Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC8PJ User manual

AG-AC8
Memory Card Camera Recorder
(AG-AC8P, AG-AC8PJ, AG-AC8EJ)
•OTHERS Accessory Shoe
•INTERFACES
HDMI TypeA, Microphones (stereo mini), Headphone (stereo mini),
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host/Device, AV, Video Component
•STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor, AC Cable,
Rechargeable Battery Pack [2900 mAh/Lithium-ion], AV Cable,
USB Cable, External Stereo Microphone, Lens Cap, Eye cup
DC7.2V/9.3V
Max. 6.7W (Recording), 10.7W (Charging)
approx. 2,270g (5.00lb)
205 x 217 x 479 mm
(8.07 inches x 8.54 inches x 18.85 inches)
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
1/4.5-type MOS
3.11 megapixels [Wide] [4:3]
4.14 mgeapixels [Wide] [16:9]
(* with Level Shot off)
3.24 megapixels [Wide] [3:2]
4.14 megapixels [Wide] [16:9]
3.24 megapixels [Wide] [4:3]
HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image
Stabilizer)/Level Shot
Auto/Manual
1/2-1/2000
Auto/Manual
Yes
RECORDING SECTION
Signal System
Compression
Recording/
Playback Mode
Audio Compression
Microphone
Speaker
Media Remaining Indication
[AG-AC8P/PJ]
1080/60p [Max. 28Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/60p)
PH [Max. 24Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/60i)
HA [Ave. 17Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/60i)
HG [Ave. 13Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/60i)
HE [Ave. 5Mbps/VBR], (1440x1080/60i)
PM [Ave. 8Mbps/VBR], (1280x720/60p)
SA [Ave. 9Mbps/VBR], (720x480/60i)
[AG-AC8EJ]
1080/50p [Max. 28Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/50p)
PH [Max. 24Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/50i)
HA [Ave. 17Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/50i)
HG [Ave. 13Mbps/VBR], (1920x1080/50i)
HE [Ave. 5Mbps/VBR], (1440x1080/50i)
PM [Ave. 8Mbps/VBR], (1280x720/50p)
SA [Ave. 9Mbps/VBR], (720x576/50i)
Dolby Digital (2ch)
2ch Stereo Microphone
Dynamic Type
Yes
LENS SECTION
Lens Brand
F Value
Optical Zoom
Intelligent Zoom OFF
Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom
Focal Length
35mm Film
Camera
Equivalent
MONITOR
EVF
LCD
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format
Still
Picture
Recording
Image
Size
Simultaneous
Recording
Panasonic Lens
F1.8 [WIDE]/F3.5 [TELE]
21x
26x
50x
2.82-59.2mm
[Motion Image]
28.0-729.6mm [16:9],
36.2-893.0mm [4:3]
(* with Level Shot off)
[Still Image]
33.2-697.6mm [3:2],
28.0-729.6mm [16:9],
33.9-712.6mm [4:3]
Yes
7.5cm (3 inches) Wide LCD (460,800 dots)
JPEG
20.4 megapixels [6016 x 3384] [16:9]
15.1 megapixles [4480 x 3360] [4:3]
15.1 megapixels [4752 x 3168] [3:2]
9.4 megapixels [4096 x 2304] [16:9]
1.4 megapixels [1440 x 1080] [4:3]
GENERAL
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Media
IMAGE SENSOR
Image Sensor
Motion
Image
Still
Image
Still
Image
Effective
Pixels
CAMERA SECTION
Standard
Illumination
Minimum
Illumination
Image Stabilizer
Focus
White Balance
Shutter
Speed
Motion
Image
Iris
Backlight Compensation
1,400 lx
2.0 lx (Low Light scene mode)
1 lx (Color Night View)
Auto/Indoor1/Indoor2/Sunny/Cloudy/White set
[AG-AC8P/PJ] Auto Slow shutter
ON: 1/30-1/8000 OFF: 1/60-1/8000
[AG-AC8EJ] Auto Slow shutter
ON: 1/25-1/8000 OFF: 1/50-1/8000
60x/1500x (The maximum value of
zoom magnification)
AVCHD;MPEG4-AVC/H.264
(AVCHD standard compliant)
[AG-AC8P/PJ] 1080/60i, 480/60i
[AG-AC8EJ] 1080/50i, 576/50i
As of September, 2013
DIMENSIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
BEST
SUITED
FOR
Weddings Seminars/Conferences
Documentaries/Movies Wildlife/Nature
Sports Events Parties/Shows
271 (10.67)
187 (7.36)
140 (5.51) 315 (12.40)
479 (18.85)
217 (8.54)
217 (8.54) 133 (5.24)
205 (8.07)
130 (5.12)
Unit : mm (inches)
AVCCAM 3-Year Warranty Repair Program*
* AG-AC8 users qualify for a 3-year warranty on repairs.
