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Contents Volume 1 (This Book) Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......... 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery 5 Outline of operations 8 Please read before use 9 Lenses compatible with this camera 9 Lens attachment and detachment 10 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product... 12 (SD speed class 4 13 (SD speed class 6 13 ...
Contents Volume 1 (This Book) Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......... 4 Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery 5 Outline of operations 8 Please read before use 9 Lenses compatible with this camera 9 Lens attachment and detachment 10 SD Memory Cards compatible with this product... 12 (SD speed class 4 13 (SD speed class 6 13 ...
Operating Instruction
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... PC mode (Page 44 of Vol.2) Computer USB2.0 Send data (files) to broadcasting standard, as well as recording media. Lens (No lenses are included with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/ SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards as highly creative video production. Please... use lenses purchased separately.) Micro Four Thirds (Page 9) Four Thirds (Page 9) A separately available mount adaptor (DMWMA1) is compatible with this camera. ...
... PC mode (Page 44 of Vol.2) Computer USB2.0 Send data (files) to broadcasting standard, as well as recording media. Lens (No lenses are included with the AVCHD standard, and uses low-cost and easily-available SD/ SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards as highly creative video production. Please... use lenses purchased separately.) Micro Four Thirds (Page 9) Four Thirds (Page 9) A separately available mount adaptor (DMWMA1) is compatible with this camera. ...
Operating Instruction
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... 1kg (2.2 lb). l *5 ○ Camera Focus by Remote Control - Please use a lens support when using a Four Thirds lens) L-ES014050 (Panasonic) *2 - - - ○ L-RS014050 (Panasonic) *2 - - This camera includes a Micro Four ThirdsTM system lens mount. Please use lenses purchased separately. However, the successful operation of FOCUS and IRIS. Also, some functions such as of Olympus Imaging Corporation...
... 1kg (2.2 lb). l *5 ○ Camera Focus by Remote Control - Please use a lens support when using a Four Thirds lens) L-ES014050 (Panasonic) *2 - - - ○ L-RS014050 (Panasonic) *2 - - This camera includes a Micro Four ThirdsTM system lens mount. Please use lenses purchased separately. However, the successful operation of FOCUS and IRIS. Also, some functions such as of Olympus Imaging Corporation...
Operating Instruction
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... conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard, see the LENS CHECK item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings. • Change lenses in the direction indicated by the arrows until it stops, and detach. 3 Attach the body cap. • Ensure that is relatively free of dust and... body cap, lens cap, or lens rear cap. ■■Enabling Image Stabilization Image Stabilization can be sure to the lens connection, be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS. If the lens has an OIS switch, the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization function but does...
... conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard, see the LENS CHECK item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings. • Change lenses in the direction indicated by the arrows until it stops, and detach. 3 Attach the body cap. • Ensure that is relatively free of dust and... body cap, lens cap, or lens rear cap. ■■Enabling Image Stabilization Image Stabilization can be sure to the lens connection, be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS. If the lens has an OIS switch, the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization function but does...
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...depth of the recorded contents. Avoid applying excessive force to this in an environment where laser devices are used . Caution regarding laser beams • Lenses may suffer damage if it is struck by a laser beam. Attach the tripod to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (...Page 33) Panasonic makes no compensation can be provided. Precaution for details. Be sure to the tripod hole on a tripod • The tripod mounting hole supports 1/4-20UNC...
...depth of the recorded contents. Avoid applying excessive force to this in an environment where laser devices are used . Caution regarding laser beams • Lenses may suffer damage if it is struck by a laser beam. Attach the tripod to check and set and check the calendar and time zone. (...Page 33) Panasonic makes no compensation can be provided. Precaution for details. Be sure to the tripod hole on a tripod • The tripod mounting hole supports 1/4-20UNC...
Operating Instruction
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... are allocated to the buttons at the corresponding point even when backlight compensation is canceled.) • The backlight compensation function does not operate with lenses in starts after fade-out, when the button is released. USER1: FA USER2: ATW LOCK USER3: REC CHECK For details, see the setup...INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 WFM AUDIO INPUT1 INPUT2 COUNTER-RESET/TC SET ON ON OFF OFF MIC POWER +48V FOCUS PO.W.ER • For lenses that have allocated to the BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading effects to your images. Backlight compensation Press the USER button you are ...
