panasonic_logo globe Panasonic Global About Panasonic Support
search_btn
Consumer | Business | Industrial  
Home > Products > Professional Video > Camcorders > AVCCAM Solid-State Camcorders >AG-AF100
Products
Promotions &
Special Offers

AG-AF100

Large 4/3" Sensor AVCCAM Camcorder

From January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012 receive a $500 AmericanExpress Branded Rewards Card with the purchase of an AG-AF100 Large Imager Digital Cinema Camcorder. Download claim form.

U.S. List Price: $4,995.00
How to Buy

Overview

The AG-AF100 is a full HD 1080/720 production camera that offers superior video handling, native 1080/24p recording, variable frame rates, professional audio capabilities, and compatibility with SDHC and SDXC media. The AF100 delivers the shallow depth of field and wider field of view of a large imager, with the flexibility and cost advantages of a handheld camcorder. The AF100 is the next-generation, go-to HD camera that costs less, yet delivers so much more than other models in its class.

The design of the AF100's 4/3-inch sensor affords depth of field and field of view similar to that of 35mm movie cameras and also affords the full range of cinematic requisites. Equipped with an interchangeable lens micro 4/3" mount, the AF100 has the ability to use virtually any professional quality lens with the addition of an easily obtainable adapter, from low-cost still camera lenses as well as film-style lenses with fixed focal lengths, prime lenses, and zoom lenses. It's equipped with the full range of controls a cinematographer relies on: exposure, adjustable zebras, pedestal and detail, a vectorscope and waveform monitor, and much more.

The AF100 includes essential features you'd expect in a professional camera, including:

  • Built-in optical neutral density filters -- 2 stops, 4 stops and 6 stops. A tremendous time-saver, facilitating many more shots in a production day.

  • 20 Variable Frame Rates for fast-motion or slow-mo work. These are higher-resolution Variable Frame rates in1080P in 20 steps, from 12-60 frames. Variable frame rates in 24P, 30P and 25P in1080, up to 60P or 50p dependent on 60Hz or 50Hz mode.

  • Uncompressed 4:2:2, 8 Bit HD-SDI Output

  • NTSC/PAL Switchable for worldwide use

  • In-Camera microphone

  • Industry-leading 3-year limited warranty (one year plus two extra years upon registration on PASS)



In all, the AF100 offers more than 50 professional features that other models in its class do not offer.


  • Large 4/3" "Best-in-Class" MOS imager with fast image scanning and optical and low pass filters that eliminate aliasing and moiré while minimizing skew

  • Records in 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p native) and 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p native, utilizing AVCCAM's highest-quality PH mode (maximum 24Mbps)

  • HD Video and Full Audio monitoring during record and playback with high-quality audio pre-amps at the input

  • Two professional XLR audio inputs, line/mic selectable with phantom power with full manual audio level control and the ability to disable all Audio Gain

  • Uncompressed 48KHz 16 Bit audio recording capability in PH mode

  • High resolution LCD monitor and Viewfinder

  • Small size and low weight allows it to be mounted it on sliders, camera stabilizers, small dollies, as well as to fit into small places

  • Six built-in, customizable Scene Files that can be utilized for instant, easy matching between multiple cameras

  • Built-in gamma curves including HD Norm, HD Low and High, Cine-like D, Cine-like V, B.Stretch

  • Four selectable color matrices including Norm 1 and Norm 2, Fluorescent and Cinelike

  • Color Phase and Saturation, Pedestal and Detail image control

  • Two card slots that support continuous (relay) recording. Relay recording means that with two 32GB SDHC cards you can record for 6 hours with automatic clip spanning across the two cards

  • HDMI output

  • SDXC Card compatibility -- with a 64GB SDXC card, you can record for 12 hours in PH Mode, and 48 hours in HG Mode

  • Audio outputs, both line level and headphones

  • Timecode and timecode synchronizing for simple multiple-camera shoots via video out connection

  • Dynamic Range Stretch in all modes and frame rates

  • Focus assist that can be used while recording (color on peaking and focus bar)

  • Two sets of zebras settable for your style of shooting

  • Two manual black-and-white balance choices and preset White Balance at 3200 or 5600K

  • Waveform monitor and Vectorscope for more accurate monitoring of Broadcast Safe Levels

  • Spotmeter "marker" for instant feedback on key subject exposure value

  • Black and White Recording Mode

  • Syncro-scan shutter in Video Mode (1/24.0, dependent on frame rate, to 1/250; in Film Mode variable shutter angles from 1 to 360 degrees)

