Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) at DVinfo.net

Bo Sundvall · November 16th, 2011, 08:29 AM

Hi

I just found this at Panasonic:

Press Releases

Regards,

/Bo

Tom Roper · November 16th, 2011, 04:29 PM

I am very impressed by Panasonic! Although my association with Sony cameras is deep, Panasonic seems to be moving toward enhancing the value of its products in contrast to Sony that seems to be defeaturing the VG20 at the same time. Well done Panasonic!

Tom Roper · November 16th, 2011, 04:52 PM

And when you start looking at this more deeply, this seems more than competitive with Canon XF300.

- 22x zoom lens
- 3 selectable ND

No 4:2:2 mxf codec, but I think I would have to choose 1080/60p over 4:2:2, as a feature.

If the images are good, at this price point, a brilliant value.

Mark Ahrens · November 16th, 2011, 04:59 PM

Comparable with the XF305, really . . . at nearly $3k less!
however, doesn't have that gorgeous LCD. But you could get monitor for $500-900.
I don't think it has the stops on focus and zoom either.

After using a 305 on loan for 2 weeks, i was looking at the AC160 as a cheaper alternative.

Mikel Arturo · November 17th, 2011, 07:49 AM

AG-160 only?

What about AG-130?

Don Bloom · November 17th, 2011, 12:25 PM

B&H has both.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768930-REG/Panasonic_AG_AC130_AG_AC130_AVCCAM_HD_Handheld.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768927-REG/Panasonic_AG_AC160_AG_AC160_AVCCAM_HD_Handheld.html
Compare and choose. ;-)

Tom Roper · November 17th, 2011, 12:36 PM

Keep in mind, even the AG-ac160 does not do the 1080/60p/50p now, it's a promised free upgrade in March 2012. That's a long ways off and a lot can happen between now and then. Not sure if rushing to buy a 160 before you need it is a good idea, particularly if you need 1080/60p/50p immediately.

November 16th, 2011, 08:29 AM	#1
Bo Sundvall Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 244	Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) Hi I just found this at Panasonic: Press Releases Regards, /Bo

November 16th, 2011, 04:29 PM	#2
Tom Roper Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,891	Re: Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) I am very impressed by Panasonic! Although my association with Sony cameras is deep, Panasonic seems to be moving toward enhancing the value of its products in contrast to Sony that seems to be defeaturing the VG20 at the same time. Well done Panasonic!

November 16th, 2011, 04:52 PM	#3
Tom Roper Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,891	Re: Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) And when you start looking at this more deeply, this seems more than competitive with Canon XF300. - 22x zoom lens - 3 selectable ND No 4:2:2 mxf codec, but I think I would have to choose 1080/60p over 4:2:2, as a feature. If the images are good, at this price point, a brilliant value.

November 16th, 2011, 04:59 PM	#4
Mark Ahrens Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 239	Re: Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) Comparable with the XF305, really . . . at nearly $3k less! however, doesn't have that gorgeous LCD. But you could get monitor for $500-900. I don't think it has the stops on focus and zoom either. After using a 305 on loan for 2 weeks, i was looking at the AC160 as a cheaper alternative. __________________ Mark Ahrens www.heritagefilms.net

November 17th, 2011, 07:49 AM	#5
Mikel Arturo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 93	Re: Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) AG-160 only? What about AG-130?

November 17th, 2011, 12:25 PM	#6
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) B&H has both. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768930-REG/Panasonic_AG_AC130_AG_AC130_AVCCAM_HD_Handheld.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768927-REG/Panasonic_AG_AC160_AG_AC160_AVCCAM_HD_Handheld.html Compare and choose. ;-) __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

November 17th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#7
Tom Roper Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,891	Re: Ag-ac160 1080/50p (60p) Keep in mind, even the AG-ac160 does not do the 1080/60p/50p now, it's a promised free upgrade in March 2012. That's a long ways off and a lot can happen between now and then. Not sure if rushing to buy a 160 before you need it is a good idea, particularly if you need 1080/60p/50p immediately.