Includes: 1.00mA battry AC adapter/charger IR remote strap. The Panasonic AGDVC30 is the world's first professional DV camcorder with an infrared recording mode. With its 3 CCD Camcorder and 16x Leica Dicomar Lens it can shoot in total darkness. It includes 4 scene files slow shutter function Cine-gamma and an Optical Image Stabilizer -- all to deliver superior video. View or preview your tape on the 3.5" LCD screen. Multiple zoom speeds & synchro scan. Best of all it only weighs 2.4 lbs. Movie Like mode combines frame mode & CineGamma for a cinematic look (+ LumiFlik for that old time movie look) Wide-angle extraordinarily quiet 16x high speed optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens with low-dispersion glass reducing chromatic aberration & flare with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Slow-shutter function for motion lag effects and increased sensitivity + Synchro Scan 1/60.3 ~ 1/250 second 12 bit A/D converter and RGB gamma processor assure high image quality Date & Time stamp can record in the picture area Enriched Auto Functions - Auto Focus Auto White Balance and Automatic motorized Neutral Density Focus Ring can be assigned to Zoom or Iris + Gain in Auto Focus mode Removable handle (incl.) and XLR Audio input module (optional) allows for customized shooting style 16 - 9 recording can be set to Letterbox or Squeeze modes FireWire support

• Professional 3CCD MiniDV camcorder with 60i and 30p movie mode 16x optical 160x digital zoom


• Optical image stabilization; 3.5-inch color LCD monitor rotates 260 degrees


• 16:9 aspect ratio for widescreen recording


• Selectable shutter speeds; full manual controls


• Powered by lithium ion rechargeable battery pack

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Includes: 1.00mA battry AC adapter/charger IR remote strap. The Panasonic AGDVC30 is the world's first professional DV camcorder with an infrared recording mode. With its 3 CCD Camcorder and 16x Leica Dicomar Lens it can shoot in total darkness. It includes 4 scene files slow shutter function Cine-gamma and an Optical Image Stabilizer -- all to deliver superior video. View or preview your tape on the 3.5" LCD screen. Multiple zoom speeds & synchro scan. Best of all it only weighs 2.4 lbs. Movie Like mode combines frame mode & CineGamma for a cinematic look (+ LumiFlik for that old time movie look) Wide-angle extraordinarily quiet 16x high speed optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens with low-dispersion glass reducing chromatic aberration & flare with OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Slow-shutter function for motion lag effects and increased sensitivity + Synchro Scan 1/60.3 ~ 1/250 second 12 bit A/D converter and RGB gamma processor assure high image quality Date & Time stamp can record in the picture area Enriched Auto Functions - Auto Focus Auto White Balance and Automatic motorized Neutral Density Focus Ring can be assigned to Zoom or Iris + Gain in Auto Focus mode Removable handle (incl.) and XLR Audio input module (optional) allows for customized shooting style 16 - 9 recording can be set to Letterbox or Squeeze modes FireWire support

• Professional 3CCD MiniDV camcorder with 60i and 30p movie mode 16x optical 160x digital zoom


• Optical image stabilization; 3.5-inch color LCD monitor rotates 260 degrees


• 16:9 aspect ratio for widescreen recording


• Selectable shutter speeds; full manual controls


• Powered by lithium ion rechargeable battery pack

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• True high definition image quality (1080i or 720p) with low-compression DVCPRO HD intraframe recording


• Supports HD/SD multi-format and multi-codec recording capabilities


• Includes the the P2 card offering superior reliability immediate playback and outstanding cost-performance


• Features the new Leica Dicomar HD lens developed specifically for HD recording


• New progressive CCD and DSP for higher sensitivity and image quality

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Panasonic AG-HPX170 High Definition Digital Camcorder AG-HPX170 Camcorders

• Full production quality 4:2:2 1080/ 720/ SD P2HD Hand-Held camcorder


• Includes a Leica Dicomar 13x lens


• Comes with a 16 GB P2 card


• Includes three different advanced focus assist functions


• 1/3-inch progressive 3- CCD imager system which substantially improves signal-to noise (S/N) ratio

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The AG-DVC20 combines a 3-CCD optical system Advanced Color Pure Engine digital processing and easy One Touch navigation. It features convenient shoulder-held design fingertip zoom control a bright 2.5 LCD monitor a 10X optical zoom lens with a digital zoom function that provides ultra-zooming all the way up to 500X and it weighs just 4.4lbs.

