Panasonic AG-DVC62 Zero Lux IR Mode Super Nighttime Shooting System, Full Auto or Manual Shooting

Zero Lux IR Mode (Super

Nighttime Shooting System)

The AG-DVC62 offers B&W

recording in the dark using
infrared light. This opens the
door to a host of new
possibilities in nighttime
monitoring, surveillance and
news gathering.
The built-in infrared light makes	*Image of Zero Lux IR Mode and
it possible to record at a	date/time superimpose.
distance of about 5 m**.

For greater distances, you can add an optional light that allows recording to approximately 30m**.

*According to Panasonic survey **According to Panasonic testing

Date/Time Superimpose Function

The AG-DVC62 can superimpose the date and time onto the video signal as you shoot. This is especially useful and in many cases a requirement for depositions, court reporting and surveillance recordings. The date and time cannot be replaced during dubbing or editing operations, as can happen with most other cameras.

Full Auto or Manual Shooting

Use the AG-DVC62 for either full auto or manual shooting. The Auto/Manual switch turns the four auto functions — focus, shutter speed, iris & gain, and white balance — on and off as desired. Manual focusing is controlled by the large focus ring. You can also switch between manual and auto focus by pushing the Focus button. For added convenience, one of the user buttons can be assigned to turn auto focus on and off.

Multi-Function Focus Ring

In Auto Focus, control over either the zoom or the iris & gain can be allocated to the focus ring, letting you make quick, detailed adjustments manually.

3 User-Assignable Buttons

The AG-DVC62 provides three user buttons that can be assigned to any of 16 camera functions and three VCR functions. User button 1 is positioned atop the hand grip for easy access when shooting with one hand.

Camera functions: Push AF+Zoom, Push AF, White Balance, AWB Lock, Backlight, Spotlight, Rec Check, Digital Zoom, White Fade, Black Fade, Photoshot, Index,

SNS (Super Nighttime Shooting), EVF DTL, Lumi-Flick, AE Lock

VCR functions: Blank Search, Audio Dub, Index

WHITE BAL and SNS can be allocated to user button 1 only.

Focus Assist with One-Push Zoom

When a user button is assigned the Push AF+Zoom function and the AG-DVC62 is in Auto Focus, the camera will continue to zoom as long as you hold the button down, then return to the original zoom position when you release it. This helps you zoom and focus more quickly in manual shooting mode.

Four Scene Files

The AG-DVC62 can save four sets of camera settings as "scene files" for instant recall later in similar shooting conditions. Scene files 1 and 2 are freely settable. Files 3 and 4 are preset (see list below), but you can change the values as desired.

1SCENE 1: User setting (standard values)

2SCENE 2: User setting (standard values)

3	B.PRESS:	For sharper contrast in dark portions
4	MOVIE-LIKE: Movie Simulation Mode

Shooting Support Functions

•Backlight correction: Backlighting compensation can be assigned to a user button for instant results.

•AE Lock: Locks the subject brightness; can be assigned to a user button.

•Zebra: Displays an overexposure warning on the viewfinder and monitor

•Marker: Detects and displays the Video Brightness level in a very useful, repeatable numerical value.

•Mode check: Displays the camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor, for easy checking before you shoot.

•Zoom position: Displays the zoom position as a repeatable, numerical representation in the viewfinder.

•Picture Effects: Picture effects function includes Wipe, Mix, Fade and Still.

Recessed Trigger and Zoom Control on Upper Handle Grip

In addition to the lens grip, the upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stop button and a lens zoom control. This design assures easy shooting even at low angles or when using a tripod. The zoom speed can be set to any of three speed levels or off.

2.5" Colour LCD Monitor

The 2.5" colour LCD monitor rotates 270 degrees, making it easy to shoot at difficult angles and the Mirror mode makes it easy to record yourself. The display is bright too, so even outdoors you get good visibility when using the LCD to monitor footage or select settings from the menu.

Professional-Level Audio with XLR Line/Mic In

The AG-DVC62 comes equipped with a built-in stereo microphone and with XLR-type audio input terminals on the rear panel. You can switch audio channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic input - especially useful when recording interviews or narration.

Audio Level Meters

Two colour audio level meters can be displayed in the viewfinder and LCD monitor, making it easy to check the signal as you record.