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A Camera Block with the Same Design as P2 HD Broadcast Systems Boosts the Quality of HD Images
28mm Wide-Angle, 13X Zoom Leica Dicomar® HD Lens
Configuration of the 13-power zoom lens
The wide-angle zoom lens that became so popular in the HVX200 Series
has been downsized, lightened, and further widened in this 13X zoom
lens. The new lens structure combines 13 lens elements in 10 groups, with
3 aspherical lenses. The diameter of the front lens element has been
reduced from 67 to 53.2 mm, while still achieving a 28mm wide angle
(35mm equivalent), the widest of the class.*
The new lens covers most shooting situations without requiring a wide-
angle conversion lens. Its minimum object distance (MOD) of about 1.9 ft
(0.6 meter) at the telephoto setting helps to maximize the handheld
camcorder's inherent mobility.
The same cam-driven zoom ring that was so popular in previous models
ensures accurate zooming. The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica
optical technology and know-how throughout. A multi-coating process
minimizes flare and ghosting. This results in sharp, crisp, beautifully
rendered images with delicate nuances and exceptional shading.
*HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1/3-inch CCD, as of July 2008 (according to a Panasonic survey)
Image of an angle of view equivalent to 32.5 mm
Light axis
Image of an angle of view equivalent to 28 mm
New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear
The new 1/3-inch 16:9 progressive
CCD on the AG-HMC150 further
raises image quality. It combines a
significantly improved S/N ratio and
better low-light performance than
previous models. Backed by a high-
performance digital signal processor,
the CCD brings higher quality to HD
images to meet the demands of
broadcasters and high-end video
producers.
High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/60p Scan
Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down
conversion all start with the 1080/60p scan. That initial 1080p native
progressive scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible at
this level of camera. Keep in mind that the camera does not record this
signal but uses it as a basis for all captures. The result is an HD or SD
recording with a level of image quality that cannot be matched by
electronically processed scans.
DSP with 14-Bit A/D Conversion and 19-Bit Processing
The digital signal processor
developed for the AG-HMC150's
1080/60p video signals uses 14-bit
A/D conversion and 19-bit inner
processing to attain unprecedented
accuracy. While the camera does
not record 1080/60p, it is from this
capture that all other signals are
made. The DSP performs a variety of
adjustments, including eight types of
gamma settings, for each of the R, G and B channels. It also converts the
signals to HD or SD format. With a performance equivalent to the
processors used in many higher-end HD cameras, this DSP delivers
beautiful images in all video formats.