*The mi crophone shown in the ph oto is an opti on.
AVCCAM 3-Year Warranty Repair Program*
* AG-AC90A users qualify for a 3-year warranty on repairs.
Visit the website for details: <www.panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e>
Featuring a Wide-Angle/High-Powered Zoom Lens and
High-Sensitivity BSI Type 3MOS Sensors, This Stylish AVCCAM
Includes the Smooth Operation of Triple Manual Rings.
Slide-Retractable LCD Touch Panel
This versatile LCD serves as a high-definition,
approx. 1,152,000 dots monitor and menusetting touch panel. When not in use, it slides
into the handle front for extra mobility and
safety. It also rotates 270 degrees vertically for
easy high-angle, low-angle and self-interview
shooting.
Highly Functional Controls
The control panel offers both
multifunctional versatility and easy
operation. Frequently used functions
have large, distinct buttons in an
easy-to-recognize layout. Large
audio level dials are also designed
for both safety and operating ease.
Large-Capacity Battery
Included
A large-capacity 5,400 mAh battery
comes included, to give you around
6 hours of continuous shooting in PH
mode.
Triple Manual Rings
Focus, zoom and iris rings are positioned on the
lens barrel. This enables speedy and intuitive
camera work.
*picture simulated
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XLR Mic/Line Input
The AG-AC90A comes equipped
with 2-channel XLR audio input
terminals for external mic or line
recording use. It also has a 48 V
phantom power supply.
29.8 mm Wide-Angle
12x Zoom
The zoom lens combines
F1.5 (at the widest angle)
high speed and
29.8 mm (35 mm equivalent)
wide-angle with highpowered 12x optical zooming.
Nano Surface Coating
minimizes ghosts and flaring.
Panasonic’s AG-AC90A AVCCAM combines the high image quality, advanced functions and easy operation that
professionals demand in a stylish, easy-to-handle design. It features an F1.5 lens that extends from 29.8mm wide-angle
to 12x zoom, and high-sensitivity, high-image-quality (backside illumination type) 3MOS image sensors. In addition to
high-quality professional PS/PH mode (1920 x 1080) recording, the AG-AC90A supports PM mode (1280 x 720) and
low-bit-rate CS mode (720 x 480) for delivery over a network. When combined with an Eye-Fi card, it fits right into
production workflows that use networks to transfer data files to PCs and upload to cloud servers. Other professional
operating features include Triple Manual Rings (focus, zoom and iris), XLR Microphone/Audio Inputs, and remote
terminals to provide the system capabilities that professional applications require.
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Shooting Angles, Image Quality, Mobility, Operating Ease – No Compromises in This Professional Handheld Model.
1920 × 2
1920
10801080 × 2
The green MOS sensor is shifted by a
half-pixel both vertically and horizontally.
29.8mm Wide Angle
to 12x Zoom Lens
This high-powered zoom lens can be
used in all areas from news gathering to
image production field. It goes from 29.8
mm (35 mm equivalent) wide-angle to 12x
zoom. Panasonic’s unique Nano Surface
General multi coating lens
Coating minimizes ghosts and flaring, and
the high-speed F1.5 (at the widest angle)
enables extremely clear image rendering.
High-Sensitivity BSI Type
3MOS Sensors
Three (RGB) 1/4.7 type MOS image
sensors have an effective pixel count of
2,680,000 pixels. In addition to high BSI
(backside illumination) sensitivity and
excellent 3MOS color reproduction, 4x
dense pixel shifting technology achieves
high resolution. This lets you record highquality Full-HD (1920x1080) images even
in dim lighting. The image processing
circuit, which is tuned for professional
use, produces highly natural gradation
and detail.
Nano surface coating lens
Three Manual Rings —
Zoom, Focus, Iris
The lens barrel is equipped with manual
rings for focus, zoom and iris to enable
speedy and intuitive camera work.
4x dense pixel shifting technology
(concept image)
5-Axis Hybrid Hand-Shake Correction
The AG-AC90A features 5-Axis Hybrid OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer/
hand-shake correction). This powerful image stabilizer combines the
advantages of both optical and electronic systems to ensure stable
handheld shooting.
Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom
Intelligent Zoom gives you seamless zooming up to 25x magnification
while minimizing decreases in resolution. A 2x/5x/10x Digital Zoom is
also featured. Combining the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, this
provides an ultra-telephoto range up to 250x.
Seven User Buttons
User buttons one to three are hardware buttons, and User buttons four
to seven are touch panel controls. Seven functions out of a total of
twelve (Push AF, Backlight Compensation, Spotlight Compensation,
Black Fade, White Fade, ATW, ATW Lock, Digital Zoom, Histogram
Display, Rec Check, Last Clip Delete, and Menu) can be allocated to
these buttons.
Ghost
Focus Assist and Push AF
The Focus Assist (Focus in Red)
button shows when your subject is
in focus by outlining subject edges
in red on the LCD monitor. Push
AF activates the AF function while
in Manual mode with the press of
a button (allocated to an User
Focus Assist
button). This provides handy support
for manual focusing.
Scene File Function for Advanced Image Quality Settings
The six preset scene settings allow immediate response to a variety of
shooting situations. The following settings can be freely changed and
saved over the preset values.
• DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher): Suppresses blocked shadows and
blown highlights by visually expanding the dynamic range. This function
can be assigned to the user button.
• 7 Mode Gamma: Allows selection from seven gamma curves: HD
NORM/LOW/SD NORM/HIGH/B.PRESS/CINE-LIKE D/CINE-LIKE V.
• Other settings: H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and skin
tone detail, chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master
pedestal, auto iris level, knee (LOW/MID/HIGH), matrix (NORM1/
NORM2/FLUO/CINE-LIKE).
Professional Camera Functions
• ZEBRA Button: Displays two zebra patterns (blown highlight
warning) and a marker (brightness level percentage).
• BARS Button: Outputs a color bar image and test tone audio.
• DISP/MODE CHK Button: Shows mode settings at a glance.
• Auto Slow Shutter: Allows the shutter to automatically slow down to
brighten dark scenes.
•
High-Speed Shutter: Adjusts up to a maximum speed of 1/2000 sec.
• White Balance: Allows the selection from ATW, P3.2K, P5.6K or VAR
(variable between P2.4K and P9.9K). Two manual settings (A/B) can be
stored in memory.
• iA Mode: The AG-AC90A detects the shooting conditions and
automatically switches to the optimal iA mode (Portrait, Landscape,
Spotlight, Low Light, Normal).
• Displays various safety zone markers and a center marker.
Professional AVCHD Support for a Variety of Modes
• PS Mode: Records Full-HD progressive (1080/50p) images
compliant with the AVCHD Progressive standard.
• PH Mode: This AVCCAM professional mode supports 1920x1080
full-pixel images and switchable HD formats of 1080/60i, 30p and 24p.
• HE/HA Mode: Records 1080/60i images for an extended rec-time.
• PM Mode: Records 1280 x 720 pixel progressive HD images
(720/60p). Ideal for usage of in sports coaching.
• SA Mode: Records SD (480/60i) with high image quality.
• CS Mode: Features a low rate of 3.5 Mbps for swift uploading to a
cloud server. Records 720 x 480-pixel SD (480/60i) images.
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FREEZE
Still picture fixationCamera through output
Move
Dual Memory Card Slots with
Direct Copy Function between
Memory Cards
The slot to be used can be switched
during recording. Auto-Switch
Recording*1 lets you record images
onto two memory cards
consecutively, and Back-Up
Recording*2 records the same images onto two different memory cards
to increase reliability. Newly added slot-to slot file copy function allows
you to organize files on-site using only a AG-AC90A camera-recorder..
*1: Simple relay recording. When switching recording media, audio is interrupted for maximum 0.8 sec.
*2: Rec Check and Last Clip Delete do not work during Back-Up Recording
*3: Use SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards with a SD Speed Class of 4 or higher.
Freeze Frame
When the camera is being set up or the operator changes camera
positions, a frame is captured and displayed as still image. This
function allows you to prevent unwanted images from being captured
and displayed on an external monitor.