Visit the website for details: <www.panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e>
Panasonic Corporation
Business Solutions Business Group
2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma,
Osaka 571-8503
Japan
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Argentina [phone]
Belgium [phone]
Canada [phone]
Czech Republic [phone]
Denmark [phone]
Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia
[phone]
France [phone]
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
[phone]
Greece [phone]
Hungary [phone]
Italy [phone]
Kazakhstan [phone]
Mexico [phone]
Netherlands [phone]
Norway [phone]
Panama [phone]
Peru [phone]
Poland [phone]
Portugal [phone]
Puerto Rico [phone]
Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia
[phone]
Russia & CIS [phone]
Slovak Republic, Croatia, Serbia,
Bosnia, Montenegro, Slovenia
[phone]
Spain [phone]
Sweden [phone]
Turkey [phone]
U.K. [phone]
U.S.A. [phone]
[Countries and Regions]
Factories of Business Solutions Business Group have
received ISO14001:2004-the Environmental Management
System certification. (Except for 3rd party’s peripherals.)
25K201309PP-1 Printed in Japan
SP-AC8PE1
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Please refer to the latest Non-linear compatibility information, AVCHD support,
download and service information, etc. at the following Panasonic web site.
•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •All monitor and TV pictures are simulated. •You are
not allowed to reproduce (copy), or transfer to a network, any part of the software applications supplied with this product for commercial purposes without written authorization.
•Panasonic will in no way be liable for any damages sustained directly or indirectly from the use of this product or from any trouble occurring therein. •Panasonic will also in no way
be liable for any losses of data caused by this product. •SDXC Logo is trademark. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are generally the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. •All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
•"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. •“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Operation of Manual ring
Minimizes erroneous operation Designed for optimum weight balance.
Easy to take out battery.
The illuminating LED ring allows
users to verify easily that recording is
in progress, making the shooting
smoother. Users can turn the
illumination on/off.
Focus Zoom Iris
White balance Shutter speed
Thoroughly suppresses blurring all the
way from wide-angle to powerful zoom
shots. This lets you capture crisp, clear
images in almost every shooting situation.
Position and diameter designed for easy
use. When turning, the weight of the ring
enables fine adjustments.
Record simultaneously in two memory devices for added
dependability and reliability. In addition, Relay (Auto Switch)
Recording enables switching between 2 memory devices,
suitable for extended recordings.
Note:
- The voice is interrupted for a few seconds during the device switching.
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To eliminate voice gap, use Relay scene combining function (external HDD required).
- Simultaneous Recording is not available during Relay (Auto Switch) Recording.
Image data from many hours of shooting can easily be backed
up in an external portable HDD.
USB bus power supply
+ USB memory
Easy manual settings with manual ring Illuminating LED ring
VW-VMS10
Plug-in Power (stereo mini plug)
• Wind Jammer
• Pouch
Diameter 49mm/46mm,
HD compatible
7.2V 5400mAh Lens Diameter 49mm
• ND Filter
• MC Protector
• Lens Cap
VW-W4907H VW-LF49N VW-LED1CGA-D54
New High Sensitivity Sensor
MOS Sensor
Quality appearance of lens
Roll rotation Wrist movements Arm movements
More effective in unstable positions
Main operation switches grouped together Battery and jacks located on the rear side
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Standby
Recording
Stable 4-point support
Excellent forward view on the right side
Ample distance between LCD touch panel and
eye position
200mm is the most
suitable distance
based on verification
results.
140mm
100mm
The 28mm Wide-Angle fits more people
and background into the frame. This is
useful when shooting in narrow spaces
where the cameraperson cannot move
back.
By using the Eye-Fi™ card,
you can save files recorded
on a card to a PC or
file-sharing site via a
wireless network.
Images are bright and sharp even when
shooting indoor or nighttime scenes.
Dark scenes are brightened, and
images are low-noise.
Conventional New High
Sensitivity Sensor
The sensor can capture a large amount of light,
which was impossible with the conventional sensor,
achieving 1080 TV-line high-definition images.
The larger lens hood blocks light
more effectively.
High angle
Stereo Microphone Battery Pack Filter Kit LED video light
Wide Conversion Lens
5-Axis Hand-Shake Detection Low angle
Automatically detects
and corrects the tilting
of captured images.
Records more horizontal
images without tripod or
even when shooting in
an unstable position.
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Eye-FiTM compatible
Powerful 21x optical/50x super-high-
resolution zoom for shooting scenes that
you can't get close to. Intelligent resolution
technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates
while preserving the image resolution.
Portable HDD with
USB bus power supply
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New high-performance
stereo microphone
(included)
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Conventional Sensor New High Sensitivity Sensor
On tip lens
Color filter
A lower-profile
wiring layer
A larger
photodiode
Wiring layer
Photodiode
Tilting image Tilt corrected
21x Optical Zoom 50x Intelligent Zoom
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3.0-type touch-panel
LCD 460,800 dots
Conventional 35.8mm
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28mm Wide-Angle
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SD card SD card
Dual Memory
+
As of September, 2013
When the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit, the external drive cannot be used.