The Panasonic AG-AF100 Video: Camera Cinemized by Zacuto

DSLR cameras have allowed filmmakers to have a great advantage -- the ability to utilize a relatively inexpensive camera to shoot large format, hi-def video rather than using expensive dedicated video cameras.

Now, Panasonic has announced their first entry into the forthcoming hybrid DSLR/video camera market - the Panasonic AG-AF100. With the capacity to maximize the potential of its high-resolution, large-format imager and all the professional video camera features you expect from a pro video camera -filmmakers can have the best of both worlds.

Steve Weiss and Jens Bogehegn had the opportunity to see the Panasonic AG-AF100 up close and personal when Jan Crittenden, Panasonic's Product Line Business Manager visited Zacuto's headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

"It was great to have Jan, Tom and Ned from Panasonic stop by so we could test out the new kid on the block. It is an amazing camera, which addresses the issues that DSLR's have. However as a palm-style camera, it still has a limited ability to be shoulder mounted in a professional manner and to add professional accessories like matte boxes and follow focuses. As I expected, our tried and true Universal Base Plate http://store.zacuto.com/universal-baseplate-v3-includes-12-inch-rods.html works on this camera perfectly. In fact, with the addition of the HDMI out on the camera, we can pair our Z-Finder EVF http://www.zacuto.com/zfinderevf with the AF-100 to make it a fully capable and very comfortable shoulder rig which will have that familiar feeling to the pros - as if using a Varicam," said Jens.

For more information on the new Panasonic hybrid DSLR Video Camera and additional product specs, please visit: http://www.zacuto.com/panasonic-ag-af100#more-5218

Panasonic AG-AF100 Video Camera Specs include:
- Four Thirds type image sensor and Micro Four Third lens mount.
- Professional high quality videos in PH mode with Full HD Variable Frame Rate function.
- Interfaces (HD SDI output/ XLR input) and design required for professional production work.
- Internal ND filter: 1/4, 1/16,1/64 or Off (rotary switch).
- Focus-assist function: edge coloration, focus bar display.
- DRS (Dynamic Range Stretch): automatically reduces compression of black or blown highlights in high contrast scenes.
- thumbnail viewing, clip deletion and SD card to SD card copying and meta-data recording functions.
- Pre-rec and interval rec functions.
- Relay recording: Relay recording from one SD card to another without interrupt.
- WFM display functions: the wave form of the video being recorded is easily displayed on an LCD monitor.
-Shot mark function: the useful shot mark function allows marking of clips as good, bad or others.
- User buttons: three user buttons allow high-frequency functions to be performed with a single push.
- Audio volumes: allows manual adjustment of audio inputs (2ch).
- Video output (pin jack x1), HD/SD SDI output (BNC x 1), HDMI output (HDMI Type A x 1).
- USB 2.0 (Type B) allows connection to PC/Mac.
- XLR audio inputs (XLR x 2, Line/Mike selectable, +48V compatible), internal microphone (stereo).
- Audio outputs (RCA x 2), Headphone (stereo mini jack x 1(3.5mm diameter)).
- Camera Remote (super mini jack x 1, S/S, mini jack x 1; focus, iris).

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• EVF
• Hybrid

[girotube]

Its a very ugly little camera but can't wait to have it. my AG-HMC150 is very angry at me lol... been waiting for this camera for a long time.. About time Panasonic.. All I need is the body.

PS: Zacuto chill with those high price tags for those metal bars and clamps rigs. C'om.. its aluminum. Is it silver plated? $300 to hold an iPod?? whoa!!

Most of us DONT work for hollywood. Some of your rigs are more expensive than the camera itselfe..

take care.

[imperatorMher]

is this camera has Zoom control? does anybody know it???

[padaruth6y]

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[GanEdenAustralia]

TOO expensive

[pyropix]

In all reviews i hear (or read) about aliasing, but for me the partial exposure issues are very very important. I am into filming storms and lightning. With my canon 7d the partial exposure is horrible :( Do you have any idea iff the af100 will show the same problem when i will film lightning?

[alanbstard4]

@tywilliams100 better off renting a real motion camera

[alanbstard4]

@girotube the rigs are total bullshit. Panasonic should make it shoulder capable

[alanbstard4]

Christ all fucking mighty, why can't panasonic make it shoulder held like a real camera so to make it more practical?

[CoolColJ]

Terminator weapon

[3deefilm]

The camera has a sweet spot of about 8 to 20 ft. Anything closer is unusable (hard on the eyes) and anything further begins to look flat (2D) and might actually become "ganked". That's when two backgrounds (behind the subject) are different due to the covergence trajectory and when merged in post - don't match. This causes eye-strain. Also the lenses not what you get with single lens systems or cimena lenses. Other than that - it's a nice camera and a useful tool for 3D filming.

[TexasMediaSystems]

Check out the Kipon EOS to MFT adapter with built in aperture control on the Panasonic AG-AF100 with the Canon 50mm F1.8 lens. The adapter has no electronics so it has no auto focus.