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2013-02-05T19:00:00
I use the 100a as cam 1 for instructional and performance video.Spend the time to customize scene files and be gentle with highlights. I pair this with the Atomos Samurai and get great results, plenty of lattitude in post.
WALTER P.
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4/3 MOS fixed pickup device, single panel (primary color filter)
Effective picture elements: Approx. 12,400,000 pixels Single panel (16:9)
Valid image range: Approx. 17.8 mm (H) x Approx. 10.0 mm (V)
Not included
Micro Four Thirds system Lens mount
1/4, 1/16, 1/64
VIDEO CAM mode] -6dB to 18dB (3dB step)
[FILM CAM mode] ISO200 to ISO3200
ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600K, preset VAR, Ach, Bch
60i/p mode: 1/60 sec. 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
24p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
50i/p mode: 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
60i/p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec.
30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec.
24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec.
50i/p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec
10.0 d to 180.0 d to 360.0 d (0.5 d step)
60i/p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec. VIDEO CAM mode only
30p mode:1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.
24p mode:1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
50i/p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
25p mode:1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
F8.0 normal (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflex, 1080 59.94i)
800 TV lines (at center standard)
Recording Format: AVCHD compliant (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
SD Memory Card: Up to 512MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16)
SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB,
32 GB (FAT32)
SDXC Memory Card : 48 GB, 64GB (exFAT)
[59.94Hz] PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/23.98
HA/HE mode: 1080/59.94i
[50Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p, 720/25p
HA/HE mode: 1080/50i
PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR)
HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Off/1 sec. /10 sec. /30 sec. /1 min. /2 min.
Recording mode is fixed to PH 1080/24p (59.94 Hz) and PH 1080/25p (50 Hz) and the maximum shooting time is 24 hours.
[1080/24p, 30p] 12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/
27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 frame/sec.
[1080/25p] 12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/ 27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 frame/sec.
Continual recording: 900 Clips (SD Memory Card x 1) (Record after memory card is formatted and without removing the SD Memory Card.)
Playback: 1000 Clips (up to 1000 clips displayed)
Still Image Capture Function: Recording Format: JPEG
Function: 9 thumbnail displays, Clip deletion, Protect, Format
BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 ohm
[59.94Hz] 1080/60i, 1080/24psF, 720/60p, 480/60i
[50Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i
HDMI x 1, (HDMI TypeA terminal), VIERA Link not supported
[59.94Hz] 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p
[50Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p
RCA pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75 ohm
[59.94Hz] 480/60i [50Hz] 576/50i
Recording Format:
PH mode: Dolby Digital/2ch, linear PCM digital/2ch switch
HA/HE mode: Dolby Digital/2ch
Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
Encoding: 16 bit
Compressed Bit Rate: Dolby Digital: PH mode: 384 kbpsHA, HE mode: 256 kbps
Stereo microphone
XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2),
LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance
LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu selectable)
AUDIO Output: RCA pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), 316 mV, 600 ohm
SDI Output: 2ch (linear PCM)
HDMI Output: 2ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
Headphone: 3.5mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1
Speaker: 20 mm (round) x 1
Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (S/S)
Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)
Super mini jack (2.5mm diameter)
IN: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p], 10 k ohm
OUT: 2.0 V +/-0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
Card reader function (no copyright protection support) Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
3.45 type, wide LCD color monitor (Approx. 920,000 dots)
Viewfinder wide 0.45 type LCD color monitor (Approx. 1,226,000 dots equivalent)
DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)
DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
12.4 W (when recording)
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
10 % to 80 % (No condensation)
6.4 x 7.7 x 11.4" (163.4 x 195 x 290.4mm) including handle and grip
2.9 lbs (1.3kg) excluding handle, grip, battery, accessories
Great cam
By WALTER P.
I use the 100a as cam 1 for instructional and performance video.Spend the time to customize scene files and be gentle with highlights. I pair this with the Atomos Samurai and get great results, plenty of lattitude in post.
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From the Manufacturer
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