The AG-AC160 AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder incorporates top production features including variable frame rate recording in 1080p, Linear PCM audio, an HD-SDI output, and switchability between 59.94Hz/50Hz for worldwide use. The AC160 is equipped with high-sensitivity 1/3", full-HD 2.2 megapixel U.L.T. (Ultra Luminance Technology) 3-MOS imager as well as 22X HD zoom lens (the longest in its class), to offer a wide field of view and operability much like an interchangeable lens.

Offering high-quality HD recording utilizing MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high-profile encoding, the AC160 records video in four professional AVCCAM HD recording modes at 60Hz, including the highest-quality PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps), and a PM mode (approx. 8 Mbps, 720p only). The AC160 has an additional feature that allows switching between 59.94 Hz or 50 Hz to support video production systems used around the world. At 50Hz, the AC160 also records in 1080/50i and 1080/25p, in 720/50p and 720/25p, and in 576/50i and 576/25p.

The AC160's Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function was inherited from the Panasonic VariCam HD Cinema Cameras. VFR provides overcranking for slow-motion and undercranking for fast-motion effects. The AC160 offers 22-step variable frame rate capability in 1080/23.98pN, 29.97p and 25p.

Power Supply		DC7.2V (using battery) 7.3V (using AC adaptor)
	Power Consumption		11.8W (when recording)
	Operating Temperature		0°C to 40°C
	Operating Humidity		10% to 80% (no condensation)
	Weight		Approx. 2.4 kg (camcorder main body only)
	Dimensions (WxHxD)		180 mm x 195 mm x 438 mm, excluding the projection part
	Pick-up Device		1/3 Type Progressive, 2.2Mil Pixels, 3MOS
	Number of Effective Pixels (HxV)		1920 x 1080
	Lens		Panasonic lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 22x zoom, F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9mm to 86mm / 35mm equivalent: 28 mm to 616 mm, 16:9)
	Filter Diameter		72 mm
	Optical Color Separation		Prism system
	ND Filter		OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
	Minimum shooting distance		Approx. 1 meter
	Gain Selection		0 / +3 / +6 / +9 / +12 / +15 / +18 / +24 / +30 dB (+24 & +30 dB are to be allocated only for USER SW)
	Color Temperature settings		ATW, ATW LOCK, Preset 3200K, Preset 5600K, Preset VAR, Ach, Bch
	Digital Zoom		2x / 5x / 10x (to be allocated on USER button, switching by pushing the button)
	Minimum Luminance		0.4 lx (when F1.6, +30dB of gain, and 1/30 sec. of shutter speed)
	Shutter Speed (Preset)		50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec.(OFF), 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec.(OFF), 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec.(OFF), 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec(OFF)., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec. 24p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/50 sec(OFF)., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
	Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan)		SYNC SCAN TYPE = sec. 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. SYNC SCAN TYPE = deg. All mode: 3.0 deg. to 360.0 deg. (by 0.5 degree step selectable) (default = 180.0 deg.)
	Slow Shutter Speed		(VFR on SCENE FILE need to be "OFF".) 50i/50p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. and 1/25 sec. 25p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec. 60i/60p mode: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec. and 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/8 sec. and 1/15 sec. 24p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec.
	RECORDING FORMAT AVCHD		.
	Compression Method		MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
	Recording Media (AVCHD)		SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) SDXC Memory Card8/29/2011: 48GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT) *PH/HA mode requires Class4 or faster Card. VFR recording requires Class6 or faster.
