Panasonic AG-AC7 User Manual

AG-AC7

Memory Card Camera Recorder

Shoulder-mount Style AVCHD for School, Wedding and More

The AG-AC7 Camera Recorderis suitable for the cost sensiti

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN

It features a large eyecup, a tiltable
viewfinder, a shoulder strap and a
shoulder pad for satisfying the
Professional Operator’s requirements.

MANUAL FOCUS RING

The large, easy-to-hold focus ring gives
you quick, precise focus control.

SHOULDER-MOUNT DESIGN

The stability of shoulder-mount shooting, packed
into a highly-mobile compact package. Complete
with large grip and zoom lever, plus a wide-diameter
focus ring for smooth, positive operation.

Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Recording

AG-AC7 lets you shoot with Full-HD picture quality. You can
capture the fine details of the object which you acquire.

HD/SD Recording in AVCHD Format

AG-AC7 complies with AVCHD standard format and supports the
following recording/playback mode.

Rec/Play Mode bps/VBR Picture Size

HA mode Approx . 17 Mbps

HG mode Approx . 13 Mbps

HX mode Approx . 9 Mbps

HE mode Approx . 5 Mbps

SA mode Approx . 9 Mbps

SX mode Approx . 4.5 Mbps

*SA/SX modes can not be played back with Panasonic other AVCCAM products and software for AVCCAM
series.

1920 x 1080 Pixels

720 x 480 Pixels

35.8mm Wide-Angle

The 35.8mm (35 mm equivalent) setting on the AG-AC7 is ideal for
a wide-angle shot such as a panoramic or a tiny space shot. This is
especially handy when you want to take a wide-angle shot in a
small room. For even wider angle 25mm (35mm equivalent) results,

add the optional VW-4607H Wide Conversion Lens.

Intelligent 23x Zoom

Intelligent Zoom, which was achieved due to the Intelligent
Resolution technology of the AG-AC7’s image processing LSI
enables telephoto shots at up to 23x magnification. Even when the
optical zoom range is exceeded, telephoto shots maintain their
clear, beautiful HD image quality.

Wide

(simulated)

23X Optical Zoom

(simulated)

HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)

This hybrid system combines the advantages of optical stabilization
and electronic stabilization in one. It helps to capture beautiful
images under a multiple of conditions by detecting and
compensating for instability caused by a variety of movements. In
addition to optical stabilization, it provides more powerful
electronic correction during high-power zooming.

42mm

(simulated)

35.8mm Wide-Angle
(simulated)

HYBRID O.I.S. Off

(simulated)

HYBRID O.I.S. On

(simulated)

ve production keeping the quality of footage with Full-HD.

LONG LIFE 4 HOURS AND 35
MINUTES* BATTERY INCLUDED
(APPROX.)

For long events, this lets you
concentrate on shooting, without
worrying about battery reserves.

*Continuous recording time.

REC. BUTTON & ZOOM LEVER ON TOP

REC start/stop button and zoom lever are
mounted on the top of the hand grip. This is
particularly helpful for smooth operation when
shooting from low angles.

BUILT-IN ZOOM
MICROPHONE

In proportion to the zoom
setting of the lens, the two
ECMs (electret condenser
microphones) adjust
automatically to bring sound
and images together for
exceptional atmosphere.

O.I.S. Lock

Pressing the O.I.S. Lock button on the LCD monitor maximizes
the camera’ s blur detection sensitivity and correction. This is ideal
for applications like bird watching, which call for zooming at a
fixed angle.

*Considerable blurring occurs when panning or tilting the camera, due to the movement of the corrective lens.

Touch Screen 6.7cm
(2.7 inches) LCD Monitor

Control settings are made by
simply touching the LCD screen.
Operation is intuitive and easy,
and the large letters are easy to
read. Shooting and viewing are
simple and stress-free.

Long Life 4 hours and 35 minutes* Battery
Included (approx.)

For long events, this lets you concentrate on shooting, without
worrying about battery reserves. Moreover, with the optional
VW-VBG6 battery, you can shoot for approx. 11 hours and
25 minutes*.

*Continuous recording time.

iA (Intelligent Auto)

This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and
automatically makes the settings and activates functions that will
deliver optimal results.

•HYBRID O.I.S.: Blur-free zooming and shooting on the move.

•Intelligent Contrast Control : Helps retains a natural contrast.

•Intelligent Scene Selector : Detects the situation and switches the

scene mode.

*The functions included in iA may not be applied when conditions do not call for them.

Wind Noise Canceller

This function automatically detects and suppresses only wind noise,
to give you natural sounds with lifelike ambience.

Manual Functions for Creative Flexibility

Let your true creativity shine, with a wealth of manual controls at
your fingertips. Of course, you can also switch to auto mode, ideal
when you need to start shooting at a moment’s notice.
Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White
Balance and On-Screen Assist Functions (Zebra Pattern/Luminance
Level/Histogram).