  • Pre-record and an intervalometer function for up to 24 hours

  • Different aspect ratio markings in the viewfinder/LCD -- 90% "safety zone" against the 16:9 for making sure your framing will be visible on all TVs, and 2.35, 1.85, 14:9, and 4:3

  • High quality AVCCAM PH mode, full production codec, I frames B frames and P frames, also has HA Mode and HE Mode (HA and HE modes are 1080i only)

  • Autofocus during record with the H-VS014140 Lumix Lenses, including face recognition technology

  • Marker ability to mark clips "good" or "no good"

  • Programmable User Buttons with options including delete last clip, Focus Assist, Rec Check, Capture, ATW Lock and Shot Mark

  • Smart Battery interface -- record times up to 4 hours with 5400mA battery

  • Metadata - assign user clip names to the clips that get shot

  • Downconverted standard definition composite output

  • Wireless infrared remote controller

  • Professional Color bars and 1000Hz tone for communicating levels to the edit suite

  • Remote iris/stop/start control interfaces, standard communication protocol as with all Panasonic professional camcorders

  • Standard accessories in the box include 5400mA Battery, AC Adapter and Charger,
    Operations Instructions on CD and Printed Quick Start Guide Manual

      • Specs

      Power Supply: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)
      DC 7.3 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
      Power Consumption: 12.4 W (when recording)
      Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
      Operating Humidity: 10 % to 80 % (No condensation)
      Weight: Approx. 1.3 kg (Approx. 2.9 lb.) (Excluding the handle, grip, battery and accessories)
      Dimensions (W x H x D): 163.4 mm x 195 mm x 290.4 mm (6-7/16 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 11-7/16 inches) (Including the handle and grip)
      Pick-up Device: 4/3 MOS fixed pickup device, single panel (primary color filter)
      Picture Elements: Effective picture elements: Approx. 12,400,000 pixels Single panel (16:9)
      Image Size: Valid image range: Approx. 17.8 mm (H) x Approx. 10.0 mm (V)
      Lens: Not included
      Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds system Lens mount
      ND Filter: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
      Gain Settings: [VIDEO CAM mode] -6dB to 18dB (3dB step)
      [FILM CAM mode] ISO200 to ISO3200
      Color Temperature setting: ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600K, preset VAR, Ach, Bch
      Shutter Speed - Preset: 59.94 Hz
      60i/p mode: 1/60 sec. 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/500 sec.,
      1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
      30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec.,
      1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
      24p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec.,
      1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
      50 Hz
      50i/p mode: 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec.,
      1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
      25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec.,
      1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
      Shutter Speed - Syncro Scan: VIDEO CAM mode/ 59.94Hz
      60i/p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec.
      30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec.
      24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/250.6 sec.
      VIDEO CAM mode/ 50Hz
      50i/p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
      25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
      FILM CAM mode
      10.0 d to 180.0 d to 360.0 d (0.5 d step)
      Shutter Speed - Slow: 59.94Hz
      60i/p mode:1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
      VIDEO CAM mode only 30p mode:1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.
      24p mode:1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
      50Hz
      50i/p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
      25p mode:1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
      Normal Sensitivity: F8.0 normal (2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflex, 1080 59.94i)
      Horizontal Resolution: 800 TV lines (at center standard)
      Video/Recording/Playback: Recording Format: AVCHD compliant (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
      Recording Media*:
      SD Memory Card: Up to 512MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12, FAT16)
      SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB,
      32 GB (FAT32)
      SDXC Memory Card : 48 GB, 64GB (exFAT)
      *However, above Class4 is supported in PH and HA modes, and above Class6 is supported during VFR recording.
      Recording Format:
      [59.94Hz] PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p,
      1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p, 720/23.98
      HA/HE mode: 1080/59.94i
      [50Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/50p,
      720/25p, HA/HE mode: 1080/50i
      Transmission Rate:
      PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR)
      HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
      HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
      Interval Recording: Off/1 sec. /10 sec. /30 sec. /1 min. /2 min. * Recording mode is fixed to PH 1080/24p (59.94 Hz) and PH 1080/25p (50 Hz) and the maximum shooting time is 24 hours.
      Recording Time: Approx. 12 hours (PH mode 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 with two 64GB SDXC memory cards)
      VFR Recording:
      [1080/24p, 30p] 12/15/18/20/21/22/24/25/26/
      27/28/30/32/34/36/40/44/48/54/60 frame/sec.
      [1080/25p] 12/15/18/20/21/22/23/24/25/26/
      27/28/30/32/34/37/42/45/48/50 frame/sec.
      Maximum Number of Clips:
      Continual recording: 900 Clips (SD Memory Card x 1) (Record after memory card is formatted and without removing the SD Memory Card.)
      Playback: 1000 Clips (up to 1000 clips displayed)
      Still Image Capture Function: Recording Format: JPEG
      Function: 9 thumbnail displays, Clip deletion, Protect, Format
      SDI (HD/SD): BNC x 1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75Ω
      [59.94Hz] 1080/60i, 1080/24psF, 720/60p, 480/60i
      [50Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50i
      HDMI: HDMI x 1, (HDMI TypeA terminal), VIERA Link not supported
      [59.94Hz] 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p
      [50Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p
      VIDEO: RCA pin jack, 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω
      [59.94Hz] 480/60i [50Hz] 576/50i
      Audio recording playback: Recording Format:
      PH mode: Dolby Digital/2ch, linear PCM digital/2ch switch
      HA/HE mode: Dolby Digital/2ch
      Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
      Encoding: 16 bit
      Compressed Bit Rate: Dolby Digital: PH mode: 384 kbpsHA, HE mode: 256 kbps
      Built-in Microphone: Stereo microphone
      Audio Input: XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2),
      LINE/MIC selectable, high impedance
      LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (menu selectable)
      AUDIO Output: RCA pin jack x 2 (CH1, CH2), 316 mV, 600 Ω
      SDI Output: 2ch (linear PCM)
      HDMI Output: 2ch (linear PCM)/5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
      Headphone: 3.5mm diameter, stereo mini jack x 1
      Speaker: 20 mm (round) x 1
      Camera Remote: Super mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) (S/S)
      Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)
      INDEX Remote: Super mini jack (2.5mm diameter)
      TC PRESET IN/OUT : (also used for VIDEO OUT): IN: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ
      OUT: 2.0 V ±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
      USB: Card reader function (no copyright protection support) Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
      LCD Monitor: 3.45 type, wide LCD color monitor (Approx. 920,000 dots)
      Viewfinder wide 0.45 type LCD color monitor (Approx. 1,226,000 dots equivalent)
      Standard Accessories: Battery, AC adaptor/Battery charger, AC power supply cable/DC cable, Wireless remote control and battery, Eye cup, Microphone holder, Microphone holder screws, Microphone holder adaptor, Cable clamper. Screws for cable clamper, Manuals, CD-ROM
       : *Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
       

