Panasonic AG-AC160A AVCCAM HD Handheld Camcorder is a high-definition workhorse of a professional handheld camcorder that integrates seamlessly with a wide range of current broadcast video systems in place around the world.

1. Panasonic AG-AC160A AVCCAM HD Handheld
Camcorder
Description:
The Panasonic AG-AC160A AVCCAM HD Handheld Camcorder is an upgraded
version of the AG-AC160. The upgrade consists of the addition of 1080/60p and
50p recording (max. 28Mbps in PS mode), expanded focus assist functionality,
and a "turbo speed" one-push auto focus function.
60p/50p capture capacity gives you excellent control over slow-motion. Shooting
in 60p, you can play back 24p for a 2.5x slow-motion effect. With expanded focus
assist you can zoom in on an image to check focus. And one-push auto focus
affords the option of very quickly attaining focus in circumstances requiring on-
the-go focusing.
As for other features, the AG-AC160A is a high-definition workhorse of a

2. professional handheld camcorder that integrates seamlessly with a wide range of
current broadcast video systems in place around the world. With an integrated
22x zoom lens and a 1/3-type 3MOS three-element imager, the camera captures
AVCHD video to two SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots as 1080p60, 1080p30, 1080i60,
filmic 1080p24, and 720p60.
But that's not it for frame rates: for creative slow-/fast-motion effects,
overcranking and undercranking are possible at a variety of rates between 2 and
60 frames per second. For worldwide compatibility, the AC160A also captures a
variety of 50 Hz video signals for easy integration with PAL projects and video
systems.
The AC160A features Panasonic's professional-level PS implementation of AVCHD.
It's a top-quality choice at a max rate of 28 Mb/s; several other data rates will
conserve card space as you capture hours of HD video. For projects that require
standard-def capture, the AC160A has you covered with DV recording, which can
then be output via its 6-pin IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port. For high-def output, the
HD-SDI terminal puts out HD signals including 1920 x 1080 at 24PsF.
The AC160A offers a bevy of other professional-level features, including dual XLRs
with phantom power, SMPTE time-code generation, gamma settings for seven
different scenarios, and manual control rings for iris, zoom, and focus. To monitor
the status of all settings, and to perform critical focusing functions, the AVCCAM
camcorder features both a high-quality 3.45" LCD screen and a full-color LCoS
0.45" viewfinder with 1,226,000 dots (852 x 480 x 3 [RGB]) of resolution.
Technical Specification:
Image Sensor 1/3 type progressive, 3MOS, 2.2 million pixels
Effective Pixels 1920 x 1080
Lens Panasonic lens with optical image stabilizer,
motorized / manual mode switching, 22x zoom,
F1.6 - 3.2 (f=3.9 mm to 86 mm / 35 mm
equivalent: 28 mm to 616 mm, 16:9)

3. Filter Diameter 72 mm
Optical Color Separation Prism system
ND Filter OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum Shooting Distance Approx. 3 ft (approx. 1 m)
Gain Selection 0 / +3 / +6 / +9 / +12 / +15 / +18 / +24 / +30 dB
(+24 and +30 dB are to be allocated only for USER
SW)
Color Temperature ATW, ATW LOCK, preset 3200K, preset 5600K,
preset VAR, Ach, Bch
Digital Zoom 2x / 5x / 10x (to be allocated on USER button,
switching by pushing the button)
Minimum Luminance 0.4 lx (when F1.6, +30dB of gain, and 1/30 sec. of
shutter speed)
Shutter Speed Preset:
50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec.(OFF), 1/60 sec., 1/120
sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000
sec.
25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec.(OFF), 1/60 sec.,
1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.,
1/2000 sec.
60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec.(OFF), 1/100 sec., 1/120
sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000
sec.
30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 sec(OFF)., 1/60 sec.,
1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.,
1/2000 sec.
24p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/50 sec(OFF)., 1/60 sec.,
1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.,
1/2000 sec.
Synchro Scan:
SYNC SCAN TYPE = sec.
50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.