Versatile Recording Functions
• Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time in set intervals (1 sec, 10
sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min). Ideal for observation, surveillance and other
applications.*
• Pre Rec: Prevents missed shooting opportunities by storing about 3
seconds of video and audio data in memory prior to pressing the Rec
button.
• Rec Check: Lets you check the end of the most recently recorded
clip with one-touch ease.
•
Last Clip Delete: One-touch delete of the most recently recorded clip.
• The built-in SMPTE time-code generator lets you select the Drop
Frame/Non-Drop Frame and Free Run/Rec Run modes and preset.
UB (User Bit) is also provided.
• Still shots with 3-megapixel resolution. (Still shots can also be
captured during video recording.)
• Time Stamp: Records the date and time together with the image.
This is useful when recording observation images, events, evidence
images, etc.
*Up to a maximum of 12 hours, HA mode only, no audio recording.
• High-definition 16:9 aspect ratio 8.8 cm (3.5 inches) LCD monitor
with approx. 1,152,000 dots.
• Slides into the handle front for storage. Rotates 270 degrees for
high-angle, low-angle and self-interview shooting (with Mirror mode).
• Menu settings and playback by touch panel operation.
• Various playback functions can be selected on thumbnail display,
such as Pause, Fast Rewind, Fast Forward, Slow, Frame Advance,
Skip, and Repeat.
XLR Input and Other Professional Audio Features
In addition to a built-in 5.1-channel surround sound mic,
the AG-AC90A features 2-channel XLR audio input terminals for
external mic use. Input (Mic/Line) can be selected for CH1/CH2
independently, and a 48 V phantom power supply (ON/OFF) and level
control are provided.
Eye-Fi Card for Wireless Connection
The use of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) enables wireless
LAN connection and maximizes the use of networks, such as
transferring files to a PC, smartphone or tablet, or uploading files to a
data sharing site or cloud server.
The AG-AC90A is equipped with an Eye-Fi card setting function and
displays data transfer progress on the LCD/EVF.
* Panasonic does not guarantee the functions (including wireless communication) of Eye-Fi cards with
the product.
* The Eye-Fi transfer function cannot be used during video recording.
Professional Interfaces and Design
• HDMI Output: Digital output
of video and audio signals to a
wide variety of HD devices.
• AV Multi Output: Analog video
and audio output. Output analog
component video (component
terminal), analog composite
video (pin jack), and analog
audio (L/R pin jacks) through the
bundled cable.
• USB 2.0 (DEVICE):
For transferring files to a PC.
• Remote terminals enable remote
operation of iris, focus, zoom and Rec Start/Stop functions.
• The AG-AC90A has a well balanced center of gravity and a short
body for nimble mobility.
• The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stop
button and a zoom speed control (three speed steps).
• A front tally lamp is provided (ON/OFF switchable).
Rear terminalSide terminal
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The AVCCAM Series Makes Video Packaging and Internet Distribution*1 Smooth and Easy.
AVCHD compatible
Nonlinear Editing System
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
SDXC/SDHC/SD
Memory Card
SDXC/SDHC/SD
Card Reader
AG-AC90A
DVD-Video
(SD)
DVD
(AVCHD)
BD
(BD-Video)
AG-AC90A
+
Eye-Fi
®
AG-AC90A
+
Eye-Fi
®
Moblie
router
PC/Sma rt phone /Tablet
mtsmts
Cloud
Services
AG-AC90A
+
Eye-Fi
®
Moblie
router
PC/Sma rt phone /Tablet
Cloud
Services
The tapeless design means lower total costs, and unlike tape, AVCHD files
require no digitizing*2 and can be directly and quickly transferred*3 to storage in
a Windows PC or Mac. This makes it easier to use motion images in IT
applications*4 like content production, internet distribution*1 and source material
archiving. AVCHD's direct editing also saves time and effort in TV program
production. AVCHD means lower costs for both media and equipment
maintenance.
