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2016-08-02T20:46:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Little camera with a BIG punch

Very sharp image. Smooth variable zoom speed. Excellent image stabilization. Dual cards can function as backup or relay. Focus peaking in red. XLR with phantom power. Clean gain. This camera competes with others costing much more. Lots to like about this little lightweight camera. My only complaints are it has a great integrated Neutral density but it isn't strong enough for bright outdoors so you either have to up the shutter or add an external ND in order to keep the iris where it needs to be for a super sharp image. I also wish it had a longer zoom, but 12X is sufficient for most applications. The izoom is useful as well as the still images which can be taken while recording video. The AC90A is an underrated winner!

James C.

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Panasonic AG-AC90A Specifications

  • Pickup Devices

    1/4.7 type 3MOS image sensor

  • Lens

    Auto Iris optical zoom (Full range AF)
    F value (focal length):
    F1.5 to F2.8 (Focal length; 2.84 mm to 34.1 mm)
    35 mm equivalent:
    Motion picture/Still picture; 29.8 mm to 383.7 mm (16:9)
    Minimum focus distance:
    Approx. 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) (Wide)
    Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) (Tele)

  • Filter Diameter

    49 mm

  • Zoom

    12x optical zoom, 25x i.Zoom, 2x/5x/10x digital zoom

  • Shutter Speed

    60i/60p/50p:
    1/30 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter ON)
    1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter OFF)
    24p:
    1/24 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter ON)
    1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter OFF)
    at motion picture recording, manual mode

  • Image Stabilizer

    Optical (hybrid optical image stabilizer, active mode)

  • Minimum Illumination

    Approx. 3 lx (iA mode, shutter speed with auto slow shutter ON)

  • Recording Format:

    AVCHD version 2.0 compliant, AVCHD Progressive

  • Motion Picture Compression:

    MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

  • Audio Compression:

    Dolby Digital (5.1ch/2 ch)

  • Recording Mode:

    Please see the table below.

  • Still Picture Recording Format:

    JPEG corresponding (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)

  • Recording Media:

    SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card

  • AV Multi Output

    Component video output level:
    Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ohms
    PB: 0.7 V [p-p], 75Ohms
    PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75Ohms
    AV video output level:
    1.0 V [p-p], 75Ohms

  • HDMI Output(Video)

    HDMI 1080p/1080i/720p/480p

  • LINE

    2 ch (AV Multi terminal)

  • HDMI Output (Audio)

    Dolby Digital/Linear PCM

  • Headphones Output

    3.5 mm stereo mini jack

  • XLR Input

    XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT1/INPUT2),
    LINE: 0 dBu
    MIC: -50/-60 dBu (switch with the menu)

  • Microphone

    5.1 ch surround microphone, (with a zoom/focus microphone function)/stereo microphone

  • USB

    ReadReader function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini B

  • Camera Remote

    2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM, REC S/S), 3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS, IRIS)

  • Monitor

    8.8 cm ( 3.5 inches) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 1152 K dots)

  • Viewfinder

    0.61 cm (0.24 inches) wide EVF (Approx. 263 K dots)

  • Power Consumption

    12.9 W

  • Operating Temperature

    0deg.C to 40deg.C (32deg.F to 104deg.F)

  • Operating Humidity

    10% to 80% (no condensation)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    6.31 x 7.68 x 13.06" (16.02 x 19.50 x 33.17cm)

  • Weight

    Main Unit: 3.30lbs (1.49kg)
    With Battery and An SD Card: 3.90lbs (1.76kg)

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Little camera with a BIG punch

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Very sharp image. Smooth variable zoom speed. Excellent image stabilization. Dual cards can function as backup or relay. Focus peaking in red. XLR with phantom power. Clean gain. This camera competes with others costing much more. Lots to like about this little lightweight camera. My only complaints are it has a great integrated Neutral density but it isn't strong enough for bright outdoors so you either have to up the shutter or add an external ND in order to keep the iris where it nee...

