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Reviews of the Panasonic AG-DVX100A

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    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: The AG-DVX100A is the upgraded version of the Panasonic 24-frame video camera. When introduced, the AG-DVX100 was the first small video camcorder to offer film-like 24-frame per second recording....

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    videomaker.com

    By Patrick Lang | April 1, 2003

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    digitaljournalist.org

    By Steven Trent Smith | November 20, 2002

    Review Summary: "Normal" video in the U.S. has, until recently, meant 525 interlaced lines scanned at the rate of 30 frames a second, each frame being made up of two fields, therefore, 60 fields per second. A number of those scanning lines are used for "blanking"­ ...

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    digitaljournalist.org

    By Steven Trent Smith | November 1, 2002

    Review Summary: To be quite honest, I've never been a big Panasonic fan. But they've outdone themselves with the DVX100, and they've converted me. I'm very happy with this camera, and so, too, are our clients. Videosmith has one in rental, and a second coming in a ...

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: AGDVX100A

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
  • Min Illumination 3 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/4sec, 1/6sec, 1/8sec, 1/12sec, 1/15sec, 1/30sec
  • Shooting Programs Spotlight
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic
  • Camera Flash None

Main Features

  • Color Support Color
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Media Included Qty 1
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture No

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Media Type Mini DV
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 45 mm - F/1.6
  • Focal Length 4.5 mm - 45 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Lens Construction 11 group(s) / 15 element(s)
  • Min focal length 4.5 mm
  • Max focal length 45 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Leica
  • Features Aspherical lens, Built-in 1/8 neutral density filter, Built-in 1/64 neutral density filter
  • Filter Size 72 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32.5 - 325 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Edit Functions Audio dubbing
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Search Modes Blank search, Index search
  • Additional Features Built-in speaker, Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation, Display contrast control, Display brightness control
  • Time Code Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Included Accessories Eyecup, Lens cap, Lens hood, Microphone holder, Camcorder shoulder strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ), 1 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output) ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Audio line-in / microphone ( XLR x 2 ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 200,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 5.5 in
  • Depth 14.3 in
  • Height 6.3 in
  • Weight 3.7 lbs
  • Body Material Magnesium alloy

Product Photos

  • camera on
  • top
  • back
  • side
  • camera off

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