Panasonic AG-HMC152EN AVCCAM Camcorder

Using low-cost, readily available SD/SDHC memory cards as its media, the AG-HMC150 captures HD recordings that approach broadcast quality. This tapeless camera-recorder boasts a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle lens – widest in a professional camera of this class – and a 13x zoom, plus a newly developed 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive CCD.
AVCHD format recording captures images of superior quality at twice the compression efficiency of MPEG-2, and a new “PH” recording mode for professionals allows higher quality recording at a greater bit rate. Thanks to cinelike gamma, an HD multi-format that supports 23.98p/29.97p recording, and a variety of manual functions, the AG-HMC150 is also suited to cinema-like video production. This dropout-free memory-card camera-recorder offers exceptional reliability and high resistance to vibration, humidity and dust. Geared to handle video tasks in the IT age, the AG-HMC150 lets you transfer recorded files directly to a PC for quick nonlinear editing and distribution over a network.

Wide-Angle HD Images that Approach Broadcast Quality

• Leica Dicomar* 13x zoom lens with 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle setting, 72 mm diameter and cam-driven manual zoom.
• Newly developed 1/3″ 16:9 progressive CCD for high image quality and sensitivity.
• High-performance DSP with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner processing capability.
• 1080/23.98p, 1080/59.94i or 720/59.94p HD multi-format recording (see table at below).
• Selectable gamma including Cinelike mode.
• Time Date Stamp capability for Legal deposition applications.
  *Leica and Dicomar are registered trademarks of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

High-Quality, Professional AVCHD Recording

• Professional High-quality (PH) mode for full-pixel HD recording; also supports AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) format.
• Records for 180 minutes* (approx.) in the highest-quality (PH) mode, or 720 minutes* (approx.) in extended (HE) mode.
• Professionally oriented recording functions include pre-rec, shot marker, INDEX, TC/UB, and metadata.
• Transport Mecanism-free memory-card recording for high durability and reliability against vibration, impacts and temperature change.
• Inexpensive, readily available SD/SDHC memory cards with repeated reuse capability.
  *When using a 32-GB SDHC card.

Versatile Interfaces, Professional Design

• XLR 2-channel audio input terminals supporting 48-V phantom power supply, and MIC/LINE select.
• Manual audio level VR (2-channel).
• Thumbnail display on the 3.5-inch LCD monitor provides fast viewing or deletion.
• Waveform monitor display function.
• Large, tiltable viewfinder.
• Auto or manual operation of focus and aperture.
• Scene file, user buttons, focus assist function.
• HDMI output, USB 2.0 (B-type devices).
• Composite out, component out (mini-D), audio out.
• Zoom, Focus and Iris Control with Start-Stop can be remotely controlled.