Panasonic AG-AF100 announced

[Cavemandude]

Panasonic AG-AF100 announced at NAB

Press Release

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...82010101919040



Link to larger images:

http://www.panasonic.com/promos/NAB/...s/AG-AF100.zip

Randy

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES AG-AF100,

4/3” PROFESSIONAL HIGH-DEFINITION CAMCORDER

* Premier AVCCAM Video Camera Combines 4/3” Sensor with Superior Video Quality, Professional Audio Inputs, Variable Frame Rates, SDXC Card Technology *

LAS VEGAS, NV (April 11, 2010) – Panasonic Solutions Company today announced a game-changing AVCCAM HD camcorder, the AG-AF100, the first professional micro 4/3-inch video camcorder optimized for high-definition video recording. Scheduled to ship by the end of 2010, the AG-AF100 will set a new benchmark for digital cinematography.

Targeted at the video and film production communities, the AF100 delivers the shallow depth of field and wider field of view of a large imager, with the flexibility and cost advantages of use with a growing line of professional quality, industry standard micro 4/3-inch lenses, filters, and adapters. The full 1080 and 720 production camera offers superior video handling, native 1080/24p recording, variable frame rates, professional audio capabilities, and compatibility with SDHC and SDXC media.

The design of the AF100’s micro 4/3-inch sensor affords depth of field and field of view similar to that of 35mm movie cameras in a less expensive camera body. Equipped with an interchangeable lens mount, the AF100 can utilize an array of low-cost, widely-available still camera lenses as well as film-style lenses with fixed focal lengths and primes.

“Designed in consultation with the filmmaking community, the AF100 eclipses the video performance of other cameras in this price range,” said Joe Facchini, Vice President of Sales & Product Management, Media & Production Services, Panasonic Solutions Company. “Ideal for film schools and independent filmmakers, this affordable, digital cinematography camera employs an advanced professional AVC/ H.264 Hi Profile AVCHD codec compatible with a wide range of editing tools and affordable players.”

The AF100 incorporates a 4/3-inch, 16:9 MOS imager. The camcorder records 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) and 720/60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) in AVCHD’s highest-quality PH mode (maximum 24Mbps). Ready for global production standards, the camcorder is 60Hz and 50Hz switchable.

The AF100 maximizes the potential of its high-resolution imager with built-in ND filtering and dramatically reduced video aliasing. Standard professional interfaces include HD-SDI out, HDMI, time code recording, built-in stereo microphone and USB 2.0. The AF100 features two XLR inputs with +48V Phantom Power capability, 48-kHz/16-bit two-channel digital audio recording and supports LPCM/Dolby-AC3.

This newest Panasonic AVCCAM camcorder is the first to enjoy the benefits of advanced SDXC media card compatibility in addition to existing SDHC card support. (SDXC is the newest SD memory card specification that supports memory capacities above 32GB up to 2TB). With two SD slots, the AF100 can record up to 12 hours on two 64GB SDXC cards in PH mode

The AG-AF100 will be available by the end of 2010. Panasonic will support the AF100 with a three-year limited warranty (one year plus two extra years upon registration).

[ATL Media Group]

Heck ya! Now we're talking! A camera that takes the best of HDSLR, and HPX/HMC style throws a huge sensor (4X bigger than scarlet! WOW!) and slaps the snot outta Canon...

Looks like Panasonic actually listens to us!

[Chris Light]

looks goofy, but hell, on paper, i think it fills in a lot of blanks!!

[dvbrother]

At first I thought this was fake because it seemed too good to be true. I had to double-check the URL of the press release. I think it's legit. I'm in shock. I think this is the answer to what we've wanted. 24mbps, HD-SDI and HDMI output, XLR inputs, built-in ND. Holy crap!

[hunter richards]

This is great news, I just hope it looks better than the picture and gets the viewfinder out from the cameras ass and more towards the front. Built in ND's are pretty cool- this camera might be a solid winner for Documentary filmmaking.

[Simon Höfer]

Jeeez! What everybody wanted

[dmpsk8]

wow, I'm so stoked. Look out scarlet.

[Tim Joy]

Wow. Awesome. I guess keeping those old canon fd lenses wasn't so bad after all.

[dmpsk8]

do we have a price range?

[hunter richards]

Also would love to see "iso" settings instead of "gain DB".