Panasonic AG-HMC150 Overview

The Panasonic AG-HMC150 is a camcorder designed to record in high definition on standard SecureDigital (SD) and SHDC memory cards. While SD-based camcorders have been gaining ground in the consumer market, the AG-HMC150 has the ability to record AVCHD images at significantly higher bitrates. This enhancement makes the camera more efficient than comparable HD interframe codecs, such as HDV and XDCAM EX. Using H.264 as its compression algorithm, the camera can record incredibly detailed images at a fraction of the file size.



Panasonic AG-HMC150 Specs
Signal System
1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i), 1080/24p (native), 720/60p, 720/30p (over 60p)
720/24p (native)
HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/60i only
Image Device
3-CCD, 1/3"
16:9 Native Aspect Chips
Lens
Leica Dicomar 13x Zoom
3.9-51mm f/1.6-3.0
(35mm Equivalence 28-368mm)
72mm Filter Diameter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Horizontal Resolution
1080 Lines
Sensitivity
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Minimum Illumination
3 lux
Built-in Filters
ND: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
LCD Monitor
3.5", 210,000 Pixels
Viewfinder
0.44" Color, 235,000 Pixels
Scan Matching
Yes
Different Ranges for Different Record Modes
Memory Card Slot
SD, SDHC
Recording Time
(Using 32GB SD Card)
PH: 21 Mpbs (1920x1080) - 3 hrs
HA: 17 Mpbs (1920x1080) - 4 hrs
HG: 13 Mpbs (1920x1080) - 5.3 hrs
HE: 6 Mpbs (1440x1280) - 12 hrs
Shutter Speed Range
60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF), 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s
30p mode: 1/30, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 s
24p mode: 1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 s
Gain Selection
60i/60p: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB
24p/30p: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB
Audio
 
Audio Dynamic Range
Not Specified By Manufacturer
Audio Signal Format
AC3, 2-Channel
Audio Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio
Not Specified By Manufacturer
General
 
Input and Output Connectors
Component Video: Video Terminal (x1 Output)
Composite Video: RCA (x1 Output)
Analog Audio L/R: 3-Pin XLR (x2 Input)
Line: Pin-Jack (x1 Output)
HDMI
USB 2.0: MiniB
Headphone: 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack (x1 Output)
Camera Remote: 2.5mm Super Mini (Zoom), 3.5mm Mini (Focus/Iris)
Power Requirements
7.2VDC (with Battery)
7.9VDC (with AC Adapter)
Power Consumption
9.8W
Operating Temperature
32-104°F (0-40°C)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
6.1 x 6.5 x 15.6" (15.4 x 16.4 x 39.7cm)
Weight
3.7 lbs (1.7kg)
4.3 lbs (1.98kg) with Battery
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.3 x 12.7 x 11.1"