Panasonic AG-AC160A AVCCAM HD Handheld Camcorder


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Item ID: 368111
Manufacture: Panasonic
Condition: New
Extended Warranty Coverage:

Extended Warranty Program is designed to provide you with additional coverage for manufacturer defects. Electronic malfunctions always seem to happen right after the Manufacturer Warranty expires! When you purchase an extended warranty you purchase that peace of mind for those unexpected malfunctions and costly repairs, you are making a wise investment for your equipment.

Buying an extended warranty service plan not only means you are getting the highest level of customer service, but also means you can rest assure in the event your product needs repair. The technicians we have are factory trained and authorized to repair your product and we are using the most up to date computers and state of the art testing equipment needed to properly diagnose and repair your product. There is no limit to the number of repairs throughout the life of your service plan. If it is determined that your product can no longer be repaired, it will be replaced with a new product of like kind and quality.

No Added Charges You will not pay any out of pocket expenses for your repair. Unlike some protection plans that charge a deductible, your service plan covers all expenses related to repairing or replacing your product. We want to make sure you are happy with your product. If your product fails and needs repair three times for the same reason (outside the manufacturer's warranty), it will be replaced. You can sell or give your product away at any time. The coverage can be transferred to the new owner with one phone call.

Enjoy a true worry free experience for your new product. We'll keep your product working like new and if we can't, we'll buy you a new one. Our service plans are underwritten by an A+ rated insurance carrier ensuring financial protection for the entire length of your plan.

This warranty does not cover equipment which has been misused, tampered with, modified or damaged as a result of accident, water, grit, impact or lack of proper care as indicated in the manual of operations.

-This extended warranty covers all parts and labor.

 

By adding the accidental option to one of our service plans, you are enabling your purchase to be covered for unintentional damages to your product as a result of: impact or dropping, liquid damage or unintentional physical damage. Dropped coffee on your keyboard? You’re Protected, Your cell phone fell out of your hand and your LCD screen cracked? You’re Protected! Your Ipod fell as you were running and now it can no longer play music? You’re Protected! Your digital camera dropped and now cannot zoom in or out? You may be considered quite clumsy, but You’re Protected. You get the idea!


This option goes above and beyond a manufacturer’s warranty which would not provide coverage on such damages as listed above. Although accidental coverage covers most damages it does not cover intentional damages of any kind or losses due to theft. When adding accidental coverage to your contract, your service plan will begin immediately upon the date of purchase and extend up to five full years. Adding accidental coverage guarantees that your product will perform as intended for the life of your coverage.

 
-Manufacturer Defects

-Impact Damage

-Sand/Grit Damage

-Accidental and Unintentional Abuse

-Mechanical Malfunctions

-Normal and Abnormal Wear and Tear

-2 Free CCD Cleaning for the Life of the Contract

-1 Free Video Head Cleaning Per Year for the Life of the Contract

 

Extended Warranty Program is designed to provide you with additional coverage for manufacturer defects. Electronic malfunctions always seem to happen right after the Manufacturer Warranty expires! When you purchase an extended warranty you purchase that peace of mind for those unexpected malfunctions and costly repairs, you are making a wise investment for your equipment.

Buying an extended warranty service plan not only means you are getting the highest level of customer service, but also means you can rest assure in the event your product needs repair. The technicians we have are factory trained and authorized to repair your product and we are using the most up to date computers and state of the art testing equipment needed to properly diagnose and repair your product. There is no limit to the number of repairs throughout the life of your service plan. If it is determined that your product can no longer be repaired, it will be replaced with a new product of like kind and quality.

No Added Charges You will not pay any out of pocket expenses for your repair. Unlike some protection plans that charge a deductible, your service plan covers all expenses related to repairing or replacing your product. We want to make sure you are happy with your product. If your product fails and needs repair three times for the same reason (outside the manufacturer's warranty), it will be replaced. You can sell or give your product away at any time. The coverage can be transferred to the new owner with one phone call.

Enjoy a true worry free experience for your new product. We'll keep your product working like new and if we can't, we'll buy you a new one. Our service plans are underwritten by an A+ rated insurance carrier ensuring financial protection for the entire length of your plan.

