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2006-09-02T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Workhorse w/ Great Image

Excellent image quality in most lighting conditions. As expected it needs at least a 50W light for dance floor situations. Shoulder mount makes it easy to handhold for a whole event and keep the camera stable. Very durable and light for its size. The only downside is the small LCD screen and it does feel a little flimsy. We have been using it for over a year now and have purchased 2 additional cameras. Best value for the money. Excellent battery life w/ included battery and can be customized to suit almost any situation.

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Panasonic AG-DVC60 1/4" MiniDV Shoulder-Mount Camcorder - 64 HOURS SKU#1681111 Specifications

  • Media Format

    Mini-DV

  • Color LCD Monitor

    2.5-inch LCD color monitor, 110,000 pixels

  • Viewfinder

    0.44-inch LCD color viewfinder, 180,000 pixels

  • Pick-Up Device (size & type)

    Pick-up Device: 1/4-inch interline transfer type CCD x 3 [VIDEO] Sampling Frequencies: Y: 13.5 MHz, PB/PR: 3.375 MHz
    Quantizing: 8 bits
    Video Compression System: DCT + variable length code
    Error Correction: Reed-Solomon product code

  • Picture Elements (pixels)

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

  • Minimum Illumination

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

  • Lens

    F 1.6 (f = 4.1 to 65.6 mm), 43 mm diameter,

  • Zoom Range

    motorized/manual mode switching 16x zoom (35 mm equivalent: 39.5 to 632 mm), with optical image stabilizer

  • Focus

    Manual, Full Automatic

  • Recording Format

    DV (Digital Video SD)
    Tape Used: 6.35 mm wide metal tape (mini DV cassette)
    Recorded Video Signals: 525/60i (NTSC)
    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.

  • 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 sec. (high speed shutter)

  • Slow Shutter Speeds (sec.)

    1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec. (slow shutter)

  • Synchro-Scan Shutter (sec.)

    1/60.3 to 1/250.0

  • Gain Selection (dB)

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

  • IEEE 1394 Interface

    DV IN/OUT: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 standard, digital input/output

  • Audio

    Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz/32 kHz
    Quantizing: 16 bits/12 bits
    Frequency Characteristics: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
    Wow & Flutter: Below measurable limits
    AUDIO IN/OUT: RCA x 2 (CH1, CH2) (input/output automatically switched) In: 10 dBV high impedance, Out: 10 dBV low impedance
    MIC IN: Stereo Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter), 70 dBV
    Internal Microphone: Stereo microphone
    Internal Speaker: 20mm round shape, volume - or +

  • S-Video Out

    S-VIDEO IN/OUT: 4pin x 1, (input/output automatically switched) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75.
    XLR AUDIO IN: XLR x 2 (CH1/CH2), High impedance, 0/.60 dB, LINE/MIC selectable
    VIDEO IN/OUT: RCA x 1, (input/output automatically switched)
    analog composite input/output, 1.0 Vp-p, 75
    PHONES OUT: Stereo Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) REMOTE: Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter)
    DC IN: 2P x 1, 7.9 V

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    (WxHxD): 8-5/16" x 8-7/8" x 16-15/16" (211 x 224 x 431 mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 5.7 lb (2.6 kg)
    Supply Voltage: DC 7.2/7.9 V
    Power Consumption: 6.2 W (when viewfinder is used)
    7.4 W (when LCD monitor is used) Operating Temperature: 32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
    Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% (no condensation)

About Panasonic AG-DVC60 1/4" MiniDV Shoulder-Mount Camcorder - 64 HOURS SKU#1681111

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Excellent Workhorse w/ Great Image

By DAP

Excellent image quality in most lighting conditions. As expected it needs at least a 50W light for dance floor situations. Shoulder mount makes it easy to handhold for a whole event and keep the camera stable. Very durable and light for its size. The only downside is the small LCD screen and it does feel a little flimsy. We have been using it for over a year now and have purchased 2 additional cameras. Best value for the money. Excellent battery life w/ included battery and can be customiz...

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Shoulders Above.... You shoot like a professional, so you want to look like a professional. The AG-DVC60 delivers. Its wide-angle, 16x optical lens allows dramatic zoom effects. Its top-quality audio capabilities include XLR mic/line inputs and two manual level controls. With rock-solid, shoulder-mount stability, an adjustable viewfinder, 18 shutter speeds, and exceptional image quality, the AG-DVC60 lets you take your career to new heights.

The AG-DVC60 is a mobile, shoulder-mount Mini-DV camcorder in a rugged yet lightweight carbon fiber alloy body with a Midnight Black matte finish. Designedfor professional use, this high-performance workhorse stands at the top of its class in image quality, sensitivity, framing flexibility, and functionality.

The oversized should pad combines with a hand grip on the side of the lens to give you a firm, no-slip grip. For shooting comfort, you can slide the large, field-spec viewfinder to the right or left side as you prefer, and lock it in place.

With a multi-functional lens ring that controls zoom, focus, and aperture, the AG-DVC60 has the same solid feel as a standard field camera. And it gives you clear, stable images with minimal hand-shake, plus the responsive action you need to start shooting on a moment's notice. A full-sized microphone is set at the top of the camera, above the lens, an ideal position for capturing the sound from in front of the camera.

The AG-DVC60 is fully equipped to meet your everyday production needs. It comes standard with terminals for connecting an optional stereo gun mic and XLR-type mic/input terminals for connecting either a hand mic or line recording.

Add an optional Anton Bauer adapter plate, and you can mount any of several heavy-duty Anton Bauer batteries to the camera rear for extended shooting work. Or snap an Anton Bauer Ultra Light onto the shoe built into the top of the handle, and you have all the light you need for high-level shooting jobs.

You can use the color LCD monitor and viewfinder at the same time. When using the viewfinder for shooting, you can face the LCD monitor forward, where someonein front of the camera can use it as a monitor when speaking or conducting an interview.

Panasonic AG-DVC60 1/4" MiniDV Shoulder-Mount Camcorder - 64 HOURS SKU#1681111 Features

  • Wide-Angle High-Magnification 16X Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization Compensates for Hand Shaking
  • 1/4" 410,000-Pixel 3-CCD Image System: High Sensitivity, Low Noise
  • 12-Bit A/D and RGB Gamma Processor
  • Digital Zoom
  • Movie Simulation Mode
  • High-Sensitivity Slow Shutter
  • 16:9 Wide Recording
  • Zero Lux IR Mode (Super Super Nighttime Shooting System)
  • Date/Time Superimpose Function
  • Full Auto or Manual Shooting
  • Multi-Function Focus Ring
  • 3 User-Assignable Buttons
  • Focus Assist with One-Push Zoom
  • Four Scene Files
  • 2.5" Color LCD Monitor
  • Professional-Level Audio with XLR Line/Mic In
  • Audio Level Meters
  • Large Viewfinder
  • Carbon Fiber Composite Body
  • Automatic Head Cleaning
  • Standard IEEE 1394 Terminal
  • SMPTE Time Code Generator/Reader
  • And much more.

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic AG-DVC60
  • AC adapter
  • 5400 mAh Battery
  • 1600 mAh Battery
  • AC Cable
  • Lens Cap
  • Tape
  • Item Note: Missing DC Cable; Shoulder strap; Wireless Remote Control Unit