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Product Name Panasonic AG-DVX100A

Panasonic AG-DVX100A

Panasonic AG-DVX100B

Panasonic AG-DVX100B

Panasonic AG-DVX100

Panasonic AG-DVX100

Panasonic AG-HVX200

Panasonic AG-HVX200

Canon XH A1

Canon XH A1

Release Date 11/15/2005 10/10/2002 11/22/2005 11/01/2006
Price Range Check latest prices » $2500-$3000 Check latest prices » $4990 Check latest prices » $5000
Review Summary If you're looking for a MiniDV camera for pro-level videography with a film-like look, this 24P model is a top contender. Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera. This professional 24P camera in compact dress raises the bar for its semipro price class. With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever. Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.
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Basic Specs

Product Type Camcorder Camcorder Camcorder Camcorder Camcorder - 1080i
Optical Sensor Size 1/3" 1/3" 1/3" 1/3" 1/3"
Optical Sensor Type 3CCD 3CCD 3CCD 3CCD 3CCD
Min Illumination 3 lux 3 lux 3 lux 0.4 lux
Analog Video Format NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC, PAL
Image Stabilizer Optical Optical Optical Optical Optical
Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader Black fader, White fader Black fader, White fader Black fader, White fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/24 sec 1/24 sec 1/3 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec 1/16000 sec
Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/4sec, 1/6sec, 1/8sec, 1/12sec, 1/15sec, 1/30sec
Shooting Programs Spotlight Low light, Spotlight
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Custom, Presets, Automatic Automatic, Manual Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor Indoor, Outdoor Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority Manual, Program, Automatic Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
Camera Flash None None None Built-in None
Enclosure Color Black Black Black
Effective Sensor Resolution 3.8 megapixels
Total Pixels 4.1 megapixels
Progressive scan Yes Yes
PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
Shooting Modes Normal movie mode Digital photo mode Digital photo mode
Widescreen Video Capture Yes Yes Yes
Localization English
Special Effects Skintone, Black & White
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