Panasonic AG-DVC30 User Manual page 3

Well-Balanced Body for Easier Handling
The grip and recorder mechanism have been
shifted slightly forward, so the center of gravity
during handheld
approximately in the middle of the camcorder.
This relieves fatigue during lengthy sessions to
a surprising degree.
Designed with Customer Input
The AG-DVC30 is a camera that our factory engineering team designed
from "the customer in," rather than from "the technology out." The heart of
our new Digital Video Camcorder is its 16x Leica Dicomar lens that zooms
very smoothly and quietly and, depending on the user's choice, either
quickly or slowly. We've packed a host of professional features into a
small, lightweight, mobile camcorder that will let you, and your budget,
breathe a little easier. It's got a dedicated SMPTE Color Bar button, four
scene files and three user set buttons that can be set to 14 different
functions. These allow you to customize the camera to your specific
needs. A wide range of accessories is also available for it.
Captures what the eye can't see
It's the world's first 3-CCD camcorder to include an infrared, nighttime,
B&W shooting mode. With features like this SNS (Super Night Shooting)
mode and the time/date superimposition, it is ideal for professional
nighttime news gathering, crime scene investigation and surveillance. In
fact, the AG-DVC30 is being used in the production of several Cable TV
series. It's truly impressive to see the DVC30's ability to deliver a
beautifully detailed B&W picture with little noise in Zero Lux!
shooting is located
AG-DVC30 U S E R G U I D E
How to use this superbly mobile professional digital video camera!
The in-line configuration creates a straight line
from the viewfinder to the lens. The short body
makes it easy to handle and maneuver the
camcorder. The built-in stereo microphone is
the same type used in the AG-DVX100(A).
Crime fighter
The AG-DVC30 can be a valuable tool for gathering evidence in crime
investigation, much like a video witness. Video footage is now widely
accepted and can serve as an effective legal form of backup to protect not
only the victim's rights, but also those of the officer as well.
enforcement officers are very accepting of this form of documentation, as
video has probably helped them or a colleague prove a case in the past.
Video has also served as an effective training tool, to learn from the
mistakes another officer might have made in the course of his or her
difficult job. Night shooting, a 160x Digital Zoom and Recordable
Time/Date are key features for law enforcement applications.
Law
Opening the folding LCD monitor
exposes a panel of large buttons that
make operation very easy. Setting
the Auto-Manual switch to the AUTO
position enables fully automatic
operation of: Focus, Shutter Speed,
Iris, Gain and White Balance.
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