Fast, Smooth, Cam-Driven Manual Zoom

Controls that Replicate Professional Cameras Versatile Manual and High-Speed Auto Functions

The AG-DVX100 is the first DV handheld camera to be equipped with the cam-driven manual zoom ring found on most professional cameras with interchangeable lenses. The AG-DVX100's pin configuration and tactile sensitivity replicate the familiar look and feel of a professional lens. Its lens provides quick, nimble zooming with a multi-speed servo-driven zoom plus three speed handle zoom. Select the zoom method that best suits the task at hand.

Manual/Auto Focus

Enjoy fast, sharp focusing either manually or automatically. In manual mode, the focus ring provides the same responsive control as conventional professional cameras with interchangeable lenses. In auto mode you get the kind of sharp, instant focusing needed in news gathering or when shooting at a high or low angle.

When set to the infinity position, the focal distance is immediately prepared for the next manual focus. Pressing the Push Auto button while in manual mode temporarily activates auto focus.

Scene File Dial for Quick, Easy Camera Setup

Set this dial for any of a variety of shooting conditions, and later you can instantly retrieve the settings. Six preset files are provided (F1 to F6, described below). You can freely change any of the six file names and their settings.

File Descriptions

F1:	--	Standard settings
F2:	FLUO.	Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights
F3:	SPARK	Highlighting subjects at receptions, dinners,
		and other gatherings
F4:	B-STR	Enhanced gradation in dark portions of sunset shots

F5:	24P	24p mode + Cine-Like gamma
F6:	ADVANC	Advanced 24p mode + Cine-Like gamma

User1/User2 Buttons for Customized Operation

The AG-DVX100 provides two user buttons, each of which can be assigned any one of the nine functions described below. The assigned functions can then be accessed at the touch of a button. This lets you customize the AG-DVX100 for quicker, easier, more versatile operation.

Assignable Functions

COLOR BAR	Display/hide the SMPTE color bar
SPOTLIGHT	Turn auto iris spotlight correction ON/OFF
BACKLIGHT	Turn auto iris backlight correction ON/OFF
BLACKFADE	Fade out to a black screen (linked with audio)

WHITEFADE	Fade out to a white screen (linked with audio)
MODECHECK	Display camera settings in viewfinder/monitor
ATW	Turn auto tracking white balance function ON/OFF

ATWLOCK	Lock/unlock white balance in ATW operation
GAIN 18dB	Switch the gain to +18 dB

3-Position White Balance with Auto Tracking White Function

One press of the AWB button is all it takes to adjust the white balance and black balance. There are three white balance values to select from: one that's preset, and two (A, B) that you can set and save in memory. The auto tracking white balance (ATW) function can also be assigned to any of the three positions. The ATW mode supports fast, active shooting by adjusting the white balance in real- time as lighting conditions change.

Auto Button for Instant, Easy Shooting

Just press the Auto button to turn on Auto Iris, Auto Gain, Auto Tracking White Balance, and Auto Focus -- and you’re quickly ready to shoot. You can also customize the Auto button by removing functions and setting the gain to any value desired.

With this new Auto function, the AG-DVX100 gives you the best of both worlds -- the speed and ease of automatic operation, and the precision of manual control.

Gain, Iris, Shutter Speed, ND Filter

•Gain: Increases gain up to 18 dB. The selector has three positions: L is fixed at 0 dB; M and H can be set to 0, +3, +6, +9, or +12 dB.

•Iris: Allows smooth, gradual manual or auto iris adjustment. The iris dial allows adjustment even when in Auto mode. Either backlight compensation or spotlight compensation can be added to the auto iris adjustment.

•Shutter: Maximum shutter speed is 1/2,000 sec. When a computer monitor is being recorded, a synchro scan function matches the shutter speed to the monitor to help eliminate the moving bar.

•ND filter: Two ND filters (1/8 ND, 1/64 ND) are built-in and easily accessible.

manual focus ring

manual zoom ring

iris dial