This warranty does not cover equipment which has been misused, tampered with, modified or damaged as a result of accident, water, grit, impact or lack of proper care as indicated in the manual of operations.

-This extended warranty covers all parts and labor.

 


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The AG-AC160A AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder incorporates top production features including variable frame rate recording in 1080p, Linear PCM audio, an HD-SDI output, and switchability between 59.94Hz/50Hz for worldwide use. The AC160A is equipped with high-sensitivity 1/3", full-HD 2.2 megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) 3-MOS imager as well as 22X HD zoom lens (the longest in its class), to offer a wide field of view and operability much like an interchangeable lens. In addition, the AG-AC160A features Turbo-Speed One-Push Auto Focus to focus on objects in less than 0.5 seconds, and Expanded Auto Focus Assist that enlarges the center of an image. Both advanced functions enable quick and accurate focusing.

Offering high-quality HD recording utilizing MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high-profile encoding, the AC160A records video in four professional AVCCAM HD recording modes at 60Hz, including the highest-quality PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps), and a PM mode (approx. 8 Mbps, 720p only). The AC160 has an additional feature that allows switching between 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz to support video production systems used around the world. At 50Hz, the AC160A also records in 1080/50i and 1080/25p, in 720/50p and 720/25p, and in 576/50i and 576/25p.

The AC160A's Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam HD Cinema Cameras. VFR provides overcranking for slow-motion and undercranking for fast-motion effects. The AC160A offers 22-step variable frame rate capability in 1080/23.98pN, 29.97p and 25p.

Features:

  • Three independent adjustable rings for zoom, focus and iris
  • HD-SDI output, HDMI output (AVCHD only), USB 2.0 (mini B-type), and IEEE 1394 output (DV only),
  • Two locking XLR inputs with switches for mic/line, two RCA audio outputs, and +48V Phantom Power capability
  • Pre-record, interval recording, shot marker and metadata capture
  • Waveform and vectorscope display, focus assists, auto focus with face detection
  • White balance, mode display, zebra display, color bar, tally lamps, 4-position ND optical filter controls
  • Slow shutter and synchro-scan shutter functions
  • Built-in stereo microphone
  • Records two channels of LPCM audio in the PH and DV modes, and Dolby Digital in all HD modes
  • Two wired remote control terminals (for zoom, focus, iris, REC start/stop controls)
  • Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S) for smooth stable shooting
  • Built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader
  • Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) which helps compensate for wide variations in lighting
  • Widescreen 1,226,000-pixel LCOS color viewfinder
  • Widescreen 921,000-pixel 3.45-inch LCD color monitor
  • Weighs just over 5 lbs. 

