New AG-DVX100A announced - please post all threads here - frame grabs available

Jeff Donald · November 18th, 2003, 10:08 AM

The change to 12bit A/D conversion precludes any upgrade. This would require new boards and signal processing requirements throughout. This is not a firmware upgrade. This is a new model, sorry folks. Get your checkbooks, or plastic, ready and stand in line. It looks like Panasonic has another winner on their hands.

Dan Lahav · November 18th, 2003, 01:08 PM

nobody knows, everything is speculation now...

Peter Richardson · November 18th, 2003, 03:34 PM

Damn, this camera totally rocks even more now. I may be forced to sell my DVX100(o) (the "o" is for outdated). So, any word on how much for this new beast?

Peter

Peter Richardson · November 18th, 2003, 04:33 PM

I'm hearing $4000 and Jan 2004. the cam is 550,000 yen in Japan (about 5k) but supposedly the US version will be in line with the current cam prices. I also heard a rumor it may be available as early as december (and the price may be as low as 3800 msrp, which I find hard to believe), and that panasonic is no longer shipping dealers DVX100's at the end of this month (though also just a rumor, and a little specious). Anyway, anybody else have any info?

Peter

Chris Mueller · November 18th, 2003, 04:57 PM

Peter: Where'd you get that info? It'd be great if those rumors were true :D

Stephen van Vuuren · November 18th, 2003, 05:31 PM

I'm sure he got his info off the "other boards" as I checked them as well but because they allow anon posting and are poorly moderated, unlike the great boards here, info is far less reliable.

Right now, I have not heard from back from Panasonic and have seen no clear info on US availability, price or rebate for existing DVX100 owners.

Peter Richardson · November 18th, 2003, 05:37 PM

Stephen is right, I did venture, however momentarily, to "the badlands." But rest assured where my allegiance lies. OK, I'm sounding way too D&D here. Anyway, I'm so pumped about this cam that I'll take any info (though it's probably not too reliable.) But still, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Peter

Nick Medrano · November 18th, 2003, 06:37 PM

What I don't understand is why won't Panasonic just post a message here or something saying these rumors are true? What's the big deal? People are gonna buy the thing anyways.

Yik Kuen · November 18th, 2003, 06:49 PM

This is my dream cam:

In short:

- 12-bit A/D
- New RGB color gamma corrector
- New Cine gamma modes
- Max +12 dB for Progressive mode
- Auto focus in Progressive mode
- Dual zebra + light/exposure meter display
- B/W viewfinder with Peak
- LCD with Peak

http://panasonic.biz/sav/camera/ag-d...g-dvx100a.html

Yik Kuen · November 18th, 2003, 06:50 PM

Announced. Please look at the new thread I started:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17295

Chris Sorensen · November 18th, 2003, 07:06 PM

I saw on another board $3,800 street. Basically $500 more than the old model. And the 100A was listed on expandore.com (before they pulled the page) for $3,600, which is $500 more than what they were selling the 100 for. Their site also said availability end of January '04.

Sean R Allen · November 18th, 2003, 08:55 PM

"why won't Panasonic just post a message here or something saying these rumors are true?"

Now that they've posted actual specs and product sheets for it on the web, I don't think there's any question whether the rumors are true or not.

Kevin Curtis · November 18th, 2003, 11:52 PM

http://www.biz-max.net/bizmax/ag-dvX100A.htm

Barry Green · November 18th, 2003, 11:54 PM

It is anticipated to cost more than the current camera. The current camera has a list price of $3795, with a street price around $3100. The new camera may have a list price of $4995 with a street price of around $4200 or so. The original rumor/announcement that started all this, turned out to be basically spot-on, and that rumor listed a price of US$5000.

But hey, we'll all know soon, the camera may be shown at DV Expo in L.A., and if so, they should have US pricing sorted out by then.

James Cowan · November 19th, 2003, 12:24 AM

what are cine-like D and V going to do. IS the Image quality on this new cam going to be noticably better or is it just going to be easier to use?