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Featuring a stylish, easy-to-operate design, the Panasonic AG-AC90A AVCCAM Full HD Handheld Camcorder captures native 1920 x 1080 resolution images and records in 1080/60p, 60i, 30p and 24p, as well as in standard definition (480/60i) in 60Hz. The AG-AC90A offers significant improvements over its predecessor, the AG-AC90, including two new recording options -- a PM mode (1280x720, 8Mbps) supporting sports analysis applications and a CS mode (720x480, 3.5Mbps) for cloud service utilization.

Other AC90A enhancements comprise the ability to copy content from one SD card to another, a date and time superimpose function ideal for law enforcement and legal depositions, Freeze Frame (still picture) on video out during shooting position change, Eye-Fi wireless SD card support, a Variable White Balance function, additional marker displays and a Digital Range Stretch (DRS) On/Off user button.

High powered 29.8mm Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
The AC90A offers a high-powered 12x zoom lens includes a 29.8 mm (35 mm equivalent) wide-angle setting. When using the Intelligent 25x digital zoom, it achieves up to 25x seamless zooming. In addition, it also features a 2x, 5x and 10x digital zoom function. Panasonic's unique Nano Surface Coating minimizes ghosts and flaring and a high speed, F1.5 brightness enables extremely clear image rendering. Its built-in 5-axis Hybrid OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) ensures stable handheld shooting.

High-Sensitivity BSI Type 3MOS Sensors
The AC90A features three (RGB) backside illumination corresponding 1/4.7 type MOS image sensors with an effective pixel count of 2,190,000 pixels to capture exceptional HD images and superb color reproduction even in dimly lit locations. The image processing circuit, which is tuned for professional use, produces highly natural gradation and sharp detail.

Easy Operation with Triple Manual Rings
The AC90A's lens barrel is equipped with manual rings for focus, zoom and iris operation to enable speedy, intuitive camera work generally associated with interchangeable lenses. The 3.5" tough-panel LCD monitor, which stores easily inside the top front part of the handle, has approximately 1,152,000 dots resolution to enhance focusing and includes focus assist, zebra and color bar display functions. The LCD monitor rotates 270 degrees for easy low-angle, high-angle and self-interview shootings.

Panasonic AG-AC90A AVCCAM Full HD Handheld Camcorder - (100 Hours) SKU#1919362 Features

  • Professional AVCHD Modes; PS mode for Full-HD (1920 x 1080) and progressive (60p/50p) image acquisition, high quality PH mode, PM mode (1280x720) for sportscoaching use and CS mode (720x480) for network transmission applications.
  • HD/SD Multi-Formats; 1080/60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 480/60i
  • Dual SD Card Slots (support SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards). With two SD cards, a camera operator can select backup recording. slot-to-slot SD card contents copy is possible.
  • Still shots with 3-megapixel resolution. (Still shots can also be captured during video recording.)
  • 2 channel XLR audio inputs (MIC/LINE/+48V selectable).
  • Audio CH1/CH2 with individual level controls and input selection.
  • HDMI output, AV Multi output (D-connector, composite video and audio 2 channel), USB connector.
  • Remote terminals enable remote operation of iris, focus, zoom and Rec Start/Stop functions.
  • The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stop button and azoom speed control (three speed steps) for the lens.
  • Freeze frame function for preventing unwanted images from being captured and displayed on an external monitor.
  • Date & time stamp superimpose.
  • White balance adjustment; selectable from ATW/3200K/5600K/Manual (2 values) or user setting (2400K-9900K, 100K step).
  • Included a long life 5,400 mAh battery enables approximate 6 hours of continuous shooting in PH mode.

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic AG-AC90A AVCCAM Handheld Camcorder
  • Battery Pack
  • Battery Charger
  • AC Adaptor
  • 2x AC Cable
  • Eye Cup
  • Remote Control
  • USB Cable
  • AV Multi Cable
  • Lens Cap
  • Shoulder Strap
  • 2x Input Terminal Cap
  • Microphone Holder Adaptor
  • Item Note: Missing CD-ROM; Microphone Holder; Microphone Holder Screws

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