	Recording Video Format		50 Hz mode: PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p and 720/25p (over 50p) HA, HE mode: 1080/50i only PM mode: 720/50p 59.94 Hz mode: PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p (over 59.94i), 1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p (over 59.94p), and 720/23.98p HA, HE mode: 1080/59.94i only PM mode: 720/59.94p
	Transmission Rate		PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, max 24 Mbps) PM mode: Approx. 8 Mbps (VBR) HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR) HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
	Interval Recording		OFF / 1 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1min. / 2 min. *Recording mode need to be set in "PH 1080/25p" or "1080/23.98p". Maximum continuous recording dyration is 168 hours (7 days).
	Frame Rate		50 Hz mode: 1080/25p: 2 (0 dB Gain Fixed, Manual Focus) / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 34 / 37 / 42 / 45 / 48 / 50 fps 59.94 Hz mode: 1080/23.98p OR 1080/29.97p: 2 (0 dB Gain Fixed, Manual Focus) / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 34 / 36 / 40 / 44 / 48 / 54 / 60 fps
	RECORDING FORMAT - DV		.
	File Format		AVI Type2
	Recording Media (DV)		SD Memory Card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16) SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32) SDXC Memory Card: 8GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT) *DV recording requires Class6 or faster.
	VIDEO OUT - AVCHD		.
	SDI OUT		BNC x 1, 0.8Vp-p, 75 Ω, HD/SD auto-detect, but not converting between HD/SD
	HDMI OUT - Video (AVCHD)		HDMI x 1, Type A (1080i / 720p)
	VIDEO OUT (AVCHD)		Pin jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or 576/50i (50Hz)
	VIDEO OUT - DV		.
	SDI OUT - Video (DV)		BNC x 1, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or 576/50i (50Hz)
	VIDEO OUT (DV)		Pin jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or 576/50i (50Hz)
	AUDIO RECORDING		AVCHD
	AUDIO RECORDING Compression		PH mode: Dolby Digital/2ch, Linear PCM switchable PM/HA/HE mode: Dolby Digital/2ch
	AUDIO RECORDING Sampling Frequency (DV)		48kHz
	AUDIO RECORDING Quantization		16 bit
	Bit Rate		PH mode: 384kbps PM/HA/HE mode: 256kbps
	AUDIO RECORDING - DV		.
	Compression		Linear PCM (Digital 2ch)
	Sampling Frequency (DV)		48kHz
	Quantization		16 bit
	Built-in Microphone		Stereo microphone
	Audio IN		XLR (3 pins) x 2 (INPUT 1, INPUT 2) LINE / MIC switchable, high-impedance LINE: 0 dBu MIC: -40 / -50 / -60 dBu (selectable in menu) MIC POWER: +48V ON/OFF switchable
	Audio IN Additional information		Headroom 12dB
	Audio Out		Pin jack x 2 (CH 1, CH 2), Output: 316 mV, 600Ω
	SDI OUT - Audio (DV)		2 ch (Linear PCM)
	HDMI OUT - Audio (DV)		2 ch (Linear PCM) 5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
	Headphone		Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) x 1
	Built-in Speaker		20 mm (round) x 1
	Camera Remote		Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1 for ZOOM and recording START/STOP operations Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1 for FOCUS and IRIS controls
	INDEX Remote		Super Mini jack (2.5 mm diameter) x 1
	TC PRESET IN/OUT (double as VIDEO OUT)		IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
	USB2.0 :		Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0) *The AG-AC160EJ cannot write to a memory card from a computer.
	DV OUT (only for DV mode)		IEEE 1394 6pin x 1
	LCD Monitor		3.45 inches, LCD color monitor, approx. 921,000 pixels (16:9)
	Viewfinder		0.45 inches, LCD color viewfinder, approx. 1,226,000 pixels (16:9)
	Accessories (attached to the unit)		Lens Cap, INPUT Terminal Cap x2, Lens Hood, Hand Strap
	Standard Accessories		Battery Pack x 1 [7.2 V, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh], AC Adaptor (Battery Charger), AC Cable, DC Cable, Wireless Remote Controller with button-type battery, Microphone Holder, Microphone Holder Screws x4, Microphone Holder Adaptor, Eye Cup, Shoulder Belt, CD-ROM

AC Adapter/Battery Charger
   AC Cord
   DC Cord
   VW-VBG6 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
   Wireless Remote Controller with Battery
   Microphone Holder (Shotgun Mic Not Included)
   Eye Cup
   Shoulder Strap
   CD-ROM
   1 Year Limited Warranty (Extends to Up to 3 Years with Online Registration)