Panasonic AG-AF100 NEWBIE GUIDE and FAQ

Barry_Green said:
It doesn't use custom connectors for the video cables, so it's unlikely that any cable would be included. Witness the HPX170 - it has component video output and HD-SDI. The component connector uses a custom D-terminal, so the component cable was included. The SDI was a standard BNC connector, so no SDI cable was included.
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I love the fact that it doesn't require custom wires. I hated the weak custom monitor jack the came with my HVX200. All cameras should use the most reliable and quality wire standard connections available. It's great to know if 1 of my guys misplaces or some how damages a wire that I can pop into an electronic store or go on line a get another one with minimum down time.
 
dcloud said:
im guessing its bundled with the tiny block of cheese battery?
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That "tiny block of cheeese" battery is perfect to pop on for steadycam JR shots due to less weight. To reply to the other post about the expensive batteries... Tapeworks Texas has them for $120... I just reserved two.
 
GRENCH said:
It's great to know if 1 of my guys misplaces or some how damages a wire that I can pop into an electronic store or go on line a get another one with minimum down time.
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While youre there grab yourself some RG6 cable and some solderless connectors and make your own. Good to have on hand.
 
Very useful 'all in one' post.

Maybe, when release is closer and final (final!) specs are announced, a sticky might be in order.

I'm watching the AF100 with interest, only problem for me is waiting on the Birger Canon mount's functionality (I have a lot of Canon Glass)... unless Panny have some new lenses waiting in the wings.
 
Here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere.. will this camera have provision for a hard-wire external record button, like for a handgrip?

Previous cameras provided for aftermarket zoom controllers with start-stop, but since zoom control is not a possibility here, I hope Panasonic hasn't overlooked the option. A nice Panasonic and/or aftermarket grip with an integral momentary switch would be very nice.
 
Mac said:
Here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere.. will this camera have provision for a hard-wire external record button, like for a handgrip?

Previous cameras provided for aftermarket zoom controllers with start-stop, but since zoom control is not a possibility here, I hope Panasonic hasn't overlooked the option. A nice Panasonic and/or aftermarket grip with an integral momentary switch would be very nice.
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Are you talking about controlling it on a boom? or tall on a tripod? If so, I read on one of the threads that it will ship with an IR remote. I think I also read about a place for a wired remote... I made one of the DIY zoom and start/stop controls for the DVX that was posted here on the forum (long ago). I still have it... wonder if it'll work on the AF?
 
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with the Optimo 28-76 zoom t2.6
 
Mac said:
Here's a question I haven't seen answered anywhere.. will this camera have provision for a hard-wire external record button, like for a handgrip?
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Yes. It has ports for remote control of start/stop, focus, and iris. If you're using a lens that the camera can control (such as the 14-140) you can execute remote wired control of focus and iris, in addition to the ability to always control record start-stop.
 
Barry_Green said:
Yes. It has ports for remote control of start/stop, focus, and iris. If you're using a lens that the camera can control (such as the 14-140) you can execute remote wired control of focus and iris, in addition to the ability to always control record start-stop.
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Will the "AFX" be able to use the same controller that worked with the HVX or will we have to get a new one?
 
Thanks Barry for the info. I thought I read that you can jam sync the AFX to external time code, is that right and if so where is the connector?
 
Yak said:
Thanks Barry for the info. I thought I read that you can jam sync the AFX to external time code, is that right and if so where is the connector?
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Yes, you can sync it to LTC timecode. It uses the VIDEO OUT jack for that purpose. You can set it into timecode-read mode, or timecode-export mode, and then sync, and then exit the timecode sync mode and go back to normal operations. You don't leave the cable connected at all times, continually jamming, instead you synchronize them and then disconnect.
 
Barry_Green said:
Yes, you can sync it to LTC timecode. It uses the VIDEO OUT jack for that purpose. You can set it into timecode-read mode, or timecode-export mode, and then sync, and then exit the timecode sync mode and go back to normal operations. You don't leave the cable connected at all times, continually jamming, instead you synchronize them and then disconnect.
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Great so the AFX can be jam synced with a SoundDevice 744T and run with true double system sound unlike the HVX, good to know, the more I find out about the AFX the more I like it.
 
Official Specs Sheet from Panasonic

The AG-AF100, delivering in December, is the first professional 4/3" large imager video camcorder optimized for high-definition video recording. 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 a handheld camcorder. The AF100 has the ability to use virtually any professional quality lens with the addition of an easily obtainable adapter.

The design of the AF100's 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 micro 4/3" 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, prime lenses, and zoom lenses.




• Large 4/3" "Best-in-Class" MOS imager with fast image scanning and optical and low pass filters that eliminate aliasing and moire while minimizing skew

• Records in 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p native) and 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p native, utilizing AVCCAM's highest-quality PH mode (maximum 24Mbps)

• Variable frame rates in 24P, 30P and 25P in1080, up to 60P or 50p dependent on 60Hz or 50Hz mode

• Uncompressed 4:2:2, 8 Bit HD-SDI and HDMI output

• Six built-in, customizable Scene Files that can be utilized for instant, easy matching between multiple cameras

• Built-in gamma curves including HD Norm, HD Low and High, Cine-like D, Cine-like V, B.Stretch

• Four selectable color matrices including Norm 1 and Norm 2, Fluorescent and Cinelike

• Color Phase and Saturation, Pedestal and Detail image control

• Two card slots that support continuous (relay) recording. Relay recording means that with two 32GB SDHC cards you can record for 6 hours with automatic clip spanning across the two cards

• SDXC Card compatibility -- with a 64GB SDXC card, you can record for 12 hours in PH Mode, and 48 hours in HG Mode

• HD Video and Full Audio monitoring during record and playback with high-quality audio pre-amps at the input
 
LuckyStudio 13 said:
Official Specs Sheet from Panasonic

• Two card slots that support continuous (relay) recording. Relay recording means that with two 32GB SDHC cards you can record for 6 hours with automatic clip spanning across the two cards

• SDXC Card compatibility -- with a 64GB SDXC card, you can record for 12 hours in PH Mode, and 48 hours in HG Mode
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Curious. Shouldn't two 32GB cards = 12 hours, just like a single 64GB one? Or perhaps there's an "each" omitted from the 32GB line?
 
Is it possible to send the 2.35/2.40 cropping overlays out the HD-SDI output? Might be nice to be able to take the masking tape off of the director's monitor.
 
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