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The AG-HMC150 handheld is Panasonic's exciting new introduction to the AVCCAM series. Representing a major step forward in affordable HD video capture, the HMC150 utilizes highly efficient AVCHD recording, the industry's new long GOP standard based on MPEG-4, to provide stunning image quality and longer record time.

The new handheld incorporates three 1/3-inch progressive CCD imagers to produce stunning 1920 x 1080 resolution picture quality far exceeding older Long GOP formats like HDV. It's equipped with a high-performance wide-angle* Leica Dicomar™ 13x zoom lens and 24- and 30-frame progressive capture in a full range of HD formats, making it well suited for all types of projects. With an exciting range of professional video and audio features and a compact, well-balanced design, the HMC150 is a "must have" for video professionals and enthusiasts looking for the best in affordable HD.

Extra-Long Solid-State Recording

Forget minutes! With AVCHD technology and high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC150 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional bitrates up to 21Mbps. And it's as easy to use as a digital still camera, with simple playback on many consumer devices and players, from computers and video game consoles to Blu-ray players and flat panel displays with SD card slots.

AVCHD is currently supported by variety of editing solutions including: Apple iMovie, Apple Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Adobe Premier Pro CS3, Grass Valley Edius PRO v4.5, Pinnacle Studio Plus 11, Nero7 Premium Reloaded, Ulead Video Studio 11 plus and DVD Movie Factory 6 Plus.

Power Supply:	7.3V (using with AC adaptor)
Power Consumption:	9.8W (when recording)
Operating Temperature:	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity:	10% to 80% (No condensation)
Weight:	Approx. 4.3 lb. (Approx. 1.98 kg) including SD memory cards, supplied battery, and microphone
Dimensions (W x H x D):	6-1/16 x 6-15/32 x 15-5/8 inches (154 × 164 × 397 mm) excluding the projection part
Pick-up Device:	3CCD (1/3-inch interline transfer type, and progressive modes supported)
Lens:	LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching, 13 × zoom, F1.6 - 3.0 (f=3.9mm to 51mm/35mm equivalent: 28mm to 368mm)
Optical Color Separation:	Prism system
ND Filter::	1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Gain Selection:	30p/24p mode: 0/+3/+6/+9/+12 dB, (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode)
Shutter Speed - Preset:	24p mode: 1/24, 1/50 (OFF), 1/60, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec
Shutter Speed - Synchro Scan:	30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
Slow Shutter Speed:	60i/60p mode: 1/15, 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/15 sec.
Minimum Luminance::	3lx, (F1.6, Gain: +12dB, Shutter: 1/25sec.)
Digital Zoom:	2x/5x/10x (only in 1080/60i or 720/60p video format)
Filter Diameter:	72mm
Recording:	HE mode: approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Video System:	Composite Output: Pin jack × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Audio System:	Compression Bit-Rate: PH mode: 2 CH 384 kbps, HA, HG and HE mode: 2 CH 256 kbps
XLR Input:	XLR (3 pins) × 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2), LINE/MIC selectable, High impedance LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)
Internal Microphone:	Stereo microphone
Line Output:	Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω
HDMI Output:	2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (AC3)
Headphone:	Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) × 1
Built-in Speaker:	20 mm (round) × 1
USB:	Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
Camera Remote::	Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, for focus and iris controls
TC PRESET IN/OUT (also used for VIDEO OUT):	OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
LCD Monitor:	3.5 inches, LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels
Viewfinder:	0.44 inches, LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels
Accessories (attached to the unit):	Lens Hood Cap, INPUT 1/2 terminal cove

[Standard Accessories]
AC adapter/charger
2640mAh battery pack
AC cord, DC cord
Wireless remote controller with button-type battery
Microphone holder
Eye cup
Shoulder Belt
Component video cable
PIN-BNC conversion plugs
Ferrite core
Binder
CD-ROM
The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap and INPUT 1/2 terminal cover