Panasonic AG-DVX100

Rental Rate: 
$150 / day

(from Panasonic.com)
Panasonic created the AG-DVX100 with a single goal in mind: To provide the ultimate handheld recording tool for video professionals. A well balanced, lightweight DV camera, the AG-DVX100 represents the crystallization of decades of advanced Panasonic video technology. It responds to today's professional broadcasting needs with a wide-angle lens and high sensitivity. It delivers the finest image quality in its class. Its manual-oriented controls are designed to satisfy professionals. And with features like the 24p/30p Cinema mode and IEEE 1394 interface, the AG-DVX100 is ready for the next generation of visual production. The AG-DVX100 packs all this performance and versatility into a conveniently small, perfectly balanced body that weighs only 4 lb (1.8 kg) in full operating condition. With the AG-DVX100, Panasonic proudly presents a video camera that excels in every aspect of news gathering, wedding, live event coverage, video production, and filmmaking. It's the ultimate handheld camera for professionals.

Features:

  • 16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display
  • Higher resolution 235,000 pixel .44" BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering
  • Higher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display with superimposed audio metering
  • Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others
  • LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point
  • Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF
  • What you see is what you get on LCD and EVF
  • Scene files transfer over FireWire
  • Time code transfers over Firewire
  • 1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technology
  • Rugged magnesium alloy diecast chassis
  • Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux
  • Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture
  • Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)
  • Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization
  • Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes
  • 16 x 9 anamorphic - letterbox and digital squeeze
  • Conventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modes
  • Seven gamma settings - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press
  • Four knee settings - Auto, Low, Mid, High
  • Four color matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine
  • Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode - Thin, Mid, Thick
  • Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode
  • 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels
  • S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT
  • Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms
  • One Shot recording capability
  • Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability
  • Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition
  • Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery
  • Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
  • Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF
  • Auto focus assist in progressive mode
  • Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes
  • Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions
  • Color drop-down display mode for menu choices
  • End Search Camera function - no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording
  • Menu change on Tape Protect to read Power Save
  • MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 meter
  • Two zebra settings - 80-105%
  • CineSwitchTM Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes
  • Slower middle zoom speed
  • Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment - separate LCD and EVF settings
  • More sensitive on-camera microphone
  • Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice)
  • Speaker position has moved to top of camera (was behind LCD)
  • Heavy-duty tripod connection
  • Black Sapphire color, Barrel Paint is textured to reduce fingerprints
  • ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology