Panasonic AG-DVX100A Review
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May 8th, 2004
Summary
The AG-DVX100A is the upgraded version of the Panasonic 24-frame video camera. When introduced, the AG-DVX100 was the first small video camcorder to offer film-like 24-frame per second recording. High-end shoulder mount cameras offer this film-speed recording, but the operation of one of these cameras requires a large production crew and oodles of money. The AG-DVX100 is a 5-pound camcorder that is easy to use at a much lower cost. (The price depends on accessories of course). The prospect of shooting low cost video with film-like results was impossible to resist. The initial offering was a commercial if not a technical hit.
Specs
Key Features
Recording Format
Mini DV
CCD Quantity
3
CCD Pixels
470K pixels
Recording System
NTSC
Optical Zoom
10x
LCD Panel Size
3.5 in.
Audio Format
12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Type
Digital
Lens
Optical Zoom
10x
Lens Focal Length
F1.6, 4.5 - 45 mm
Viewing
LCD Display
Yes
LCD Panel Size
3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder
Yes
Advanced Features
Image Stabilizer
With Image Stabilizer
Low Lux
3 Lux
Recording Speed
LP/SP
MPEG Movie Mode
No
Connectors
Outputs
Fire-Wire, S-Video, A/V
Video In/Out
In/Out
Audio In/Out
In/Out
DV Terminal
Yes
Dimension
Weight
3.66 lb.
Depth
14.38 in.
Height
6.31 in.
Width
5.5 in.