*1: To distribute AVCHD files on the web, you may need to use a video distributing service that is operated by
other web publishers supporting AVCHD. For real-time web distribution, a real-time video encoder that is supplied
by other manufacturers may be required. *2: Editing may require conversion to an intermediate codec, depending
on the editing software. The conversion speed varies depending on the hardware specifications of the Windows
PC or Mac, the software used for converting, and the file format being converted. *3: Maximum speed: 22 MB/s
(Using a Class 10 SDHC Memory Card. Speed depends on the hardware specifications of the Windows PC or
Mac.) Some computers may not recognize the SDXC/SDHC Memory Card. If that occurs, use an SDXC/SDHC
Memory Card Reader. *4: AVCHD-compatible software is required. The minimum system requirements for using
the software must also be satisfied.
AVCHD Nonlinear Editing
Compatible with many existing HD editing systems, AVCHD files can
be transferred at high speed by using the USB 2.0 interface to connect
the AVCCAM Series or an SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card reader to a
Windows PC or Mac. This dramatically improves productivity when
compared with the time-consuming task of digitizing.
* Please see our website <http://pro-av.panasonic.net/> for information on the interoperation of
nonlinear editing systems. Click on "Non-linear Compatibility Information." For more detailed
information, please see the website of the relevant manufacturer.
• Eye-Fi Application (PC, smartphone, tablet)
In Eye-Fi Direct mode, files are transferred directly to a smartphone or
tablet through the Eye-Fi card without going through an access point.
When connected to a broadband network via a wireless LAN or mobile
router, files can be uploaded automatically (when uploading all files) or
manually (when uploading selected files) to a data sharing site or cloud
server.
A Host of Software to Support Production
AVCCAM Viewing Function of
P2 Viewer Plus
(for Windows/Mac, Free Download)
The New P2 Viewer Plus software includes the ability
to view AVCCAM files. AVCCAM files can be played
from an SDHC/SDXC memory card or hard disk and
saved to a PC (hard disk). Files can also be copied to
an SDXC/SDHC memory card.
AVCCAM Importer
(for Mac, Free Download)
AVCCAM Importer is a software for Apple
Final Cut Pro 7 to enable direct editing of AVCHD*
“.mts” files without conversion. Since AVCCAM
Importer is a plug-in component for Apple
QuickTime, QuickTime Player can play AVCHD “.
mts” files and other software based on QuickTime Framework can
also handle AVCHD “.mts” files directly after installation of
AVCCAM Importer on a Mac.
*AVCCAM Importer supports the AVCHD files produced by AVCCAM products only.
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As of June, 2014
AVCCAM SD Card File Recovery
(for Windows/Mac, Free Download)
The AVCCAM SD Card file recovery is a software
for repairing files which were erased or formatted
accidentally. It supports SDXC/SDHC/SD
memory card.
*This software can only be used with AVCHD, DV and JPEG clips
recorded with a Panasonic AVCCAM series camera.
*Note that it will not always be possible to repair the files using this
software.
AVCCAM Restorer
(for Windows, Free Download)
The AVCCAM Restorer is a software for restoring
inconsistencies in video data recorded on an
SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card.
*
This software can only be used with AVCHD clips recorded with a
Panasonic AVCCAM series camera.
*Note that it will not always be possible to restore the data using this
software.
*This software targets recorded data that has been damaged for
restoration. It is not capable of performing processing to restore
deleted data.
AG-AC90A Options
As of June, 2014
CGA-D54
Lithium Ion Battery (5400mAh)
VW-W4907H
Wideconversion Lens
AG-AC90A Specifications
AG-MC200G
XLR microphone
VW-LF49N
Filter Kit
SDXC/SDHC/SD
Memory Card
Precautions for Using the SDXC Memory Card
•The SDXC Memory Card can be used for products that display the SDXC logo mark either on the product itself, or in the
User’s Manual. It cannot be used with products that are only compatible with SDHC/SD Memory Cards.
•How to confirm SDXC compatibility: Confirm compatibility by looking for the SDXC logo mark on the product or in the
User’s Manual, or check the information provided by the product manufacturer.