      Accessories

      model description
      VW-AD20PPK AC Adaptor / Battery Charger. Charger for AVCCAM Camcorders. (Can Charge 1,320mA, 2,640mA & 5,800mA Batteries)
      How to Buy       		certified0
      PKB-275PV The PKB-275PV is a Portabrace Hard Case and removable soft interior case with divider kit.
      How to Buy       		certified0
      PKB-HL The Backpack Harness and laptop pocket module for the PKB-275PV Portabrace Removable Soft Case
      How to Buy       		certified0
      RPSDB08GB1K 8GB Class 10 UHS-1 Professional SD Card
      How to Buy       		certified0
      RPSDB16GB1K 16GB Class 10 UHS-1 Professional SD Card
      How to Buy       		certified0
      RPSDB32GB1K 32GB Class 10 UHS-1 Professional SD Card (90MBs) 6 minutes offload speed
      How to Buy       		certified0

      Certifications

      Services

       
      Copyright © 2012 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.   |   Panasonic Direct Store Policies   |   Pricing & Specifications Policy   |   Privacy Policy
      Digital Signage
      Professional Displays
      Professional Video
      Projectors
      Security Video Systems
      Toughbook Computers
      Business-rugged
      Semi-rugged
      Fully-rugged
      LCD
      Plasma
      3D
      Camcorders
      Camera Systems
      Mixers & Switchers
      Video Recorders, Drives & Players
      Production Monitors
      Digital Media
      Large Venue
      Fixed Installation
      Portable
      Short Throw
      Home Theater
      Communications
      Federal Government
      Field Service
      Healthcare
      Higher Education
      Hospitality
      House Of Worship
      Insurance
      Media & Production Services
      Oil & Gas
      Public Sector
      Sports
      Supply Chain Logistics
      Utilities
      Wireless
      3D         
      Reseller Application
      Partner Portal
      Company Information
      Eco-friendly Initiatives
      News
      Events
      Careers
      Press Center
      Contact Us
      Digital Signage Support
      Professional Displays Support
      Professional Video Support
      Projectors Support
      Security Video Systems Support
      Toughbook Computers Support
      Contact Support
      Digital Signage
      Professional Displays
      Professional Video
      Projectors
      Security Video Systems
      Toughbook Computers