audio Signals:

    PCM digital recording 16 bits: 48 kHz/2 channels, 12 bits: 32 kHz/4 channels

  • Recording Tracks:

    Digital video, audio signals: helical track
    Time code: helical track (sub-code area)

  • Tape Speed:

    SP mode: 18.812 mm/sec., LP mode: 12.555 mm/sec.

  • Recording Time:

    SP mode: 60 minutes, LP mode: 90 minutes (when AY-DVM63 is used)

  • FF/Rew Time:

    Approx. 140 sec. (when AY-DVM63 is used)

  • Quantizing:

    8 bits

  • Quantizing:

    8 bits

  • Video Compression System:

    DCT + variable length code

  • Error Correction:

    Reed-Solomon product code

  • Frequency Characteristics:

    20 Hz to 20 kHz

  • Wow & Flutter:

    Below measurable limits

  • S-VIDEO IN/OUT:

    DIN 4pin x 1, Y/C separate signal input/output, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75. (input/output automatically switched)

  • AUDIO IN/OUT:

    RCA x 2 (CH1, CH2) Input: 316 mV, high impedance Output: 316 mV, 600. (input/output automatically switched)

  • DV:

    4-pin, digital input/output, IEEE 1394 standard

  • MIC/LINE INPUT:

    XLR (3 pins) x 2 (CH1, CH2) LINE/MIC switching, high impedance LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: 50 dBu/ 60 dBu (menu selection)

  • DC INPUT:

    7.9 V

  • PHONES:

    Stereo (3.5 mm diameter), 100 ohm

  • CAM REMOTE:

    Zoom S/S: Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) Focus IRIS: Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)

  • Viewfinder:

    0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels

  • Internal Microphone:

    Stereo microphone

  • Internal Speaker:

    28mm round shape, volume - or +

  • Power Consumption:

    18 W

  • Power Consumption:

    18 W

  • AC Weight:

    0.35 Ib (0.16 kg)

  • AC Dimensions (WxHxD):

    2-13/16" x 1-13/16" x 4-5/8" (70 x 44.5 x 116 mm)

  • Operating Temperature:

    32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)

  • Operating Humidity:

    10% to 85% (no condensation)

  • Weight:

    3.75 lb (1.7 kg) 4.19 lb (1.9 kg) with battery and cassette

  • Dimensions (WxHxD):

    5-1/2" x 6-5/16" x 14-3/8" (139 x 160 x 364 mm)

About Panasonic AG-DVX100B 3CCD MiniDV Cinema Camcorder - 191 Hours SKU#1583703

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great video camera!

By susej

I use the camera to film skateboarding. The footage is used for online websites, promotional clips and dvds. Camera is pretty easy to use, very high quality for its price, good for fast-moving footage, and adequate in filming low-light situations. Very happy with it so far.

This Camera Has No Comparable Equivalent

By John R.

I have owned the original first version DVX 100 which has performed marvelously since purchase in 2002. It has been used for internet news gathering and coverage of political events in addition to one documentary film. I will be coupling that camera w/ my new (pre-owned) DVX 100 B which I purchased from Adorama w/ a very nice assortment of accessories to act as a main camera for an internet panel news show. Both of these cameras offer all of the capabilities that I require in order to accom...

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The DVX100B offers 20 improvements over the DVX100A it's replacing! Some are significant, some are minor, but all are welcome changes that make an old favorite just that much better.

The DVX100B becomes the first under-$5,000 camera to offer full-frame viewing! The new viewfinder and LCD show the full frame, rather than the overscan frame typical on other cameras. The VF and LCD are also higher resolution. The LCD panel gets a modest boost, from 200,000 pixels (on the DVX100A) to 210,000 (on the DVX100B). But the viewfinder gets a massive infusion of resolution, going from 180,000 dots to 230,000 pixels.

Finally, the VF & LCD now have selectable display aspect ratios! That means they can show either 4:3 or unsqueezed 16:9. In squeeze mode, the LCD now shows proper framing. The aspect ratio can be manually or automatically controlled, which means you can also use it in conjunction with the Anamorphic adapter and still see the properly-displayed widescreen picture.

