AG-DVC80 various topics at DVinfo.net

Steve Mullen · February 15th, 2003, 02:54 AM

For introduction at NAB 2003, Panasonic unveiled the AG-DVC80, a new 3-CCD DV Proline camcorder featuring precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens.

Offering the same body style and many of the same innovative features as its immensely-popular AG-DVX100 24p/30p/60i camcorder, the new AG-DVC80 DV Proline series 3-CCD camcorder is focused on 480i/60 (NTSC) applications. The ultra-compact 4.2-pound unit is equipped with 1/3" 410,000-pixel 3-CCD imagers that deliver more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution (a 25% picture quality improvement over analog VHS), low smear and flare, and low light performance of 3 lux (at +18dB).

The unit is equipped with a precision f1.6 wide-angle zoom lens (4.5mm to 45m) allowing a shooter to be extremely close to the action without the added weight, expense, inconvenience and distortion of an add-on adapter.

Manual controls include Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops and barrel markings) Its advanced optical image stabilization delivers superb picture quality and minimizes jitter, so hand-held shots and video taken from moving vehicles appear smooth and steady.

Its two, easy-to-view displays -- a large, centrally-located pivoting electronic viewfinder for left or right eye use, and a flip-out, 270-degree, 3.5" LCD panel -- makes shooting with the AG-DVC80 simple from overhead or from low angles. Superimposed audio metering is available on both the flip out LCD panel and viewfinder.

The AG-DVC80 offers a comprehensive list of standard performance features including six scene files and two user-assignable functions; S-Video, video and stereo audio inputs and outputs; pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability.

The well-balanced camcorder can capture pictures in the conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 aspect ratio letterbox modes. The unit offers16-bit/48kHz digital audio with two-channel, built-in XLR inputs; phantom power supply (48V); manual audio volume controls (ch1/ch2 independent), and Line/Mic switchability.

The camcorder's standard accessories include 1.6Ah battery, AC adapter/charger, microphone holder, remote control, shoulder strap, lens cap, cleaning tape and instruction manual.

The AG-DVC80 will be available in June at a suggested list price of $3,295.

Chris Hurd · February 15th, 2003, 06:21 PM

Fascinating development. Thanks, Steve!

Frank Granovski · February 17th, 2003, 11:50 PM

That should be interesting. I wonder if it'll have a decent widescreen.

Steve Mullen · February 18th, 2003, 11:17 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : That should be interesting. I wonder if it'll have a decent widescreen. -->>>

Same as DVX100.

Frank Granovski · February 20th, 2003, 12:57 AM

There's a single chip HD Sony coming out? Things are starting to move along....

Lorenzo DiStefano · May 11th, 2003, 10:58 PM

hi Steve; any of these cameras available yet?

where can i get one in Canada?

thanks a bunch.

ps. if you don't mind, cc me at :
lorenzodistefano@hotmail.com

Frank Granovski · May 12th, 2003, 01:52 AM

Not 'til June.

Nick Kerpchar · May 22nd, 2003, 07:13 PM

What ever happened to the DVC80? Back in April, Chris wrote:

"[Quote from Steve] << The DVX100 lets me live in a 24fps world without lots of pre and post production fussing. More time for the fun, creative stuff, less time trying to make stuff 24fps progressive. >>

Well, I would have to call that the bottom line right there, and an excellent way to sum up your decision to choose the DVX100.

As for myself, someone who doesn't need 24p, I've been giving serious thought to the DVC80. But that's for another thread.

__________________
Chris Hurd
San Marcos, TX"

Well, this is "The Thread". What about it folks, has anyone used this cam? Comments? Opinions? Que passo?

Nick

Kevin Boucher · May 22nd, 2003, 08:04 PM

Fear not, Nick :) here ya go

http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat..._ag-dvc80.html

Nick Kerpchar · May 23rd, 2003, 04:01 PM

Thanks Kevin, but I was wondering if anyone has actually used one of these new puppies.

Nick

Frank Granovski · May 23rd, 2003, 04:15 PM

Anyway, they're not yet available here.

Glenn Moore III · June 25th, 2003, 01:29 PM

I go hybernate for a few months and a whole new camcorder shows up...
I know nothing of this DVC80. I first thought it was the PAL version of the DVX100, but after a cursory web search, found that it seems to be a more robust version for ENG field-work.
At any rate, what are the differences between the DVX100 and DVC80?

-Glenn III

Stephen van Vuuren · June 25th, 2003, 01:39 PM

Read here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10411

Glenn Moore III · June 25th, 2003, 03:13 PM

Ok; so basically, it's the DVX w/o my two favorite featrues:)
Thanks Stephen.

