- Three newly designed 1/4.1" Progressive 3MOS Imagers for full HD resolution..
- Extremely slow, smooth zoom for the precise control needed for dramatic sequences.
- Time Date Stamp enables shooting Legal Depositions or Surveillance.
- The HMC40 is a versatile HD camcorder offering high-quality AVCHD s and high-resolution still photo capture.
- The compact camera is also packed with professional video and audio features.
Product Description
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Panasonic's latest introduction to its popular AVCCAM line, the
AG-HMC40 handheld, combines full HD AVCHD video with
high-resolution 10.6-megapixel still photo capture, giving you
the benefits of two professional cameras in one affordable
package.Compact and lightweight at 2.16-pounds, the HMC40 is a
versatile HD camcorder offering high-quality AVCHD s,
high-resolution still photo capture, an easy-to-use SD card
workflow, and professional audio capabilities for a wide range of
applications and markets including schools, government agencies,
event videographers, web designers and more.
From the Manufacturer
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AVCCAM - the Industry's Next Generation Affordable HD
Panasonic's latest introduction to its popular AVCCAM line, the
AG-HMC40 handheld, combines full HD AVCHD video with
high-resolution 10.6-megapixel still photo capture, giving you
the benefits of two professional cameras in one affordable
package.
Compact and lightweight at 2.16-pounds, the HMC40 is a versatile
HD camcorder offering high-quality AVCHD s,
high-resolution still photo capture, an easy-to-use SD card
workflow, and professional audio capabilities for a wide range of
applications and markets including schools, government agencies,
event videographers, web designers and more.
Full HD Video and 10.6-Megapixel Stills -- All in One Compact
Camera
With a full resolution 3-megapixel, 1/4-inch 3MOS imager, the
HMC40 produces stunning 1920x1080 video in AVCHD (MPEG-4
AVC/H.264), delivering images far superior to HDV. When used for
digital still photography, the camera captures photos with
10.6-megapixel resolution directly onto the SD card as a JPEG
image. The camera can also be connected directly to a PictBridge
photo printer (no PC required). And unlike HDV tapes, video and
photos can be accessed randomly and immediately from the SD cards
and played back on a number of consumer devices.
The camcorder's advanced Leica Dicomar lens system offers 12X
optical zoom, wide-angle setting (40.8mm) and an optical image
stabilizer (O.I.S.) feature for precise shooting. The compact
camera is also packed with professional video and audio features
(HDMI out, date/time stamp, remote zoom, XLR option, etc.).
High Definition Performance, Standard Definition Price
Using high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC40 provides hours of
beautiful high definition s at professional level bit
rates. It records in a range of 1080 and 720 formats with all
four professional AVCCAM modes: PH mode (average 21
Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the HG mode
(approx.13 Mbps), HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps). AVCCAM offers the
benefit of a fast, file-based workflow using widely available and
reasonably priced SD memory cards.
* HD formats: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p,
720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
* Three newly designed 1/4.1” Progressive 3MOS Imagers for full
HD resolution
* 12x Leica Dicomar lens (13 elements in 10 groups), 43mm filter
Ø, zoom range of 40.8 - 490mm (35mm equivalent)
* Extremely slow, smooth zoom for the precise control needed for
dramatic sequences
* Time date stamp enables shooting legal depositions or
surveillance
* Long record time: 3 hours with included battery (7 hours
continuous with 5,800mAh Battery)
* Remaining battery time readout in minutes so shooter is warned
(Info Data Secure Battery)
* 3-second pre-record function captures the from the
beginning
* Shooting assist functions: focus expand, focus bar and Face
detection in Auto Mode
* Waveform monitor helps with luminance for green screen where
lighting has to be evenly distributed
* Professional interface with HDMI out, Component Out (mini D
terminal), Composite Video Out and RCA Audio Out
* Additional features include: three user set buttons, time code
(DF, NDF, REC RUN, FREE RUN) and USER BIT, two scene files, auto
functions (Auto Focus, Auto White Balance and Auto Neutral
Density)
* Connects directly to PictBridge photo printers
* 2.7-inch 16:9 Touchscreen LCD display (Just touch the thumbnail
for playback)
* Manual and remote control connection for Zoom, Focus, Iris,
Start/Stop functions (similar to HMC150). Focus ring can also be
used for Iris and Zoom
* Min. Illumination: 1 lux, (F1.8, Gain: +34dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2
sec.)
* Syncro Scan Shutter, 60i- 1/60-1/250, 30p- 1/30-1/250, 24p-
1/24-1/250
* Selectable Gammas & DRS Dynamic Range Stretch
* Lightweight, yet durable, design with removable handle
* Optional AG-MYA30G Professional XLR adapter available (features
audio inputs with +48V Phantom Power, Mic/Line, Attentuation, Ch
1&2 or Ch2, Level Controls and Mic Holder (8 pin push on
precision connector)
* Edius Neo 2 edit software included in carton (Through March
2010)
* 3-Year limited warranty (1 year + 2 extra years upon
registration)
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