Panasonic AG-DVX100B 1/3" 3-CCD 24P/30P/60i DV

The new Black Sapphire AG-DVX100B DV Cinema Camera. Over 20 new features and improvements!!! To learn more about the differences between the AG-DVX100B and AG-DVX100A. • New - 16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display • New - Higher resolution 235,000 pixel .44" BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering • New - Higher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display with superimposed audio metering • New - Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others • New - LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point • New - Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF • New - What you see is what you get on LCD and EVF • New - Scene files transfer over FireWire • New - Time code transfers over Firewire • 1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technology • Rugged magnesium alloy diecast chassis • Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux • Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture • Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings) • Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization • Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes • 16 x 9 anamorphic - letterbox and digital squeeze • Conventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modes • Seven gamma settings - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press • Four knee settings - Auto, Low, Mid, High • Four color matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine • Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode - Thin, Mid, Thick • Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode • 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels • S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT • Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms • One Shot recording capability • Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability • Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition • New - Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery • Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 • Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF • Auto focus assist in progressive mode • Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes • Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions • New - Color drop-down display mode for menu choices • New - End Search Camera function - no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording • New - Menu change on Tape Protect to read Power Save • MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 meter • Two zebra settings - 80-105% • New - CineSwitchTM Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes • New - Slower middle zoom speed • Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment - separate LCD and EVF settings • New - More sensitive on-camera microphone • New - Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice) • New - Speaker position has moved to top of camera (was behind LCD) • New - Heavy-duty tripod connection • New - Black Sapphire color, Barrel Paint is textured to reduce fingerprints • New - ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology