AG-HMC40PU Panasonic
  • Rental ID: R300474-C
Available in Edmonton

Overview

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.

Key Features

  • 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)

What's Included

  • AG-HMC40PU AVCHD Camcorder
  • AC adapter/charger
  • 2640mAh battery pack (secure type)
  • AC cable
  • DC cable (catch type)
  • Wireless remote controller with button-type battery
  • Eye cup
  • Shoulder Belt
  • Component video cable
  • AV cable
  • PIN-BNC conversion plugs
  • Handle
  • Touch pen
  • CD-ROM
  • AVCCAM Restorer (Windows PC/Mac)
  • The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap and XLR adapter terminal cover

Product Specifications

Detailed Specifications
GENERAL  
Power Supply DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adapter)
Power Consumption 7.8 W (max., when the AG-MYA30G XLR microphone adapter is connected)
5.8 W (in standalone condition)
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 80% (No condensation)
Weight Approx. 2.16 lb. (Approx. 0.98 kg) camcorder only
Approx. 3.08 lb. (Approx. 1.4 kg) including SD memory cards, supplied battery,
microphone and XLR adapter
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5-11/32 x 5-5/16 x 11-31/32 inches (136 × 135 × 304 mm) excluding the projection part
CAMERA  
Pick-up Device 3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported)
Picture Elements Total: Approx. 3.05 megapixels×3
Effective (video): Approx. 2.51 megapixels×3 (16:9)
Effective (still image): Approx. 2.32 megapixels×3 (4:3),
Approx. 2.65 megapixels×3 (3:2), Approx. 2.51 megapixels×3 (16:9)
Lens LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching,
12× zoom, F1.8 to 2.8 (f=4.0mm to 48mm),
35mm equivalent (video): 40.8mm to 490mm (16:9)
35mm equivalent (still image): 41.3mm to 496mm (3:2),
40.8mm to 490mm (16:9), 45.0mm to 540mm (4:3)
Optical Color Separation Prism system
ND Filter Auto On/Off by IRIS
Minimum shooting distance 35.43 inches (0.9 m)
Gain Selection <Motion Image> 0 dB to +24 dB (Variable in 1-dB steps; USER button allocation; up to +34 dB using the High Gain setting)
<Still Image> 0 dB to +18 dB (Variable in 1-dB steps)
Shutter Speed (Preset) <Motion Image> 60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (7 steps)
30p mode: 1/30 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
24p mode: 1/24 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (8 steps)
<Still Image> 1/2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (16 steps)
Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan) 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec. 24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
Slow Shutter Speed 60i/60p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
30p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.
24p mode: 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
Minimum Luminance Approx. 1 lx (Gain: +34 dB, Slow Shutter: 1/2 sec.)
Digital Zoom 2x/5x/10x (Assigned to the USER button, only available for 1080/60i, 720/60p)
Filter Diameter 43 mm
VIDEO RECORDING  
Recording Format AVCHD
Compression Method MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording Media SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
Recording Video Format PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i), 1080/24p (native),
720/60p, 720/30p (over 60p) and 720/24p (native)
HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/60i only
Transmission Rate PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, Max. 24 Mbps)
HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR), HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
Interval REC 1 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 1 min. / 2 min. / OFF
SD Memory Card Max. recordable clips per card: 900
(after formatting, without removing/inserting the card)
Max. playable clips: 1,000 (up to 1,000 clips displayed)
Thumbnail View Selectable from 20 frames/page, 9 frames/page, and 1 frame/page
Editing Functions Delete, write-protect
Formatting Function Yes
STILL PICTURE  
Compression Method JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2 standard), DPOF
Recording Media SD Memory Card: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
SDHC Memory Card: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
Recording Pixels [4:3] 9 megapixels / 8 megapixels / 5 megapixels / 0.3 megapixels
[3:2] 10.6 megapixels / 7 megapixels / 4.5 megapixels
[16:9] 10 megapixels / 6 megapixels / 3.5 megapixels
Quality Fine/Normal
Flash Function No
Number of Recordable
Still Pictures (approx.):		 [4:3] 6030 (9M 3520 x 2640 pixels)
[3:2] 5300 (10.6M 3984 x 2656 pixels)
[16:9] 5580 (10M 4224 x 2376 pixels)
VIDEO SYSTEM  
Video Signals 1080/60i, 720/60p
HDMI Output HDMI x 1 (HDMI Type A terminal), 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p
(Not compatible with VIERA Link)
Component Output Mini-D x 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω
A/V Output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
AUDIO SYSTEM  
Compression Method Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital/2 ch
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 16 bit
Compression Bit-rate PH mode: 384 kbps, HA, HG and HE mode: 256 kbps
AUDIO IN/OUT  
XLR Input Exclusive terminal for AG-MYA30G
Internal Microphone Stereo microphone
A/V Output Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω, 2 ch
HDMI Output 2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital)
Headphone Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) x 1
Built-in Speaker 20 mm (round) x 1
External Microphone
Input		 -70 dBV (Mic sensitivity: -50 dB equivalent, 0 dB=1 V/Pa 1 kHz)
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (Not compatible with plug-in power microphone)
OTHER CONNECTORS  
USB Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
Camera Remote Super mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1, for zoom and rec start/stop operations
Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, for focus and iris controls
MONITOR  
LCD Monitor 2.7 inches, wide LCD color monitor, Approx. 230,000 pixels
Viewfinder 0.26 inches, wide LCD color viewfinder, Approx. 113,000 pixels