AVCCAM - the Industry's Next Generation Affordable HD

Panasonic's latest introduction to its popular AVCCAM line, the AG-HMC40 handheld, combines full HD AVCHD video recording with high-resolution 10.6-megapixel still photo capture, giving you the benefits of two professional cameras in one affordable package.

Compact and lightweight at 2.16-pounds, the HMC40 is a versatile HD camcorder offering high-quality AVCHD recordings, high-resolution still photo capture, an easy-to-use SD card workflow, and professional audio capabilities for a wide range of applications and markets including schools, government agencies, event videographers, web designers and more.

Full HD Video & 10.6-Megapixel Stills -- All in One Compact Camera

With a full resolution 3-megapixel, 1/4-inch 3MOS imager, the HMC40 produces stunning 1920x1080 video in AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), delivering images far superior to HDV. When used for digital still photography, the camera captures photos with 10.6-megapixel resolution directly onto the SD card as a JPEG image. The camera can also be connected directly to a PictBridge photo printer (no PC required). And unlike HDV tapes, video and photos can be accessed randomly and immediately from the SD cards and played back on a number of consumer devices.

The camcorder's advanced Leica Dicomar lens system offers 12X optical zoom, wide-angle setting (40.8mm) and an optical image stabilizer (O.I.S.) feature for precise shooting. The compact camera is also packed with professional video and audio features (HDMI out, date/time stamp, remote zoom, XLR option, etc.)

High Definition Performance, Standard Definition Price

Using high-capacity SD memory cards, the HMC40 provides hours of beautiful high definition recordings at professional level bit rates. It records in a range of 1080 and 720 formats with all four professional AVCCAM recording modes: PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), the HG mode (approx.13 Mbps), HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps). AVCCAM offers the benefit of a fast, file-based workflow using widely available and reasonably priced SD memory cards.

•  HD formats: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
•  Three newly designed 1/4.1" Progressive 3MOS Imagers for full HD resolution
•  12x Leica Dicomar lens (13 elements in 10 groups), 43mm filter Ø, zoom range of 40.8 - 490mm* (*35mm equivalent.)
•  Extremely slow, smooth zoom for the precise control needed for dramatic sequences
•  Time Date Stamp enables shooting Legal Depositions or Surveillance
•  Long record time: 3 hours with included battery (7 hours continuous with 5,800mAh Battery)
•  Remaining battery time readout in minutes so shooter is warned (Info Data Secure Battery)
•  3-second pre-record function captures the shot from the beginning
•  Shooting assist functions: focus expand, focus bar and Face Detection feature in Auto Mode
•  Waveform monitor helps with luminance for green screen where lighting has to be evenly distributed
•  Professional interface with HDMI out, Component Out (mini D terminal), Composite Video Out and RCA Audio Out
•  Additional features include: three user set buttons, Time code (DF, NDF, REC RUN, FREE RUN) and USER BIT, two scene files, auto functions (Auto Focus, Auto White Balance and Auto Neutral Density)
•  Connects directly to PictBridge photo printers
•  2.7-inch 16:9 Touchscreen LCD display (Just touch the thumbnail for playback)
•  Manual and remote control connection for Zoom, Focus, Iris, Start/Stop functions (similar to HMC150). Focus ring can also be used for Iris and Zoom
•  Min. Illumination: 1 lux, (F1.8, Gain: +34dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.)
•  Syncro Scan Shutter, 60i- 1/60-1/250, 30p- 1/30-1/250, 24p- 1/24-1/250
•  Selectable Gammas & DRS Dynamic Range Stretch
•  Lightweight, yet durable, design with removable handle
•  Optional AG-MYA30G Professional XLR adapter available (features audio inputs with +48V Phantom Power, Mic/Line, Attentuation, Ch 1&2 or Ch2, Level Controls and Mic Holder (8 pin push on precision connector)
•  Edius Neo 2 edit software included in carton (Through March 2010)
•  3-Year limited warranty (1 year + 2 extra years upon registration)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AG-MC200G  Unidirectional microphone (can be used with HVX200, DVX100/A/B; and AG-DVC30 if customer has an AG-MYA30G)      
AG-MYA30G  2-Channel XLR Mic Adaptor (required with AG-MC100G)   
AG-YUSC100  Soft carrying case for AG-DVX100 Series camcorders.  
AG-YUTDV  Tripod made expressly for the size, weight and balance of all Panasonic professional DV camcorders, including AG-DVX100 Series and AG-HVX200 Series. Two stage professional aluminum tripod, fluid head, adjustable mid level spreader, soft carrying case. 
MIC150  Phantom Powered Electret Shotgun Mic for HMC150 & HMC40 (requires AG-MYA30G)      
ROCK-DVX-ZFI  VariZoom Rocker-Style Controller - controls multi-speed zoom, focus, iris, and record/pause    
RPSDM04GU1K 4 GB SDHC High Capacity card Class 4
RP-SDW08GU1K  8GB ‘Class 10’ (up to 22MB/s)
RP-SDW16GU1K 16GB ‘Class 10’ (up to 22MB/s)
RP-SDW32GU1K  32GB ‘Class 10’ (up to 22MB/s)      
VW-AD20PPK  AC Adaptor / Battery Charger (Can Charge 1,320mA, 2,640mA & 5,800mA) for AG-HMC70 & AG-HMC150 (1.75A)   
VW-T4314HPPK  1.4X Tele Conversion Lens with Low Chromatic Aberration (yields 646mm) for AG-HSC1U & AG-HMC70    
VW-W4307HPPK  0.7X Wide Angle Conversion Lens with Low Chromatic Aberration (yields 24mm) for AG-HSC1U & AG-HMC70     
VWVBG260PP9  This 7.2 V 2640 mA Lithium-ion battery pack provides operation for the AG-HMC70 and AG-HMC150 camcorders (Up to 1 hour, 50 minutes)     
VWVBG6PPK  7.2V 5,800 mA battery     
VZDVR130  Rocker style wired remote controls multi-speed zoom and record/pause. Can be used with AG-DVX100 Series and AG-HVX200 Series camcorders. 

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