• 3CCD optical system with advanced digital processing for sharp vivid images


• 2.5-inch monitor with Power LCD and new Zero Lux Night View features


• 10x optical zoom; 500x digital zoom


• IEEE 1394 DV in/out terminal; video and S-video out; mic in and audio out


• Shoulder-mount design with extra-large handle grip and fingertip zoom control

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The AG-DVX100A is equipped more than 20 new user-requested features including: enhanced 24p and 30p progressive mode functions; improved color reproduction; new cine-like gamma curves and enhanced image adjustments; a slow shutter function for higher sensitivity and dramatic motion effects; smoother zooming and focusing; a new squeeze mode for 16:9 recording; and new auto focus assist and interval recording modes for improved ease and versatility. Panasonic has outfitted the AG-DVX100A with a new prism to deliver the best picture quality in its class. New on-chip lens design delivers more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution lower flare and smear and a high F11 sensitivity allowing the camera to record at 3 lux (at +18dB) for nighttime acquisition. Native progressive-scan CCDs eliminate interlace artifacts including horizontal jaggies and motion-edge tearing. Large Electronic Viewfinder 3.5 Color LCD Monitor Built-In SMPTE Time Code Generator/Reader External Backup with the IEEE 1394 Synchro Lock Function XLR Input

• Superior Image Rendering with the Leica Dicomar Lens


• 410000-pixel (NTSC) 3CCD Image System Provides F11 Sensitivity for Superior Image Quality


• High-Sensitivity Slow Shutter


• High Image Quality with 12-Bit A/D Conversion


• RGB Gamma Processor Provides Rich Cine-Like Tones

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1/3" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV Cinema Camera with CineSwitchTM Technology CineGammaTM Software and IEEE 1394 Interface

• Allows synchronous setting of time code values among multiple cameras


• 3 CCD image system; 24P/30P cinema mode; manual operation


• Wide-angle zoom lens perfect for small-room shooting close-ups and self-recorded interviews


• High-sensitivity slow shutter (in cumulative) function


• Professional digital video camera

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AVCCAM - the Industry's Next Generation Affordable HD... The AG-HMC150 handheld is Panasonic's exciting new introduction to the AVCCAM series. Representing a major step forward in affordable HD video capture the HMC150 utilizes highly efficient AVCHD recording the industry's new long GOP standard based on MPEG-4 to provide stunning image quality and longer record time. The new handheld incorporates three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imagers to produce stunning 1920 x 1080 resolution picture quality far exceeding older Long GOP formats like HDV. It's equipped with a high-performance wide-angle* Leica Dicomar 13x zoom lens and 24-and 30-frame progressive capture in a full range of HD formats making it well suited for all types of projects. With an excitingrange of professional video and audio features and a compact well-balanced design the HMC150 is a "must have" for video professionals and enthusiasts looking for the best in affordable HD. Extra-Long Solid-State Recording: Forget minutes! With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards the HMC150 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps. And it's as easy to use as a digital still camera with simple playback on many consumer devices and players from computers and video game consoles to Blu-ray players and flat panel displays with SD card slots. AVCHD is currently supported by variety of editing solutio

• Full range of HD formats: 1080/60i 1080/30p 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p 720/30p 720/24p (Native)


• Higher bit-rate recording than consumer models (21 Mbps PH Mode)


• 13X Wide angle 28 mm lens out of the box (35mm equiv.); 1/3-inch CCD Progressive Imagers


• Waveform Monitor Vectorscope plus two Focus displays for accurate quick focus


• 3.5-inch LCD monitor displays thumbnails for quick non-linear access to clips

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HI-DEF CAMCORDER/120G HDD/GUNMETAL GREY

• 35mm Wide Lens


• Full HD 1080p


• 20X Intelligent Zoom

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Excellent Camcorder with one really MAJOR flaw

Panasonic finally released a 1920x1080p60 camcorder to the market (Sony still refuse to add Progressive and canon max out at 1920x1080p30 or p24)



With the TM700 Panasonic did combine the smooth motion of 1080i60 with the crisp image of a progressive motion

I can not praise the footage quality from this camcorder it's basically the best camcorder i have ever used it beats my HF100 and HF S100 when it comes to sharpness and motion by far (I still prefer Canon colors though however Panasonic colors looks exactly as we see them in real life Canon colors are unrealistic but looks more fun to me)



