Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · June 16th, 2011, 08:50 AM

Read the press release here:

Panasonic Introduces AG-AC7PJ Camcorder at DVInfo.net

Rick Presas · June 16th, 2011, 11:29 AM

I really want one. I wish they had specified available frame rates, but I'm guessing it'll be the same as the HMC-80 before it.

Ken Hull · June 16th, 2011, 03:28 PM

This sounds like it's considerably LESS of a camcorder than the HMC80. Single sensor (slightly less than 1/4 inch), no XLR inputs. and no mention of manual audio level control.

Steve Struthers · June 16th, 2011, 04:37 PM

This looks like it's basically a replacement for the old DVC-20, which, if memory serves, has a 1/6" sensor. So I suppose the inclusion of a 1/4" sensor constitutes an upgrade... of sorts. And with the capability to take 2.1 megapixel stills, no 24p, no 30p modes, this camera seems like a throwback. Kinda makes me wonder why anyone would buy one when, for $300.00 less, give or take, one could buy a TM900 and get considerably more capability - even if it does come in a form factor that doesn't look 'professional'.

What are you thinking, Panasonic??

Bill Bruner · June 18th, 2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Struthers

This looks like it's basically a replacement for the old DVC-20, which, if memory serves, has a 1/6" sensor

Steve,

More likely a replacement for the

$1749 AG-HMC70PJ

-- an old 3CCD 1/4" shoulder mount.

Quote:

....What are you thinking, Panasonic??

What they're thinking is that they're missing out on sales in the low-end shoulder mount market to the $1749 shoulder-mounted 1080i, 1/4" sensor, 12x zoom Sony HXR-MC2000U, which is sold out at Adorama and marked up $200 to $1950 at

Amazon

.

Many wedding shooters, community college broadcasting studies departments and other buyers with 'professional' aspirations don't care that the

TM900

is a better camcorder for less money. They're buying form-factor -- not image quality. And they will pay a premium for it. Panasonic and Sony know that.

Bill

Chris Hurd · June 18th, 2011, 10:46 PM

This camcorder is today's AG-456.

Steve Struthers · June 19th, 2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

This camcorder is today's AG-456.

Bingo!

Actually, the AG-450, the predecessor to the AG-456, wasn't a bad little camcorder in its day either. I checked out the link you provided and was quite surprised to see that old tech like the '456 is still being sold!!

John Dimasii · July 12th, 2011, 08:06 PM

Any idea if you can plug in a tripod arm remote lens/focus control for this cam?

Chris Hurd · July 12th, 2011, 08:53 PM

That's a good question, John. I'll try to find out.

June 16th, 2011, 08:50 AM	#1
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder Read the press release here: Panasonic Introduces AG-AC7PJ Camcorder at DVInfo.net Attached Thumbnails __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 16th, 2011, 11:29 AM	#2
Rick Presas Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brownsville Texas Posts: 74	Re: Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder I really want one. I wish they had specified available frame rates, but I'm guessing it'll be the same as the HMC-80 before it.

June 16th, 2011, 03:28 PM	#3
Ken Hull Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 240	Re: Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder This sounds like it's considerably LESS of a camcorder than the HMC80. Single sensor (slightly less than 1/4 inch), no XLR inputs. and no mention of manual audio level control.

June 16th, 2011, 04:37 PM	#4
Steve Struthers Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 170	Re: Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder This looks like it's basically a replacement for the old DVC-20, which, if memory serves, has a 1/6" sensor. So I suppose the inclusion of a 1/4" sensor constitutes an upgrade... of sorts. And with the capability to take 2.1 megapixel stills, no 24p, no 30p modes, this camera seems like a throwback. Kinda makes me wonder why anyone would buy one when, for $300.00 less, give or take, one could buy a TM900 and get considerably more capability - even if it does come in a form factor that doesn't look 'professional'. What are you thinking, Panasonic??

June 18th, 2011, 10:46 PM	#6
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder This camcorder is today's AG-456. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 12th, 2011, 08:06 PM	#8
John Dimasii Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27	Re: Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder Any idea if you can plug in a tripod arm remote lens/focus control for this cam?

July 12th, 2011, 08:53 PM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: Panasonic introduces AG-AC7PJ camcorder That's a good question, John. I'll try to find out. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!