Stephen van Vuuren · June 25th, 2003, 03:42 PM

egg-zactly! :)

February 15th, 2003, 02:54 AM	#1
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	AG-DVC80 various topics For introduction at NAB 2003, Panasonic unveiled the AG-DVC80, a new 3-CCD DV Proline camcorder featuring precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens. Offering the same body style and many of the same innovative features as its immensely-popular AG-DVX100 24p/30p/60i camcorder, the new AG-DVC80 DV Proline series 3-CCD camcorder is focused on 480i/60 (NTSC) applications. The ultra-compact 4.2-pound unit is equipped with 1/3" 410,000-pixel 3-CCD imagers that deliver more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution (a 25% picture quality improvement over analog VHS), low smear and flare, and low light performance of 3 lux (at +18dB). The unit is equipped with a precision f1.6 wide-angle zoom lens (4.5mm to 45m) allowing a shooter to be extremely close to the action without the added weight, expense, inconvenience and distortion of an add-on adapter. Manual controls include Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops and barrel markings) Its advanced optical image stabilization delivers superb picture quality and minimizes jitter, so hand-held shots and video taken from moving vehicles appear smooth and steady. Its two, easy-to-view displays -- a large, centrally-located pivoting electronic viewfinder for left or right eye use, and a flip-out, 270-degree, 3.5" LCD panel -- makes shooting with the AG-DVC80 simple from overhead or from low angles. Superimposed audio metering is available on both the flip out LCD panel and viewfinder. The AG-DVC80 offers a comprehensive list of standard performance features including six scene files and two user-assignable functions; S-Video, video and stereo audio inputs and outputs; pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability. The well-balanced camcorder can capture pictures in the conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 aspect ratio letterbox modes. The unit offers16-bit/48kHz digital audio with two-channel, built-in XLR inputs; phantom power supply (48V); manual audio volume controls (ch1/ch2 independent), and Line/Mic switchability. The camcorder's standard accessories include 1.6Ah battery, AC adapter/charger, microphone holder, remote control, shoulder strap, lens cap, cleaning tape and instruction manual. The AG-DVC80 will be available in June at a suggested list price of $3,295. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

February 15th, 2003, 06:21 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Fascinating development. Thanks, Steve! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 18th, 2003, 11:17 PM	#4
Steve Mullen HDV Cinema Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,007	<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : That should be interesting. I wonder if it'll have a decent widescreen. -->>> Same as DVX100. __________________ Switcher's Quick Guide to the Avid Media Composer >>> http://home.mindspring.com/~d-v-c

May 11th, 2003, 10:58 PM	#6
Lorenzo DiStefano Tourist Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1	dvc80 hi Steve; any of these cameras available yet? where can i get one in Canada? thanks a bunch. ps. if you don't mind, cc me at : lorenzodistefano@hotmail.com

May 22nd, 2003, 07:13 PM	#8
Nick Kerpchar Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 211	DVC80, Myth or Reality? What ever happened to the DVC80? Back in April, Chris wrote: "[Quote from Steve] << The DVX100 lets me live in a 24fps world without lots of pre and post production fussing. More time for the fun, creative stuff, less time trying to make stuff 24fps progressive. >> Well, I would have to call that the bottom line right there, and an excellent way to sum up your decision to choose the DVX100. As for myself, someone who doesn't need 24p, I've been giving serious thought to the DVC80. But that's for another thread. __________________ Chris Hurd San Marcos, TX" Well, this is "The Thread". What about it folks, has anyone used this cam? Comments? Opinions? Que passo? Nick

February 17th, 2003, 11:50 PM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	That should be interesting. I wonder if it'll have a decent widescreen.

February 20th, 2003, 12:57 AM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	There's a single chip HD Sony coming out? Things are starting to move along....

May 12th, 2003, 01:52 AM	#7
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Not 'til June.

May 22nd, 2003, 08:04 PM	#9
Kevin Boucher New Boot Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 23	Fear not, Nick :) here ya go http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat..._ag-dvc80.html

May 23rd, 2003, 04:01 PM	#10
Nick Kerpchar Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 211	Thanks Kevin, but I was wondering if anyone has actually used one of these new puppies. Nick

May 23rd, 2003, 04:15 PM	#11
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Anyway, they're not yet available here.

June 25th, 2003, 01:29 PM	#12
Glenn Moore III New Boot Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 18	DVX100 vs DVC80 I go hybernate for a few months and a whole new camcorder shows up... I know nothing of this DVC80. I first thought it was the PAL version of the DVX100, but after a cursory web search, found that it seems to be a more robust version for ENG field-work. At any rate, what are the differences between the DVX100 and DVC80? -Glenn III __________________ -Glenn III

June 25th, 2003, 01:39 PM	#13
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	Read here: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10411 __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

June 25th, 2003, 03:13 PM	#14
Glenn Moore III New Boot Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 18	Now I know Ok; so basically, it's the DVX w/o my two favorite featrues:) Thanks Stephen. __________________ -Glenn III

June 25th, 2003, 03:42 PM	#15
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	egg-zactly! :) __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com