Panasonic AG-HMC150series.pdf

AG-HMC150 series

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

(AG-HMC152/AG-HMC153/AG-HMC154)

High Image Quality and

Advanced Functions

in an AVCCAM

Camcorder

with Easy

Mobility

and Solid-

State

Reliability

The powerful new tapeless AG-HMC150 series joins the Panasonic line of professional HD

camcorders. This new AVCCAM camcorder features highly-acclaimed functions for the

popular AG-DVX100 Series of DV-tape based camcorders to tapeless HD recording.

Using the cost-saving AVCHD format to record onto SDHC or SD Memory Card media,

the AG-HMC150 series produces exceptional images and responds to creative production needs.

It also features a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle lens — widest in a professional camera of

this class — and a newly developed 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive CCD. It further enhances image

quality by adding a higher-quality PH mode to the clean, extended-time recording abilities of

the AVCHD format. The AG-HMC150 series handles full-pixel (1920 x 1080/1280 x 720) 25p

progressive recording, and includes cinelike gamma and other versatile functions to meet

the special needs of creative image production.

Memory-Card Recording Lowers Costs and Helps the Environment

The SDHC/SD Memory Card media for the AVCCAM camcorder is totally free from abrasion and dropout. There is

no drive mechanism required, as there is for tape and disc-based recorders, so power consumption is low and size

and weight are reduced. Malfunctions are less likely to occur, and there is no need to replace heads or transport

components. This translates into lower costs and easier maintenance, greater energy savings,

and less waste when the unit is eventually disposed of. All of these features help to conserve

the environment. Panasonic is a leader in creating and promoting the advantages of memory-

card recording, both in its AVCCAM camcorders and P2 HD broadcast and professional

systems, through a program called the AVCCAM 3-Year Warranty Repair Program.

AVCCAM 3-Year Warranty Repair Program <http://panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e>

AVCCAM users can join this service program by simply registering on the following website after

purchasing a system. There are no annual fees required. Membership benefits include 3-year limited

warranty, AVCCAM product information, and integrated management and AVCCAM products by

means of an equipment management system.

*AG-HMC150 series users qualify for a 3-year warranty on repairs. See the back page for details.

A Camera Block with the Same Design as P2 HD Broadcast Systems Boosts the Quality of HD Images

28mm Wide-Angle, 13X Zoom Leica Dicomar® HD Lens

New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear

The new 1/3-inch 16:9

progressive CCD on the

AG-HMC150 series further raises

image quality. It combines a

significantly improved S/N ratio

and better low-light performance

than previous models. Backed by

a high-performance digital signal

processor, the CCD brings higher

quality to HD images to meet the

demands of broadcasters and

high-end video producers.

High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/50p Scan

Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down

conversion all start with the 1080/50p scan. That initial 1080p native

progressive scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible at

this level of camera. Keep in mind that the camera does not record this

signal but uses it as a basis for all captures. The result is an HD or SD

recording with a level of image quality that cannot be matched by

electronically processed scans.

DSP with 14-Bit A/D Conversion and 19-Bit Processing

The digital signal processor

developed for the AG-HMC150

series video signals uses 14-bit A/

D conversion and 19-bit inner

processing to attain

unprecedented accuracy. It is

from this capture that all other

signals are made. The DSP

performs a variety of adjustments,

including eight types of gamma

settings, for each of the R, G and

B channels. It also converts the signals to HD or SD format. With a

performance equivalent to the processors used in many higher-end HD

cameras, this DSP delivers beautiful images in all video formats.

Light axis

Configuration of the 13-power zoom lens

The wide-angle zoom lens that became so popular in the HVX200

Series has been downsized, lightened, and further widened in this 13X

zoom lens. The new lens structure combines 13 lens elements in 10

groups, with 3 aspherical lenses. The diameter of the front lens element

has been reduced from 67 to 53.2 mm, while still achieving a 28mm

wide angle (35mm equivalent), the widest of the class.*

The new lens covers most shooting situations without requiring a wide-

angle conversion lens. Its minimum object distance (MOD) of about 0.6

meter at the telephoto setting helps to maximize the handheld

camcorder’s inherent mobility.

The same cam-driven zoom ring that was so popular in previous models

ensures accurate zooming. The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica

optical technology and know-how throughout. A multi-coating process

minimizes flare and ghosting. This results in sharp, crisp, beautifully

rendered images with delicate nuances and exceptional shading.

*HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1/3-inch CCD, as of July 2008 (according to a Panasonic

survey)

Image of an angle of view equivalent to 32.5 mm Image of an angle of view equivalent to 28 mm

Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)

Panasonic’s advanced OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by

hand-held camera work. Optical processing with an automatic

correction function helps assure consistently clear, sharp images.

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)

In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors to

outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked shadows

and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope are estimated to

match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real time. When dark,

bright, and intermediate shades are all contained in the same scene, this

produces excellent gradation for each shade and minimizes blocked

shadows and blown highlights. The images that result are enhanced by

a visually wide dynamic range.

7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation

Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has

equipped the AG-HMC150 series with advanced gamma functions that

address eight different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative

abilities. This includes the cinelike gamma, which produces the

characteristic warm tone of film recordings.

VIDEO GAMMA

CINE-LIKE GAMMA

Blocked shadows are suppressed.

AG-HMC150 series Gamma Modes

HD NORM:

Suitable for HD recording

LOW:

Works to flatten out a high contrast scene

SD NORM:

Normal setting for SD

(this was available in the DVX100 series)

HIGH:

Provides more contrast and color gradation

B.PRESS:

Provides more contrast and blacks in low contrast scenes

CINE-LIKE-D:

The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range

CINE-LIKE-V:

The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast

Image with DRS OFF

Image with DRS ON

Advanced Image Adjustments Built-In

• Matrix setting including a Cinelike mode

• Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and skin detail

• Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master

pedestal

• Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High

• User files (with sets of camera settings) can be transferred to an SD

Memory Card and shared with other cameras

Blown highlights are suppressed.

Shown above is a sample of operation style.

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