The wide angle 35mm~ is much better than my previous canons (Canon 43mm~ a little bit zoomed in) but still not as wide as Sony latest camcorders 29mm~ The stabilization From TM700 is really groundbreaking All low hand shake are completely gone! as if you are using a tripod almost as good as Sony stabilization (Sony stabilization is the best in the market Canon got the worst stabilization from the major companies)



Now about the Major flaw with TM700... something i didn't see coming and would have properly canceled my order if i knew about it before i bought it the Audio is really noisy ! TM700 got a built in Fan on the side (Sony/Canon does not have a fan like tm700) the fan is noisy and the microphone will pick up the noise now if you think closing the LCD and using the viewfinder will eliminate the fan noise you couldn't be any wrong! close the LCD and the fan noise will be even higher ! problem is I'm afraid that it will collect dust over the months and it will properly be even louder by then or might even break.



Other than the Fan noise (It sound like older tape camcorders noise through the entire video if you are familiar with tape noise) it's an excellent camcorder you can capture low light indoors without any problem (Much better than my canon camcorders when it comes to low light) you can't hear the fan noise if you capture outdoors or in a noisy environment but for indoors or a quite environment you will hear it.



Finally about the 1920x1080p60 you really need a quad core to even playback the footage! my Dual Core 2 Duo 2.5GHZ laptop can not play the footage at all (Trust me i tried everything it's not a codec problem but you need power to play the footage) even PS3 can not play the footage smoothly the PS3 will struggle to playback the video (Will freeze about half a second for every 4 seconds of playback)



There is no 1920x1080p30 option in this camcorder it's either 1920x1080p60 28Mbps or 1920x1080i 17Mbps

The camcorder playback the footage just fine though



Some people are having trouble to edit the videos well i use Sony Vegas Pro 9 and had no problems editing the 1080p60 footage.



If you use an external microphone that only pick sound from the front you properly wont care about this flaw but for my use (Traveling etc) i need my camcorder to be as portable as possible so using an external microphone is not an option



This camcorder would have gotten 5 Stars from me if it were not for the Fan issue.



Update : Fan issue Test done by someone else [...] "Just search in VIMEO" "Panasonic TM700 indoor audio test"



Update 2 : Returned the camcorder.... the noise issue is really ruining my videos the noise is not stable it does change when you pan or change the position of the camcorder read my 6th comment in comments below for video sample since amazon wont let me post linksMore detail ...

great video camera

I was torn between Sony and Panasonic (the Canons seemed to have many recurring complaints especially with the decks) and after reading several reviews became gradually partial to the Panasonic before ever having used one based on customer loyalty and consistently glowing testimonials.



Well I've never used the comparable Sony's JVC's or the Canon XL2 (some limited experience with the GL2) but as best I can tell without personal comparison this camera does in fact deserve all the great reviews.



The image quality is excellent and in many cases looks about as good as broadcast TV video (nonHD) and the camera allows a tremendous amount of image control--manual focus ring aperture (iris) gain adjustment shutter speed zebra control for overexposure white AND black balance adjusting daylight filters etc. The electronic viewfinder can even be focused via simple diopter. There are six preprogrammed but customizable settings for image control so the user can simply dial in whatever setting they need based on the shooting/lighting conditions. So for example you shoot occasionally under weak flourescents lights--you adjust the white balance and the gain and the detail level accordingly save it as a particular "scene file"; whenever you return to that same location or a similar shooting environment you can click over to the saved settings in an instant and start recording. The first four are factory set for video 60 frames; the last two are 24 fps for a more film-like quality which this camera handles beautifully.



What actually sold me on the camera in terms of hardware were the two XLR jacks--comparably priced models didn't seem to offer this. The XLR jacks allow the user to attach professional shotgun mics and bypass the mediocre factory one taking fuller advantage of 16bit 48khz stereo recording. I use a fairly inexpensive AZDEN mic and the improvement in sound quality is tremendous. If you were willing to invest in finer mics the audio quality would be better still. Having two XLR inputs means that in addition to recording live audio (like a mic) you can also mix in input from another pre-recorded source--all in the camera!



The lens by Leica is also impressive--it is a bit wide and is not interchangeable (although I believe there is an adaptive telephoto for $$$). I prefer shooting wide but if you have need a wide selection of lenses or don't enjoy the look of wide angle look to Canon.



