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2011-10-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good for Conventions, Events, Weddings

I bought this form Adorama as a second camera to my Sony FX7. I have found that in good lighting the picture quality is very very close to the FX7. The zoom is great 23X, Image Stabilization is great, the manusl controls are easy to access and give you plenty of control, and battery lasts forever. I put a shotgun mike on it and the sound is good, no XLR's, but a beachtec adapter solves that. Low light is not bad, but I shoot those scenes with my Flashpoint led on-camera light so everything looks great. This is a great camera, it is hard to believe you can get this kind performance for the price. Just shot a wedding with this as the main camera and it turned out great.

Kurt H.

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Panasonic AG-AC7 Specifications

  • Image Device

    1/4.1 Type MOS (3.32 MP)

  • Effective Pixels

    Motion Image: 4:3: 1.02 Mp (tele) to 1.44 Mp (wide)
    16:9: 1.36 Mp (tele) to 1.92 Mp (wide)
    Still Image3:2: 1.46 Mp (tele) to 2.08 Mp (wide)
    16:9: 1.36 Mp (tele) to 1.92 Mp (wide)
    4:3: 1.52 Mp (tele) to 2.16 Mp (wide)

  • Illumination

    Standard: 1400 lux
    Minimum: Approx. 4 lux (1/30 Low Light scene mode); approx. 1 lux (Color Night View)

  • White Balance

    Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White settings

  • Shutter Speed

    Motion Image: (At 60i) 1/60 to 1/8000 sec
    Still Image 1/2 to 1/2000 sec

  • Image Stabilizer

    Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) / O.I.S. Lock

  • Focus

    Auto/manual

  • Iris

    Auto/manual

  • Backlight Compensation

    Yes

  • Lens

    Panasonic Lens, 2.9-48.7mm (16.8x optical zoom, 23x intelligent zoom)

  • Digital Zoom

    50x / 1200x

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Motion Image: 35.8-716mm (16:9), 43.9-878 (4:3)
    Still Image: 35.8-716mm (16:9), 35.8-716mm (4:3), 35.8-716mm (3:2)

  • F Number

    f/1.8 (wide) to f/2.7 (tele)

  • LCD Monitor

    2.7 inch (6.7 cm) widescreen LCD (230,000 pixels)

  • Viewfinder

    Yes (no specifications provided)

  • Still Mode

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

  • Still Picture Resolution

    Still Picture Only: 3:2: 2.8 Mp (2064 x 1376)
    16:9: 2.1 Mp (1920 x 1080)
    4:3: 2.9 Mp (1952 x 1464); 0.3 Mp (640 x 480)
    Simultaneous Recording: 16:9: 2.1 Mp (1920 x 1080)
    4:3: 0.3 Mp (640 x 480)
    Creating Still Picture from Motion Picture: 16:9: 2.1 Mp (1920 x 1080); 0.2 Mp (640 x 360)
    4:3: 0.3 Mp (640 x 480)

  • Signal System

    1080i60, 480i60

  • Compression

    MPEG-4 AVC / H.264

  • Recording Modes

    1920 x 1080: HA (approx. 17 Mb/s VBR), HG (approx. 13 Mb/s VBR), HX (approx. 9 Mb/s VBR), HE (approx. 5 Mb/s VBR)720 x 480: SA (approx. 9 Mb/s VBR), SX (approx. 4.5 Mb/s VBR)

  • Media

    SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slot

  • Maximum Recording Time

    HA Mode: Approx. 8 hrs 30 min
    HG Mode: Approx. 11 hrs
    HX Mode: Approx. 16 hrs 50 min
    HE Mode: Approx. 27 hrs 30 min
    SA Mode: Approx. 16 hrs 30 min
    SX Mode: Approx. 33 hrs

  • Audio Compression

    Dolby Digital (2-channel)

  • Microphone

    2-channel stereo (with zoom function)
    1x 3.5 mm external mic-in jack

  • Speaker

    1 round speaker, dynamic type

  • Outputs

    HDMI
    USB 2.0
    Component connector video output level: Y; 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h/Pb; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h/Pr; 0.7 Vp-p, 75 h
    AVconnector video output level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h, NTSC system
    AV connector audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 h, 2 ch
    Headphone: 77mV, 32 h (stereo mini jack)

  • Power Requirements

    9.3V DC (when using AC adapter)
    7.2V DC (when using battery)

  • Power Consumption

    5.0W (recording)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    8.5 x 8.9 x 17.1 inch (216 x 224 x 432mm)

  • Weight

    Main body only: Approx. 3.97 lb (1.8 kg)

About Panasonic AG-AC7 AVCHD Shoulder-Mount Camcorder - SKU#1835856

The Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder-Mount AVCHD is Full HD camera that enables a truly professional style of operation. Professional projects require stable operation over long periods of time and manual control over the picture, with smooth adjustments. The AC7's shoulder-mount design, its relatively low power draw from the included long-life battery and selectable-bit-rate AVCHD recording to high-capacity SD/SDHC/SDXC cards all serve to facilitate long days of shooting events, weddings, news and anything else that requires you to be on the move, ready to shoot, camera on shoulder.

