Reviews of the Panasonic AG-DVX100B
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CNET Review
The Good: Great sound, progressive modes, and image control; professional-caliber viewfinder and controls; wide lens; particularly well suited for multicamera projects.
The Bad: No high-definition capability; no 16:9-native chips; lens is short for some applications; moderately steep learning curve.
The Bottom Line: Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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videomaker.com
Review Summary: A serious contender in the 3-chip prosumer camcorder market.
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videomaker.com
Review Summary: A serious contender in the 3-chip prosumer camcorder market.
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: AGDVX100B
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Black
- Effective Sensor Resolution 3.8 megapixels
- Total Pixels 4.1 megapixels
- Progressive scan Yes
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 3 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/24 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Normal movie mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Camera Flash None
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Pro Camcorder Features
- Audio Signal Format PCM
- Gain Selection +18 dB
- Features 4 channel audio recording
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- 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
- Min Focus Range 0.8 in
- Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
- Search Modes Blank search, Index search
- Additional Features Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Backlight compensation, Progressive scan CCD system
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Eyepiece, Lens hood, Cleaning tape, 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 Headphones, 2 x Microphone, 1 x Composite video input/output, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Audio input / output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 x DC coupler cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 18 Watt
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating (270°)
- 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 6.3 in
- Height 14.3 in
- Weight 3.7 lbs
Product Photos
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