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.
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
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)
Specifications
Light - Optional External Light Required
Still Image Capability - Stores still images on memory card