SD Memory Card Recording

This camera records on SDXC/SDHC/SD
Memory Cards to provide outstanding
compatibility with PC applications and rapid
data transfer. Unlike with video tape, there’s
no need for cueing with the SD Memory Card
because recording begins in a blank section
of memory.

Recording Mode Recording Time (with 64GB card) Picture Size

HA mode Approx. 8 hours and 30 minutes

HG mode Approx. 11 hours

HX mode Approx. 16 hours and 50 minutes

HE mode Approx. 27 hours and 30 minutes

SA mode Approx. 16 hours and 30 minutes

SX mode Approx. 33 hours

*SA/SX modes can not be played back with Panasonic other AVCCAM products

and software for AVCCAM series.

*Maximum continuously recordable time for one scene is 12hours in any mode.

1920 x 1080 Pixels

720 x 480 Pixels

SPECIFICATIONS ( AS OF JUNE, 2011 )

[GENER AL]

Power Supply: DC 9.3 V (when using AC adaptor)
DC 7.2V (when using battery)

Power Consumption: 5.0 W (Recording)
Weight: Approx.1.8 kg(Approx. 3.97 lbs), main body only
Dimensions (W x H x D): 216 mm x 224 mm x 432 mm

(8-1/2 inches x 8-7/8 inches x 17-1/16 inches)
Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

[IMAGE SENSOR]

Image Sensor: 1/4.1 type MOS
Total Pixels: 3.32 megapixels
Effective Pixels: Motion Image:

[4:3] 1.02 megapixels (tele)-1.44 megapixels (wide)
[16:9] 1.36 megapixels (tele)-1.92 megapixels (wide)
Still Image:
[3:2] 1.46 megapixels (tele)-2.08 megapixels (wide)
[16:9] 1.36 megapixels (tele)-1.92 megapixels (wide)
[4:3] 1.52 megapixels (tele)-2.16 megapixels (wide)

[CAMER A SECTION]

Standard Illumination: 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination: Approx. 4 lx (1/30 Low Light scene mode),

Approx. 1 lx (Color Night View)
White Balance: Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set
Shutter Speed: Motion Image: [60i] 1/60 sec. to 1/8000 sec.

Still Image: 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
Image Stabilizer: HYBRID O.I.S. [Optical Image Stabilizer] / O.I.S. Lock
Focus/Iris: Auto/Manual
Backlight Compensation: √

[LENS SECTION]

Lens: Panasonic Lens
F Value: F1.8 (wide) / F2.6 (tele)
Optical Zoom: 16.8 x
Intelligent Zoom: 23 x
Digital Zoom: 50 x / 1200 x
Focal Length: 2.9 mm to 48.7 mm
35mm Film Camera Equivalent: 35.8-716 mm (16:9), 43.9-878 mm (4:3) [Motion Image]

35.8-716 mm (3:2), 35.8-716 mm (16:9),

35.8-716 mm (4:3) [Still Image]

•Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •You are not allowed to reproduce (copy), or transfer to a netwo rk, any pa rt of th e soft ware ap plica tions s uppli ed with
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[MONITOR]

LCD: 6.7 cm (2.7 inches) Wide LCD (230K dots)

[STILL IMAGE SECTION]

Recording Format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system,
based on Exif 2.2 standard)

Recording Image Size: Still Picture:
[3:2] 2.8 megapixels (2064 x 1376)
[16:9] 2.1 megapixels (1920x1080)
[4:3] 2.9 megapixels (1952 x 1464),

0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
Simultaneous Recording:
[16:9] 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
[4:3] 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)
Creating still picture from motion picture:
[16:9] 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)

0.2 megapixels (640 x 360)
[4:3] 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480)

[RECORDING SECTION]

Signal System: 1080/60i, 480/60i
Compression: MPEG4-AVC/H.264
Recording Mode and Transfer Rate:

HG (Approx. 13 Mbps / VBR),
HX (Approx. 9 Mbps / VBR) ,
HE (Approx. 5 Mbps / VBR)
[720 x 480]: SA (Approx. 9 Mbps / VBR) ,
SX (Approx. 4.5 Mbps / VBR)

[1920 x 1080]: HA (Approx. 17 Mbps / VBR) ,

Audio Compression: Dolby Digital (2ch)
Microphone: 2ch Stereo (with a zoom microphone function)
Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type
Media Remaining Indication: √

[OTHER]

Interfaces: HDMI / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed / AV / Video Component
Standard Accessories: AC Adaptor, AC Cable, DC Cable,

Rechargeable Battery Pack VW-VBG260
(2,640/2,500 (typ./min.) mAh, Lithium-Ion),
AV Cable, Video Component Cable, USB Cable,
Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Stylus Pen

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

All monitor and TV pictures are simulated.

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