Panasonic's AG-HMC150 handheld is a huge step forward forward in affordable HD video capture. The industry's most efficient AVCHD recorder providing stunning image quality and the longest record times.
With three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imagers producing crisp 1920 x 1080 resolution picture quality, it blows away older Long GOP formats like HDV. It's equipped with a high-performance wide-angle Leica Dicomar 13x zoom lens and 24- and 30-frame progressive capture in a full range of HD formats, making it well suited for all types of projects. With an exciting range of professional video and audio features and a compact, well-balanced design, the HMC150 is a "must have" for video professionals and enthusiasts looking for the best in affordable HD.
Features
- Extra-long record times - one 32GB SDHC card can hold up to 3 hours in the PH mode mode, 4 hours HA, 5.3 hours at HG mode and 12 hours in the HE mode.
- Records in a full range of HD formats including 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p; 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p
- 1/3" 3-CCD progressive image system with excellent sensitivity, superb color reproduction and resolution
- Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) that ensures stable images, critical to high definition video display
- 13X 28mm to 368mm (35mm equivalent) Leica Dicomar wide-angle zoom lens
- Superb Manual & Auto focus
- In-camera Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope and two Focus assist displays
- A host of advanced video functions like Cinelike Gamma and Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
- Professional-level connections including HDMI out, Component Out (D Terminal), Composite Out and RCA Audio out jacks, XLR audio inputs, USB 2.0 for file transfer, remote control for Zoom, Iris, Focus, Start/Stop
- Three neutral density filters and three user sets
- Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, +48V Phantom Power, Auto/Manual level, and internal/external assignment
- Useful time/date stamp feature for applications like reality shows, legal depositions or surveillance
- Includes professional-level assist functions like waveform monitor, vectorscope and two focus displays
- Variety of editing solutions (Render files to almost any format or media)
- Free downloadable AVCHD Transcoder for conversion to DVCPRO HD available at the Panasonic web site
- Built with a durable, die-cast magnesium chassis frame for reliable performance in tough environments
- Lightweight (under 6lbs.), handheld design similar to the popular AG-DVX100
- Weight: 3.7 lb. Camcorder Only
- Weight: 4.3 lb. including SD memory cards, supplied battery, and microphone
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 6-1/16 x 6-15/32 x 15-5/8 inches (excluding the projection part)
