Panasonic Pro AG-DVC7 MiniDV Proline Camcorder w/15x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer Description The Panasonic AG-DVC7 makes it easy for anybody to produce professional-looking digital videos. Its shoulder-held design provides outstanding stability when shooting. A variety of automatic functions combine with large control buttons and digital picture effects to ensure simple operation and extraordinary results. An IEEE1394 DV In/Out terminal facilitates PC video editing and website production. And a full line of optional equipment, including a wide conversion lens, and external stereo microphone, lets the AG-DVC7 serve a variety of high-level uses. Lightweight and easy to use, the AG-DVC7 is ideal for applications demanding professional recording performance at an entry-level price.Pro-Style Shoulder-Held DesignThe AG-DVC7 features a convenient shoulder-held design, extra-large handle grip, fingertip zoom control, and LCD panel and viewfinder for easy viewing. It weighs just 4.62 pounds in full operating condition. This adds up to stable images with minimal hand shaking, plus the kind of quick, easy subject framing you simply cannot get with a handheld camera.The AG-DV7's shoulder-held design gives you steady images and quick framing of subjects15x Zoom Lens and Digital ZoomThe AG-DVC7 comes with a powerful 15x zoom lens and adds a digital zoom function that provides ultra-telephoto zooming all the way to 750x. Its large zoom rocker switch is conveniently positioned on the handle grip for easy, responsive zoom operation. The extra zoom power is a great plus for sports applications or whenever the shooter can't get close to the action.Manual/Auto Focus and MoreSwitch between auto and manual focus according to your shooting needs. In manual mode, the large focus ring provides you the kind of focusing precision you'd expect from a professional camera. You can manually adjust the iris, shutter speed, white balance and audio recording level when desired.Auto Functions for Beautiful Results with EaseThe AG-DVC7's many automatic functions make it easy to produce beautiful videos. These include Digital EIS (Electric Image Stabilizer) to compensate for jitter and vibration-induced image distortions, Backlight Compensation to prevent black breakdown, and Auto Tracking White Balance for superb pictures when tracking moving subjects.Conveniently placed controls on the AG-DV7Program AEThe AG-DVC7 comes preset with ideal iris size and shutter speed combinations for a variety of subjects and shooting conditions. Select from five program AE modes: sports, portrait, spotlight, surf & snow, and low light. These settings allow you to take perfect shots quickly and easily.Superior Digital RecordingThe AG-DVC7 uses the ubiquitous DV format, with an 8-bit digital recording system that delivers high-quality pictures. The 16-bit digital audio system rivals CDs in quality. Choose sound in either a 48-kHz/16-bit, 2-channel, or a 32-kHz/12-bit, 4-channel mode during playback.IEEE1394 DV In/Out TerminalA DV (IEEE1394) 4-pin digital interface terminal makes it easy to upload pictures and audio to a Macintosh or Windows-based PC for non-linear editing with no loss of quality. Users can also dub with no deterioration between the AG-DVC7 and an AG-DV1DC, AG-DV2500 or other DV VTR.Options for the ProfessionalAn accessory kit and a variety of additional options are available with the AG-DVC7. Add a 0.7x wide conversion lens, external stereo microphone, or large-capacity 2.8-A battery depending on your professional needs.Other Features2.5-inch color LCD side monitorRec start/stop button and zoom lever on top handle gripPicture Effects Function includes Wipe, Mix, Strobe, Gainup, Trail, Mosaic, and MirrorJog Menu DialVideo and S-Video In/OutMic In and Audio In/OutThe MiniDV FormatMiniDV, the most common type of digital camcorder, records video using the standard DV-format. It's the preferred format for broadcast-quality video, and it is also highly regarded for its high audio and still image quality. This is all delivered on a cassette that's 1/12th the size of a standard VHS tape. Tapes come in lengths of 60 and 80 minutes at standard speed (SP), with use of lower speed mode (SP) increasing time to 90 and 120 minutes while reducing resolution.Playing DV Tapes on a DVCPRO VTRUsing the AJ-CS455P adaptor, mini-DV cassettes can be played back by a DVCPRO VTR. This means you can utilize mini-DV cassettes as media (playback only) in DVCPRO production systems. Panasonic's Emmy Award-winning DVCPRO format is the industry's standard for digital acquisition and recording, and the most rapidly adopted professional video format in history. Recording is not possible, even with the adaptor. Also, DVCPRO systems cannot play back DV tapes recorded in LP mode, or long-play Mini-DV tapes (SP mode: 80 minutes; LP mode: 120 minutes).Possible configurations with additional componentsWhat's in the Box:Panasonic AG-DVC7, shoulder strap, AC cable, lens cap, DC cable, battery 1.6-Ah, AC adapter, wireless remote controller, battery for wireless remote controller, cleaning tape.