Panasonic AG-DVX100
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Panasonic AG-DVX100 was a video camera released on October 13, 2002, by Panasonic. It was the first consumer 60-hertz digital camcorder to support video recording at 24 frames per second (progressive scanning at 24 frames per second) onto MiniDV tape. This feature replicated the frame rate of traditional film stock, aiming to achieve a classic film-like look using digital equipment.[2][3][4]
The camera received its final update in 2005 with the release of the Panasonic AG-DVX100B(E). It primarily recorded video onto cassette tapes. Later in its lifespan, third-party developers introduced modifications for the AG-DVX100BE, the European variant of the AG-DVX100B, which enabled it to stream footage directly to a connected laptop or desktop computer.[5]
In the Chinese market, the series was branded as AG-DVC180/A/B and was functionally identical to the European PAL model AG-DVC180E.
Technical Specifications
[edit]The Panasonic AG-DVX100 series cameras were designed to record video at 24p, matching the frame rate of traditional film cameras. This 24p format, using progressive scan, eliminates the visual artifacts associated with interlaced formats, making it suitable for independent and lower-budget film productions.[6]
The original AG-DVX100 model recorded in a 4:3 aspect ratio. It had two revisions, with the first (A) revision introducing widescreen recording capabilities, while the second (B) revision corrected an issue allowing proper monitoring of the 16:9 aspect ratio. All versions used charged-coupled device (CCD) sensors with a native 4:3 aspect ratio.
The Panasonic AG-DVX100 employed a 3-CCD imaging system and featured 410,000-pixel sensors, with approximately 380,000 effective pixels.[7]
The camera recorded 24p video using a "telecine" method with 2:3 pull down for 24P and 2:3:3:2 pull down for 24PA. It also supported 30p video in progressive segmented frame (PSF) format (25p in PAL) and standard interlaced video at 60i (50i PAL), all stored on MiniDV tape. The DVX100 included "Cine-Gamma" functionality, simulating the gamma curve characteristic of film.
The camera included two XLR audio inputs for professional-grade sound, a 4-pin FireWire port (IEEE 1394) for digital video transfer, and both S-Video and RCA input or output ports for analog connectivity. It offered manual and servo zoom options, along with a secondary zoom control and record button on the handle for low-angle recording.[8]
The camera featured two built-in neutral density filters, labelled as ND1 and ND2, with ND1 reducing the light by a factor of 1/8 (equivalent to 3 f-stops), and ND2 reducing light by a factor of 1/64 (equivalent to 6 f-stops). This offered additional control over exposure in various lighting conditions and allowed for motion blur effects and could prevent overexposure while maintaining a fixed shutter speed.[citation needed]
Use in Film and Television
[edit]The AG-DVX100 was used in several independent film and television projects, including the Sundance-screened November, the documentary Murderball,[9] Iraq in Fragments,[10] seasons 1–5 of the TV show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,[11] The Puffy Chair, The Man From Earth,[12] and episodes of The Tink's VidDream Television. A model equipped with onboard lights was used to shoot the documentary television show Ghost Adventures.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ DVX100B Review Reviewed by Ben Wolf, CNET.com Edited by Aimee Baldridge, CNET.com. January 20, 2006
- ^ "Suggested DVX100 settings and information links". kino-eye.com.
- ^ "Panasonic AG-DVX100". www.mediacollege.com. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ TWiT Tech Podcast Network (2017-03-30). How 24 FPS Became Standard. Archived from the original on 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2025-04-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ DVX100B to HVX200 Technical Differences
- ^ Videomaker (2003-08-01). "Is 24P for Me?". Videomaker. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "AG-DVX100 Specifications, General | Panasonic specification". ManualsDump. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Videomaker (2004-08-01). "AG-DVX100A Mini DV Panasonic Digital Camcorder Review". Videomaker. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ TVTechnology (2005-10-19). "'Murderball' takes shape with Panasonic AG-DVX100A". TVTechnology. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ "Background – IRAQ IN FRAGMENTS". 6 January 2019.
- ^ Conan O'Brien (2023-05-01). "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend". teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend (Podcast). Team Coco. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "The Man from Earth (2007) - Did You Know?". IMDb.bcom. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
- ^ "Ghost Adventures: Shooting Specters". American Cinematographer.