•When using the SDXC Memory Card with a computer: For a computer with Windows 7 OS, use the SDXC Memory Card
via an SDXC-compatible USB reader/writer, or connect the SDXC Memory Card to an SDXC-compatible product via a USB
terminal. If you want to use the SDXC Memory Card in a direct slot, be sure to check the information provided by the
manufacturer for the computer that you plan to use, and follow the instructions therein.
•UHS-Ⅰ (Ultra-High Speed Ⅰ) is a speed class for SD Memory Cards. UHS-Ⅰ compatible memory cards can be used in the
AG-AC90A as SD Speed Class 10 cards.
AG-B23
Battery Charger
AC cable included
VW-LED1
LED Video Light
As of June, 2014
General Specication
Supply Voltage: DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used)
Power Consumption: 12.9 W
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation)
Weight:
Approx. 1.78 kg (Approx. 3.9 lb/with battery and an SD card)
Dimensions (W X H X D): 160 mm x 195 mm x 350 mm excluding protruding parts
(6-5/16 inches x 7-11/16 inches x 13-1/16 inches)
Approx. 1.50 kg (Approx. 3.3 lb/main unit only)
Camera Section
Pickup Devices: 1/4.7 type 3MOS image sensor
Effective pixels:
Approx. 8,040K (Approx. 2,680K x 3)
Lens: Auto Iris optical zoom (Full range AF)
F value (focal length):
F1.5 to F2.8 (Focal length; 2.84 mm to 34.1 mm)
35 mm equivalent:
Motion picture
Minimum focus distance:
Approx. 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) (Wide)
Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) (Tele)
/Still picture; 29.8 mm to 383.7 mm (16:9)
Filter Diameter: 49 mm
Zoom: 12x optical zoom, 25x i.Zoom, 2x/5x/10x digital zoom
Shutter Speed: 60i/60p/30p:
1/30 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter ON)
1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter OFF)
24p:
1/24 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter ON)
1/50 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (auto slow shutter OFF)
at motion picture recording, manual mode
AV Multi Output: Component video output level:
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω P
P
AV video output level:
1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω
B: 0.7 V [p-p], 75Ω
R: 0.7 V [p-p], 75Ω
HDMI Output: HDMI™ 1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Audio Input/Output
LINE: 2 ch (AV Multi terminal)
HDMI Output: Dolby Digital /Linear PCM
Headphones Output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
XLR Input: XLR (3 pin) x 2 (INPUT1/INPUT2),
LINE: 0 dBu MIC: –50/–60 dBu (switch with the menu)
USB: Reader function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini B
Camera Remote: 2.5 mm diameter, super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM, REC S/S)
3.5 mm diameter, mini jack x 1 (FOCUS, IRIS)
Monitor
Monitor: 8.8 cm (3.5 inches) wide LCD monitor
(Approx. 1152 K dots)
Viewnder: 0.61 cm (0.24 inches) wide EVF (Approx. 263 K dots equivalent)
Included Accessories
Battery pack, Battery charger, AC adaptor, AC cable (x 2),
Eye cup, Remote control (Battery built-in), CD-ROM (Operating Instructions),
USB cable, AV multi cable, Lens cap, Shoulder strap, Microphone holder, INPUT
terminal cap (2 caps), Microphone holder adaptor, Microphone holder screws
Weight an d dimensio ns are approximate.
Speci fication s are subjec t to change wi thout noti ce.
1080/59.94iApprox. 12 hours*
1080/29.97pApprox. 12 hours*
1080/23.98pApprox. 12 hours*
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*AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are registered tr ademarks of Sony C orporati on and Panasonic Corporation.Dolby and th e double -D symb ols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. H DMI and t he
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Please refer to the latest Non-linear Compatibilty Information, AVCHD Support,
Download and Service Information, etc., at the following Panasonic web site.
HDMI logo and Hig h-Defini tion Multimed ia Int erface are trademarks or regis tered trademar ks of HDMI Li censing, LLC.SD Logo is a trademark. SDHC lo go and SDXC logo ar e trademarks of
SD-3C, L LC. Quick Time is a trademar k of Apple, Inc., registere d in the U.S. and ot her countr ies.