The drawbacks are minor--the camera is rather cumbersome--and would certainly be tiresome for handheld use as it isn't designed for shoulder-mounted use. I shoot almost exclusively indoors with a tripod and so neither of these issues are relevant for me. Also irrelevant for me are reviews I've read which have indicated lackluster battery performance--again shooting indoors I always have it plugged in and thus haven't noticed any battery problems. The little menu joystick control button used to toggle the menu screens as well as the VCR playback options can be frustrating when you're tired but that is an extremely trivial concern really.



This camera is expensive even in the $1500+ prosumer class it tends more to professional range but I feel it is a great value considering what a fine piece of equipment it is and the wealth of features it offers. It is much much more than enough camera for the consumer and probably a little more than I need actually--I've used mine for a few months and I'm still learning how to wring better and better shooting from it. Once you've used it for a while it becomes clear why this particular model maintains a devoted following. If I have to replace this camera--provided I can afford to--the next camera would definitely be a Panasonic and probably be its big HD brother the HVX.More detail ...

Tops for the prosumer

We used this camera to shoot our short film and it proved to be awesome. The P2 cards were a little tricky to work with but certainly less difficult and more portable than film; without the added expense of telecine.



For the cost we could not have gotten this level of quality otherwise. I believe its got the depth of 16mm plus it shoots in 24p. When we saw our final projection we were just amazed.



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WOW :-)

I received my 150 a little over a week ago. Bought it because I wanted to move up to HD and get out of the tape business. It did not come with an SDHC card. Bought an 8 GB to carry me over until my 16 GB cards arrive via Amazon. I am still on the learning curve on it. Especially liked the large comfortable color view eye piece. I was also amazed by the clarity of the video play back on my 48" LCD screen. Used the three cable output first that came with the camera( Video Lt. Rt. Audio )



Very clear video much clearer than my trusty old Canon GL-2 It does not come with an HDMI cable. Bought one locally and tried it. Plugged one end into the HDMI out port on the camera and the other end into the HDMI port of my TV. I was blown away by how clear it was !! The video was clearer than some of the stations I view in HD.



On playback you are given a thumbnail of the first frame of each scene you shot when you turned the camera on. On playback you can skip around the scenes you want to view or delete if needed. The focus assist is another nice feature. When you use it it momentarily zooms in on the middle of your next shot so that you can fine focus if needed.



It has many other features that I have not tried yet. On editing bought the Pinnacle 12 Ultimate because it is set up to handle the AVHCD format and a PC with the AMD quad Phenom processor with 3 GB of RAM. Waiting for a more powerful graphics card to arrive before trying to edit in this new format. The battery that came with it is small. Would recommend buying the larger battery as soon as you can to balance it out. Right now it feels a little out of balance because of the smaller battery. Also liked the solid magnesium body. No plastic anywhere ! Overall I am impressed with this camera.



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Powerhouse Camcorder for Power Users

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3P5NINJ0LEBSL The Panasonic HDC-TM700 is a rare camcorder in that it breaks new ground. The key upside of this camcorder is its 28 Mbps 60P mode -- the camera is capable of recording at 1920x1080 resolution in 60 PROGRESSIVE frames per second. This captures TWICE the image information of the interlaced method resulting in smoother motion. The TM700 also capture more vertical resolution than other consumer camcorders when used in 60P mode.



There are many features of this camera that blur the line between "consumer" and "prosumer."



Whether you dub the 35mm lens "wide" or not it's a hell of a lot more wide than any other consumer cam lens I've tried. My $6500 Sony EX1 has a 31.4mm equivalent lens so the TM700 is in the same ballpark. For me this make a big difference in the practical use of the camera. No longer do I need to carry and constantly attach/detach a wide angle adapter. This also makes me more likely to use the 18X zoom (since there's no wide angle adapter on the cam).



One nice TM700 feature I haven't seen discussed elsewhere is peaking. Quite simply "peaking" means that the camera outlines objects in focus with a color so as to help the camera operator achieve correct focus. The camera does include a peaking function when switched to manual focus. Panasonic calls it "manual focus assist." This really helps achieve critical focus with the 260k pixel LCD screen. The peaking color is blue; I prefer yellow but will gladly settle for blue.



