Panasonic Avccam AG-AF100A Series Brochure page 9

Full-HD (1080p) Variable Frame Rate Recording. An AVCHD Recording for Creative, High-Quality Imag
Normal cinematic shooting (at 24 fps) refers to the same rate as used in film cameras. The AG-AF100A
Series can also record 25 fps and 30 fps which are the standard frame rates used in the production of
TV commercials, music clips and video software.
Lower-speed shooting (at under 22 fps*) lets you attain a fast-motion effect. This technique can be
combined with a warp-speed effect to give special emphasis to flowing water, fast-moving clouds, etc.
* When the standard speed is 24 fps in 59.94 Hz mode. For a standard speed of 25 fps in 50 Hz mode, anything under 24 fps
will be undercranked.
Higher-speed shooting (at over 25 fps*) produces slow-motion effects. This is especially effective for
high-action scenes like car chases or crashes, or to create a dramatic impact in a scene.
* When the standard speed is 24 fps in 59.94 Hz mode. For a standard speed of 25 fps in 50 Hz mode, anything over 26 fps will
be overcranked.
AVCHD PS Mode for 1080/60p or 50p
Progressive Recording
AVCHD complies with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
High Profile, the latest motion picture
compression technology. Boasting a
compression efficiency that is more than
twice that of the MPEG-2 system (such as
HDV), this advanced video file format
delivers superb image quality and low data
rates. The AG-AC100A Series also complies
with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD
Progressive) standard in its new PS mode
(maximum bit rate: 28 Mbps) for recording,
playing and outputting (via HDMI only)
Full-HD progressive (1080/59.94p,
1080/50p) images.
High-Quality, Multi-Format
Professional AVCHD PH Mode
The AVCHD PH mode was developed
exclusively for professional AVCCAM video
production. The PH mode records 1920 x
1080 Full-HD images and supports multiple
HD formats, such as 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i,
1080/29.97p, 1080/25p, 1080/23.98p,
720/59.94p and 720/50p. (See the right-
hand chart.)
59.94Hz/50Hz Switchable
The AG-AF100A Series lets you select 59.94
Hz or 50 Hz to support HD systems used
around the world.
Uncompressed LPCM 2-Channel
Recording for High-Quality Sound
The PS/PH modes support uncompressed
16 bit LPCM 2-channel digital audio
recording for high-quality sound in addition to
Dolby Digital 2-channel audio. The HA/HE
mode employs Dolby Digital 2-channel audio
recording only.
1080/24p, 1080/30p
Variable Frame Rate Recording
The AG-AF100A Series has inherited and
further advanced the acclaimed functions of
the VariCam that is widely used in producing
movies, TV programs and TV commercials.
The new Variable Frame Rate (VFR) function*
supports full-HD (1920 x 1080) progressive
mode. Armed with a 20-step undercrank
(lower frame rate)/overcrank (higher frame
rate) function, the AG-AF100A Series is
capable of producing cinematic images such
as a 1/2.5x slow-motion effect and 2x fast-
motion effect when played in 24p mode.
* The VFR function can be selected at PH mode only.
It doesn't support 1080/60p, 1080/50p playback and
720p mode. Class 6 or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory
Card is required.
SDXC Memory Card
Supported
The AG-AF100A Series
supports the SDXC Memory
Card. Thanks to a large
storage capacity, which
Frame rate and effect (59.94Hz) (50Hz)
Frame Speed Effect Speed Effect
Rate in 24p base in 30p base
12p 200% Quick 250% Quick 12p
15p 160% Quick 200% Quick 15p
18p 133% Quick 167% Quick 18p
20p 120% Quick 150% Quick 20p
21p 114% Quick 143% Quick 21p
22p 109% Quick 136% Quick 22p
24p 100% (Standard) 125% Quick 23p
25p 96% Slow 120% Quick 24p
26p 92% Slow 115% Quick 25p
27p 89% Slow 111% Quick 26p
28p 86% Slow 107% Quick 27p
30p 80% Slow 100% (Standard) 28p
32p 75% Slow 94% Slow 30p
34p 71% Slow 88% Slow 32p
36p 67% Slow 83% Slow 34p
40p 60% Slow 75% Slow 37p
44p 55% Slow 68% Slow 42p
48p 50% Slow 63% Slow 45p
54p 44% Slow 56% Slow 48p
60p 40% Slow 50% Slow 50p
exceeds the 32 GB limit of the SDHC
Memory Card, the SDXC Memory Card
can handle large data volumes of 48 GB or
64 GB.
The AG-AF100A Series can also use the
SDHC and SD Memory Cards.
* The data transfer speed varies depending on the
operating system of the SD-compatible devices. The
indicated rate was measured at a maximum specification
point specified by Panasonic.
Two Card Slots for Relay Recording
The AG-AF100A
Series has two
memory card
slots. The active
slot for recording
can be switched,
and the internal
relay recording function enables continuous
recording by automatically changing the
recording card media. By using two SDXC
Memory Cards, the AG-AF100A Series can
record up to approx. 12 hours in PH mode or
approx. 48 hours in HE mode*. Video clips
can be copied between cards mounted in the
two slots.
*When two 64 GB SDXC Memory Cards are used.
The maximum continuous recording time is 12 hours
regardless of the recording mode. A Class 4 or higher
SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card is required for recording in
PH or HA mode. For other recording modes, use a Class 2
or higher SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card. (The use of a
Panasonic SDXC Memory Card is recommended.)
Frame Speed Effect
Rate in 30p base
208% Quick
167% Quick
139% Quick
125% Quick
119% Quick
114% Quick
109% Quick
104% Quick
100% (Standard)
96% Slow
93% Slow
89% Slow
83% Slow
78% Slow
74% Slow
68% Slow
60% Slow
56% Slow
52% Slow
50% Slow