Panasonic AG-AC8PJ, AG-AC8P, AG-AC8EJ User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power Supply
Power Consumption
Weight (w/o Battery)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Media

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

IMAGE SENSOR

Image Sensor

Effective
Pixels

CAMERA SECTION

Standard
Illumination

Minimum
Illumination

Image Stabilizer

Focus
White Balance

Motion
Image

Shutter
Speed

Still
Image

Iris

Backlight Compensation

•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.

1/4.5-type MOS

3.11 megapixels [Wide] [4:3]

Motion

4.14 mgeapixels [Wide] [16:9]

Image

(* with Level Shot off)

3.24 megapixels [Wide] [3:2]

Still

4.14 megapixels [Wide] [16:9]

Image

3.24 megapixels [Wide] [4:3]

1,400 lx

2.0 lx (Low Light scene mode)

1 lx (Color Night View)

HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image

Stabilizer)/Level Shot

Auto/Manual

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

1/2-1/2000

Auto/Manual

Yes

LENS SECTION

Lens Brand
F Value
Optical Zoom

Intelligent Zoom OFF
Intelligent Zoom

Digital Zoom

Focal Length

Panasonic Lens
F1.8 [WIDE]/F3.5 [TELE]
21x
26x
50x
60x/1500x (The maximum value of
zoom magnification)

2.82-59.2mm
[Motion Image]

28.0-729.6mm [16:9],

35mm Film
Camera
Equivalent

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]

MONITOR

EVF
LCD

Yes

7.5cm (3 inches) Wide LCD (460,800 dots)

STILL IMAGE SECTION

Recording Format

Still

Recording

Picture

Image
Size

Simultaneous
Recording

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]

RECORDING SECTION

Signal System

Compression

[AG-AC8P/PJ] 1080/60i, 480/60i
[AG-AC8EJ] 1080/50i, 576/50i

AVCHD;MPEG4-AVC/H.264
(AVCHD standard compliant)

[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)

Recording/
Playback Mode

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)

Audio Compression
Microphone
Speaker
Media Remaining Indication

•OTHERS Accessory Shoe

•INTERFACES

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host/Device, AV, Video Component

•STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Rechargeable Battery Pack [2900 mAh/Lithium-ion], AV Cable,
USB Cable, External Stereo Microphone, Lens Cap, Eye cup

Dolby Digital (2ch)
2ch Stereo Microphone

Dynamic Type
Yes

HDMI TypeA, Microphones (stereo mini), Headphone (stereo mini),

As of September, 2013

AC Adaptor, AC Cable,

AG-AC8

Memory Card Camera Recorder

(AG-AC8P, AG-AC8PJ, AG-AC8EJ)

DIMENSIONS

Unit : mm (inches)

271 (10.67)

187 (7.36)

217 (8.54)

130 (5.12)

140 (5.51)

Please refer to the latest Non-linear compatibility information, AVCHD support,

download and service information, etc. at the following Panasonic web site.

[Countries and Regions]

Argentina [phone]
Belgium [phone]
Canada [phone]

Panasonic Corporation
Business Solutions Business Group

2-15 Matsuba-cho, Kadoma,
Osaka 571-8503
Japan

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

SP-AC8PE1

Czech Republic
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]

[phone]

315 (12.40)

479 (18.85)

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]

133 (5.24)

205 (8.07)

217 (8.54)

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

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

BEST

SUITED

FOR

Weddings Seminars/Conferences
Documentaries/Movies Wildlife/Nature
Sports Events Parties/Shows

AVCCAM 3-Year Warranty Repair Program*

* AG-AC8 users qualify for a 3-year warranty on repairs.
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Dual Memory

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SD card SD card

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.

5-Axis Hand-Shake Detection

Roll rotation Wrist movements Arm movements

1

2

3

4

5

Automatically detects
and corrects the tilting
of captured images.
Records more horizontal
images without tripod or
even when shooting in
an unstable position.

Tilting image Tilt corrected

More effective in unstable positions

High angle

Low angle

Record simultaneously in two memory devices for added

Record simultaneously in two memory devices for added
dependability and reliability. In addition, Relay (Auto Switch)

dependability and reliability. In addition, Relay (Auto Switch)
Recording enables switching between 2 memory devices,

Recording enables switching between 2 memory devices,
suitable for extended recordings.

Stable 4-point support

table 4-point support

Note:

Note:

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The voice is interrupted for a few seconds during the device switching.

The voice is interrupted for a few seconds during the device switching

To eliminate voice gap, use Relay scene combining function (external HDD required).

To eliminate voice gap, use Relay scene combiningunction (external HDD required)

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- Simultaneous Recording is not available during Relay (Auto Switch) Recording.

Ample distance between LCD touch panel and
eye position

200mm is the most
suitable distance
based on verification
results.

cellent forward view on the right si

Excellent forward view on the right side

New High Sensitivity Sensor

Conventional

Images are bright and sharp even when
shooting indoor or nighttime scenes.
Dark scenes are brightened, and
images are low-noise.

New High
Sensitivity Sensor

MOS Sensor

Conventional Sensor New High Sensitivity Sensor

On tip lens
Color filter

A lower-profile
wiring layer

A larger
photodiode

2

1

Wiring layer

Photodiode

The sensor can capture a large amount of light,
which was impossible with the conventional sensor,
achieving 1080 TV-line high-definition images.

(simulated)

simulated)

Conventional 35.8mm

nventional 35.8mm

28mm Wide-Angle

8m

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.

Quality appearance of lens

100mm

140mm

The larger lens hood blocks light
more effectively.

21x Optical Zoom 50x Intelligent Zoom

Powerful 21x optical/50x super-high­resolution 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.

lluminating LED

Easy manual settings with manual ring

Operation of Manual ring

Focus Zoom Iris
White balance Shutter speed

Position and diameter designed for easy
use. When turning, the weight of the ring

Illuminating LED ring

Standby

Recording

The illuminating LED ring allows
users to verify easily that recording is

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smoother. Users can turn the

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Main operation switches grouped together Battery and jacks located on the rear side

Minimizes erroneous operation

attery and jacks locate

Designed for optimum weight balance.
Easy to take out battery.

USB bus power supply

SB bus power suppl

Portable HDD with

ortable HDD

USB bus power supply

Image data from many hours of shooting can easily be backed
up in an external portable HDD.

When the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit, the external drive cannot be used.

Stereo Microphone

VW-VMS10

Plug-in Power (stereo mini plug)

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HDD

Wide Conversion Lens

VW-W4907H VW-LF49N VW-LED1CGA-D54

Diameter 49mm/46mm,
HD compatible

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USB

+ USB memory

7.2V 5400mAh Lens Diameter 49mm

3.0-type touch-panel
LCD 460,800 dots

Battery Pack

New high-performance
stereo microphone
(included)

Filter Kit LED video light

• ND Filter

• MC Protector

• Lens Cap

Eye-FiTM compatible

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.

As of September, 2013