Another upside to the TM700 vis-a-vis other consumer cams is the manual control ring. Panasonic has done a nice job implementing this feature and it's easy to quickly adjust zoom focus shutter speed & iris using the ring. This is a slam dunk win for the TM700 because the competition doesn't even offer a control ring (the control wheel is a far less satisfying alternative).



Some have expressed concern over the cooling fan. The fan does generate some noise when it activates although it's not always on. The fan has really not been an issue for me so far. I usually use an external mic when I'm serious about capturing quality audio.



I'm a picky camera buyer who usually finds flaws with consumer equipment. But I haven't found many with the TM700. It has a number of nice features like facial recognition (automatically exposing for certain faces) outstanding low-light performance with minimal noise and strong color reproduction an almost "instant on" technology (you can power on the camera simply by opening the LCD screen or extending the viewfinder) stellar image stabilization plenty of menu customization options all the benefits of tapeless workflow...and I could go on.



If you are shopping for a "flagship" consumer camcorder when considering the TM700 you must ask yourself whether you really care about 60P. After all it's the 60P mode (and resulting high image quality) that sets this camera apart from its Sony & Canon competitors. I believe that the TM700 in 60P mode produces arguably the best image quality you can find in a consumer camcorder. But you need a fast PC with the right software to edit this material. If you intend to edit your footage do some homework on this point before making a purchase decision.



If you want 60P...and you can handle 60P... then you will love this camcorder.



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great video camera

I was torn between Sony and Panasonic (the Canons seemed to have many recurring complaints especially with the decks) and after reading several reviews became gradually partial to the Panasonic before ever having used one based on customer loyalty and consistently glowing testimonials.



Well I've never used the comparable Sony's JVC's or the Canon XL2 (some limited experience with the GL2) but as best I can tell without personal comparison this camera does in fact deserve all the great reviews.



The image quality is excellent and in many cases looks about as good as broadcast TV video (nonHD) and the camera allows a tremendous amount of image control--manual focus ring aperture (iris) gain adjustment shutter speed zebra control for overexposure white AND black balance adjusting daylight filters etc. The electronic viewfinder can even be focused via simple diopter. There are six preprogrammed but customizable settings for image control so the user can simply dial in whatever setting they need based on the shooting/lighting conditions. So for example you shoot occasionally under weak flourescents lights--you adjust the white balance and the gain and the detail level accordingly save it as a particular "scene file"; whenever you return to that same location or a similar shooting environment you can click over to the saved settings in an instant and start recording. The first four are factory set for video 60 frames; the last two are 24 fps for a more film-like quality which this camera handles beautifully.



What actually sold me on the camera in terms of hardware were the two XLR jacks--comparably priced models didn't seem to offer this. The XLR jacks allow the user to attach professional shotgun mics and bypass the mediocre factory one taking fuller advantage of 16bit 48khz stereo recording. I use a fairly inexpensive AZDEN mic and the improvement in sound quality is tremendous. If you were willing to invest in finer mics the audio quality would be better still. Having two XLR inputs means that in addition to recording live audio (like a mic) you can also mix in input from another pre-recorded source--all in the camera!



The lens by Leica is also impressive--it is a bit wide and is not interchangeable (although I believe there is an adaptive telephoto for $$$). I prefer shooting wide but if you have need a wide selection of lenses or don't enjoy the look of wide angle look to Canon.



The drawbacks are minor--the camera is rather cumbersome--and would certainly be tiresome for handheld use as it isn't designed for shoulder-mounted use. I shoot almost exclusively indoors with a tripod and so neither of these issues are relevant for me. Also irrelevant for me are reviews I've read which have indicated lackluster battery performance--again shooting indoors I always have it plugged in and thus haven't noticed any battery problems. The little menu joystick control button used to toggle the menu screens as well as the VCR playback options can be frustrating when you're tired but that is an extremely trivial concern really.



This camera is expensive even in the $1500+ prosumer class it tends more to professional range but I feel it is a great value considering what a fine piece of equipment it is and the wealth of features it offers. It is much much more than enough camera for the consumer and probably a little more than I need actually--I've used mine for a few months and I'm still learning how to wring better and better shooting from it. Once you've used it for a while it becomes clear why this particular model maintains a devoted following. If I have to replace this camera--provided I can afford to--the next camera would definitely be a Panasonic and probably be its big HD brother the HVX.More detail ...