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Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)

Panasonic’s advanced OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by 

hand-held camera work. Optical processing with an automatic 

correction function helps assure consistently clear, sharp images.

Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)

In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors to 

outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked shadows 

and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope are estimated to 

match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real time. When dark, 

bright, and intermediate shades are all contained in the same scene, this 

produces excellent gradation for each shade and minimizes blocked 

shadows and blown highlights. The images that result are enhanced by 

a visually wide dynamic range.

7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation

Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has 

equipped the AG-HMC150 series with advanced gamma functions that 

address eight different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative 

abilities. This includes the cinelike gamma, which produces the 

characteristic warm tone of film recordings.

AG-HMC150 series Gamma Modes

HD NORM: 

Suitable for HD recording

LOW: 

Works to flatten out a high contrast scene

SD NORM: 

Normal setting for SD  

 

(this was available in the DVX100 series)

HIGH: 

Provides more contrast and color gradation

B.PRESS: 

Provides more contrast and blacks in low contrast scenes

CINE-LIKE-D: 

The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range

CINE-LIKE-V: 

The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast

Advanced Image Adjustments Built-In

• Matrix setting including a Cinelike mode

• Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and skin detail

• Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master 

pedestal

• Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High

• User files (with sets of camera settings) can be transferred to an SD 

Memory Card and shared with other cameras

VIDEO GAMMA

CINE-LIKE GAMMA

Blocked shadows are suppressed.

Image with DRS OFF

Image with DRS ON

Blown highlights are suppressed.

Shown above is  a sample of operation style.

Summary of Contents for AVCCAM AG-HMC152

Page 1: ...AG HMC150 series Memory Card Camera Recorder AG HMC152 AG HMC153 AG HMC154 ...

Page 2: ...DHC or SD Memory Card media the AG HMC150 series produces exceptional images and responds to creative production needs It also features a 28mm 35mm equivalent wide angle lens widest in a professional camera of this class and a newly developed 1 3 inch 16 9 progressive CCD It further enhances image quality by adding a higher quality PH mode to the clean extended time recording abilities of the AVCH...

Page 3: ...r in creating and promoting the advantages of memory card recording both in its AVCCAM camcorders and P2 HD broadcast and professional systems through a program called the AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program Memory Card Recording Lowers Costs and Helps the Environment AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program http panasonic biz sav pass_e AVCCAM users can join this service program by simply register...

Page 4: ...performance than previous models Backed by a high performance digital signal processor the CCD brings higher quality to HD images to meet the demands of broadcasters and high end video producers High Resolution Native Progressive 1080 50p Scan Progressive to interlace conversion cross conversion and down conversion all start with the 1080 50p scan That initial 1080p native progressive scan offers ...

Page 5: ...ight different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities This includes the cinelike gamma which produces the characteristic warm tone of film recordings AG HMC150 series Gamma Modes HD NORM Suitable for HD recording LOW Works to flatten out a high contrast scene SD NORM Normal setting for SD this was available in the DVX100 series HIGH Provides more contrast and color gradation B PRES...

Page 6: ...hat contains compression induced block distortion as a reference image for motion compensation it exhibits residual distortion even within the same frame when a large amount of block distortion is generated MPEG 4 AVC H 264 detects block distortion in the decoding image and removes it with a context adaptive filter that functions according to the degree of distortion This prevents the propagation ...

Page 7: ...ut terminals 2 channels mic line switchable 48V compatible on the rear panel You can switch audio channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic input which is especially useful when recording interviews or narration SMPTE Time Code Generator Reader The built in SMPTE time code generator reader lets you select the Free Run Rec Run modes preset and regenerate User bits are also provided Fa...

Page 8: ...cus Ring Focus Iris selector You can also add backlight correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture function New Focus Assist Functions A new focus assist function with HD compatibility has also been added to the AG HMC150 series This is in addition to a center zoom function that enlarges the center of the frame and a histogram display You can select from three display modes center zoo...

Page 9: ...SB terminal Type mini B allows the AG HMC150 series to connect to a PC in device mode This lets a Windows PC installed with the provided AVCCAM Viewer software to upload copy and write HD video files as well as transfer them to AVCHD compatible editing software for HD production TC Set and User File Copy with Multi Cameras Connecting two AG HMC150 series cameras with a RCA cable allows the slave c...

Page 10: ...MB or more for Windows Vista 512 MB or more for Windows XP 1024 MB or more recommended Do not insert a disc DVD AVCHD produced with the provided HD Writer 2 5E software into a device that does not support the AVCHD standard If it is inserted into such a device the disc may not eject Also do not play the disc with a device that does not support the AVCHD standard Windows AVCCAM Viewer AG HMC150 ser...

Page 11: ...n Method Recording Playback Dolby Digital Dolby AC3 2 ch Sampling Frequency 48 kHz Quantization 16 bit Compression Bit Rate PH mode 2 CH 384 kbps HA HG and HE mode 2 CH 256 kbps Audio IN OUT 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 ...

Page 12: ...d warranty Free 3 years of Warranty Repairs Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to three years AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program 1 Make sure to save the Registration Notice e mail during the warranty period Please note this is a site that is not maintained by Panasonic Canada Inc The Panasonic Canada Inc privacy policy does not a...

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