Panasonic AG-AC90 Brochure - Page 5

Professional Handheld Model. Seven User Buttons User buttons one to three are hardware buttons, and User buttons four to seven are touch panel controls. Seven functions out of a total of twelve (Push AF, Backlight Compensation, Spotlight Compensation, Black Fade, White Fade, ATW, ATW Lock, Digital Zoom, Histogram Display, Rec Check, Last Clip Delete, and Menu) can be allocated to these buttons. AVCHD PS/PH Mode + SD Recording • PS Mode: Records Full-HD progressive (1080/60p) images compliant with the AVCHD Progressive standard. • PH Mode: This AVCCAM professional mode supports 1920x1080 full-pixel images and 1080/60i, 30p, 24p multi HD formats. • SD Image Recording: Enables SD (480/60i) recording in AVCHD SA mode. Dual Memory Card Slots The slot to be used can be switched during normal recording. Auto-Switch Recording*1 lets you record images onto two memory cards consecutively, and Back-Up Recording*2 records the same images onto two different memory cards to increase reliability. *1: Simple relay recording. When switching recording media, audio is interrupted for maximum 0.8 sec. *2: Rec Check and Last Clip Delete do not operate during Back-Up Recording. Versatile Recording Functions • Interval Rec: Records one frame at a time in set intervals (1 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min). Ideal for observation, surveillance and other applications.* • Pre Rec: Prevents missed shooting opportunities by storing about 3 seconds of video and audio data in memory prior to pressing the Rec button. • Rec Check: Lets you check the end of the most recently recorded clip with one-touch ease. • Last Clip Delete: One-touch delete of the most recently recorded clip. • The built-in SMPTE time-code generator lets you select the Drop Frame/Non-Drop Frame and Free Run/Rec Run modes and preset. UB (User Bit) is also provided. • Still shots with 3-megapixel resolution. (Still shots can also be captured during video recording.) *Up to a maximum of 12 hours, HA mode only, no audio recording. Slide-Retractable, High-Definition LCD Touch Panel • High-definition 16:9 aspect ratio 8.8 cm (3.5 inches) LCD monitor with approx. 1,152,000 dots. • Slides into the handle front for storage. Rotates 270 degrees for high-angle, low-angle and self-interview shooting (with Mirror mode). • Menu settings and playback by touch panel operation. • Various playback functions can be selected on thumbnail display, such as Pause, Fast Rewind, Fast Forward, Slow, Frame Advance, Skip, and Repeat. SDXC Memory Card Support The SDXC memory card, which is more than 32 GB, can be used on the AG-AC90, as well as conventional SDHC and SD memory cards. *Use SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards with an SD Speed Class of 4 or higher. XLR Input and Other Professional Audio Features In addition to a built-in 5.1-channel surround sound mic, the AG-AC90 features 2-channel XLR audio input terminals for external mic use. Input (Mic/Line) can be selected for CH1/CH2 independently, and a 48 V phantom power supply (ON/OFF) and level control are provided. Professional Interfaces and Design • HDMI Output: Digital output of video and audio signals to a wide variety of HD devices. • AV Multi Output: Analog video and audio output. Output analog component video (component terminal), analog composite video (pin jack), and analog audio (L/R pin jacks) through the bundled cable. • USB 2.0 (DEVICE): For transferring files to a PC. Rear terminal Side terminal • Remote terminals enable remote operation of iris, focus, zoom and Rec Start/Stop functions. • The AG-AC90 has a well balanced center of gravity and a short body for nimble mobility. • The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/ Stop button and a zoom speed control (three speed steps). • A front tally lamp is provided (ON/OFF switchable). 4