November 18th, 2003, 10:08 AM	#46
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The change to 12bit A/D conversion precludes any upgrade. This would require new boards and signal processing requirements throughout. This is not a firmware upgrade. This is a new model, sorry folks. Get your checkbooks, or plastic, ready and stand in line. It looks like Panasonic has another winner on their hands. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 18th, 2003, 05:31 PM	#51
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	I'm sure he got his info off the "other boards" as I checked them as well but because they allow anon posting and are poorly moderated, unlike the great boards here, info is far less reliable. Right now, I have not heard from back from Panasonic and have seen no clear info on US availability, price or rebate for existing DVX100 owners. __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

November 18th, 2003, 06:49 PM	#54
Yik Kuen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia Posts: 135	The new AG-DVX100A (Advanced) announced This is my dream cam: In short: - 12-bit A/D - New RGB color gamma corrector - New Cine gamma modes - Max +12 dB for Progressive mode - Auto focus in Progressive mode - Dual zebra + light/exposure meter display - B/W viewfinder with Peak - LCD with Peak http://panasonic.biz/sav/camera/ag-d...g-dvx100a.html

November 18th, 2003, 11:52 PM	#58
Kevin Curtis New Boot Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 16	Another link (in english) http://www.biz-max.net/bizmax/ag-dvX100A.htm

November 18th, 2003, 01:08 PM	#47
Dan Lahav Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: CA Posts: 172	nobody knows, everything is speculation now...

November 18th, 2003, 03:34 PM	#48
Peter Richardson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 608	Damn, this camera totally rocks even more now. I may be forced to sell my DVX100(o) (the "o" is for outdated). So, any word on how much for this new beast? Peter

November 18th, 2003, 04:33 PM	#49
Peter Richardson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 608	I'm hearing $4000 and Jan 2004. the cam is 550,000 yen in Japan (about 5k) but supposedly the US version will be in line with the current cam prices. I also heard a rumor it may be available as early as december (and the price may be as low as 3800 msrp, which I find hard to believe), and that panasonic is no longer shipping dealers DVX100's at the end of this month (though also just a rumor, and a little specious). Anyway, anybody else have any info? Peter

November 18th, 2003, 04:57 PM	#50
Chris Mueller Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 49	Peter: Where'd you get that info? It'd be great if those rumors were true :D

November 18th, 2003, 05:37 PM	#52
Peter Richardson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 608	Stephen is right, I did venture, however momentarily, to "the badlands." But rest assured where my allegiance lies. OK, I'm sounding way too D&D here. Anyway, I'm so pumped about this cam that I'll take any info (though it's probably not too reliable.) But still, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Peter

November 18th, 2003, 06:37 PM	#53
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	What I don't understand is why won't Panasonic just post a message here or something saying these rumors are true? What's the big deal? People are gonna buy the thing anyways.

November 18th, 2003, 06:50 PM	#55
Yik Kuen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia Posts: 135	Announced. Please look at the new thread I started: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17295

November 18th, 2003, 07:06 PM	#56
Chris Sorensen Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 61	I saw on another board $3,800 street. Basically $500 more than the old model. And the 100A was listed on expandore.com (before they pulled the page) for $3,600, which is $500 more than what they were selling the 100 for. Their site also said availability end of January '04.

November 18th, 2003, 08:55 PM	#57
Sean R Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 66	"why won't Panasonic just post a message here or something saying these rumors are true?" Now that they've posted actual specs and product sheets for it on the web, I don't think there's any question whether the rumors are true or not.

November 18th, 2003, 11:54 PM	#59
Barry Green Barry Wan Kenobi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,863	It is anticipated to cost more than the current camera. The current camera has a list price of $3795, with a street price around $3100. The new camera may have a list price of $4995 with a street price of around $4200 or so. The original rumor/announcement that started all this, turned out to be basically spot-on, and that rumor listed a price of US$5000. But hey, we'll all know soon, the camera may be shown at DV Expo in L.A., and if so, they should have US pricing sorted out by then.

November 19th, 2003, 12:24 AM	#60
James Cowan New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6	what are cine-like D and V going to do. IS the Image quality on this new cam going to be noticably better or is it just going to be easier to use?