Panasonic Avccam AG-AF100A Series Brochure page 10

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Comparison of HD Recording Formats
HDV
Pixel (H x V) 1440 × 1080
Compression Method MPEG-2
HD image format of AG-AF100A Series
Image Format 59.94 Hz
PS Mode 1080/59.94p
1080/59.94i
1080/29.97p
1080/23.98p
PH Mode
720/59.94p
720/29.97p
720/23.98p
HA Mode 1080/59.94i
HE Mode 1080/59.94i
SMPTE Time-Code Recording and
Synchro Function
The built-in SMPTE time-code generator lets
you select the Drop Frame/Non-Drop Frame
and Free Run/Rec Run modes and preset.
User bits are also provided.
Connecting two cameras with a TC preset
in/out (video out) connector allows the
slave camera, to synchronize with the
master camera*.
*After synchronization, each camera's time-code runs
separately and not be guaranteed to match precisely.
Still Image Capture (Still Picture)
A frame can be captured from HD video as a
still image equivalent to two megapixels
(1920 x 1080).
* Still images cannot be captured during motion image
recording or in Pre-rec mode.
Camera Metadata Recording
Camera settings for recording operation can
be saved as metadata in a clip file. By
loading a clip file, the saved settings can be
immediately applied.
Diverse Recording Functions
• Clip thumbnail display: You can preview a
clip and also quickly delete a clip from the
thumbnail list displayed on the LCD
monitor.
• Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time
in set intervals (1 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec,
1 min, 2 min). Only in 1080/24p and 25p
Sample comparison: When a flash causes large
contrast differences and reduces depth
AVCHD
perception, HDV shows considerable block
1920 × 1080
noise, while AVCHD in PH mode minimizes
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
break-up.
AVCHD Recording Mode of AG-AF100A Series
50 Hz
Recording
Mode
1080/50p
PS Mode
1080/50i
1080/25p
PH Mode
720/50p
720/25p
HA Mode
1080/50i
HE Mode
1080/50i
* When two 64 GB SDXC Memory Cards are used. The maximum continuous recording time is 12 hours regardless of the recording mode.
mode. Audio recording not possible.
• Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can
continuously store, and subsequently
record, up to approx. 3 seconds. This
helps to ensure that you always get the
shot you want.
• Shot mark: Allows convenient OK or NG
marking, and can be added to each clip
during or after recording.
Bit Rate Image Size
Approx. 25 Mbps (Average),
1920 x 1080
Max 28 Mbps
Approx. 21 Mbps (Average), 1920 x 1080
Max 24 Mbps 1280 x 720
Approx. 17 Mbps (Average) 1920 x 1080
Approx. 6 Mbps (Average) 1440 x 1080
Max. Recording Time
Audio
(64GB SDXC Memory Card x 2)
LPCM 2 ch Approx.
Dolby Digital 2 ch 10 hours 40 minutes*
LPCM 2 ch
Approx. 12 hours*
Dolby Digital 2 ch
Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 16 hours*
Dolby Digital 2 ch Approx. 48 hours*
• Index: Scenes can be marked with up to
100 index flags per clip.
• Rec check: You can check the end of the
most recently recorded clip with one-touch
ease.
• Last clip delete: Only the most recently
recorded clip is deleted with this one-touch
function, adding practical convenience to
everyday operation. It can be assigned as
a User button function if desired.