It's also perfect for houses of worship and educational institutions that teach manual settings and a professional style of camera operation. For ease in completing both SD and HD projects, the AG-AC7 camera features AVCHD recording at 1920 x 1080 and 720 x 480, both at 60i. The built-in 16.7x (optical) / 23x (Intelligent) zoom lens starts out nice and wide at 35.8mm (35mm equivalent), so indoor shooting does not become a challenge to see how deeply into the corner you can smash yourself.

With a large grip and zoom lever and a large, easy-to-hold manual focus ring, you've got accessible, precise controls and a zebra pattern assists you in setting exposure. In addition to extensive manual controls, there's also Intelligent Auto (IA) and Hybrid optical image stabilization, providing the high-tech help you need to ensure smooth, reliably crisp & clear capture of Full HD video.

Panasonic AG-AC7 AVCHD Shoulder-Mount Camcorder - SKU#1835856 Features

  • Full HD 1920 x 1080 Recording: The AG-AC7 camcorder lets you shoot with Full HD picture quality (1920 x 1080 at 60i), allowing you to capture extremely fine details of the scenes and objects you're recording
  • Professional Shoulder-Mount Design: The camcorder has a large hand grip with a large zoom lever mounted on top (helpful for smooth operation during low-angle shooting). The wide-diameter, easy-to-hold manual focus ring enables smooth, positive operation and quick, precise control over focus
  • HD/SD Recording in the AVCHD Format: The AG-AD7 records to the AVCHD format in both HD and SD resolutions, with modes that range from 17 Mb/s HA mode (1920 x 1080) to 4.5 Mb/s SX mode (720 x 480). See Specifications tab for full details
  • Zoom Lens - 35.8mm at Full Wide: The AG-AD7's zoom lens achieves 35.8mm (35mm film equivalent) at the wide end. This is ideal for capturing a panoramic vista or a fuller view of a small room. The optional VW-4607H Wide Conversion Lens (sold separately) expands the view to an even wider 25mm
  • Intelligent 23x Zoom: Intelligent Zoom employs the Intelligent Resolution technology of the camcorder's image-processing LSI to maintain the clear, beautiful HD image quality for images that go beyond the optical zoom range
  • Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization: This combines the advantages of optical stabilization and those of electronic stabilization. It helps capture beautiful, shake-free images under a multitude of conditions by detecting and compensating for the instability caused by a variety of movement types
  • O.I.S. Lock: Pressing the O.I.S. Lock button on the camcorder's touchscreen LCD monitor maximizes the camera's blur-detection sensitivity and correction. This is ideal for telephoto applications such as birdwatching, which calls for zooming to a fixed angle
  • Touchscreen LCD Monitor - 2.7": Control settings are executed by simply touching the AG-AC7's LCD screen. Operation is intuitive and easy and the large letters are easy to read. Shooting and viewing can thus be simpler and more stress-free
  • Long-Life Battery Included: The AC7 comes with Panasonic's VW-VBG260 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, which is rated to record continuously for 4 hours and 35 minutes
  • Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode: In the powerful Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, the AC7 senses the particular shooting conditions at any given moment and the camcorder automatically inputs the settings and activates the functions that will deliver optimal results
  • Built-In Zoom Microphones: The built-in stereo microphones "zoom" in proportion to the zoom setting of the lens, allowing the two electret condenser microphones to bring sound and image together to create an exceptional recorded atmosphere. There's also a 3.5mm input for an external microphone
  • Wind Noise Canceller: This function automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise, leaving natural sounds with lifelike ambience
  • Manual Functions for Creative Flexibility: Let your true creativity shine, with a wealth of manual controls at your fingertips. You can switch to auto mode at any time, of course, which is ideal for when you need to start shooting at a moment's notice
  • SD Memory Card Recording: This camera conveniently records to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (sold separately) to enable high-capacity recording to readily available solid-state media. SD memory card recording also provides rapid data transfer and outstanding compatibility with editing applications

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic AG-AC7P AVCHD Camcorder
  • Item Note: Smells slightly of cigarettes