Panasonic Intros IEEE 1394-Equipped DVCPro Camcorder
April 19, 2004
Las Vegas, NV - Panasonic unveiled the AJ-SDC615, a new DVCPRO camcorder with high-sensitivity 520,000 pixel 2/3" 3-CCDs and an IEEE 1394 interface for direct transfer of digital to video to laptop NLEs.
Switchable between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, the AJ-SDC615's three 2/3” IT CCDs provide a high sensitivity of F13 at 2000 lux, the manufacturer described, and low-light shooting down to 0.1 lux (at +48dB). Its newly-developed 12-bit A/D DSP circuits provide improved picture quality, color reproduction and luminance gradation, and a 12-axis matrix color correction system allows very specific colors to be adjusted without affecting overall color tone.
The camera is equipped with a Super Gain function with a maximum gain of 48db for low-light level shooting. The AJ-SDC615 delivers a maximum record time of 66 minutes, and incorporates two channels of 48kHz/16-bit digital audio. At just 14.5 pounds fully equipped, the AJ-SDC615 is lightweight and well balanced. It also provides an electronic shutter (speeds from 1/100 to 1/2000 sec), and synchro-scan capability (1/60.3 to 1/250 sec.).
Other versatile shooting-assist functions include: a four-position optical filter wheel; four built-in user scene files and three user-customizable function buttons; a marker selector function (for displaying a 4:3 marker); Super-Iris for one-button backlighting; multi-functional zebra pattern/display adjustment; SD memory card for storage of operational settings; quick response standby mode; built-in time code generator/reader with genlock; and 48V phantom power for microphone inputs.
Other optional accessories include: Unislot wireless receiver; 26-pin camera systems support; low-cost remote control system; and a hand-held, easy-to-operate camera remote.
The AJ-SDC615 will be available in October at a suggested list price of $14,800.
For more information, visit
www.panasonic.com
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