Panasonic AG-DVX102B manual Focus Assist, Three User Buttons for Customized Operation

Focus Assist

Enjoy quick, sharp focusing manually or automatically. In auto mode, you get the quick, sharp focusing needed in news gathering or when shooting at a high or low angle.

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

Macro Focus can be achieved either Manually or Automatically when the zoom lens is in the wide angle position.

Three User Buttons for Customized Operation

The AG-DVX102B provides three user buttons, each of which can be assigned any one of the 11 functions described below.

The assigned functions can then be accessed at the touch of a button. This lets you customize the AG-DVX102B for quicker, easier, more versatile operation.

Assignable Functions

COLOUR BAR	Display/hide the colour bar
SPOTLIGHT	Auto iris spotlight correction ON/OFF
BACKLIGHT	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	Auto tracking white balance function ON/OFF
ATWLOCK	Lock/unlock white balance in ATW operation
GAIN 18dB	Switch the gain to +18 dB
INDEX	Write the index signal
SLOW SHUT	Slow shutter mode ON/OFF

Scene File Dial Provides Quick, Easy Setup

Set this dial for any particular shooting conditions, and later you can retrieve the settings instantly. Six preset files are provided (F1 to F6, described below); you can change any of the six file names and their settings as desired. The AG- DVX102B also introduces a new design in which a rib protects the scene file dial to prevent unintentional file changes.

File Description

F1:	—	Standard settings
F2:	FLUO.	Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights
F3:	SPARK	Highlighting subjects at receptions, dinners,
		and other gatherings
F4:	B-STR	Enhanced gradations of luminance in low light scenes
F5:	SCENE 25P	25p mode + Cine-Like-V gamma
F6:	SCENE CINE	25p mode + Cine-Like-D gamma

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 are 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-DVX102B gives you the best of both worlds — the speed and ease of automatic operation, and the precision of manual control.

Lightweight Design with Balanced Grip

The AG-DVX102B introduces a new design that ends the contradiction between a compact, lightweight body and a stable, secure hold.

The center of balance is located precisely at the handgrip. Because there's no need for a wide-angle conversion lens, the weight balance is ideal for comfortable shooting. The AG-DVX102B's short body and light weight — it weighs just 1.9 kg in operating condition* — means free, easy maneuverability. Plus, the low-center-of-gravity design and new skeleton lens hood greatly improve forward vision.

*Camera-recorder with DV cassette tape and supplied battery.

Competitor	AG-DVX102B
standard（f=6.0mm）	Standard（f=4.5mm）
with a Wide Converter Lens（f=4.2mm）

Magnesium Alloy Chassis –

The Rugged Durability Professionals Need

The AG-DVX102B features the same magnesium alloy diecast chassis as our DVCPRO broadcast models. This tough, rigid unit protects the high-precision mechanism, giving

the AG-DVX102B outstanding reliability and durability. Built for

professionals, the AG-DVX102B stands up to the bumps and jolts that occur in the field.

Automatic Head Cleaning

The AG-DVX102B provides the same head cleaning function as our DVCPRO models. The white roller pad positioned to the right of the head cylinder cleans the head each time you load a tape, helping to minimize dropouts and head clogging.