Panasonic AG-DVX100 Brochure & Specs page 7

Lightweight Design with Balanced Grip
The AG-DVX100A introduces a new design that ends the
contradiction between a compact, lightweight body and a stable,
secure hold.
The center of balance is located precisely at the handgrip. Because
there's no need for a wide-angle conversion lens, the weight balance
is ideal for comfortable shooting. The AG-DVX100A's short body and
light weight — it weighs just 1.9 kg in operating condition* — means
free, easy maneuverability. Plus, the low-center-of-gravity design and
new skeleton lens hood greatly improve forward vision.
*Camera-recorder with DV cassette tape and supplied battery.
Competitor
standard （f=6.0mm）
with a Wide Converter Lens （f=4.2mm）
Magnesium Alloy Chassis –
The Rugged Durability Professionals Need
The AG-DVX100A features the
same magnesium alloy diecast
chassis as our DVCPRO
broadcast models. This tough,
rigid unit protects the high-
precision mechanism, giving
the AG-DVX100A outstanding
reliability and durability. Built
for professionals,
the AG-DVX100A stands up to
the bumps and jolts that occur in
the field.
Highly Reliable DV Mechanism
Panasonic chose a DV
mechanism for the
AG-DVX100A because of its
superior mobility, low running
costs, extended recording
capability, and easy tape
availability. However, for the
AG-DVX100A we developed a
greatly enhanced, vastly more
reliable mechanism than the
ones used in home DV cameras and recorders. To minimize dropout
and head clogging, we incorporated the same forward cleaning head
AG-DVX100A
and automatic head cleaning function found in DVCPRO models.
Standard （f=4.5mm）
The sturdy loading system allows quick tape changes.