Panasonic AG-DVC60 Specifications page 5

Zero Lux IR Mode (Super
Nighttime Shooting System)
The AG-DVC60 offers B&W
recording in the dark using
infrared light. This opens the door
to a host of new possibilities in
nighttime monitoring, surveillance
and news gathering. The built-in
infrared light makes it possible to
record at a distance of about 16
feet** (5 m**). For greater
distances, you can add an optional
light that allows recording to approximately 98 feet** (30m**).
*According to Panasonic survey **According to Panasonic testing
Date/Time Superimpose Function
The AG-DVC60 can superimpose the date and time onto the video
signal as you shoot. This is especially useful and in many cases a
requirement for depositions, court reporting and surveillance
recordings. The date and time cannot be replaced during dubbing or
editing operations, as can happen with most other cameras.
Full Auto or Manual Shooting
Use the AG-DVC60 for either full auto or manual shooting. The
Auto/Manual switch turns the four auto functions — focus, shutter
speed, iris & gain, and white balance — on and off as desired. Manual
focusing is controlled by the large focus ring. You can also switch
between manual and auto focus by pushing the Focus button. For
added convenience, one of the user buttons can be assigned to turn
auto focus on and off.
Multi-Function Focus Ring
In Auto Focus, control over either the zoom or the iris & gain can be
allocated to the focus ring, letting you make quick, detailed adjustments
manually.
3 User-Assignable Buttons
The AG-DVC60 provides three user buttons that can be assigned to any
of 16 camera functions and three VCR functions. User button 1 is
positioned atop the hand grip for easy access when shooting with
one hand.
Camera functions: Push AF+Zoom, Push AF, White Balance,
AWB Lock, Backlight, Spotlight, Rec Check, Digital Zoom, White
Fade, Black Fade, Photoshot, Index, SNS (Super Nighttime
Shooting), EVF DTL, Lumi-Flick, AE Lock
VCR functions: Blank Search, Audio Dub, Index
WHITE BAL and SNS can be allocated to user button 1 only.
Focus Assist with One-Push Zoom
When a user button is assigned the Push AF+Zoom function
and the AG-DVC60 is in Auto Focus, the camera will continue
to zoom as long as you hold the button down, then return to
the original zoom position when you release it. This helps you
zoom and focus more quickly in manual shooting mode.
Four Scene Files
The AG-DVC60 can save four sets of camera settings as "scene
files" for instant recall later in similar shooting conditions. Scene
files 1 and 2 are freely settable. Files 3 and 4 are preset (see list below),
but you can change the values as desired.
1 SCENE 1: User setting (standard values)
2 SCENE 2: User setting (standard values)
3 B.PRESS: For sharper contrast in dark portions
4 MOVIE-LIKE: Movie Simulation Mode
*Image of Zero Lux IR Mode and
date/time superimpose.
Shooting Support Functions
•Backlight correction: Backlighting compensation can be assigned to a
user button for instant results.
•AE Lock: Locks the subject brightness; can be assigned to a user button.
•Zebra: Displays an overexposure warning on the viewfinder and monitor
•Marker: Detects and displays the Video Brightness level in a very
useful, repeatable numerical value.
•Mode check: Displays the camera settings on the viewfinder and
monitor, for easy checking before you shoot.
•Zoom position: Displays the zoom position as a repeatable, numerical
representation in the viewfinder.
•Picture Effects: Picture effects function includes Wipe, Mix, Fade and Still.
Recessed Trigger and Zoom Control on Upper Handle Grip
In addition to the lens grip, the upper
part of the handle grip contains both
the Rec Start/Stop button and a lens
zoom control. This design assures
easy shooting even at low angles or
when using a tripod. The zoom
speed can be set to any of three
speed levels or off.
2.5" Color LCD Monitor
The 2.5" color LCD monitor rotates 270 degrees, making it easy to shoot
at difficult angles and the Mirror mode makes it easy to record yourself.
The display is bright too, so even outdoors you get good visibility when
using the LCD to monitor footage or select settings from the menu.
Professional-Level Audio with XLR Line/Mic In
The AG-DVC60 comes equipped with a built-in stereo microphone and
with XLR-type audio input terminals on the rear panel. You can switch
audio channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic input -
especially useful when recording interviews or narration.
Audio Level Meters
Two color audio level meters can be displayed in the viewfinder and
LCD monitor, making it easy to check the signal as you record.