Power Supply:  DC7.2V (using battery) 7.3V (using AC adaptor)
Power Consumption:  11.8W (when recording)
Operating Temperature:  0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity:  10% to 80% (no condensation)
Weight:  Approx. 2.4 kg (camcorder main body only)
Dimensions (WxHxD):  180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm, excluding the projection part
Pick-up Device:  1/3 Type Progressive, 2.2Mil Pixels, 3MOS
Number of Effective Pixels (HxV):  1920 x 1080
Lens:  Panasonic lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 22x zoom, F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9mm to 86mm / 35mm equivalent: 28 mm to 616 mm, 16:9)
Filter Diameter:  72 mm
Optical Color Separation:  Prism system
ND Filter:  OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum shooting distance:  Approx. 1 meter
Gain Selection:  0 / +3 / +6 / +9 / +12 / +15 / +18 / +24 / +30 dB (+24 & +30 dB are to be allocated only for USER SW)
Color Temperature settings:  ATW, ATW LOCK, Preset 3200K, Preset 5600K, Preset VAR, Ach, Bch
Digital Zoom:  2x / 5x / 10x (to be allocated on USER button, switching by pushing the button)
Minimum Luminance:  0.4 lx (when F1.6, +30dB of gain, and 1/30 sec. of shutter speed)
Shutter Speed (Preset):  50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec.(OFF), 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.(OFF), 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec.(OFF), 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec(OFF)., 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(OFF)., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan):  SYNC SCAN TYPE = sec. 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. SYNC SCAN TYPE = deg. All mode: 3.0 deg. to 360.0 deg. (by 0.5 degree step selectable) (default = 180.0 deg.)
Slow Shutter Speed:  (VFR on SCENE FILE need to be "OFF".) 50i/50p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. and 1/25 sec. 25p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec. and 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/8 sec. and 1/15 sec. 24p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec.
RECORDING FORMAT AVCHD:  .
Compression Method:  MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording Media (AVCHD):  SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) SDXC Memory Card8/29/2011: 48GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT) *PH/HA mode requires Class4 or faster Card. VFR recording requires Class6 or faster.
Recording Video Format:  50 Hz mode: PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p and 720/25p (over 50p) HA, HE mode: 1080/50i only PM mode: 720/50p 59.94 Hz mode: PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p (over 59.94i), 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p over 59.94p), and 720/23.98p HA, HE mode: 1080/59.94i only PM mode:20/59.94p
Transmission Rate:  PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, max 24 Mbps) PM mode: Approx. 8 Mbps (VBR) HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Interval Recording:  OFF / 1 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1min. / 2 min. *Recording mode need to be set in "PH 1080/25p" or "1080/23.98p". Maximum continuous recording dyration is 168 hours (7 days).
RECORDING FORMAT - DV:  .
File Format:  AVI Type2
Recording Media (DV):  SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) SDXC Memory Card: 8GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT) *DV recording requires Class6 or faster.
VIDEO OUT - AVCHD:  .
SDI OUT:  BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75 ?, HD/SD auto-detect, but not converting between HD/SD
HDMI OUT - Video (AVCHD):  HDMI x 1, Type A (1080i / 720p)
VIDEO OUT (AVCHD):  Pin jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ?, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or 576/50i (50Hz)
VIDEO OUT - DV:  .
SDI OUT - Video (DV):  BNC x 1, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or 576/50i (50Hz)
VIDEO OUT (DV):  Pin jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ?, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or 576/50i (50Hz)
AUDIO RECORDING:  AVCHD
AUDIO RECORDING Compression:  PH mode: Dolby Digital/2ch, Linear PCM switchable PM/HA/HE mode: Dolby Digital/2ch
AUDIO RECORDING Sampling Frequency (DV):  48kHz
AUDIO RECORDING Quantization:  16 bit
Bit Rate:  PH mode: 384kbps PM/HA/HE mode: 256kbps
AUDIO RECORDING - DV:  .
Sampling Frequency (DV):  48kHz
Built-in Microphone:  Stereo microphone
Audio IN:  XLR (3 pins) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2) LINE / MIC switchable, high-impedance LINE: 0 dBu MIC: -40 / -50 / -60 dBu (selectable in menu) MIC POWER: +48V ON/OFF switchable
Audio IN Additional information:  Headroom 12dB
Audio Out:  Pin jack x 2 (CH 1, CH 2), Output: 316 mV, 600?
SDI OUT - Audio (DV):  2 ch (Linear PCM)
HDMI OUT - Audio (DV):  2 ch (Linear PCM) 5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
Headphone:  Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) x 1
Built-in Speaker:  20 mm (round) x 1
Camera Remote:  Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1 for ZOOM and recording START/STOP operations Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1 for FOCUS and IRIS controls
INDEX Remote:  Super Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) x 1
TC PRESET IN/OUT (double as VIDEO OUT):  IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10 k? OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
USB2.0 ::  Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) *The AG-AC160EJ cannot write to a memory card from a computer.
DV OUT (only for DV mode):  IEEE 1394 6pin x 1
LCD Monitor:  3.45 inches, LCD color monitor, approx. 921,000 pixels (16:9)
Viewfinder:  0.45 inches, LCD color viewfinder, approx. 1,226,000 pixels (16:9)
Accessories (attached to the unit):  Lens Cap, INPUT Terminal Cap x2, Lens Hood, Hand Strap

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