4. SYNC SCAN TYPE = deg.
All mode: 3.0 deg. to 360.0 deg. (by 0.5 degree
step selectable) (default = 180.0 deg.)
Slow:
(VFR on SCENE FILE need to be "OFF".)
50i/50p mode: 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec. and 1/25 sec.
25p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec.
60i/60p mode: 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec. and 1/30 sec.
30p mode: 1/8 sec. and 1/15 sec.
24p mode: 1/6 sec. and 1/12 sec.
File Format AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
DV: AVI Type2
Recording Media AVCHD:
SD memory card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12,
FAT16)
SDHC memory card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB,
32GB (FAT32)
SDXC memory card: 48GB, 64GB, up to 2TB
(exFAT)
*PH/HA mode requires Class4 or faster Card / VFR
recording requires Class6 or faster
DV:
SD memory card: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12,
FAT16)
SDHC memory card: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
(FAT32)
SDXC memory card: 8GB, 64GB, up to 2TB (exFAT)
*DV recording requires Class6 or faster
Recording Video Format 50 Hz mode:
PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p
and 720/25p (over 50p)
HA, HE mode: 1080/50i only
PM mode: 720/50p
59.94 Hz mode:

5. PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p (over 59.94i),
1080/23.98p, 720/59.94p, 720/29.97p (over
59.94p), and 720/23.98p
HA, HE mode: 1080/59.94i only
PM mode: 720/59.94p
The AG-AC160A features 1080/60p and 1080/50p
HD recording formats in new PS mode at max of
28Mbps
Transmission Rates AVCHD:
PH mode: approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, max 24 Mbps)
PM mode: approx. 8 Mbps (VBR)
HA mode: approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HE mode: approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Interval Recording AVCHD:
OFF / 1 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1min. / 2 min.
*Recording mode needs to be set in "PH
1080/25p" or "1080/23.98p"
Maximum continuous recording duration is 168
hours (7 days)
Frame Rate AVCHD:
50 Hz mode:
1080/25p: 2 (0 dB gain fixed, manual focus) / 6 / 9
/ 12 / 15 / 18 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27
/ 28 / 30 / 32 / 34 / 37 / 42 / 45 / 48 / 50 fps
59.94 Hz mode:
1080/23.98p or 1080/29.97p: 2 (0 dB gain fixed,
manual focus) / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 20 / 21 / 22 /
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 34 / 36 / 40 / 44 /
48 / 54 / 60 fps
Video Out AVCHD:
SDI x1, .8Vp-p, 75 Ω, HD/SD auto-detect, but none-
converting between HD/SD
HDMI x1, type A (1080i / 720p)
Pin jack x 1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or
576/50i (50Hz)

6. DV:
SDI x1, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or 576/50i (50Hz)
Pin jack x1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ω, 480/60i (59.94Hz) or
576/50i (50Hz)
FireWire IEEE 1394 6-pin x1
Audio Compression AVCHD:
PH mode: Dolby Digital/2ch, linear PCM
switchable
PM/HA/HE mode: Dolby Digital/2ch
DV:
Linear PCM (Digital 2ch)
Audio Sampling Frequency AVCHD / DV: 48 kHz
Audio Quantization AVCHD / DV: 16 bit
Audio Bit Rate AVCHD:
PH mode: 384kbps PM/HA/HE mode: 256kbps
Built-In Microphone Stereo microphone
Audio In 3-pin XLR x2 (Input 1, Input 2)
Line / Mic switchable, high-impedance
Line: 0 dBu
Mic: -40 / -50 / -60 dBu (selectable in menu)
Mic Power: +48V ON/OFF switchable
Headphone: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack x1
Headroom 12dB
Audio Out Pin jack x2 (ch 1, ch 2), output: 316 mV, 600Ω
SDI: 2 ch (linear PCM)
HDMI: 2 ch (linear PCM)
5.1ch (Dolby Digital)
Built-in Speaker Round built-in speaker: .78" (2 cm) x1
Remote Camera remote:
2.5 mm super mini jack x1 for ZOOM and
recording START/STOP
3.5 mm mini jack x1 for FOCUS and IRIS controls
INDEX remote:

7. 2.5 mm super mini jack x1
TC Preset In: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
Out: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
They double as video out
USB 2.0 Mini B type connector
LCD Monitor 3.45" LCD color monitor (8.76 cm)
Approx. 921,000 pixels (16:9)
Viewfinder .45 inches, LCD color viewfinder (1.14 cm)
Approx. 1,226,000 pixels (16:9)
Power Supply DC7.2 V (using battery)
7.3 V (using AC adaptor)
Power Consumption 11.8 W (when recording)
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions 7 x 7.69 x 17.25" (18 x 19.5 x 43.8 cm) excluding
protrusions
Weight Approx. 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) excluding battery and
accessories
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