... are allocated to the buttons at the corresponding point even when backlight compensation is canceled.) • The backlight compensation function does not operate with lenses in starts after fade-out, when the button is released. USER1: FA USER2: ATW LOCK USER3: REC CHECK For details, see the setup...INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 WFM AUDIO INPUT1 INPUT2 COUNTER-RESET/TC SET ON ON OFF OFF MIC POWER +48V FOCUS PO.W.ER • For lenses that have allocated to the BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading effects to your images. Backlight compensation Press the USER button you are ...
Operating Instruction
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... not performed if checking is used near the unit, the unit may receive commands from the other remote control, during shooting for RECORD are using lenses conforming to 1. Sets the operations of recording the USER CLIP NAME. ON: Accepts commands from the remote control. Sets whether to record the metadata to...
... not performed if checking is used near the unit, the unit may receive commands from the other remote control, during shooting for RECORD are using lenses conforming to 1. Sets the operations of recording the USER CLIP NAME. ON: Accepts commands from the remote control. Sets whether to record the metadata to...
Operating Instruction
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..., Español Sets the system frequency 59.94Hz: NTSC region 50Hz: PAL region Displays the version of the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lenses that have been installed. Sets the Menu language. Returns the menu settings (scene files and user files) to factory default settings. • The TIME ZONE...
..., Español Sets the system frequency 59.94Hz: NTSC region 50Hz: PAL region Displays the version of the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds lenses that have been installed. Sets the Menu language. Returns the menu settings (scene files and user files) to factory default settings. • The TIME ZONE...
Brochure
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Use a support system when mounting a lens weighing more than 1 kg (2.2 lb). Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of the product. * This photo is intended only to show the general image of all lenses that are mountable on the AG-AF100A Series.
Use a support system when mounting a lens weighing more than 1 kg (2.2 lb). Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of the product. * This photo is intended only to show the general image of all lenses that are mountable on the AG-AF100A Series.
Brochure
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... the same as that are mountable on the AG-AF100A Series. Let the AG-AF100A Series unleash your creativity. * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of all lenses that of 35mm cinema film and enables an exquisite film-like shallow depth of lenses, including cinema lenses. This lets the AG-AF100A Series record highquality images with extended recording...
... the same as that are mountable on the AG-AF100A Series. Let the AG-AF100A Series unleash your creativity. * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of all lenses that of 35mm cinema film and enables an exquisite film-like shallow depth of lenses, including cinema lenses. This lets the AG-AF100A Series record highquality images with extended recording...
Brochure
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... back distance enables the use of a wealth of interchangeable lenses, including cinema lenses.* In addition, the AG-AF100A Series features high-performance image processing and correction functions designed exclusively for HD motion images. * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of all lenses that of Interchangeable Lenses. The 4/3-type image sensor has about the same imaging...
... back distance enables the use of a wealth of interchangeable lenses, including cinema lenses.* In addition, the AG-AF100A Series features high-performance image processing and correction functions designed exclusively for HD motion images. * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of all lenses that of Interchangeable Lenses. The 4/3-type image sensor has about the same imaging...
Brochure
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...reduction measures are also close to those of digital cameras and interchangeable lenses based on the Micro Fourth Thirds standards. In addition, the MOS image sensor is trimmed to minimize skew distortion. High-Performance 18 bit DSP The AG-AF100A Series is derived from the 4/3-type (approx. 17.3 mm x ... a Four Thirds Image Sensor and Design Especially for Video Use, Appro Comparison of the 4/3 type used in the Four Thirds standard. Panasonic and some other manufactures have made about half and the mount diameter was reduced by an image sensor with minimal blocked shadows or blown ...
...reduction measures are also close to those of digital cameras and interchangeable lenses based on the Micro Fourth Thirds standards. In addition, the MOS image sensor is trimmed to minimize skew distortion. High-Performance 18 bit DSP The AG-AF100A Series is derived from the 4/3-type (approx. 17.3 mm x ... a Four Thirds Image Sensor and Design Especially for Video Use, Appro Comparison of the 4/3 type used in the Four Thirds standard. Panasonic and some other manufactures have made about half and the mount diameter was reduced by an image sensor with minimal blocked shadows or blown ...
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...well as conversion to flatten out a high contrast scene. The dedicated dial on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-AF100A Series with advanced gamma functions that is essential for SD (this was available in three steps (1/4ND, 1/16ND...lenses. The contrast softens. SD NORM: Normal setting for video recording. Image with DRS OFF Image with CINE-LIKE GAMMA • Adjustable color temp: 2400K to prioritize contrast. Image with DRS ON Image with VIDEO GAMMA 7-Mode Gamma for HD recording. Internal Optical ND Filter The AG-AF100A...