The DVX100B offers the same remote focus/remote iris control that will be included on the HVX200. There are now 2 remote ports, 1 for zoom/rec (which is compatible with existing DVX zoom controllers) & a new port that provides for remote focus & iris! In the DVX100B they've introduced a new menu option which lets you choose which source the headphone jack uses live, or from tape. Choose live & the ECHO IS GONE! The DVX100B now makes matching multiple cameras a breeze. You can instantly share your settings with another user, or calibrate multiple cameras to have identical settings

TThe X100B has the ability to sync to external timecode! The video signal-to-noise ratio has been improved. DVX100B footage is noticeably cleaner, with less video noise. The microphone sensitivity has also been increased by 6dB. Display Off button now with the press of a button, you can hide all the information on the LCD & viewfinder.

Now with the DVX100B you can use End Search right from camera mode. The menu system got an Extreme Makeover. On the DVX100B the middle zoom speed has been slowed down so it's a smoother transition between the slowest and fastest speeds.

The LCD Panel's hinge has been redesigned. the VCR buttons have been moved inside the LCD panel (where the speaker was), & the speaker has been moved outside the camera body. The transport has been completely beefed up. On the 100B the Scene dial is almost completely protected, to avoid accidental changing. The DVX100B has a newly-designed, heavy-duty tripod socket. The DVX100B is fully compliant lead-free.

The DVX100B shows its colors with a sleek new Black Sapphire body color. The manual has been shrunken down aprox. 25%, so it is now much easier to fit inthe camera bag.

The DVX100B once again includes a head-cleaning tape. the DVX100B ditches the old CGR-D16 battery (90 minutes) & replaces it with the massive, magnificent CGR-D54, a battery that can drive the camera for nearly 5.5 hours.

Panasonic AG-DVX100B 3CCD MiniDV Cinema Camcorder - 191 Hours SKU#1583703 Features

  • 1/3" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitch Technology, CineGamma Software and IEEE 1394 Interface
  • Black Sapphire Finish. Over 20 new features and improvements!
  • 16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display
  • Higher resolution 235,000 pixel .44-inch BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering
  • Higher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display with superimposed audio metering
  • Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others
  • LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point
  • Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF
  • What you see is what you get on LCD and EVF
  • Scene files transfer over FireWire
  • Time code transfers over Firewire
  • 1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitch technology
  • Rugged magnesium alloy diecast chassis
  • Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux
  • Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture
  • Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)
  • Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization
  • Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes
  • 16 x 9 anamorphic - letterbox and digital squeeze
  • Conventional video gamma and CineGamma operational modes
  • Seven gamma settings - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press
  • Four knee settings - Auto, Low, Mid, High
  • Four color matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine
  • Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode - Thin, Mid, Thick
  • Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode
  • 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels
  • S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT
  • Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms
  • One Shot recording capability
  • Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability
  • Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition
  • New - Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery
  • Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
  • Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF
  • Auto focus assist in progressive mode
  • Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes
  • Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions
  • Color drop-down display mode for menu choices
  • End Search Camera function - no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording
  • Menu change on Tape Protect to read Power Save
  • MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 meter
  • Two zebra settings - 80-105%
  • CineSwitch Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes
  • Slower middle zoom speed
  • Interval recording time minimum - every 15 seconds
  • Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment - separate LCD and EVF settings
  • More sensitive on-camera microphone
  • Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice)
  • Speaker position has moved to top of camera (was behind LCD)
  • Heavy-duty tripod connection
  • Black Sapphire color, Barrel Paint is textured to reduce fingerprints
  • ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology
  • Cleaning tape included

What's in the box:

  • AG-DVX100B Camcorder
  • Eye Cup
  • Lens Hood
  • Wireless Remote Control
  • Microphone Holder
  • Battery
  • Charger
  • AC Power Cable
  • Hard Case
  • Item Note: Camcorder is Malfunctional; Flip Out LCD Displays No Clear Image; Viewfinder Has No Image; Menu is Inaccessible; Video Outputs Are Functional; Missing DC Cable; Lens Cap; Shoulder Strap; 63-Minute Master Series Cassette. Cosmetic Condition is E-