...well as conversion to flatten out a high contrast scene. The dedicated dial on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the AG-AF100A Series with advanced gamma functions that is essential for SD (this was available in three steps (1/4ND, 1/16ND...lenses. The contrast softens. SD NORM: Normal setting for video recording. Image with DRS OFF Image with CINE-LIKE GAMMA • Adjustable color temp: 2400K to prioritize contrast. Image with DRS ON Image with VIDEO GAMMA 7-Mode Gamma for HD recording. Internal Optical ND Filter The AG-AF100A...
Brochure
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...VariCam, and the operating ease and mobility that are mountable on the AG-AF100A Series. The matte box is sold by Vocas. For details, visit the Vocas website (http://www.vocas.com/). * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of an image recorded in ...broadcasting and movie production. AVCCAM - The AVCCAM HD recorder section has been improved and refined through extensive use in undercrank mode (quick motion effect). An example of all lenses that you...
...VariCam, and the operating ease and mobility that are mountable on the AG-AF100A Series. The matte box is sold by Vocas. For details, visit the Vocas website (http://www.vocas.com/). * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of an image recorded in ...broadcasting and movie production. AVCCAM - The AVCCAM HD recorder section has been improved and refined through extensive use in undercrank mode (quick motion effect). An example of all lenses that you...
Brochure
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...: Saves six sets of camera settings and allows for a quick change of settings. • Mode check: Displays a list of all lenses that are also provided. Professional System Design • Grip: The large grip is easy to measure the distance from the internal microphone, ...Lens Compatible Lens Adaptor Other Lens Other Lens Adaptor AG-AF100A series Tripod SD SDI HDMI USB 2.0 SD Monitor HDMI Monitor Supplied Accessories * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of the camera settings on the AG-AF100A series. XLR Input for Pro-Quality Audio In addition...
...: Saves six sets of camera settings and allows for a quick change of settings. • Mode check: Displays a list of all lenses that are also provided. Professional System Design • Grip: The large grip is easy to measure the distance from the internal microphone, ...Lens Compatible Lens Adaptor Other Lens Other Lens Adaptor AG-AF100A series Tripod SD SDI HDMI USB 2.0 SD Monitor HDMI Monitor Supplied Accessories * Panasonic does not guarantee the compatibility or performance of the camera settings on the AG-AF100A series. XLR Input for Pro-Quality Audio In addition...
Comparison chart: AF100 vs. Sony FS100 and F3
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... Class 10 NA Only has "inf" and "min" markers Depth of field obtainable wih fast lenses Crop Factor on 35mm Still Camera lenses Recording Format Recording Media Relay Record Neutral Density filters HD-SDI output HDMI Panasonic AG-AF100 4/3" MOS Yes 2X AVCHD SDHC, SDXC Yes Yes- only No zoom position readout in... does come with a Mic No, but it does come with a Mic No, must use headphones Yes No Yes Separate LCD and viewfinder Position of 2 AG-AF100 vs NEX-FS100, PMW-F3 Feature Imager Shallow Depth of Field Chart No zoom position readout in mm; No, Gain only in mm; 0-99...
... Class 10 NA Only has "inf" and "min" markers Depth of field obtainable wih fast lenses Crop Factor on 35mm Still Camera lenses Recording Format Recording Media Relay Record Neutral Density filters HD-SDI output HDMI Panasonic AG-AF100 4/3" MOS Yes 2X AVCHD SDHC, SDXC Yes Yes- only No zoom position readout in... does come with a Mic No, but it does come with a Mic No, must use headphones Yes No Yes Separate LCD and viewfinder Position of 2 AG-AF100 vs NEX-FS100, PMW-F3 Feature Imager Shallow Depth of Field Chart No zoom position readout in mm; No, Gain only in mm; 0-99...
Lens Compatibility Chart
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... focus and auto iris functions will slow dramatically. AG-AF100 Series Lens Compatibility The versions and lenses listed below have been tested and confirmed to off. Name Version AF H-FS014045 (Panasonic) LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. 1.2 J*1 H-FS045200 (Panasonic) LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. 1.2 J*1 H-F007014 (Panasonic) LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm / F4.0 ASPH. 1.1 ✓*1 H-VS014140...
... focus and auto iris functions will slow dramatically. AG-AF100 Series Lens Compatibility The versions and lenses listed below have been tested and confirmed to off. Name Version AF H-FS014045 (Panasonic) LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. 1.2 J*1 H-FS045200 (Panasonic) LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. 1.2 J*1 H-F007014 (Panasonic) LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm / F4.0 ASPH. 1.1 ✓*1 H-VS014140...